Past exhibitionsWith the outbreak of WWII communities across NSW felt its impact. For some, supporting the war effort led to adventure, love, lasting friendships and new experiences. For others, wartime meant loss and hardship, or led them straight to a POW/internment camp because of their 'alien' heritage. A Museum & Galleries NSW Touring exhibition, There's a War On!World War II at home showcases the varied experiences of the men, women and children who fought the war on the home front.
The Riverina Community College and the Museum of the Riverina supports newly arrived members of our migrant communities to make locally made arts, crafts and sewn garments.
Students from local primary schools were invited by Riverina Eastern Regional Orginisation of Councils (REROC) to participate in this years' event and create works of art from a selection of clean waste.
Calling all budding designers come be inspired by exemplary works from the 2008 HSC Design and Technology course.
An exhibition of outstanding HSC major Textile and Design projects. Come and admire the style and finesse of these stunning works.
 Max Dupain: On Assignment
Max Dupain is widely considered to be one of Australia's greatest photographers. He was known for his progressive style and innovation in black & white photography. His iconic beach photographs, cityscapes and landscapes evoke a strong sense of time and place. A touring exhibition from the National Archives of Australia featuring many Max Dupain photographs that have never been seen before. What people may not know about Max Dupain is that throughout his career he ran a commercial photography business, specialising in commissions for the Australian Government and large corporations. His photographs were frequently used to promote Australian immigration, trade and investment. It is these eye-catching and enticing images that are featured in this exhibition, showcasing the diversity and longevity of Dupain's commercial career.
 Memento MoriRemember that you are mortal (memento mori), traces the evolution of the gothic subculture back to its roots in Victorian period writing, dress and funerary practice. This exhibition draws connections from music culture, from futurism onwards, and explores the relevance of gothic subculture in regional Australia.
Image: Chris Orchard
Box WorldBoxWorld features over 900 individual buildings representing most things you would find expect to find in a typical Australian city. The tallest skyscraper is over 5 metres high, and there is a football stadium, a soccer ground, swimming pool, shops and factories. Its creator, Warren Thomas, is an environmentalist and model maker from Tasmania, who believes in the value of the three R's: Reduce, Re-use and Recycle. Warren has used cardboard, polystyrene, cans, bottles, milk cartons, straws, ice cream sticks and more to create this model city.
Thirteen: Faces of Edel Quin A contemporary photographic exhibition of thirteen men, all residents at the Edel Quinn Homeless Men's Shelter in Wagga Wagga. These portraits capture their faces and stories, all at a point of transition. This exhibition also examines the social and cultural dynamics of a sometimes invisible group of people who live in our community.
Image: Kate Lewis
Winning Sky Photos: The David Malin Awards
View the best entries of this Australian astrophotography competition, capturing the spectacular beauty of the night sky. Part of the 2009 National Trust Heritage Festival, celebrating the International Year of Astronomy.
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