When: Friday, September 4 to Saturday, September 12
Where: Riverlinks Westside, Mooroopna
Cost: For ticket prices, visit tinyurl.com/4cvhemks
Contact: Riverlinks on 5832 9511
Young Picasso Art Exhibition
The Young Picasso Art Competition invites young people in Years 4 to 12 and those aged 18 to 20 to explore their artistic talents. It aims to engage students through a community-wide art competition and public exhibition. Monetary rewards and prizes will recognise outstanding artistic achievement.
When: Friday, September 11 from 6pm to 8pm; September 12 and 13 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Scots Uniting Church, Fryers St, Shepparton
Cost: Gold coin donation entry fee
Contact: Shepparton South Rotary Club on 0468 858 984, email youngpicasso.sheppsouthrotary@gmail.com or visit tinyurl.com/5xvue7v6
Saturday
SAM hosts Archibald Prize
Shepparton Art Museum is hosting the Archibald Prize 2026, Australia’s most prestigious portraiture exhibition and one of the country’s most beloved annual art events. SAM will be the only Victorian venue on the national tour and the very first stop after the exhibition closes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
When: Saturday, September 5 to Sunday, November 1
Where: Level 2, SAM, 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton
Cost: Adults $24; teens (13-18) $12; Children 12 & under free. Greater Shepparton residents $19. Friends of SAM $17. Art Gallery of NSW members free. Visit the SAM website for full ticketing information
Contact: Phone 4804 5000, email info@sheppartonartmuseum.com.au or visit tinyurl.com/3k2d9m2w
Petit Picasso Studio for Kids
Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, these free monthly drop-in workshops invite kids to imagine themselves in their very own artist studio, complete with an array of art materials to experiment, get a little messy, and let their creativity take over — just like Picasso did.
When: Drop in between 10 and noon
Where: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton, 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Shepparton Art Museum on 4804 5007 or visit tinyurl.com/mpvn6v5z
Pilates in the Park
Looking for a gentle way to move, stretch and strengthen your body? Join us for Pilates in the Park, a relaxing outdoor session designed to improve flexibility, posture and core strength while enjoying the fresh air.
When: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Queen’s Gardens, Shepparton
Cost: Free.
Contact: Email healthycommunities@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Sunday
Amateur Radio Hamfest
A Hamfest is an exhibition of Amateur Radio Equipment and associated items, which will be on display to view, or purchase. Items being displayed are new and second-hand amateur radio equipment, electronic components and cables, electronics books and magazines and a demonstration 3D printing, suitable for electronic projects. A door prize and raffle prizes will be on offer.
When: From 10am
Where: St Augustine’s Parish Church Hall, 96 Orr St, Shepparton
Cost: $5 a person, children under 15 are free
Contact: Peter on 0407 921 900 or visit sadarc.org
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