
Shortis and Simpson
We are Shortis and Simpson, a musical cabaret duo that specialises in productions and projects that reflect Australian history and politics in a way that
Artists

We are Shortis and Simpson, a musical cabaret duo that specialises in productions and projects that reflect Australian history and politics in a way that

Helen has been playing with clay for more than 20 years and loves to throw but more recently has been exploring sculptural pieces. She has

Indigenous Artist on on unceded Ngambri-Ngunnawal Country.

Her work includes felting, dyeing and embroidery. More recently she has been experimenting with natural dyes made from leaves, seeds, skins of fruit etc.

I’m an expat Texan living in Australia, and the author of the humorous fantasy series The Western Lands and All That Really Matters., which, if you

James dedicates extensive time in the bush, observing and studying native wildlife to authentically capture their behaviors and habitats in his art. A deep passion

Alfie is a Wiradjuri Gibir, Yuin man & local Aboriginal story teller. Alfie is sharing his stories through Contemporary Aboriginal rock painting

Binalong’s Lizz Murphy writes in a variety of styles from prose poetry to micro poetry and often incorporates found text. Lizz’ ninth poetry title The

Monica Bridge A proud Muruwari woman and Contemporary Aboriginal Artist, with a strong connection to her culture and family. Monica’s works include painting, drawing and sculpture.

Sharing creative pursuits, including from Music Theatre Projects Ltd (NFP production company), and Wild Voices Music Theatre (voice & piano studio).

Erin has been performing with the Lieder Theatre Company since 1993. Over the years Erin has embraced a diverse range of roles from the conceptual

Ricky Khan of Bundjalung origin & nation Northern Rivers (Grafton NSW). Member of the Robinson, Daley, Khan & Roach families. Welcomed & residing on Gundungurra Country

Mosaic Artist. Stones whisper stories from the past. Their language travels through touch, smell, sound and their embedded memories. Kate works with a diverse mixture

Creating experimental stories, Virtual Reality Literature, VR sculptures + paintings, XR experiences and games.

Joss Walsh is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from the Southern Highlands of NSW, blending traditional and pop country influence with heartfelt storytelling.

I have always been drawn to, and inspired by the colours, textures and patterns in nature, vintage textiles, buildings and found objects.

As a Māori artist, Jamie crafts artworks that bridge cultural narratives, embodying spiritual connections to land and honoring Indigenous identities across Aotearoa and Australian Country. Artistic Vision:

I am a neurodivergent emerging artist. I am studying for a Bachelor of Visual Arts and art has always been my passion. I like to

Photographer, digital artist, illustrator and truffle farmer in Marulan. Richard features birds and animals found on his property and neighbouring Bush land.

We are an outfit from the Southern Highlands performing a mix of Jazz, Blues, Funk & Soul.

Good Hope Pottery. We are a mother and daughter pottery team working together to create nature inspired pieces of ceramic that are both useful and

Naomi’s sculptural works often reveal that which is hidden, forcing the viewer to question their own veiled emotions or to experience, just for a moment,

Working across drawing and installation using spatial experiences and memory as a trigger.

Harriet has been singing her whole life, and started learning guitar at just 12 years old and has been progressing her songwriting skills ever since!


Local Southern Tablelands author Rhiân Williams celebrated the release of her very first picture book – Ten Little Figs, It was published by Walker Books and is for budding readers aged three to six.

Natural plant fibres collected from the garden and the bush on my property are woven, twisted, coiled and sewn into many different forms. Nests, baskets

Whimsical works in watercolour, oil, acrylic and sculpture at Dirty Janes Bowral and Canberra.

Hand built pottery. Seeking inspiration from the natural world.

