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At Murray Arts, we value artistic endeavours, creativity and integrity. We believe in the ability of the arts to connect us.
Murray Arts acknowledges the traditional custodians and caretakers of the land and waters on which we are privileged to work. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present and encourage everyone to champion the emerging leaders of the future.
The Murray Arts footprint borders the Indigenous Nations of Duduroa, Yaithmathang, Bangerang, Wiradjuri, Yorta Yorta and Waveroo and encompasses the local government areas of Albury City, Federation Shire, Greater Hume Shire, Indigo Shire, Towong Shire and Wodonga City.
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Old Stone Hall Beechworth
August 7, 2026
7 Church St, Beechworth VIC 3747, ,
Leah Senior live at Old Stone Hall, Beechworth
We welcome submissions for any events, workshops, and creative opportunities.
Our services
Murray Arts empowers artists and creatives through strategic partnerships, fostering cultural innovation.
Murray Arts plays a vital role in advocating for our creative community by engaging with government and key stakeholders to strengthen the support for creative industries and empower artists to sustain and grow their practices.
Murray Arts offers advice via one on one meetings with creatives, strategic planning sessions, grant panels and online resources.
As a regional arts development organisation we are in a unique position to act as connector between creatives, government agencies and commercial operators.
Murray Arts offers a 12 month program of workshops, public forums, networking events and arts and cultural project development and funding.
As a member of the Regional Arts Network, Murray Arts participates in state-wide network projects to commission and support the latest in creative industries research and implementation to support an innovative and inclusive sector.
PROGRAMS
Are you a creative looking for professional development opportunities,
funding for a projects or industry connections?
Unlocked Grant Program
UNLOCKED was an initiative developed as a response to the massive disruption that COVID-19 Pandemic caused across the creative industry, and tailored to artists in the Murray Arts footprint.
Greenhouse Residency Workshops
The GreenHouse: National Artist Residency, offers an immersive, creative development residency to bring artists from all over Australia to our region to create live performance.
NEWS & RESOURCES
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Murray Arts congratulates local arts advocate, educator and community leader Margaret (Margie) Gleeson on being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List for her service to the arts. A familiar and respected figure across the Border region’s creative community, Margie has dedicated decades to supporting arts,…
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The regional creative community is celebrating after local emerging artist Serena Rachel was awarded the Mixed Medium Section winner at the prestigious Bright Autumn Art Prize 2026. Based in Staghorn Flat, Serena has quickly made a name for herself with a style that blends abstract energy with folk-inspired charm. Her winning piece, titled ‘Where the Wild…
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Regional communities may not always have an abundance of funding or infrastructure, but they possess something equally valuable: an abundance of possibilities. That was one of the key messages to emerge from the latest Murray Arts Cultural Council meeting, which featured an inspiring conversation with Lindy Hume and Andrew Gray from Crimson Rosella and Hothouse…
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A newly released NSW Parliamentary inquiry report into the structure and funding of the state’s arts, music, night-time economy and transport portfolios has delivered a significant critique of the NSW Government’s current approach to arts policy, funding and sector support — with major implications for regional communities. The report, released by the NSW Legislative Council’s…
