An ambitious, multidisciplinary exhibition by Mehwish Iqbal showcasing newly commissioned textile works. Bait-al-Nahl – The House of Bees positions the hive as its central motif. A structure of shared habitation, production and nurture, it recalls the human world and communities which ebb and flow around the globe through migration and displacement. ‘Bait-al-Nahl’ refers to Qur’anic…
The first major institutional solo exhibition by senior aṉangu artist and ngangkaṟi (traditional healer) Betty Muffler. Ngangkaṟi Ngura – Healing Country brings together new paintings created especially for Bundanon alongside major loans. They trace Betty Muffler’s practice since 2020 with a focus on the powerful monochromatic works for which she has become widely recognised. Made…
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip as The Picnic Train presents two days of special trains on a one-hour return shuttle from Wollongong to Scarborough (return) — perfect for friends and family. You will travel behind former VR Steam Locomotive R766 as the powerful engine races past the northern suburbs and then climbs…
Enjoy a beautiful day of connection, discovery and soulful inspiration. Bringing together a wonderful selection of local stallholders, Heart and Soul Expo is a welcoming space to explore all things crystals, candles, spiritual treasures, witchy wares, soulful gifts and more. Browse unique and handcrafted offerings, discover beautiful crystals and spiritual products, and connect with passionate…
Discover the magic of Bundanon, where art and nature collide in a breathtaking landscape. With limited openings each year, don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this creative oasis.
Discover the magic of Bundanon, where art and nature collide in a breathtaking landscape. With limited openings each year, don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this creative oasis.
Wings Over Shellharbour takes place in the stunning Illawarra region on the NSW South Coast, just over an hour south of Sydney. Set against the breathtaking Illawarra escarpment, this much-loved event is Australia’s premier regional airshow — and the only major airshow experience within such easy reach of Sydney. Get ready to feel the adrenaline!…
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip as The Picnic Train presents two days of special trains on a one-hour return shuttle from Wollongong to Scarborough and return — perfect for friends and family. You will travel behind former NSW Government Railways locomotive 5917 as the powerful engine races past the northern suburbs and…
The Wollongong Annual Bridal Event is a fabulous coastal event located South of Sydney along the beautiful coastline of Wollongong. With over 80 local vendors from the greater Wollongong region. They love the local, beachy, trendy vibe that the Wollongong Bridal Expo brings. Full of colour, inspiration, fun and great live entertainment – the Wollongong…
The club will be featuring gemstone faceting, cabochon cutting, silver crafts, jewellery making and valuations, mineral group, club and fossicking information, refreshments, raffle and kid’s games. There will be traders selling lapidary supplies, minerals, jewellery, crystals, findings, fossils, beads and opals. Hoping you can make it. A great weekend for all ages.
11th March 2022 – 27th March 2022 NAIDOC is the most significant celebration on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander calendar, Australia wide. It is time for celebrations of Aboriginal people, culture and resilience. The inaugural Illawarra Aboriginal Art Trail, during NAIDOC is about reaching out to all the community and inviting people to enjoy…
‘Progress’ was the ethos of humanity in the Eurocentric world during the 18th and 19th centuries. Utopia was promised if people could keep developing society, technology, knowledge and science. Now, the ethos of progress has congealed into global culture and advancing technology and making more ‘stuff’ goes unquestioned. This exhibition seeks to dust-off the notion…
Wollongong-based artist and writer, Friederike Krishnabhakdi-Vasilakis and sound producer, Leon Vasilakis, invite the viewer to listen to the ocean, where — beyond the rolling waves — lies a world of a polyphony of sound and noise, of tales and imagination. The multi-arts exhibition combines moving visuals of coastal ocean-scapes overlaid with a soundscape of modulated…
Lore is not simply stories of old. Lore is living narratives in a state of flux, as we grapple with the locus of our past and present. In this exhibition, artists from the Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA) take on the intangibility of lore by exploring perception, memory, knowledge and the lure of…
Beyond the Museum’s daily exhibits and tours, Tarmac Days bring aviation history to life by showcasing specific events and eras. Held outdoors beside the HARS hangars on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of every month, Tarmac Days feature a display of unique aircraft from the HARS collection at Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park. Visitors…
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