One Saturday in the middle of May, 2024, I’m sitting on my Indian Motorcycle singing and playing in Corbett Plaza in the middle of Bowral

Young Till is an established artist in Young where she operates the Forever Young Gallery. Before moving to Young in the Hilltops region the artist practiced in

Artist and photographer. My work is a way of making sense of the world around me. It is a way of expressing my response to

Intrepid Arts Australia – A sense for detail and precision always looking for life on the subtle side of the landscape. The focus for Craig

Sylvie is an Australian representational artist specialising in landscape, figurative and portraiture painting. She describes her style as direct and intuitive and believes that at

Sisters Robin Ezra and Annie Day travel around the country and overseas teaching waterless lithography.

Contemporary Creative Soul and is a multiform artist, who delves into genres such as creative memoirs, contemporary poetry, lived experience opinion pieces, sculpture, photography and

Kimi is a devoted teacher & burgeoning author and illustrator of quality children’s literature. Raised as a biracial child of a single parent home, surrounded

Alex took up art in 2008. His works have been hung in exhibitions including Camberwell, Sydney Royal, Canberra Royal, TAP Gallery, Goulburn Workers, Goulburn Regional

Music, society and environment. Band: Urban Guerillas

Sue Orchison is an iconographer living in Wamboin 30 minutes east of Canberra. A lifelong artist, her love of iconography developed in adulthood out of

Gabrielle Grégoire, a filmmaker renowned both nationally and internationally, calls Bungendore, NSW, home. Her passion revolves around uncovering untold stories, striving to enhance our lives,

Rosa is an Australian contemporary artist focusing entirely on painting portraits of vintage classic cars, and the first to incorporate your fur friend as well,

Andrew May practices across the fields of Photography, Painting, Sculpture and Works on Paper and has exhibited artworks in numerous local and international awards and

Independent creative arts producer and creative manager. Curates and designs programs and projects with community focus. Consultant for ideas, grant applications, career mapping and strategic

Australian Contemporary Artist and Historian. Proud Bisexual. Proud Mother. Proud Woman.

Yass Valley, mixed media artist.

Sharing life’s journey as a refugee from Iran. Giving Voice To My Story Through Art… My works are raw pieces with a narrative that show

I’ve been working with glass for over 20 years in a few forms but for 18 years using my kiln to make unique and colourful

Goulburn based beard grower, maker/artist and teacher, working in metal, wood, and whatever other material and junk that comes his way.

Jeweller & Sculptor, offering specialised tutoring and small sculpture workshops. Drawing from mainly recycled materials as an available source, Walter incorporates a variety of techniques

Kate is a contemporary artist. Working in cross stitch without patterns. Original work; plus designs are printed for walls, home, writing and to wear. Stitches on

The art she makes is unashamed, it’s bright, it’s bold and it is very present and not intended to sit flat and fade nicely into

An accomplished artist exhibiting paintings, drawings and prints in regular solo shows. As an educator, I have held several positions, teaching at secondary, tertiary and

Stewart is a Wiradjuri man, born and raised in Narrandera and now residing in Young NSW. “My art has given me opportunities that I did

Djon Mundine OAM is a proud Bandjalung man. Mundine is a curator, writer, artist and activist and is celebrated as a foundational figure in the criticism

Mandy’s art is influenced by Bauhaus movement. She also likes the egalitarian notion of no separation between art and craft.

Painting & Printmaking – Gillian Baldock shares her passion for the natural world with a particular focus on animals.

Hand crafted, custom designed timber boxes for sale in Wollondilly, NSW.

Acrylic artist specialising in botanical studies

Artist, designer, observer & maker

Bowral based painter Stan’s works explore the concept of internal verses external influence of the individual, culminating in a group of paintings that are sure

I am an emerging Artist based in historic Goulburn, on the beautiful Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. I love to paint and learn and

Sarah Norton Creative As a multidisciplinary artist, my work is a reflection of the interconnectedness of various art forms and the human experience. Through my

Margarita’s work functions as an enactment of our human impulse for philosophical exploration. The act of creation triggered by Margarita’s research then finds momentary resolution

Warwick has been a practicing artist for over 40 years and an Art Teacher since 1995. During his time as a teacher he has been

Bonnie Wynne is the author of the Aurealis-shortlisted fantasy novel ‘The Ninth Sorceress’ (Talem Press, 2020). She has since released a further four novels in

Wollondilly based street, graffiti and fine artist

The V&M collection is handcrafted and upcycled in our workshop using salvaged materials. Earthy, authentic, individual pieces for a modern aesthetic. Stackable, adjustable, collectable… set your

24-year old Mariah K’s debut album “Journey” takes her from behind the family’s Greek café counter in the small NSW rural village of Crookwell, and

Judy loves working in a range of mediums from acrylic, pen and pastels to mixed media print making. Capturing light and the feel of a

Stacey Lambert I paint with acrylic. I love to show the value and beauty in things others may see as mundane. I aim for my

A respected artist and art tutor in drawing, painting, etching and printmaking.

An emerging contemporary artist, working in photography and videography. Harry photographs the human condition of living in an urban environment Visit Harry’s Instagram

Elise Bennett paints in a style that captures the finest details within her paintings with the use of vibrant colour palettes and understanding of light.

Robyn is an oil, watercolour and acrylic painter living in Southern Highlands. She also creates works on paper including prints and mixed media.

Canberra born artist Michael Simic has built a substantial recording and touring career over 20 years under his moniker of Mikelangelo. He has released 11

Julie Vulcan is an independent Australian artist working across multiple forms. Creative outcomes include objects, performance & installation, text & digital media, and durational &

Wollondilly artist Ruth creates exquisite pieces of furniture in her chosen medium.

From his workshop in Yass in regional New South Wales, Al creates decorative forms from everyday and industrial objects.

Ink Business Award-winning, best-selling author and journalist, Tanya Nellestein, writes page-turning, gut-churning Viking romance, romantic suspense, domestic thrillers and crime mysteries. I offer a range

In recent times Desmond has begun to devote most of his time to painting and has participated in commercial exhibitions of his work and has

Sally Rasmussen is a textile artist whose work explores the intersection of sustainability, natural forms, and human connection. Working primarily with reclaimed and sustainable fibers,

Eddie has been a street artist for 20 years with murals across the ACT, his hometown in Young, throughout Australia and abroad!

I’ve been a photographer since the 70s. I pursue many different styles of photography, and creating abstract images has been a passion in recent years.

Tracy’s work is grounded in her Chinese Malaysian heritage and her life in regional Australia.

I have worked in Pastels for over 35 years and been teaching for 30 years. I have taught and exhibited around Australia and internationally. I

Aboriginal family (3 generations) We paint a wide range of upcycled & usable art

In a musical career spanning over 50 years, Peter Campbell’s music has explored political and environmental concerns alongside the bitter-sweet matters of the human heart.

Fiona is an Australian knitter, crocheter and designer. She is also passionate about colour and beautiful fibres.

Lisa is a fibre artist who uses locally harvested natural materials to create beautiful woven works of art.

Jacqui’s artistic path began in the tranquil landscapes of Burrawang, NSW, where the influences of a quilting mother, a crafty grandmother, and a sketch book

Paul Paviour OAM FRCO (14 April 1931 – 24 May 2024) was an English composer, organist and conductor based in Australia. He is best known for his contribution to

Cara is a visual artist living in Goulburn who loves to paint nature, and animals using acrylics and water colours.

Keith has been a performer all his life, including ten years in professional music theatre. (including a Royal Variety Performance and contributing a song to an

Wingecarribee, ceramic artist.

I have always been an abstract artist and dabbled early on in my career with oils but now I love the freedom of pastels and

A Maker/Artist living and working in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

Jenny is a member of the Wiradjuri Tribe and she has a strong cultural link to the Wiradjuri lands through her mother and has adopted

Dani Vittz Illustration I combine my skills in Animation, Graphics, Caricatures and Illustration to produce unique marketing content for advertising, logos, branding, explainer videos and

Ronnie Jordan. Cultural knowledge workshops for preschool, Schools, Government, Corporate and Communities.

Marjo Hallowell has been writing as long as she can remember. Find out more about Marjo

Elite hand sculptured cajons, made with the best materials on the planet and all the love in the world…at prices everyone can afford! Punchy bottom

Bronwyn is fascintated by colour & texture, and loves to use raw edge, free form aplique techniques in her work. She also creates quilts by

Harry Laing is a poet, children’s author, creative writing teacher and comic performer.

Susan Buret at Blackhouse Studio, is a ceramicist, painter and installation artist whose works are inspired by the colours and forms of indigenous and exotic

Mahala Hill is a contemporary ceramic artist based in regional NSW, striving to push both the limits and the pre-conceived notions of her medium. Hill’s

Cat Sheedy is a young First Nations woman from the Hilltops Shire, currently residing in Young after spending much of her childhood and early teens

A professionally designed 4-room facility located on a picturesque 200-acre farm overlooking the historic village of Crookwell in the NSW Southern Tablelands. The studio features

First presented in 2001 the show has evolved into a spectacular internationally acclaimed display featuring fire staff, poi, orbs, candles, teapots, eclipse staff, juggling clubs,

Dashanti is a 17-year-old 4th generation Aboriginal artist living in Berrima.

My creativity manifesto underlies my intention to overcome inhibiting factors and promote our creative potential. From little creativity, big creativity grows. After a decade working

Jess is a proud Gumbaynggirr woman and a Contemporary Aboriginal Artist with a strong connection to Culture and Country, living in Crookwell NSW. Jess describes

Originally from India and fell in love with Australian plants! His detail is intriguing.

Artist Jeremy captures his home town and surrounding areas in exquisitely detailed watercolour illustrations.

Ken is mostly known for his sculptural work but he is also an amazing oil painter! His work is inspired by the bush and natural

Painting – Liz Burton is an award winning painter and printmaker. Her works are in private collections all over the world.

Bubbling under in the Australian music scene for the past two years and is beginning to grab the attention of a national audience. Refusing to


Neil is a figurative sculptor who creates large public sculptures installed in various locations throughout the region.

Alice Leda Pettirosso – I have been a textile artist for over 30 years and have a Studio and workshop in Queanbeyan . I have

Roxanne is a Painter and sculptor living and working in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales

Sara Berki is a Southern Highlands-based country singer-songwriter with the voice of angel and songs to melt the hardest of hearts. At 24, she is

I’m a handweaver who is passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable textiles. I weave and teach out of my studio in Tallong, NSW. Jessica Norris Handwoven

Lesley enjoys playing with different media, ‘mucking around’, with charcoal, graphite, pastel, inks, paint – pushing and pulling on wet and dry surfaces just to

Andrew is a writer and teacher who has lived in the UK, Japan and currently Australia. Of Anglo-Ghanaian heritage, his work seeks to explore and

The Woodland Wanderers formed when a few friends played at an amateur ‘open mic’ concert organised by the Gunning Focus Group. Before they joined together,

Playwright, director and actor has had locations as diverse as Michigan and Moscow for her playground, but home is in Bungonia.

Karen’s use of multiple images arranged often in a grid, refers to the likelihood that with the destruction of wildlife habitat, bushfires and climate change,

Ben started learning guitar as a child, playing in school bands and at his local church. Now he is a popular performer in the Southern

Jean Mills is a Wollondilly artist, writer, poet and activist.

Forssa Light Publishing Forssa Light offers hand-crafted visual branding, website development and graphic design for small business, creative professionals and events in Canberra, Queanbeyan, Goulburn

Camilla captures photos of those special moments in life for individuals & families on location, showcasing her work in her Boorowa Studio.

