Mary-Jane Griggs 8 September to 10 October OPENING NIGHT: Friday 11 September, 5-7pm The second solo exhibition of works made over the last few years. The theme in Griggs’ work is colour and pattern that drives the varied use of acrylic paint. There are traces from recent travel by the artist. Over time working in the studio, various remembered motifs from wonderful cultures and places visited have percolated into the conscious mind and found their way into this body of work.

Bev Hoffmann 22 September to 17 October OFFICIAL OPENING: Saturday 26 September, 4–6pm This exhibition work is concerned with the mechanisms of memory—what is preserved, what is lost, and what remains unseen. It examines how dominant systems—genetic, cultural, institutional—shape the archive, determining what is recorded and what is omitted. This inquiry is not speculative; it is grounded in evidence and observation. Through the lens of palimpsest, epigenetics, and pre-litera

21 JULY to 22 AUGUST For Poetry Inspires we invited local artists to find inspiration from their favourite poem or song lyrics. Classic literature, modern lyrics and some poetry artists have written themselves, are all featured in this exhibition. EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Bev Hoffman Christina Zei Danielle Jane Di Pritchard Ilona Belle Janene Castillo Marion Jacob Pat Welch Stephanie Jakovac Susan Morris Terri Friesen Vivien Naimo

Penny Heslin, Vivien Naimo, John Lamb, John Naimo 4 August to 5 September OPENING NIGHT: Saturday 8 August, 3–5pm Saori Weaving by Penny Heslin Felting by Vivien Naimo A Touch of Europe by John Lamb Photo Art by John Naimo This group exhibition explores texture, colour, landscape, and abstraction across a range of artistic disciplines. Handcrafted textile works featuring wet felting and Japanese weaving are presented alongside abstract photo-art, seascapes, and atmospheric in

9 June to 1 August 2026 Annual Members Art Prize Exhibition Stories is our annual members exhibition, showcasing the amazing diversity of art created by our member artists. From intimate ink drawings, bold expressive paintings, and inventive re-purposed sculptures, 21 local artists are celebrating the power of art and story-telling by sharing their own stories. This year we are excited to be awarding art prizes to the two entries judged Best in Show. Our judge is local art ed

14 April to 20 June Entry exhibition We challenged local artists to create art without using traditional stretched canvas or ready-made art panels and to present their work unframed. Artists were invited to explore working with unusual materials and/or techniques to find alternative ways of presenting their work. EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Angela Moon Anne Nolan Caroline Taylor Christina Zei Corinna Adams Janene Castillo John Naimo Katie Burkinshaw Lauren Vannoort Marion Sharman Mar

Featuring textile and fibre art by local regional artists 18 November to 13 December Textile Nirvana II is our second open-entry exhibition of textile and fibre art featuring an eclectic mix of textile sculpture, embroidery/stitching, weaving, collage, eco-dyeing/printing, wearable works and more. Exhibiting artists: Alison Maguire Beverley Hoffmann Danell Smit Donna Pinder Ilona Belle Jo-Anne Swain Julie Miller Meta Jacob Matuschka Penny Heslin Shelly Lapworth Susan Morris

bloom room collage art exhibition by Donna Caffrey at Gateway Gallery