Bell Beats Arts Quarter

Next date: Saturday, 04 October 2025 | 01:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Experience art installations, video and artmaking workshops at Bell Beats.

Cowra Regional Art Gallery (CRAG) is partnering with the Bell Beats Music & Arts Festival to present the Arts Quarter.

Step into a vibrant world of creativity at the Bell Beats Arts Quarter, where art and music collide in an immersive celebration of contemporary expression.

Engage in artmaking workshops from 1pm to 7pm. Drop in anytime to explore your creative side. Try your hand at Gelli Printing, brush up on your drawing skills or simply experiment with materials in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Join the Fun at the Face Painting Station from 1pm to 4pm. Colourful fun for the kids and the young at heart!

Discover ephemeral art installations across the Festival grounds. Wander through thought-provoking artworks that reflect on nature, sustainability, and how we navigate the everyday. These temporary works invite reflection and spark conversation.

Immerse yourself in cool video art. Experience a captivating fusion of visuals and sound that celebrates Cowra’s unique spirit, delves into environmental themes, hypnotic algorithms and whisks you across the globe through satellite imagery.

Pop into Cowra Regional Art Gallery to see the last weekend of the Calleen Art Award. Each year, the Award showcases the finest in contemporary Australian painting—across all styles, themes, and subjects—through a dynamic exhibition held at the Cowra Regional Art Gallery. Whether you're a seasoned collector, an art lover, or simply curious about the pulse of contemporary painting, the Calleen Art Award exhibition is a must-see cultural event.

INSTALLATION ARTISTS Laura Baker, Izak Hutchinson, Ken Hutchinson and Shani Nottingham
VIDEO ARTISTS DJ King Brown, Jess Dryburgh, Gustralia, Simone Sheridan and Stephan de Wit
WORKSHOP ARTISTS Jillian Reidy, Ruth Stone, Shani Nottingham and the CRAG team

FREE

Find out more about the Bell Beats Music & Arts Festival