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SAM celebrates record high Jinks attendance
15 May 2012 — A major exhibition by one of Australia’s leading sculptors, Sam Jinks has broken attendance records at the Shepparton Arts Museum. Around 3000 people have viewed the exhibition since its launch at the beginning of the month, some travelling from Bendigo, Melbourne, Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula.  
15 Nov 2011 — Greater Shepparton City Council announced Gavin Cator as the new Chief Executive Officer at this afternoon’s Council meeting (15 November).  
29 Aug 2011 — Twenty scholarships for local community groups wishing to attend an international community development conference are on offer from Greater Shepparton City Council.  
27 Jul 2011 — Providing a new direction in the delivery of arts education in the Hume region, Shepparton Art Gallery has partnered with Numurkah Primary School to deliver an exciting 20 week ceramic art project at the school during semester two.  
22 Jun 2011 — Greater Shepparton City Council has approved a recommendation to rebrand and rename Shepparton Art Gallery to Shepparton Art Museum (SAM).  
20 Jun 2011 — Over the next year, LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting will be installed throughout the whole of Shepparton Art Gallery, as part of a $1.98 million dollar upgrade of the facility.  
14 Jun 2011 — The toilet facilities and foyer at WestSide Performing Arts Centre have recently been upgraded.  
28 Apr 2011 — The fifth annual Unity Cup will be contested this Saturday, April 30, between Murray League’s Rumbalara and Congupna football and netball clubs.  
Search on for local stars
12 Apr 2011 — A new campaign to combat racism has the potential to turn local people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds into stars.  
30 Mar 2011 — Applications are now open for the first round of funding through Greater Shepparton City Council's Community Matching Grants Scheme.