Emmalene is compelled to portray the rich and intricate life stories she sees in the human face and using the spontaneous gestural paint on the

Multidisciplinary artist, writer, editor and creative consultant. Her work typically considers existential questions about meaning and mortality.

Cecilia McKenzie Singer / Speaker / Advocate

There are so many people doing amazing things – but it’s not always front-page news. Tina loved taking photos and documenting the stories of Goulburn’s

Annemaree Dalziel is an interdisciplinary artist and creative producer. She creates costumes, sets and installations for contemporary performance, notably with Stalker Theatre, The Opera Project,

Mud Dept. Ceramicist and artist pursuing design excellence and tactile perfection inspired by land and place. Phone: 0447046359 Email: [email protected] Website: https://muddept.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mud.dept/?hl=en Facebook:

Libby Wakefield works with and in the landscape, rendering in her paintings the timeless theme – connection to water. At the center of her current

AngHart Gallery- Contemporary Australian Abstract Artist. Ang Hart captures the essence of the Australian landscape and infuses it into her canvases with bold colours, abundant

Jess started playing guitar about 7 years ago. She didn’t start singing until she joined the school choir. Soon after sge started busking and realised

Artist Pam Kensit a converted hay shed at MOORABINDA MÓR, 42 km north West of Crookwell into her studio.

My stories are for the young and young at heart. The animals tell their tales about real events. I have written and illustrated I Know

Perucian Musician now living and performing throughout Southern Tablelands of NSW, Australia & beyond.

Hand carved sandstone sculptures made with locally sourced sandstone from the Southern Highlands, NSW. Drawing inspiration from local flora and fauna. Sculptures available for sale

Inspired by luminaries such as Kelly Joe Phelps, Kieran Kane, and Kevin Welch, Nic began crafting his own songs at the age of 16. These

Contemporary abstract landscapes that explore themes of grief, love, connection and belonging. Inspired by the wild.

An independent dance company, creating works using a unique blend of dance, theatre, comedy and performance arts to explore darker elements of our human existence.

Outsiders wear their badge with pride. Not an outsider as trying to look in, but looking forward and backwards in order to escape the triviality

Ceramic and metal artist. I have been focusing on custom lighting and unique home decoration. I have many finished works on display in my studio,

Sharing creative alchemy through beautiful sustainable jewellery and expansive workshops.

Carl is a nationally recognised sculptor, working primarily with bronze, stone, clay and wax. His skills have been refined since he began his working life

Peter Schmid is a Swiss trained production potter, based in Australia. Apprenticed to Thomas Herman 1986-1990.Zweisimmen.Switzerland.

Samantha’s art practice explores the intersection of consumerism and sustainability, amplifying my infatuation with the culture of ‘disposability’, where our daily rituals are shaped by

Devon’s work is concerned with the pain and intimate horror of being authentically oneself. DELICT explores internalised homophobia, hypochondria, suicide and self harm, and the

Greg from Platypus Knives makes gorgeous and functional uniquely handmade from recycled materials from his studio in Hilltops. Check out the work at instagram @platypusknives

Wingecarribee, Furniture Maker – Designer

Ongoing studies and reinterpretation of the landscape and natural forms.

Amber’s love of music comes from Robertson in the Southern Highlands where she lives on a farm with her family, horses and Maton guitar. Her

Judith, Yass Valley artist, creates warm, soft, and beautifully detailed works, inspired by regional landscapes and nature scenes.

Singer/Songwriter/Poet from Yass in Australia. Original albums on most streaming platforms. Filk albums and B-sides on Bandcamp.

Lucy Lamb is a freelance writer from Wiradjuri Land and is currently based on Ngunnawal Land in the nation’s capital. She is studying a Bachelor

Wingecarribee mxed media artist, Catherine, takes her inspiration from wildlife.

I have been studying art and building my skills for most of my life. My passion for Visual Arts really took hold during my high

Rosie is a creative producer working across film, theatre, podcast, and community engagement.

