2025 International Women's Day Art Exhibition

Thursday 6th March to Sunday 16th March 2025.

Gallery hours: Thursday to Sunday 10.30am to 4pm. Check by ringing the gallery on 65675092 to see if the gallery is open due to road closures with Alfred!

We will have the Celebration on Saturday 15th March, 2025 from 6:00pm at the Gallery with Drinks & Nibbles. Lets enjoy being together after Alfred!

Each year around the world International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8th March, the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery will be celebrating IWD 2025 with an exhibition of women’s artwork which will run from Thursday 6th March to Sunday 16th March 2025.

This is a non-competitive exhibition celebrating women's artistic talents.

The MVCAG Committee invites entries from women working in any medium, e.g. Textiles, Painting, Sculpture, Floral Arrangements, Wood/Metal Work, Quilting, Ceramics etc. for this exhibition

EXHIBITION TERMS & CONDITIONS

• All work must be the original work of the artist and not been previously exhibited in IWD Exhibitions.

• All artworks must be presented ready for hanging on the galleries hanging system. D-rings 75mm from the top of larger works or 35mm from the top of smaller works. D rings can be purchased from hardware shops.

• All entries are accepted and displayed at the owner’s risk.

• Maximum size of artwork is 1.2m², including frame. This is to allow for maximum entries.

• Commission on sales will be applied at 17.5% (our normal commission) on all sales.

• Labels must be attached to the back of each work showing Artist’s name, Price & Title.

• Enquiries to the Gallery, Booking Officer, or Barbara Huntington on 0400 308 367. Please pay entry fee by EFT to MVCAG account at Coastline Credit Union BSB 704-189, Account No. 11008820 – Reference IWD and your Surname.

• Provide photos of your work by email, if you are able, for Publicity purposes.

TIME LINE

➢ Entries Close: Tuesday 4th March 2025.

➢ Entry form to be sent to: mvcag2440@gmail.com, PO Box 3385 West Kempsey, or to a Committee Member Please do not deliver to the gallery.

TIDES AND TERRAINS

RITA CAROSI

BRIAN BARKER

KIM MADDEN

GRAEME COX

BARBARA ATKINS

Opening Wednesday to Sundays

Meet the artists: Sunday 9th Feb – light refreshments 11am to 2pm.

Dive into a world where the vastness of the ocean meets the rugged outback. “Tides and Terrains” showcases the diverse talents of five local artists, each bringing their unique perspective. From flooded deserts, joyful seascapes to beach scenes and travel sketches overseas, this exhibition captures the essence of nature’s contrasts. Join us in exploring the vibrant interplay of colours and landscapes that transcend borders. We invite you to see the world through the eyes of those who call the sea their muse.

Lumiere

Temmina Kuijpers

Gloria Malone

John Tuckwell

Open 7 days.

Meet the Artists Sunday 19th, between 2-4pm.

Three ceramic artists share their innovative delicate work.

The highlight of this exhibition is will be lighting display in the back room. There will be wall art, standard lamps, and artworks on plinths.

John and Gloria create translucent porcelain artworks and Temmina’s work is made from paper clay.

Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Glen Ravo and Special Guests

Closed on Mondays.

Be enthralled by Ravo‘s contemporary sculptures and quirky photos. Ravo has had an interesting career as a professional photographer and sculptor.

ECLECTIC ODDITIES

EUGENIO MARTINI

VIRGINIA WHITEHEAD

CARLY AUE

Virginia Whitehead

My artworks are a celebration of the female form ranging from small 3D free standing pieces to hanging pieces and mannequins.  I use a range of medium including gold paints, old jewellery, fabric and found objects

Carly Aue is a self taught mixed media artist who resides in Nambucca Heads,  She works with a variety of mediums and subject matter.

 EUGENIO MARTINI- I am an environmental artist. Most of my works include micro plastic backgrounds(such a huge issue worldwide) and bones collected from roadkill. All bones have been cleaned and sealed. The road toll on Australian Fauna is immense. I also make 3D artworks some of which light up!

Hanging Together

Dyann Clarkson

Cheryl Fyffe

Di Waldron

Jenny Millsteed

Michael Fyffe

Meet the Artists opening day Saturday 21st September 11am - 2pm refreshments provided, all welcome.

