The Shepparton region in Victoria is home to the renowned Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), one of Australia's leading art museums. Located on Yorta Yorta Country overlooking Victoria Park Lake, SAM showcases over 18 exhibitions annually in its four major exhibition spaces, including a dedicated Children's Gallery. The museum's collection focuses on Australian art in all media, with an emphasis on contemporary and Indigenous Australian art. SAM's acquisition highlights include works by notable artists such as Vernon Ah Kee, Patricia Piccinini, David Noonan, Tracey Moffatt, Dale Frank, and Fiona Foley. Visitors can also explore the SAM Shop, which offers a hand-picked selection of artist-designed wares, and enjoy a meal at the museum's café, Elsewhere at SAM, open six days a week.
The Greater Shepparton region is not only known for its leading art museum but also for its Aboriginal art center, Kaiela Arts, and a talented and diverse community of artists. The region aims to unlock the creative potential of its community, enabling creativity in all its forms to enrich the lives of both locals and visitors. In addition to SAM, the Shepparton & Goulburn Valley is home to various public art displays, such as graffiti art in Shepparton and mosaic work in Tatura's Stuart Mock Place. The region also hosts events like the Australian National Piano Award, the biennial Indigenous Ceramics Award, the extensive Riverlinks program, and the Moooving Art exhibition.