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21/06/2026

Of Ravens and Rivers | Kerry McInnis and Mike MacGregor

Kerry and Mike are two artists who have been living together for over 40 years with a shared interest in our environment, our landscape, our wildlife, our waterways. It is timely for them to explore these themes of commonality in their respective practices and to exhibition together.

Kerry has been painting and drawing the River for many decades. Her recent work explores the idea of the river as a conduit of life, a metaphor of survival.

Mike's sculptural oeuvre has had, as its primary theme, the interaction of man and nature. His recent work juxtaposes the forms of Man and the Raven, illustrating what is, between two, a remarkable connection both physically and spiritually.

📌 See the exhibition in person until 5 July 2026

🔗 Learn more: belcoarts.com.au/of-ravens-and-rivers/

🛍 Shop the exhibition: shop.belcoarts.com.au/collections/of-ravens-and-rivers

Kerry McInnis

A storyteller of gentle, sparkling charm and warmth, Ian Paulin’s business card says, simply, ‘intriguing older guy does...
21/06/2026

A storyteller of gentle, sparkling charm and warmth, Ian Paulin’s business card says, simply, ‘intriguing older guy does lots of creative things’. He’s been an artist, activist, academic and community worker, and throughout, a unique musician whose songs take listeners on powerful journeys, performed with passion and a sense of fun.

Ian will be the support act for Archer on Saturday 4 July here at Belco Arts as we play host to a night of true originals.

Get your tickets via:
https://belcoarts.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/161903

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Smith's@Belco: Archer and The Open Sky Big Brass Band⁠
7:00pm Saturday 4 July 2026⁠
The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre⁠
Tickets: $53 / $48 Concession⁠
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Submit your short video works by this Monday 22 June to be considered for 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, our outdoor projection program.We'...
20/06/2026

Submit your short video works by this Monday 22 June to be considered for 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, our outdoor projection program.

We're keen for:

· Moving image works
· Animation
· Digital art
· Abstract or conceptual work
· Dance or movement works (unaccompanied by audio)
· Silent film
· Documentary, scientific or archival footage
· Community or participatory digital projects

Artists need to provide
· A one page description of the work inclusive of production team
· A still image that can be used for promotional purposes
· The completed work delivered on a USB or Dropbox/Google Drive link no later than 22 June 2026
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Selected works will each be awarded a Presentation Fee of $500.⁠
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For all the information and to submit, see:⁠
https://www.belcoarts.com.au/afterlight-call-out
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Photo: Andrew Sikorski | Art Atelier Photography
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19/06/2026

Swinging jazz standards, upbeat Latin rhythms, tender ballads and raucous blues — Emma Pask is bringing the good stuff on 8 August.

Get your tickets via:
https://belcoarts.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/159304

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Smith's@Belco: Emma Pask with Kevin Hunt⁠
7:00pm Saturday 8 August 2026⁠
The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre⁠
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17/06/2026

Abstract Connotations | Brian Hincksman

"Abstract Connotations" is an exhibition where Brian explores our connections and interactions with the natural environment and human nature. He finds that in contemporary societies, we are faced with rapid changes due to the advancement of technology and social change.

📌 See the exhibition in person until 5 July 2026

🔗 Learn more: belcoarts.com.au/abstract-connotations/

🛍 Shop the exhibition: shop.belcoarts.com.au/collections/abstract-connotations

17/06/2026

An old-style travelling singer/poet, for the better part of the last 20 years, Archer has hu**ed his bluey through every state in Australia, walking, hitchhiking, and catching trains, sleeping on the riverbanks and in the parks, singing in the streets, and performing in music halls of some renown, searching for songs, old songs, forgotten songs and songs of his own making.

He's coming on the breeze. Be there to greet him:
https://belcoarts.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/161903
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Smith's@Belco: Archer and The Open Sky Big Brass Band⁠
7:00pm Saturday 4 July 2026⁠
The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre⁠
Tickets: $53 / $48 Concession⁠
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17/06/2026

𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳 connects objects to the people who made them, foregrounding stories of process, skill and care embedded in everyday making.

The exhibition reflects how creative communities often share knowledge, labour and generosity, slowly building collections within our homes that carry meaning through use.

Now showing at Whitlam Display Village until 12 Jul 2026

Purchase artwork from this exhibition for your home at:⁠
https://shop.belcoarts.com.au/collections/good-neighbour
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Image: Spiral Vase by Daniel Venables
Photo: Brooke McEachern
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⁠This exhibition is supported by the Suburban Land Agency.
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Good Neighbour⁠
Curated by Brooke McEachern
SLA Display Village and Innovation Precinct⁠
3 Klaus Moje Street, Whitlam⁠
10am–4pm⁠, Thursday–Sunday⁠
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An absorbed group of creative writers joined us for our first Infuse workshop with Emma Batchelor this past Saturday at ...
16/06/2026

An absorbed group of creative writers joined us for our first Infuse workshop with Emma Batchelor this past Saturday at Belco Arts.

Missed out? Never fear, there are TWO more opportunities to participate in this FREE workshop: this Saturday 20 June at Gungaderra Homestead in Harrison, and Saturday 27 June at the SLA Display Village in Whitlam.

Develop your creative writing skills in response to – or "in conversation with" – movement, visual art, and decorative arts. Through discussion, observation, and practical writing exercises, participants will explore how different artforms can inspire ideas, shape narrative, influence tone, and inform the rhythm and energy of their writing.

This is a free workshop, but places are limited. Book your spot via:
https://www.belcoarts.com.au/writing-in-conversation-with-emma-batchelor/

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Infuse: Writing in Conversation with Emma Batchelor
12:30pm–3:30pm
Saturday 20 June
Gungaderra Homestead,
Harrison

12:30pm–3:30pm
Saturday 27 June
SLA Display Village,
Whitlam

✨️Maker Spotlight: Birdy & Clementine⁠Birdy and Clementine is the design studio of Robyn Stewart. Driven by an earring a...
15/06/2026

✨️Maker Spotlight: Birdy & Clementine
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Birdy and Clementine is the design studio of Robyn Stewart. Driven by an earring addiction and a desire to create unique wearable art, Robyn makes lightweight porcelain treasures to adorn your years. It is slow handmaking involving many stages and three firings in a solar assisted kiln.

Each small batch of earrings begins with a spontaneous inquiry into pattern and colour with gold lustre linework bringing them to completion. Robyn also creates colourful functional ware often using monoprinting and signature gold highlights. The designs are made using many different techniques which may include inlay, lamination, coloured slip, mono-printing, and stencils, which are made from her drawings. All the earring findings are surgical steel, some with gold plating.
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🔗 Shop Robyn's work online at: https://shop.belcoarts.com.au/collections/birdy-clementine
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Or drop by our Shop in person, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm and take home a beautiful pair of earrings. 🛍️⁠
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