Arts Guide: Regional artists to shine at arts festivals and exhibitions across March

Shepparton Arts Festival, Beechworth Biennale and a whole lot of locals on showcase.

This month is all about arts activation from within the local arts community. What happens when an entire town gets together in the name of art? What about when a gallery dedicated their entire gallery space to local makers? How about when an artists community comes together for a shared group exhibition? You’ll find out this month across galleries and festivals in regional Victoria.

Browse our arts guide below.

The Regional

When: Until 15 MAR

Where: Warrnambool Art Gallery

The Regional at Warrnambool Art Gallery presents new works by five contemporary artists tackling the complexities of regional, remote, and rural Australian experiences. The exhibition challenges the idea of a divide between metropolitan and regional art, prompting reflection on the concept of “centre” in the Australian landscape. Featuring Atlanta Eke, Gus Franklin, Paul McCann, Bronwyn Razem, and Peter Tyndall, this is a thought-provoking journey into Australia’s heart.

 

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Beechworth Biennale 2026

When: 7 – 9 MAR

Where: Beechworth Township

The Beechworth Biennale, held every two years, brings unique site-specific artworks to Beechworth for three days in March 2026. Artists will respond to the town’s rich history, creating installations that engage with its physical and conceptual layers. Enjoy guided bus tours and artist panels while exploring this free, family-friendly event that celebrates art, culture, and Beechworth’s vibrant heritage. Don’t miss this exciting cultural experience!

Shepparton Arts Festival

When: 20–29 MAR

Where: Various Venues, Shepparton

The annual celebration of arts and beacon of creativity in Greater Shepparton, Shepparton Arts Festival returns with a 10 day program of artistic expression across visual arts, performance, workshops, talks, dance, fashion, and so much more. Celebrating the organisation’s 30th year, Shepparton Arts Festival is all about championing creative expression, deepening community connection, and inspiring growth through participation in the arts. 

 

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Blanc

When: 6 – 20 MAR

Where: The Hive Ocean Grove

This group exhibition brings together artists from The Hive community for a ceramics exploration. From intricate vases to clay sculptures, this collaborative show includes works from Kirsty Manger, Karen Steenberge, Bridget Foley, Ann Ferguson, Lene Kuhl Jakobsen, 

K.C.(Kari Chris) Hawke, Lee Goller, Wendy Jagger, Katherine Mahoney, Alice Morgan, Kaye Clancy, Sophia Legoe, Cindy Tong, and Natasha Chant.

Nyini Woka (My Place)

When: Until 3 MAY

Where: Shepparton Art Museum

Nyini Woka (My Place), curated by Belinda Briggs and Chloe Jones, features works from the Carrillo and Ziyin Gantner Collection alongside contemporary Yorta Yorta artists. Featuring artists like Vincent Namatjira OAM, Lyn Thorpe, and Danie Mellor, the exhibition explores themes of belonging, resistance, humour, and memory, inviting reflection on Yorta Yorta Country and broader connections.

 

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A New Universe—Architecture in Print

When: 28 FEB – 7 JUN

Where: Geelong Gallery, Geelong

Drawing from the Colin Holden Print Collection and the Geelong Gallery Collection, this exhibition brings together works that explore architectural subject matter through the print medium. The exhibition is anchored in the work of Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778), whose architectural subjects—from ancient ruins to intricate, urban labyrinths—are known for expanding the limits of spatial illusion, perspective, and artistic imagination.

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