“Art from the Heart” are a group of five local artists based in Kempsey with members from SWR and Bellbrook. They paint for fun and their own satisfaction. Traditional, contemporary and abstract styles will be presented using watercolour, acrylic, and oils mediums.

This exhibition shows how artists explore various techniques using their different perceptions to highlight the diversity of each artist. 

Spring into Art

Macleay Public Schools

Kindergarten to Year 12

We will be celebrating excellence in the Creative Arts, featuring outstanding artworks from the talented students of our Macleay Public Schools.

It is always a joy to see the delight and pride in both students, teachers, parents and grandies at this special exhibition.

Students and teachers will be delivering opportunity, innovation and success by providing a broad range of styles and the use of different media.

"The Space In Between" featuring Filmmaker/Director Jamil Hassan and Painter/Poet Liesel Arden,

Hassan and Arden reunite after years apart to explore the subtle moments of existence.

This exhibition reflects their personal journeys and the delicate shifts in nature—capturing first light, breath, and source energy.

This collaboration merges their global experiences into a fresh, introspective dialogue about time, space, and the intersections of water and energy.

"The Space In Between" invites viewers to pause and appreciate the almost imperceptible moments that deepen our connection to the universe.

Nature’s Tapestry

Photographic Exhibition

Robyn Mussett

Barbara Sheppard

Giang Duong

Denise Mc Dermott

Open Wednesday to Sunday.

Creating a realm of serenity, “Nature’s Tapestry” photographic exhibition unveils the latest artworks by Robyn Mussett, Barbara Sheppard, Giang Duong and Denise McDermott, at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery. Inspired by the ethereal beauty of nature, these artists intricately weave landscapes, flora and fauna, textures and designs, capturing the profound influence of nature.

This exhibition serves as a testament to our inherent connection to the natural world, inviting viewers to contemplate its impact on art and our place within the intricate tapestry of nature. The rich and diverse collection offers a captivating and immersive experience for art enthusiasts.

Each artwork embodies each artist’s personal journey towards tranquillity and inner peace. Some gracefully capture the ephemeral and flowing qualities of nature, while others celebrate nature’s vibrancy and abstraction.

Through their individual art and vision, Robyn, Barb, Giang and Denise capture the emotional bond between humans and the Earth, reflecting on the transformative impact of nature on health and wellbeing.

“Nature’s Tapestry” exhibition at MVCAG will run from Wednesday 14 August to Sunday 25 August 2024, welcoming visitors Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 4 pm. One of the four artists will be at the gallery each of these days, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to gain insights into their respective creative process.

It's Not Rocket Science

Spiral Rick Black

Opening 30th of June. Open Daily.

Spiral is a true artist who finds beauty in the bush and creates his amazing sculptures. Spiral can see potential in an old piece of timber and repurposes it into an artform. Spiral also works in ceramics.

EMERGING Denise McDermott

SHOOT FOR THE STARS Mike Kane

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Opening Wednesday, July 17th. Open daily from Wednesdays to Sundays until July 28th.

This year Denise McDermott and Mike Kane present two exhibitions in the gallery at the same time. Both photographers have worked on their bodies of work for the past year and are now ready to present them to you.

Both photographers will be on hand most days to discuss the works and answer questions.

Emerging

This year Denise examines through photography the theme of “Emerging”. This theme depicts the transition from one state of being to another. Denise’s work in this exhibition is centered on portraits, taken outdoors and in her home studio, given an artistic treatment to enhance the feeling of the subject’s emotion. The images are a collaboration between photographer and model. The viewers can interpret the image in a way that is meaningful for them.

Shoot for the Stars

For Mike this journey started 55 years ago with the Apollo Moon Landings. It was then that Space got hold of him and would not let go.

Jump forward 55 years. He is now retired and in his late 60s. He has found the time and equipment to make his dreams come true, and capture images of “Space” that were just a dream 10 years ago.

Since starting Astrophotography his one aim was to share these images with everyone. To see a close up image of the Moon or the Rings of Saturn is amazing. To see another Galaxy or Nebula in space and other Deep Space Objects is absolutely mind blowing.

So come and join Mike in this exhibition as he Shoots for the Stars.

2024 MOVEMBER ART EXHIBITION

Thursday 4th to Sunday 14th July 2024

Opening Evening to be held on Friday 5th July,

from 6:00pm at the gallery. Complementary Wine Nibbles provided. All welcome.

