ABOUT
Amy Curran is an Australian artist, author, and creative director based in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Her work spans large-scale installation, fine art, and books, all grounded in a deep connection to rural life, animals, and storytelling.
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In 2026, Amy was appointed Artistic Designer of the Southern District Exhibit at the Sydney Royal Easter Show — Australia’s largest agricultural show. The immersive installation, constructed with a team of local volunteers, was seen by more than 900,000 visitors across the event. The work brought together sculpture, grain art, wool, and narrative design to bridge the gap between city audiences and the realities of Australian agriculture.
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Amy’s creative career began in photography, where she achieved professional accreditation with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography in 2014. Her work has been published across television, print, and national campaigns. Over time, her practice has evolved into a broader artistic and storytelling focus — where image, material, and meaning intersect.
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Her first book, Furfriends – a collective of Children and their Animal Friends (2016), received international recognition, including:
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Silver Medal – Australian Professional Photography Awards
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International Awards – Tokyo International Photography Awards
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International Awards – Moscow International Photography Awards
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Highly Commended – Las Vegas
Amy went on to write and illustrate children’s books, including Bobby the Plain-Faced Cattle Dog, and her bestselling You Can Draw – step by step with Amy Curran. Her work is known for its emotional honesty and its ability to capture the bond between people and animals.
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In recent years, Amy has returned strongly to fine art, working primarily in pastel and oils. Her work has been exhibited successfully across multiple shows and continues to be collected nationally. In 2025, she was awarded the People’s Choice Award at the Taralga Art Show, selected from over 300 entries — following back-to-back Children’s Choice Awards in the two years prior. Her contribution to the arts was also formally recognised by the State Government in 2023. That winning work is now held in the studio of renowned Australian artist Hilda Rix Nicholas.
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Her artwork has also been reproduced across jigsaw puzzles, greeting cards, and commercial products, extending her work beyond gallery walls and into homes across Australia.
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Amy is a sought-after art tutor, known for her ability to make drawing and creative practice accessible, practical, and deeply engaging. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Education (Visual Arts), further strengthening her commitment to teaching and creative development.
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She is also recognised for her large-scale public works, including the Taralga Rural Fire Service mural, now featured on the Australian Silo Art Trail. Whether working on a single artwork or a multi-metre installation, her approach remains the same — honest, immersive, and deeply connected to place.
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Alongside her art practice, Amy continues to write, create, and develop new projects that explore behaviour, connection, and the way we understand the animals we live alongside.
She lives in Taralga with her children and a constantly evolving cast of animals, who remain both her inspiration and her greatest collaborators.