Archive for the ‘Galleries’ Category
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Colouring with Water
Local watercolour artist John Lovett comes from an artistic family. Raised in Cooma, NSW, he attended Newcastle’s National Art School in the early seventies, before starting a family of his own. John is now based in Currumbin on the Gold Coast and makes a living painting and teaching others at workshops in his studio, as well as in Europe and America. Interview by Christopher King How did you first become involved with watercolours? I first became involved with watercolour about 30 years ago. I used it more as a way of recording information – pen […]
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Creative Hotspot – Sheoak Shack Gallery Cafe
Soak in the laid back ambience, listen to soulful music and enjoy delicious food on the banks of the Tweed River at Fingal Head. The Sheoak Shack Gallery Cafe is a place that oozes creativity, from it’s eclectic style of decor, the fabulous musicians who stop on their way along the east coast and the gallery which offers a space for established and emerging local art talent to showcase their work. Gallery Open Wed to Fri-11am – 5pm, Sat 11am – 6pm , Sun 9.30am – 6pm. Ph 07 55 231130 Website: The Sheoak Shack […]
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Lismore Regional Gallery
Lismore Regional Gallery is the fifth oldest regional gallery in New South Wales supporting the Lismore City, Byron Bay, Bangalow, Nimbin, Lennox Head, Casino and Kyogle communities. Lismore Regional Gallery began in 1953 as a result of the formation of the Lismore Arts Trust. The Gallery’s program reflects the social, historical, creative and cultural aspects of the region. With a collection featuring significant Australian artists such as Margaret Olley, Lloyd Rees, Albert Namatjira, Thea Proctor, Lindy Lee and Kevin Connor and well-known artists from the Northern Rivers region such as Jan Davis, Bronwyn Bancroft, Angus […]
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The Channon Gallery
Located in the picturesque village of The Channon in the Byron Bay hinterland of northern NSW, The Channon Gallery is committed to the exhibition of fine Australian contemporary art to delight and provoke. The Channon Gallery compiles, exhibits and engages in the discourse of the human condition;it’s beauty and challenges. The gallery nurtures the exploration of contemporary culture through the thought and perception of the arts community and those who provide input into it. Until 5 August 201 Studies in Harmony and Tension Paintings and sculptures by Stuart Cussons manifest a simple aesthetic that belies […]
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Northern Rivers Community Gallery
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery is a community exhibition space created through the refurbishment of the heritage listed former Council Chambers in Ballina. The gallery provides a centre for the arts and crafts in the region, with four gallery spaces that can be rented for exhibitions and cultural activities, and a learning centre. All artists, arts organizations and community cultural groups, particularly those in the Northern Rivers Region of NSW, are invited to submit a proposal to present exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, cultural heritage, fabric and textile art, pottery, ceramics, woodworks, jewellery, photography etc. Contact […]
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Curious Art Gallery
The Dance of Life features work by Dianne Smith with works by other Curious Artists. ‘The exhibition celebrates the journey of life with my father Floyd Lombardi and uncle Ray when I was living at the Navajo Trading Post adobe house on the Four Corners of America Navajo Reservation. The Rio Grande ran behind the Trading Post located just an hour from Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. It was early 1950’s and I was eleven years old. I grew up hearing many stories and gained insights into the Navajo culture and way of life which […]
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Tweed River Art Gallery
Coming exhibition Beauty from Nature showcases art by the Scott sisters. Experience exquisite illustrations of butterflies, moths, caterpillars and plants by two of 19th century Australia’s most prominent natural history artists. Beautiful and intricate, this stunning exhibition features delicate watercolours, which form a fascinating record of the lives of Harriet and Helena Scott. Uncover the captivating story of these two extraordinary women, whose love of nature, and tremendous skill in rendering its beauty, enabled them to distinguish themselves amid the male-dominated world of 19th century science. Exhibited are selected watercolour paintings created between 1846 and […]