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CHERIE AMORE
BETH ANDREWS
Present an Exhibition of the Human Form and the Natural Landscape.
We are five primarily landscape artists who also delight inpainting the human form. This exhibition brings together a selection of paintings inspired by life drawing sessions and new landscape paintings, united by our shared passion for shape, colour and light. The landscape and the human form are intertwined.
Art is not necessarily what we see but how we respond to what we see. The human form is an insight into the soul of a person, the landscape an insight into the soul of a nation.
Come and enjoy our explorations of both these worlds.
Join us on for a celebration opening and meet the artists. Light refreshments will be provided.
BRIAN BARKER
RITA CAROSI
SUE POLEWESKI JONES
KIM MADDEN
JULIE HAMANN
BERNICE DAHER
BERNICE DAHER
SERGIO SILL
SERGIO SILL
BERNICE DAHER
The Movember Foundation is a global charity working to address some of the biggest health issues faced by men; prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery will be celebrating and supporting The Movember challenge in July 2026 with a non-competitive art exhibition in the Gallery. The committee invites all men to submit artwork in any medium and size for the exhibition.
All entry fees will be donated to the Movember Foundation.
SERGIO SILL
JULIE HAMANN
BERNICE DAHER
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The Fibre Artists Network (FAN) membership extends from Coffs Harbour to Laurieton. A shared love of textiles unites the group who work in a wide variety of mediums including basketry, natural and eco dyeing, quilting, embroidery, machine embroidery, felting, weaving and textile collage.
Sharing the Thread includes new work and works created in the past two years. The exhibition includes pieces that were shown at the Glasshouse Regional Gallery in 2025 ( “Looking Back Moving Forward.......bringing the Past with Us)
6 May 2026 – 17 May 2026 Open Wednesday to Sunday.
We invite you to view their artworks in “Impressions of Nature” photographic exhibition and reflect on how nature influences both art and our own perceptions of the world.
The artworks on display capture the fleeting moments, the transient effects of light on the landscape, how it could change a scene’s appearance at different times of the day or in different weather conditions, a focus on light and its ephemeral nature, and a sense of spontaneity and immediacy.
It’s a celebration of movement, light and colour. It’s a perspective, a way of seeing the world.
It’s about capturing the ‘impression’ of a scene, the essence, mood, and emotion of the scene!
Viewers are invited to abandon preconceived notions, to embrace the beauty in the ordinary, and to see the world through a different lens. Take a moment to capture your own impression of the world!
Let the colours of the sky, the textures of the foliage, and the play of sunlight inspire you. Embrace the outdoors and let nature be your muse. As you immerse yourself in the process, you’ll find that there’s more to art than meets the eye. It’s about capturing a moment in time, a fleeting emotion, a spark of beauty that is there one second, and gone the next.
So, don’t just look at nature. See it, feel it, capture it!
One of us will be there every day to talk to visitors and answer questions.
Open Wednesday 22nd April to Sunday 26th April.
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Jenny's work reflects a lifelong love of textiles, nowadays nearly always gravitating towards Japanese fabrics, style and techniques. Her work encompasses iconic Japanese motifs such as ginko leaves, cranes, bamboo, cherry blossoms, fans and Torii gates. She uses Japanese techniques such as "Sashiko" and "Boro"stitching, "Kogin" embroidery and "Shibori" dyeing, along with Applique, Meshwork and Quilting. Jenny has lately enjoyed including recycled fabrics from Kimonos and Obis from Japan in her pieces.
She finds Japanese fabrics so beautiful in texture and design that they provide an inspirational starting point for her decorative and functional creations.
OPEN DAILY. MEET THE ARTISTS AND TALK PHOTOGRAPHY AS YOU VIEW THEIR MASTERPIECES.
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MC DERMOTT
MC DERMOTT
MC DERMOTT
pAULA tAMBLYN
The Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery is once again holding an IWD art exhibition for women and we would love you all to be a part of it. The theme this year is “When we give, we gain.” “Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving. The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise. Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world. What will you Give to Gain gender equality?” IWD website
The exhibition is non-competitive and is open to all women artists in the Mid North Coast region.
Artists can use any artistic medium e.g. wood, ceramics, fibre, painting, jewellery etc
This is an opportunity for women to exhibit their artwork in a gallery; to meet other artists and to discuss their experience; to get feedback from their peers and to encourage and promote art making by women. The Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery is a community run gallery open to all artists to hire for exhibitions.
So why not join us for our Opening Celebration on Sunday the 8th March from 2pm for beautiful art, music, company, drinks and nibbles at our vibrant little gallery MVCAG, 5 Kinchela Street , Gladstone, NSW. All are welcome and entry to the gallery is free.