Shard Music I am a Singer/Songwriter local to the Southern Highlands. I play a mix of originals and covers at various venues, community events, and

Life is unpredictable and sometimes amazing

First and foremost art for me is about communication and being human. Its a way to make you feel the way that I do and

Steve Harrison and Janine King creates unique porcelain pieces using the ancient technique of milled sericite porcelain stones.

Southern Highlands artist known for her vibrant contemporary Aboriginal art that reflects her Daruk heritage and deep connections within the Indigenous community. Pam’s creative process

Jane loves to adapt traditional stories and fairytales to theatre, having produced micro performances, and some larger stage pieces.

Stah trained hard at The National Centre for Circus Arts in London for two decades, keeping her skills sharp with one-on-one sessions in Swinging Trapeze,

Angus Murray is an accomplished Australian singer, songwriter, & musician from the Southern Highlands, NSW Australia. From a young age Angus’ growing passion for music

I hope to re-enchant the world through my art. There is so much magic that we seem to have lost, but it’s not lost really,


RUSTED TRACK consists of 5 members headed up by Ross Webb and perform covers of Country Music songs. From as far back as the 60’s

Artist, Author and Creative powerhouse, Sami Sparrow designs with cute characters and bold pops of colour!

Judith has been deeply influenced by themes of death and other worlds, particularly the sacrifice of Inca children in 500 AD. This inspired her to

Ellen and Jess, Mother and daughter, printmakers, designers, seamstresses, artists and entrepreneurs! They love to bring their creativity to life on baby and children’s clothing!

Garth Prentice is a singer songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and educator from Goulburn Australia. He is a powerful performer, guitarist and vocalist and gives a soul-full

Jo Caseley is an emotive singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who transports her audience through all the feels. She cut her teeth busking the streets of Kings Cross and

Glass Homewares & Jewellery. Handmade in Australia. Sustainable design 🌱 @smallimpactstudio or visit www.smallimpactstudio.com

I’m Merilyn, I live in Oakdale NSW, a small semi rural town on the SW outskirts of Sydney. I have a small backyard Studio where

Painting – Loraine Coles’, art is her passion! Creating abstract works using mixed-media.

Mary Owen was a prolific artist who worked mainly with paint and printmaking processes. Some twenty years after her death her daughters Jo and Lucy

Expert Visual Storyteller – filmmaker with 20 + years industry experience: cinematographer, editor, photographer.

Performer & Visual Artist. Ali is an award-winning actor & director from Ngunnawal Country. She is known to delight young audiences as a playwright &

Rebecca’s bold acrylic paintings resonate with emotion and vibrancy, showcasing her expertise in color, texture and composition.

Where the classic art of crochet has been revived. Located in the small village of Wingello in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Castle Handmade is

Clare, Abstract Mixed Media Artist, from the Yass Valley, loves to create hand crafted books, wearable art and all kinds of extraordinary Gelli printed creations.

An artist run initiative based at Retford Park, Bowral NSW. We bring diversity of media and artistic styles to arts events and exhibitions free to

Doreen’s a printmaking, painter and nature is always my inspiration. She taught herself how to make eco prints into paper and get the plants into

Creativity is a subtle beast. At times in my creative life I haven’t been able to keep up with the torrent of ideas and possibilities.

Lisa makes pots that are wood or gas fired, while living off grid. Showing the amazing landscape where I live and work in rural NSW,

David’s sculptures are designed to engage viewers with a mix of humor and intellect.

Creativity, Collaboration and Community in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Gundungurra Country.

Dr Greg Pritchard has a long history as performer, writer (in many genres), and a digital media, installation, and conceptual artist. His range in scale

Green Glass Studio Making bespoke unique recycled jewellery from unwanted scrap under a magnificent gum tree in the Hilltops Region. Locally sourced recycled materials used

Melinda’s work reflects her own story. She has always had a passion for photography and art, and after studying graphic design she followed another passion

An artist keeping life simple & vanlife.
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