What's on in Tamworth?
Scott McDougall, Catching the Light Exhibition
23 July - 17 August
Scott McDougall returns with a breathtaking new solo exhibition, Catching the Light.
This show features his signature photorealistic paintings of the New England landscape in all its drama and glory.
2025 Local Government Blood Drive Challenge
1 July - 30 September
The 2025 Local Government Blood Challenge will take place from Tuesday 1 July to Tuesday 30 September. The challenge invites local councils from all over Australia to take part and raise awareness of the importance of donating blood. Tamworth Regional Council has taken part in the challenge for the past 8 years and are excited to be participating again this year!
Council is hoping staff, along with their friends and family, are ready to roll up their sleeves. The donations help thousands of people who require live saving transfusions daily. Will you join this year?
Two Girls from Amoonguna Exhibition
14 June - 24 August
Featuring new work by Arrernte and Southern Luritja artist Sally M Nangala Mulda and Western Arrarnta artist Marlene Rubuntja, this exhibition encompasses video, bush-dyed, hand-sewn soft sculptures and observationalist paintings, recounting their intertwining stories of friendship and resilience.
The centrepiece is an animated work titled Arrkutja Tharra, Kungka Kutjara, Two Girls. It delves into the reality of First Peoples’ experiences in Central Australia, chronicling the artists’ successes and struggles.
The exhibition is a beautiful, poignant and honest portrayal of community life and government control. Arrkutja Tharra, Kungka Kutjara, Two Girls was made in collaboration with Ludo Studio, the Emmy-award winning production company behind Bluey, Robbie Hood and The Strange Chores.
This is an Artbank+ ACMI co-commission.
About the artists
Both renowned Town Camp artists, the two friends grew up at the Amoonguna Settlement in Northern Territory. Reconnecting later in life, both had witnessed many hardships.
Now, having achieved so much, they are immensely proud of one another. Sally and Marlene’s practice is representative of where they live, Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Playful, self-referential and humorous, it embodies the history and rich culture of Mparntwe and its surrounding town camps.
An ACMI Touring Exhibition.