MAMA turns double digits: join the 10th birthday celebrations
It’s party time at Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) as the much-loved regional art centre celebrates its 10th birthday with three days of art, activities and celebrations from 2–4 October.
Pictured: Councillor Stuart Baker, artist Mary Jane Griggs and MAMA CEO Blair French
This milestone kicked off with a free community morning tea at QEII Square, where AlburyCity Councillor Stuart Baker, representing Council, helped blow out the candles to officially start the festivities.
Albury Mayor Kevin Mack said the anniversary is a chance to celebrate MAMA’s impact over the past decade.
“In just 10 years, MAMA has established itself as one of Australia’s leading regional art museums. It’s become a hub for creativity and connection, welcoming thousands of visitors and putting Albury firmly on the cultural map. This birthday is about celebrating that success and sharing the excitement of what’s still to come,” Mayor Mack said.
Birthday program highlights include:
- MAMA’s 10th birthday morning tea – QEII Square, free community celebration
- MAMA birthday party and exhibition opening: George Street — A free Friday evening event curated by Madeleine Steer, featuring a DJ on the balcony where guests can purchase pizza and drinks.
- Drop-in activities for kids and families, free
- Teen Sketch Club launch, free
- Mini-studio sessions, bookable workshops for all experience levels
Alongside the festivities, MAMA is also celebrating with a Schools Birthday Program: Our Collection.
Over the next two months, 125 students from St Anne’s Primary School and Albury North Public School will take on the role of curators, exploring behind-the-scenes practices of exhibition design. Students have selected artworks from MAMA’s Collection and written their own interpretive texts, which will be presented in the museum’s Learning Lane across rotating two-week displays.
MAMA CEO Blair French said the project captures the spirit of the anniversary.
“This program gives us the opportunity to see the Collection through fresh eyes. The insight and creativity of 10-year-old students is a perfect way to celebrate MAMA’s 10th year – it reminds us that art is for everyone, and that young people play an important role in shaping our cultural future.”
The Schools Birthday Program runs from 2 October to 8 December 2025.
For the full birthday program visit MAMA Turns 10: Full Program | Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA)