Death of a Piano
What happens when a piano reaches the end of its life?
At Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, an abandoned piano is being dismantled, reimagined and given new life through Arts Upper Hunter’s Visuaural: Death Cycle of a Found Piano.
Over the coming weeks, the project continues with a series of free hands-on workshops, music-making and creative activities for the community. From a musical wake for the STRAD Pianola to percussion made from its parts and school holiday workshops for young creators, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
The Visuaural program is made possible by Arts Upper Hunter in partnership with Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre and the Hunter Regional Conservatorium, with the assistance of the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
Muswellbrook Art Hunt
When: Anytime
Where: Muswellbrook CBD
What: An interactive, self-guided walking tour and treasure hunt. Use your smartphone to follow the clues and answer the questions relating to ten public artworks around Bridge Street, Muswellbrook. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, get out and about exploring Muswellbrook CDB and discover art, culture and history. Visit muswellbrookarthunt.com.au.
Credit: Made possible with the support of the NSW Government and the Festival of Place – Summer Fund.
Art Detectives
When: Anytime during gallery opening hours
Where: MRAC
What: Calling all Art Detectives! Report to the gallery team for your art detective assignment. Young art sleuths will be awarded their official Art Detective badge on competition of a fun, treasure hunt style activity designed to tune their skills of observation. Suitable for ages 4-10.
Open House Tours
When: 11:30am each Saturday
Where: MRAC
What: Join the gallery team for a free guided tour of the current exhibitions, permanent collections and ‘back of house’ experience. To join a tour, visit the reception desk on arrival.
