Name: Draw and Pour - HMRI Art for Impact
Start: 2026-03-14T07:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-03-14T09:00:00+11:00
Location: 41 Darling St, Carrington NSW 2294, Australia

Art and science come together at the HMRI Art Series Exhibition, raising funds for life-changing medical research here in the Hunter.
Join us for a life drawing experience at our Draw and Pour Workshop, Saturday 14 March. Guests will attend a life drawing class guided by local artist Holly Turner from LEDA Gallery, surrounded by the inspirational art available for auction from our local artists.
This hands-on session is perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike. Enjoy a drink, some delicious food and explore your artistic side, and take home your very own masterpiece, all while supporting medical research that makes a real difference in our community.
Tickets include a drink on arrival, grazing board, art supplies and equipment and a professionally guided session with Holly Turner and two models.
📅 Saturday 14 March | 5.00 pm - 7:00 pm
📍 Earp Distilling Co. | 41 Darling St, Carrington NSW 2294
🎟️ Tickets $100 available at https://hmri.org.au/get-involved/events/art-for-impact-draw-and-pour-workshop/
Thank you to our event sponsors HIC Services, Cougar, Entire Concrete, Turks and Movable.
Art for Impact is HMRI Foundation’s signature celebration of creativity, community, and world-leading medical research. Building on the success of the 2021 and 2024 Art Series Exhibitions, this expanded three-day event brings together Newcastle’s vibrant art community and HMRI’s mission to Discover Local. Cure Global.
Across the weekend, guests can experience a curated program of activities, including our Opening Night event, Draw and Pour Workshop, culminating in the highly anticipated Long, Long Luncheon and the Art for Impact online auction. Every artwork and every ticket purchased helps fund groundbreaking medical research that directly improves the health and wellbeing of our community in the Hunter and beyond. The auction will be live online from 27th February 2026.