For entry form and details see www.mvcartgallery.org
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Enquiries to artist Rep Cheryl Fyffe on 0476142784
dENISE mCdERMOTT
Imprint
Jan Levy and Amanda King
Meet the artists: Jan and Amanda will be in the Gallery on Tuesday the 17th of Feb and the 1st and 2nd of March.
The psychological effect of time spent immersed in nature impacts the way the natural world is perceived. As a means to access this transformative perception, Amanda King and Jan Levy have organised many self initiated artist field trips to study and develop new work. Together, immersed in situ, they contemplate, experience and record observations and reflections of their chosen location. They draw, record images, collect flotsam and journal whilst camped out on the land; a process that has a direct relationship to the distinctive style each artist has developed in their arts practice. These long term connections with country bear witness over time to the forces of change; drought, fire and flood, loss of habitat and biodiversity. In the studio, both artists independently decode their observations and discoveries using an experimental merging of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques and surfaces.
Imprint showcases King and Levy’s creative methodology. An artistic reinterpretation of nature in its many forms, Imprint brings together work from collaborative and individual excursions as an ode to our fragile environment.
We welcome a group show with Brooke Engledow, Claire Armstrong and Leslie Burrett, who enjoy their practice of indulging in bold colour texture and mark. A local group who met through Big Wednesday Gallery in Crescent Head, kindred spirits sharing arty adventures both in the studio and further afield.
Open Thursday to Sunday
Meet the artists- both Saturday and Sundays.
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Tracey Sales
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Crescent Head Artists go BIG with an expanded collection of works...Big Wednesday Gallery in Crescent Head is having a BIG BLOWN UP version of the little gallery group show. A wonderful bunch of local artists, for everyone to enjoy, in the gorgeous Gladstone Gallery. Take a moment out of the sun to enjoy lots of fabulous coastal scenes and local landscapes as well as quirky creations to take home.
BROOKE ENGLEDOW
Sandra McArthur
CLAIRE ARMSTRONG
Katrina Fletcher
Scott Jacksons December 2025 exhibition :Title “ Echoes of Coast and Country”
My art is a journey into the soul of the Australian landscape, a deep exploration of the
unique light, textures, and spirit of Australia and the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.
Using oil, acrylic, and ink, I seek to capture more than just a visual likeness of the beaches,
bush, and skies; I aim to convey the emotional and energetic essence of these places.
Through expressive brushwork and painting knife work and a vibrant palette, I invite the
viewer to see the world as I do—a dynamic tapestry of colour and texture.
Each painting is an opportunity to get lost in a scene, to feel the movement of the ocean or
the quiet stillness of the bush, and to connect with the timeless energy that defines the
landscape and seascapes of Australia.
My work is a celebration of this profound connection to place, offering a unique and
personal vision of the world around us
HABITAT is a heartfelt collection of my contemporary paintings, inspired by the animals and landscapes I love most. The exhibition celebrates the beauty, fragility, and resilience of Nature.
Each painting is an invitation to step into the wild places that I love, and to celebrate the beauty and spirit of the animals who share them. My inspiration comes from wild landscapes with windswept trees, reedy ponds and the birds and animals that live nearby.
My style blends large brushstrokes with soft layers of colour, allowing plenty of movement and emotion.
I paint not to simply capture an image, but to evoke a feeling — the quiet presence of an animal, the energy of a wild windswept tree or a rugged landscape.
I hope to share my love of Nature through these paintings-the beautiful landscapes and animals that live within them, and to remind us all of what an amazing world we live in.
Myffie Coady
Subject: Invitation to Celebrate 20 Years of the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery
OPEN THURSDAYS TO SUNDAYS.
Dear Valued Artist,
Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery (MVCAG) is thrilled to commemorate its 20th anniversary of showcasing the vibrant artistic talent of the Mid North Coast and beyond!
To mark this special milestone, we are delighted to invite all artists who have previously exhibited with us to participate in a celebratory exhibition this October. Exhibition dates Thursday, 23rd October to 9th of November, 2025.
Our aim is to create a memorable showcase that honours both the artists who have graced our walls and the gallery's enduring commitment to the arts community.
To facilitate broad participation from our extensive network of over 200 exhibiting artists, the gallery will be providing a standard-sized canvas (10 x 12 inches / 25cm x 30cm). Artists working in 3D mediums are also warmly encouraged to submit work that fits within the spatial constraints of this canvas size.
There is no entry fee for this exhibition, and artworks will be available for sale, with standard gallery commission applying to any sales.
This 20th-anniversary celebration is a testament to the incredible support we have received from artists like you. We are immensely proud to have provided a professional platform for artists in the region, often marking significant steps in their artistic journey and sales success.
The MVCAG remains dedicated to offering a high-quality exhibition space that enhances the presentation and value of your artwork.
Canvases are available for collection at the gallery during our opening hours, Thursday to Sunday.