Gallery hours: Thursday to Sunday 10.30am to 4pm.

This is a chance for professional male artists and emerging male artists to hang their work in our beautiful gallery. Men can compare notes and inspire each other especially if they attend our Open Night Celebration. Last years event was a great success with men enjoying each others company and sharing their art with the community while supporting The Movember Foundation.

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 of $10 for 3 artworks, will be donated to the Movember Foundation.

Exhibition terms and conditions: 

• All work must be the original work of the artist and preferably not have been exhibited at Movember in July in previous years.

• All artwork must be presented ready for hanging on the galleries hanging system, D-rings 75mm from the top of larger works or 35mm from the top of smaller works.

• All entries are accepted and displayed at the owner’s risk.

• There will be no maximum size for art work but the Committee reserves the right to reject any artwork.

• Commission on all sales will be applied at 17.5% (our normal rate).

• Labels must be attached to the back of each work showing Artist’s name, Price and Title.

• Enquiries to the Gallery 6567 5092, Barbara Huntington on 6569 0974 or the Booking Officer 0434 597800.

• Preferred payment of Entry fee is by EFT to MVCAG account at Coastline Credit Union BSB 704-189, Account No. 11008820 – Reference Movember and your Surname or it may be paid on the day work is delivered to the gallery. Please make sure you have correct account details before transferring.

• Please provide photos of your work by email, if you are able, for Publicity purposes. If possible the images need to be high quality jpg format.

·         Time line

• Entries Close: Tuesday 2nd July 2024

• Entry forms to be sent to: mvcag2440@gmail.com or MVCAG, PO BOX 3385,West Kempsey, 2440 (do not deliver to the Gallery as the entry may not be processed )

• Artwork to be delivered to the gallery: Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 Between 9:00am and 12:00 noon

• Art work to be collected from the gallery: Monday 15th July 2024 Between 9:00am and 12:00 noon

• See above for entry forms.

Networks Australia: Artists at work

Opening Celebration; Thursday 30th May 2pm onward.

Talk by Nancy Tingey on the Thursday 30th Ma, 11pm in the gallery with morning tea provided.

Nancy has a background in Watercolour painting, Textiles and teaching art to Parkinson sufferers. She was awarded OAM for Community Health.

An intimate view of life as an artist will be on show from Thursday 30th May to Sunday 23rd June.

Networks Australia: Artists at work features 2 and 3 dimensional artworks in a variety of media exhibited alongside photographs of the artists by photographer, Fiona Bowring. Fiona’s talent at visual story-telling gives the audience an insight into the lives of the artists and the range of skills and techniques they used in creating the works on display.

The artists of Networks Australia (@networks_australia_artists) have been coming together since 2010 when Nancy Tingey, OAM, formed the group to share ideas, skills, resources and exhibitions. Today Networks continues as Nancy envisioned, with members of the group including leading arts educators whose influence in their medium has been profound, alongside those at the early stages of their art journey.

"Trees And Things That Please"

BROOKE ENGLEDOW

This exhibition displays my recent creations including ceramics and paintings. I like to combine traditional technique and the instinct to be playful.

My work expresses a balance of the way we see the natural world but also how we understand our own nature in the world.

Learning a new skill of pottery has given me opportunity to experiment and practice new skills. My series of "Favourite Mugs", for example, is a playful way of questioning why we need to attempt to make all things to a set standard when a collection of the everyday mug can be unique and individual. Like the way we expect standards of ourselves when we too are unique and individual.

Open Wed-Sunday.

No Discernible Art Style

Leigh Carnsew & Marilyn Urban

Leigh and Marylin have been friends for some years and this is their 4th exhibition together.

Marilyn & Leigh have ‘No discernible art style’ as they enjoy nothing more than throwing paint around and experimenting with different mediums, techniques & colour.

This exhibition is a culmination of two years just having some fun. Abstracts, landscapes & whimsy make up this collection. We hope that people see the playfulness we enjoy and come with us on our journey.

FABIA TORY - CREATURES

JUDY WILLIAMS - TALL TALES

Official opening Sun 21st April 2.30 - 4pm

Hope you can make it

Two different artists with two different mediums.

Fabia Tory explores “Creatures” using acrylic on canvas, with a delightful decorative style.” I am constantly delighted by the little creatures I find in my garden. Of course, I could do without the snakes!”

Judy’s Watercolours take us on an imaginary journey with objects from her past and present.

“Thelma and Louise”

Robyn Brain

Rebecca Pfeiffer

Bec and I studied art together for 3 years and did our Diploma of Visual Arts in Coffs Harbour.  Bec has had a break from the Arts due to family commitments but has always kept a keen interest. I have pursued an interest in Ceramics and will have Ceramics as well as paintings. Bec’s work will be Sea/Coastal Themed. Mine a bit a a mixture.
 

Nature & Nostalgia

Kellie De Waal

Julie Hamann

Opening night 6:30pm Friday 29 March 2024, for nibbles and wine and artists talk.

Meet the Artists: Saturday 6 April

Join us at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery for a limited-time showcase, as local artists Julie Hamann and Kellie De Waal invite you to explore a captivating realm where nature and nostalgia converge. The Nature & Nostalgia exhibition promises a sensory experience where color, texture, and dimension are used to transport you into a world where the natural and the nostalgic intertwine. The Nature & Nostalgia exhibition features two very distinct artistic styles, one exploring the beauty and colour of coastal botanical landscapes and rich bird life - the other igniting a journey through time that sparks fond recollections and a connection to the cultural confections that have left an indelible mark on Australian history. Immerse yourself in the magic of Nature & Nostalgia and witness the power of art to evoke both the beauty of the world around us and the cherished memories that define our shared cultural heritage.

EXPLORING THE JOYS OF COLOUR AND HARMONY

MEL STEWART

OPENING WED 13TH March to Sunday 24th March. Closed Mondays.

Come and chat with Mel Wednesday Saturday and Sunday in week ONE and

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday in week TWO.

Here is how Mel feels about her paintings.

EXPLORING THE JOYS OF COLOUR AND HARMONY

MY JOYS ON EACH CANVAS

ARE REFLECTIONS OF ME

MY WAY OF EXPLORING

ALL THE BEAUTY I SEE.

DELIGHTING IN COLOUR

NATURE TOUCHES MY SOUL

AND I PAINT FROM THE HEART

AS I CHALLENGE EACH GOAL.

GRATEFUL FOR THE PLEASURES

LIFE’S JOURNEYS PROVIDE

EVERY DAY IS A GIFT -

AN ARTISTICAL RIDE.

CREATIVE ENDEAVOURS

FLOW WITHIN LIKE A STREAM

AND PAINTINGS EVOLVE

LIKE STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING

MY HAPPY EMBRACE

MAY THE COLOURFUL HUES

BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE.

International Women’s Day Art Exhibition 2024

Celebrating Women’s Art with a non competitive Art Exhibition.

Come and celebrate with us on Friday 8th March at 6:00 pm at the Gallery with Drinks & Nibbles. All welcome.

Gallery hours: Thursday to Sunday 10.30am to 4pm.

Each year around the world International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8th March.

The Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery will be celebrating IWD 2024 with an exhibition of women’s art work which will run from 29th February to 10th March 2024.

This is a non-competitive exhibition celebrating women's artistic talents. 

The MVCAG Committee invites entries from women working in any medium, e.g. Textiles, Painting, Sculpture, Floral Arrangements, Wood/Metal Work, Quilting, Ceramics etc. for this exhibition.

See here for entry forms. https://www.mvcartgallery.org/2024-international-womens-day-art-exhibition-

·        Enquiries to Barbara Huntington on 0400308367 or Booking Officer on 0434597800 or the Gallery on 65675092.

Time line

• Entries Close: Tuesday 27th February 2024.

• Entry form to be sent to: mvcag2440@gmail.com or PO Box 3385 West Kempsey – Do not deliver entry forms to the gallery.

• Art Work to be delivered to the gallery: Tuesday Tuesday 27th February 2024 between 9 am and 12 noon

• Art Work to be collected from the gallery: Monday 11th March 2024 between 9 am and 12 noon

LASTING CONNECTIONS

JILL CAIRNS

SYNCRONICITY

KERRIE SWANN

TRACEY BOWDEN

LYLA EKLUND

JEROME RIVORY

SPIRITS IN THE LANDSCAPE

SCOTT JACKSON

Close to Home “Everything is a landscape”

Lesley Burrett

Sue Marsh

Ella Turton

Malachi Marsh

Opening Celebration Thursday 21st December 5.30 to 8.30 for drinks and nibbles.

