Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Celebrating 100 years of Australia’s most renowned portrait prize In 2021 the Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrated the 100th birthday of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award, the Archibald Prize.  The landmark exhibition Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize explores the prize across its history, revealing fascinating stories behind 100 carefully selected artworks. […]

Free

Archie 100 Saturday Talks: Paul Newton, artist

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

FREE - donations at the door encouraged Paul Newton, Archibald Prize finalist 12 times, talks about his experience with Australia's oldest and most-loved portrait prize. There can’t be many more entertaining sports commentators than comic duo Roy Slaven and HG Nelson (aka John Doyle and Greig Pickhaver). Known for their ABC television show Club Buggery […]

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CANCELLED – CHARLES DARWIN IN BATHURST TOUR, EXHIBITION & CURATORIAL TALK

Bathurst District Historical Society Museum East Wing, Court House Building, Russell Street, Bathurst

Many know Charles Darwin as one of the world’s most famous biologists but few know he visited Bathurst. Hear about Darwin’s visit as a young man in 1836, his adventures in Australia, his opinions, and how Darwin’s visit influenced his work and science. This talk, conducted by Kim Bagot-Hiller, will include a short walk from […]

Author Talk – Mawunyo Gbogbo

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Author Talk- Mawunyo Gbogbo Saturday 11 March, 3pm Bookings Essential- 6333 6281 Join ex CSU Bathurst student and current ABC journalist Mawunyo Gbogbo for a talk about her 2022 memoir Hip Hop & Hymns. Hear about Mawunyo’s experience growing up in the sleep coal mining town of Muswellbrook, NSW and how her love of storytelling, […]

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JOHN DALY: reCLAYm

Throughout history, potters have reclaimed their trimmings from broken, unfired pots, reprocessing them into fresh clay for the potter’s wheel. Cowra-based ceramic artist John Daly seeks to find other materials that can be redirected from landfill and transformed by the kiln into something new, and calls for artists to play their small part in the […]

Bathurst & District Artisans Open Day

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

Bathurst & District Artisans is a new craft and art group. We are having an open day to show what we offer as far as developing or enhancing your skills in a range of crafts and art. Come for an hour or stay for the day. Watch demonstrations or try your hand at a range […]

$15

Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Celebrating 100 years of Australia’s most renowned portrait prize In 2021 the Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrated the 100th birthday of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award, the Archibald Prize.  The landmark exhibition Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize explores the prize across its history, revealing fascinating stories behind 100 carefully selected artworks. […]

Free

LIVE BROADCAST – All About Women: Actually Autistic

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

In support to the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) campaign #EmbraceEquity, Bathurst Library will be screening one session of All About Women 2023 as a discussion panel live-broadcast direct from the Sydney Opera House. Featuring Chloe Hayden, Grace Tame & Jac den Houting, and curated and moderated by Amy Thunig. Bookings preferred: 6333 6281 Nearly […]

Free

Learn Painting Basics

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

This class is aimed at those who want to start painting, but don’t know where to start. Jenni will take you through what you need to know about: . Preparation of painting surface, mixing colours from the 3 primary colours plus white and black. . Maintenance of equipment. . Tips and hints for using acrylic […]

$25

THE PITS – EXPLORE THE PIT COMPLEX BEHIND OUR GREAT RACE

Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit Mountain Straight, Bathurst

Join Mount Panorama’s Manager Mark Rayner on a walk and talk around the Pit Complex exploring the media centre, garages and hospitality rooms. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes tour and learn about the complexity of getting the circuit prepared for a race meet. Hear stories of the drivers, cars and races that helped to create the legend […]

Free

Archives on Tour

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Archives on tour: Lord Carrington is coming to town!Discover one of the jewels of the State Archives Collection, as the Carrington Albums embark on a regional tour, hosted by Museums of History NSW.Travel back in time to colonial NSW and view the exquisite handcrafted illuminations in these albums from the 1880s. You’ll marvel at the […]

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Bathurst Gold Crown Carnival – Gold Tiara Heats

Bathurst Harness Racing Club 169 College Road, Bathurst

The Bathurst Gold Crown Carnival is a feature of the harness racing calendar – held annually in late March. It features five race meetings & many social events such as Ladies Night Marquee, Calcutta, Ambrose Golf Day & Honouree Dinner. The 3yo Finals have a prize money worth $100,000 and the 2 year old finals […]

$10