Welcome to Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery

We are a beautiful little gallery supported by the Kempsey Shire Council and run by volunteers. We are found in the historic, arty - crafty town of Gladstone, NSW.

You will find a changing exhibition usually every 2 weeks which is sought after by artists and who love displaying their artworks here. We also have an International Women’s Day Art Exhibition around the 8th of March annually, open to all women and supporting the local community. Men also are highlighted with our Movember in July Art Exhibition. All men and boys are welcome to enter. We pride ourselves on encouraging art in our community and also hold an Emerging Art Exhibition around Christmas when we can fit it in to our calendar.

OPENING HOURS-The Gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 10:30am to 4:00pm, as long as volunteers are available. Some artists open on other days when they man the gallery themselves.

PHONE NUMBER-0265675092

ADDRESS- 5 KINCHELA STREET GLADSTONE, NSW. We are attached to the Gladstone Hall.

The Committee and Volunteers who run The Gallery are proud of the space and modern design and support local and visiting artists and exhibitions.

The Gallery is available for hire by individual artists, groups and organisations. Please see our Bookings page for more details.

What’s New in 2025……

A Big Drum ROLL we are having a 20 Year Birthday Celebration for our gallery running from Thursday 23rd October to 9th of November. We want you all to celebrate with us, so if you have ever exhibited in our gallery come and register and get your free small canvas (or alternate medium in a similar size) at the gallery so you can be included in this amazing celebration. See drop down menu for more details.

The Gallery is seeking new volunteers to sit the gallery Thursdays to Sundays. It is an enjoyable task if you like to be surrounded by beautiful art and friendly visitors. It’s a great way to give back to the community. You can volunteer one day a week, fortnight, month or be available for standby. Enquiries can be directed to Dyann our Volunteer Coordinator on 0490033596 or emailed to mvcag2440@gmail.com

• After much discussion and feedback about the popularity of the gallery as a great place to exhibit, the gallery has closed bookings and will take bookings for the 2029 in September 2026 so that we will be only booked 3 years in advance. This facilitates planning for artists and ensures council we are booked ahead. Meanwhile make sure you put your name down for cancellations before this because they happen regularly. See above MVCAG Calendar menu. or this link https://www.mvcartgallery.org/mvcag-calendar . This is where you check for vacancies a couple of years ahead. Make sure you follow the MVCAG Gallery Facebook, this website, and MVCAG Instagram for notifications about gallery booking openings, so that you can email or ring and book an exhibition for 2029.

• Volunteers can also check when they are rostered on or when there are vacancies in the roster by viewing the MVCAG Exhibition Calendar above in the drop down menu.