The colours, textures and designs in all the things in our usual lives

whether a vase on a table, our gardens, the seascapes, nature at large or figments of our imagination can become landscapes .

Art allows our mind to wonder through all sorts of possibilities and to somehow translate the emotion of these landscapes.

We see the same thing through different eyes

It is exciting to share this exhibition with Sue Marsh, a close friend and our adult children.

Art brings us together!

Lesley Burrett

I have lived in the Macleay valley for 33 years and been drawn to its natural beauty. The valley has provided much of my recent inspiration with the pandemic confining us to our immediate surroundings for the past few years. Often it has been the everyday surrounds of our garden or a walk at Delicate Nobby that has brought me solace and creative energy.

Ella Turton

My name is Ella Turton and I grew up in the Macleay Valley

I studied Graphic Design at Enmore Design College in Sydney and worked for 5 years in a Sydney gallery.

Throughout my life I have been attracted to painting and design

Through my close contact with prominent Sydney artists such as Elisabeth Cummings, Luke Scebaris and Amanda Penrose-Hart my interest has further developed.

I am a self taught painter with a love of natural landscapes and much of my inspiration is from the landscapes close to home

I now live and work in Newcastle with my partner and dog!

Sue Marsh

My artistic inspiration has evolved from the moments captured through my phone's lens. Our smartphones have indeed become powerful tools that allow us to document and preserve the beauty of everyday life in an instant. Transforming these images into artworks adds a unique layer of creativity, interpretation, and personal expression.

Finding inspiration in small, seemingly mundane things like a colourful leaf, a bird, or even discarded fish carcasses showcase the beauty in the ordinary. Through my art, I’m inviting others to pause and appreciate the details that might otherwise go unnoticed. Each piece I create becomes a narrative, a visual story that resonates with viewers and stirs their own emotions and memories.

Malachi

Myffie Coady

"BLISS"

Open on Wednesday 6th December from 9.30 am until 4 daily. Meet the artist on both Saturdays 9th and 16th December for nibblies all day.

Myffie Coady is a well known award winning Port Macquarie artist. This is her ninth exhibition at Gladstone. This exhibition will focus on Myffie's love of nature. She finds solace in painting a myriad of nature's subjects.

Her art is impressionistic and contemporary in style capturing the beauty and fragility of nature.

See you in December

BLUE MOON

Solo Art Exhibition by Robyn Jackson

OPEN TUESDAYS TO SUNDAYS

Award-winning artist Robyn Jackson is celebrating her 10th solo exhibition and art sale.

“This is a different exhibition for me. After painting for 10 years fulltime I need to make room in my storeroom for new paintings. So, I am having a “Once in a Blue Moon” art sale. This is also an acknowledgement also of people doing it tough this year. My exhibition will consist of a mixture of new paintings and previously exhibited work at sale price.

Painting on silk is my favourite medium. I am inspired by the vibrant colours on silk and the way the dye flows and blends to create infinite colours. I have also been experimenting with oil of late.

I am constantly taking photos of our beautiful beaches and bush as inspiration for my paintings. I start with a strong photo (or photos), then my mark making consists of a gutta (coloured rubber) drawing followed by vibrant coloured dyes that create a story of their own.

 I am lucky to be able to paint fulltime after a career as a Textiles teacher. The exhibition includes original paintings, limited edition prints, canvas prints, as well as silk scarves and cards. I also enjoy teaching the art of painting on silk, both one on one and with weekend workshops.

I hope you enjoy the exhibition as much as I enjoy making art.”

www.robynjacksonartist.com

Facebook; Robyn Jackson Artbites

Email; robbojacko@hotmail.com

Kerry Brooke Dwyer

Photography Exhibition "A Journey in Light"

Wed-Sun 10am-4pm, Nov 1-12, 2023

Kerry is returning to Gladstone for her second photography exhibition “A Journey in Light”. Displaying both new and previously seen works, she has curated a collection that reflects her exploration of different photography techniques. Focusing on landscapes and nature, this collection observes how light captivates us and transforms our view of the world.