Welcome!

BRAG: Supporting artists and the Arts in Braidwood

At Braidwood Regional Arts Group, we provide a safe, communal space for all kinds of artists and craftspeople - emerging to professional - to come together.

We offer the opportunity to exhibit in several visual arts group shows each year, as well as art groups to join in and music and poetry events to attend! Everyone is welcome at our events.

Use the tabs at the top right to find out about becoming a member, read about our two published books, get information on our drawing groups, venue hire and more.

Click here to sign up to our monthly newsletter!

Scroll down to read about EXPOSE, our Arts Weekends for members.

Image (c) Matthew Hamilton

Home: Mission

Open Mic Night
Friday 30 May 6pm

Glad news, fun enthusiasts! Open Mic Night will be back on Friday 30 May, and you're invited! Keep an eye out for our newsletter and info on the socials.

Restaurant by Chez-Mey, and a silent auction of some militaria paintings by the beloved BRAG member and Braidwood legend, Jack Featherstone.

EXPOSE

BRAG ARTS WEEKEND EVENT OFFER FOR 2025/26

Braidwood Regional Arts Group warmly invites members to apply for an exciting opportunity to host an arts-related event in the Arts Centre during one of twelve weekends over 2025 and 2026.

This initiative aims to support and showcase the creative talents of regional artists across visual, literary, performing, and applied arts. Events can take place in either the front or back gallery space and may feature up to three artists. All participants must be members of BRAG (membership of $30 can be taken out at any time). We encourage you to explore a variety of event ideas! Here’s a selection to spark your creativity and imagination, and we look forward to seeing what you have to offer:

* Visual arts and crafts exhibitions, sales and demonstrations

* Music and other performances; plays, drama, poetry recitals, performance art, book launches, cabaret, comedy

* Workshops, classes, talks and other learning opportunities

The application form can be found HERE. For additional details, please refer to the Terms and Conditions HERE.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to EMAIL US. We’re here to help!

A Winter Solstice

... A BRAG Members' Exhibition to celebrate Winter
20 June - 9 July
Opening Night: Friday 20 June from 6pm
Full details coming soon

Flash Microfiction
19 July 2025

We give you a genre, an action, and a word that you must include in your 100-word story.
All stories will be printed and hung for a fun weekend of fantastic fiction! A selection will be published on our website and our social media.
No entry fees
All ages
Opportunity to read your story aloud
Pick a favourite!
If you're not a writer, come along to read and enjoy the stories over the weekend

FLASH MICROFICTION CHALLENGE WEEKEND 10am - 12 noon, Saturday 19 July 2025

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of creativity and storytelling!

Join us on Saturday, July 26 from 10am to 12 noon for the Flash Microfiction Weekend. This event is all about having fun and challenging your creative brain.

Write a story in 100 words – no more.

Each writer will be allocated a story genre, an action that must happen, and a word that must be included to create a fantastical story. It's a fun opportunity to push your creative boundaries and see what you can come up with under these constraints.

Key dates:

Entries Open: TBA

Story Prompts Available: Friday, July 4

Story Submission Closes: Friday, July 11

Event highlights:

Send your story into BRAG: We'll print it out LARGE and hang it in the BRAG rooms for the weekend.

Reading Time: At 11am on Saturday 26 July, writers are invited to come and read their stories out loud.

The Favourites: Place a colourful sticker on your favourite stories. A selection of the most popular stories will be published to our website and social media.

No entry fee, open to everyone, and no judgement! Just a challenge to showcase your creativity.

BRAG Members' Wall

This is an exciting new offer we are launching to celebrate the creative community of BRAG.

Keep a close watch for an email from BRAG presenting a lucky member with a fantastic

opportunity for artistic exposure to Braidwood and beyond!

Every month, BRAG will proudly showcase the work of one of our talented members. The

exhibitor, chosen randomly from our membership, has the exciting opportunity to display one or

two pieces of their artwork in a prominent location between the office door and the northern

window.

This offer includes an artist profile that will be featured alongside their work, enhancing visibility

and engagement. Additionally, artists are welcome to sell their pieces, with BRAG taking the

standard commission.

To further amplify exposure, an image of their artwork and profile will be prominently displayed

on the BRAG website under a dedicated section titled OUR ARTISTS, ensuring ongoing

recognition. This content will also be showcased on our social media platforms, including

Instagram stories and posts and Facebook, reaching a broader audience and celebrating the

incredible talent within our community. Join us in this vibrant opportunity to share your passion and creativity!

Image (c) Liz Jakimov (opacity reduced)

If you're not a member yet, join today!

Regular classes at the Arts Centre

A number of classes and groups meet every week at the Arts Centre - these classes are run by individuals, not by BRAG. For more information, see the listings below and contact the instructor to book a spot or make a query.

Snuggle and Sing with Teresa Pengelly

Mondays 9.30am during school terms

Email pengellyte@gmail.com

Pilates with Kate Morris

Wednesdays 6:30pm -7:30pm

Email veraactivebraidwood@gmail.com

Songlarks with Nadia McLeish

Fridays 9.15am and 10.15am

Phone 0401 085 348

Yoga/Pilates with Christina Carrol

Multiple sessions Tuesdays, Thursdays

Mostly focused on core strength and gentle exercise

Phone 0414 385 051

Yoga with Christina Carrol

Mondays 4pm, Saturdays 8am

Phone 0414 385 051

Aikido with Mat Hulse

Wednesdays 6pm

Phone 0438 648 468

Image (c) Mary Lou Nugent

About Us

BRAG is a community organisation for artists, craftspeople, writers, performers, teachers, art enthusiasts and supporters within Braidwood and the area.

The BRAG Arts Centre provides a space to gather, learn, exhibit and enjoy.

The Centre is used by the members for BRAG exhibitions and events, and is also available to hire for any purpose. Please email bookings@bragart.com.au

All donations go towards improving our facilities and services.

Your donations to our Public Fund are tax-deductible.

The 2024-25 Committee:

M. Nugent (Vice President), M. Glover (Treasurer), R. McCann (Secretary), R. Hamilton, N. McLeish, A. Ford, A. Stuart, A. Moynihan, K. McCann, L. Acheson, L. Moriarty, J.Foulcher

(Image (c) Alison Alder)