Deb Michell-Smith Artist

06/09/2026

Another painting is off on its travels… this time heading to the Bank Art Museum Moree BAMM for the BAMM Regional Art Fair 🎨

The Salon Hang exhibition opens Thursday 10 September and runs through to 10 October, bringing together an amazing mix of work from artists across the region.

There’ll be painting, sculpture, ceramics, screen, textiles and photography. A wonderful showcase of the depth and diversity of creative practice that thrives in our regional communities.

I’m always excited to see regional artists getting the opportunity to share their work, and even more excited to see what everyone else has been creating.

If you’re in Moree, pop in and have a look. There’s bound to be something that catches your eye. ❤️
Pictured: Where Orange Cliffs Glow and Lilly Trotters Dance 2026
90 x 100cm

AustralianArt

05/08/2026

Fabulous workshops with Maree Kelly Artist

To coincide with the upcoming 'Nest of the Whistling Kite' exhibition at Tamworth Regional Gallery, which opens on 22 August, I will be conducting a series of three workshops at the gallery. The workshop will focus on essential elements for creating a landscape painting and is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists looking to refresh their skills.

🗓 Sundays from 11am - 2pm | 30 August, 6 & 13 September 2026
👉Book online or at the gallery
🔗 For more information, visit the website:
https://tamworthregionalgallery.com.au/maree-kelly-series-of-workshops-building-a-landscape-with-maree-kelly

01/08/2026

I’m so pleased to share that my painting In The Bay has been selected as a finalist in the Corner Store Gallery Regional Art Prize 2026.
As an artist living and working in regional Australia, this recognition feels especially meaningful. There is an incredible depth of creativity beyond our capital cities, with artists drawing inspiration from the places they call home and the communities they’re part of. Awards like this shine a light on the richness, diversity and quality of work being created across regional, rural and remote Australia, and I’m proud to be included among such talented company.
This year, 75 finalists were selected from more than 300 entries, creating an exhibition that celebrates the breadth of talent across regional Australia. From painting and ceramics to photography, textiles and more, it’s a wonderful showcase of the stories, landscapes and perspectives that make regional art so distinctive.

If you’re in Orange, I’d love for you to stop by and explore the exhibition.
🗓 Friday 21 August – Sunday 30 August
The Corner Store Gallery
382 Summer Street, Orange

Congratulations to all of the finalists, and a heartfelt thank you to The Corner Store Gallery | Orange NSW | Established 2014 , Sale Street and Quest Orange 🍊 We’re here to make your stay effortless for continuing to champion regional artists and provide opportunities for our work to be seen and celebrated.

Regional Arts NSW

27/07/2026

Don’t miss this exhibition Tamworth Regional Gallery
Maree Kelly Artist

🌟I have a new exhibition coming up at the Tamworth Regional Gallery!

‘Nest of the Whistling Kite’ features new work created over the last 18 months that focuses on the landscapes to be found on our farm. Located near Curlewis, south of Gunnedah, the property features a unique landscape situated on the western end of Long Mountain, a series of rocky outcrops and cliffs that overlook the surrounding plains.

🗓 The exhibition will run from 22 August until 11 October, and I will be giving an artist talk on Saturday, 29 August at 2pm at the gallery.

Hope you can pop in to see the exhibition while it’s on ☺️

19/07/2026

17/07/2026

The Way of Birds is about to begin its own journey.

I’ve always been fascinated by birds. The way they move across our landscapes. They seem to know where they’re going, connecting places that are sometimes hundreds of kilometres apart. They’re a reminder that the landscape is never still.

These paintings celebrate those moments of movement and connection. Through layers of colour, pattern and line, I wanted to capture not just the birds themselves, but the feeling of watching them become part of the country they travel through.

I can’t wait to see this collection hanging in the gallery and, hopefully, finding new homes.

🖤 The Way of Birds is coming soon.

02/07/2026

Know a woman or girl who’s making a real impact? Let’s celebrate her. Nominations are now open for the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2027.

Help us shine a light on the women who lead, lift others up and inspire change by nominating them in one of the following categories:

🏅 NSW Premier’s Woman of Excellence

🌟 NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year

🤝 NSW Community Hero

🌾 NSW Regional Woman of the Year

🎓 NSW Young Woman of the Year

🔭 Ones to Watch

Nominations close on Thursday 13 August 2026. The recipients of the awards will be announced at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday 4 March 2027 in Sydney.

Recognise an extraordinary woman or girl in your life today: nsw.gov.au/wotya27

27/06/2026

26/06/2026

I’m incredibly excited to share that my painting Sharing The Track has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize at the Broken Hill City Art Gallery.

This little wallaby, quietly making its way along a bush track, came from my love of those unexpected moments in the Australian landscape. The moments that make you slow down and appreciate sharing this country with its wildlife.

It’s an honour to have this work included in one of Australia’s most respected celebrations of Outback art, alongside so many talented artists from around the country.
Amanda Western
Julianne Ross Allcorn
Lori Pensini
jules bulleid | australian landscape artist

Thank you to the judges and congratulations to all the finalists. I can’t wait to see the exhibition in Broken Hill.

2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize
📍 Broken Hill City Art Gallery
31 July - 25 October
Broken Hill City Art Gallery

02/06/2026

🎨 A New Portrait Prize for Narrabri Shire!
I’m excited to see the launch of the inaugural Narrabri Portrait Prize: Local Lives, presented by The Tourist Hotel Narrabri.
Portraiture has a unique ability to tell stories, celebrate character, and capture the people who help shape our communities. This new prize will shine a spotlight on the faces and stories of Narrabri Shire, creating a lasting visual record of the people who live, work and contribute to our region.

As an artist who loves painting people and sharing their stories through portraiture, I’m thrilled to see a new opportunity like this emerge in regional Australia. Supporting local artists, local stories and local people is something worth celebrating.
I encourage artists to consider entering and helping build what I hope becomes a much-loved annual event for Narrabri Shire.

⭐️Who would you paint to represent the spirit of our region?

For entry details and information, visit The Tourist Hotel Narrabri website - link in bio ⬆️
https://www.touristhotelnarrabri.com.au/narrabri-portrait-prize