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Upcoming Events

Arts Mansfield proudly presents a calendar of annual events, feature workshops and more. We also share creative events happening within our community and beyond.

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Events

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Arts Mansfield is passionate about sharing resources and information with our community. Check our community events calendar below for 'what's on' in our extended arts community.

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Events

Arts Mansfield curates a yearly calendar of creative events including art prize awards, exhibitions, art auctions, networking opportunities and annual celebrations. Our events are diverse and accessible to artists at all levels. 

  • The Bald Archy in Mansfield 2025!
    The Bald Archy in Mansfield 2025!
    May 2nd - June 1st 2025
    Mansfield
    The Bald Archy is an Australian art prize, which parodies the prestigious portraiture award, the Archibald Prize is back May 2025 . With cartoons or humorous works making fun of Australian celebrities. We're the only gallery in Victoria, don't miss it. Click button for tickets valid for any day
  • Bald Archy Raffle
    Bald Archy Raffle
    Tickets on sale April 8 - June 1
    Bald Archy Raffle Prize
    Help us support local artists, community events, exhibitions and arts initiatives with the Bald Archy Raffle for your chance to win a prize valued at $900 which includes 2 nights' midweek in the Miners Cottage at Riverdowns Howqua, lunch at the Delatite Winery, and exclusive Bald Archy 2026 viewing.
  • Klytie Pate Ceramics Award and Exhibition 2025
    Klytie Pate Ceramics Award and Exhibition 2025
    Sept 19th - Oct 6th 2025
    Mansfield
    The Biennial Klytie Pate Award for Ceramics is a national prize, open to all ceramicists in Australia and New Zealand who are experienced in the craft. This prestigious award recognises the creative legacy of artisan Klytie Pate and pays homage to her skill and determination.
  • Dinner with Brian - SOLD OUT
    Dinner with Brian - SOLD OUT
    Tue, 13 May
    101 High Gallery
    Join us for an unforgettable evening with comedian and trivia king Brian Nankervis at Dinner with Brian celebrating the Bald Archy Exhibition. Funds raised will be used towards the Bald Archy return in 2026.
  • Postcards Art Exhibition & Auction
    Postcards Art Exhibition & Auction
    Tue 8 July - Final Frenzy Sun 24 Aug 2025
    Produce Store Mansfield
    Our popular community art event 'Postcards' returns to the Produce Store for 2024! The Postcards Art Exhibition & Auction is open theme, so prepare yourself for a visual smorgasbord of small canvas.
  • MACS Art Social
    MACS Art Social
    4th Sunday of each month, 11am-3pm
    Mansfield Arts Collective Studios
    MACS Art Socials provide a safe and inspiring place for people of all artistic backgrounds to develop their work while learning and connecting with other creatives.
  • The Passion of St Nicholas Dinner Cabaret
    The Passion of St Nicholas Dinner Cabaret
    Thu, 11 Sept
    Mansfield
    Presented in Mansfield as a Dinner Show Cabaret, The Passion of Saint Nicholas whisks you away on a heartfelt journey. A perfect blend of humour and emotion, it's packed with original music and carries a message about moving forward with love and loss. Ticket cost TBA - on sale early August
  • Writing Workshop: Adapting a True Story
    Writing Workshop: Adapting a True Story
    Fri, 12 Sept
    Mansfield
    Arts Mansfield and the Mansfield Readers & Writers Festival invite you to join Passion of Saint Nicholas star Geraldine Quinn's intimate workshop to delve into life and gain insights into how to authentically adapt true stories at MACS Ticket cost TBA - on sale early August
  • Life Drawing at MACS
    Life Drawing at MACS
    3rd Monday of each month, 6pm - 8pm
    Mansfield Arts Collective Studios
    MACS hosts 2 hours of untutored life drawing. No experience necessary. Materials are supplied.
  • MOST Mansfield 2025
    MOST Mansfield 2025
    Melb Cup Weekend, 1st & 2nd Nov 2025
    Mansfield
    Arts Mansfield are proud supporters and sponsors of the Mansfield Open Studio Trail (MOST). MOST is a FREE annual event held on the Melbourne Cup weekend which celebrates community, creativity, and our beautiful High Country.
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Calling all Creatives

Arts Mansfield presents a creative calendar of art prizes and exhibitions. Don't miss out. Click below to check the dates and enter online!

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