If you are unable to collect one in person, please contact us via email at mvcag2440@gmail.com or by phone Booking Officer ; 0434 597 800 or The Gallery on (02) 65675092 during our opening hours, Thursday to Sunday.
We eagerly anticipate your participation in this special anniversary exhibition!
Sincerely,
The Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery Committee
Robyn Jackson, an Australian artist living on the Mid North Coast, captures the beauty of the natural habitat through vibrant and expressive paintings. With a Bachelor of Education in Textiles and Design, she now works full-time as an artist.
Robyn’s exhibition runs 3 weeks from Wednesday 1st October to Sunday 19th October at the beautiful Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery, Gladstone, NSW and is open daily 10.30 to 4pm, Tuesdays to Sundays. Robyn will be at the gallery every day demonstrating the art of Silk Painting.
Robyn’s work evokes a sense of place and emotion. “My Sense of Place" refers to the emotional connection and attachment I feel towards my local bush and beaches, encompassing feelings of belonging, identity, and familiarity. It's about how I experience and perceive my place, and how it shapes my identity as an artist and my understanding of the world.”
“When walking my Kelpie Max daily, I am surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty both on our bush block, our local beaches and my garden, all inspirations close to my heart which create connections that I feel compelled to paint and share..”
“I am also hooked on the Silk Painting process which is essentially a drawing outlined with a rubber gutta followed by endless array of beautiful watercolour dyes. I am inspired by the vibrant colours and fluidity of dye on silk. “Like Margaret Olly, I am a colourist and with this exhibition, I have tried to make the ordinary, extraordinary.” I have also dabbled in oils for this exhibition.
As a multi award winning artist, Robyn exhibits regularly at Gladstone Community Art Gallery, Glasshouse Regional Gallery, The Slim Dusty Nulla Gallery, Nexus Gallery, The Artspace, Urunga, South West Rocks Community Art Gallery and Dorrigo Rainforest Art Gallery.
Robyn’s art consistently elicits an emotional response, leaving viewers feeling happy and uplifted. Robyn regularly holds Silk Painting classes and opens her home gallery by appointment.
email; robbojackonartist.com.
Instagram; Robyn Jackson Artist
Facebook; Robyn Jackson Artbites Phone 0488605819, 65660182
GLAZED GROUND
BROOKE ENGLEDOW
CLAIRE ARMSTRONG
MICHELLE REDMAN
KATRINA FLETCHER
KERRILEE GEORGES
MEET THE ARTISTS- SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER, 4-6 PM.
bROOKE ENGLEDOW
BROOKE ENGLEDOW
BROOKE ENGLEDOW
KATRINA FLETCHER
All artworks from previous years. Enjoy.
Figures drawn from life by Peter Farley (1947 ~ 2018) with life drawings/artworks from local coastal valley artists.
Life drawing - drawing the human form from a model - was central to Peter Farley’s art practice. Julie Shea presents a selection of Peter's drawings, along with works from artists who participate in local life drawing groups, to celebrate this traditional practice and recognise Peter’s contribution to the art community of the Mid North Coast.
Into Nature
Giang Duong
Denise McDermot
Barbara Sheppard
“Into Nature” photographic exhibition invites you to immerse yourself in the natural world and observe its beauty, complexity, and balance. It encourages curiosity and mindfulness, reminding us that nature holds answers, inspiration, and lessons.
Barbara sheppard
Being in nature, beauty is in the intricate details such as the veins of a decayed leaf, the textures of an aged seed, the patterns of clouds, the rhythm of ocean waves, the grace of flowers, or the resilience of a tree growing in rocky soil.
Giang Duong ethereal
“Into Nature” honours nature’s imperfection, impermanence and decay.
It’s all about seeing how ecosystems thrive, how life adapts in growth and decay, and how everything is interconnected in a way that fosters harmony.
Denise mcdermott
Through our photographic art, we invite you “Into Nature” where you can observe, feel, and understand the world beyond ourselves. It’s looking deep into them, just like you’d look into someone’s eyes. It means slowing down, paying attention, and noticing how everything in nature is beautiful, in its growth and in its decay!
denise mcdermott
One of the artist will be on hand each day to answer questions and discuss the artworks.
giang duong
barbara sheppard
ENGAGING IMAGINATION THROUGH ART & TIMELESS SPACE
DENISE MCDERMOTT
MIKE KANE
If flooding is a problem ring the Gallery 0265675092 to check they are open. Probably opening Thursday May 22nd at this stage.
This year Denise and Mike present two exhibitions . Denise features conceptual photographs and Mike features astrophotography.
DENISE MCDERMOTT- ENGAGING IMAGINATION THROUGH ART
Denise’s exhibition, “What’s the Story”, invites you to use your imagination to find the story behind the images. This collection of artworks is designed to challenge and inspire viewers to look beneath the surface of the images before you. Denise has worked for the past year, collaborating with models, to create this exhibition. Her artwork is intended to engage viewers and encourage them to imagine the story being told. There is no single correct interpretation or storyline. There are as many stories as there are viewers. As you view each piece ask yourself: What’s the story?
MIKE KANE-TIMELESS SPACE My fascination with the cosmos ignited 55 years ago with the historic Apollo Moon landing. In that moment, I was swept away by the vastness of space, a profound allure that has held me ever since.
Fast forward to today: I am now retired and in my late 60s, finally equipped with the time and tools to turn my dreams into reality. I capture breathtaking images of the universe—vivid snapshots that were just beyond my reach a mere decade ago.
Since I embraced the art of astrophotography, my mission has been clear: to share the awe-inspiring beauty of the night sky with everyone. The crisp, detailed close-ups of the Moon, with its craggy craters and serene plains, evoke a sense of wonder. The delicate, swirling bands of colour in the Rings of Saturn ignite the imagination. And when I glimpse distant galaxies and luminous nebulae, the sheer magnificence of the cosmos leaves me utterly speechless.
I wholeheartedly invite you to join me in this exhibition and immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of my astrophotography. Experience the magic of the universe as I see it — it's a journey that promises to inspire and captivate.
'The Tyranny of the Blank Canvas.’ Is about the trauma the artist has before they make their first mark on a blank canvas.
PETE GAILEY
cHRIS cAMPBELL
Naomi Norris- “For this exhibition, I have chosen a small selection of works in my more recent favourite mediums I found out about through watching YouTube including resin, scratch board, gouache and nerikomi porcelain.”
pete gailey
pete gailey
Here are some photos of work in progress. I’m running two themes at the moment, 'Landscapes obscured by cloud’ and 'Expressive portraits made with a burnt stick.'
pete gailey
ROBYN PORTER
Denise Delaney
The Movember Foundation is a global charity working to address some of the biggest health issues faced by men; prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery will be celebrating and supporting The Movember challenge in July 2024 with a non-competitive exhibition in the Gallery. The committee invites all men to submit artwork in any medium for the exhibition. All entry fees will be donated to the Movember Foundation.
Creative Men! "Movember in July" is coming up soon and here is your chance to exhibit, 3 artworks, any medium and size for just $10. Entry form see https://www.mvcartgallery.org/2025-movember-in-july-exhibition Gallery 65675092
MIKE KANE
MIKE KANE
MIKE KANE
FABIA TORY - RESPONSE
JUDY WILLIAMS- IT’S A FURPHY
FABIA TORY-I've been inspired by what remains of ancient Greek art - especially the Minoans, the Mycenaeans and the Cyclades. A response to Byzantine Greece is here also. As are works motivated by a delight in my garden and the Arakoon surrounds. I've always found it hard to stick to one subject.
JUDY WILLIAMS- IT’S A FURPHY
Donald Trump and the effects of war in the world feature in my latest works
JUDY WILLIAMS-Storming the Citadel
JUDY WILLIAMS-After Giotto
JUDY WILLIAMS- Put a Donald on /3 unwise men
Furphy 2025
Exhibition Celebration: Saturday 3rd May 4:30pm
The Forty presents 40 artworks by Sara Morgan that are created with her 40 years of experience. Featuring traditional and contemporary artwork using paint, pastel, pencil and mixed media. Sara explores concepts of texture, light, colour and humour in her artworks.
DEB BROUGHTON AND FRIENDS
Come and enjoy this amazing group of artists who have pulled together an exhibition in record time. So much talent under one roof.
Briony Magoffin
Clarie Armstrong
Deb Broughton
Elisabeth Betlem
Helena Hindes
Jaca Betlem
Katrina Fletcher
Kerri Lee Georgas
Mark Pryor
Sara Morgan
Susie Hughes
Trudy Allsopp
Lesley Burrett
Michelle Lamey
Jane Ashton
Simone Atkins
Brooke Engledow
Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery was developed to enhance the cultural aspects of the Macleay Valley community through the attraction of travelling and local exhibitions and to facilitate cultural growth through providing a space for local artists to exhibit and generate income.
The gallery is managed by a volunteer community committee on behalf of Kempsey Shire Council and is staffed by volunteers and artists
Please see our hire Terms and Conditions ;
Artist Contract ;
Gallery Fee Schedule ;
A Statement by a Supplier Form:
Booking Officer ; 0434 597 800
Secretary ; 0417 495 976
email; mvcag2440@gmail.com
The Gladstone Hall hire is $12 per hour and includes the Hall. a kitchen and meeting room. .... Contact Robyn from The Gladstone Hall Committee on 0410 040 0601 for bookings and details.
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