First Nation Artists come together to celebrate NAIDOC with an Exhibition of Art and Culture.

We're excited to showcase the works of the 2025 exhibitors! If you'd like to be a part of the exhibition, there's still time to join. We’d love to see your work exhibited at Gloucester Gallery. This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent and…

NATURAL FRIENDS

We met when our times overlapped when studying for the Natural History Illustration degree at the University of Newcastle. Since graduating, this wonderful course has provided the groundwork for us to each express our own passions in our own style.

The personal styles of each of us are very different but we all find our inspiration from the…

Faces You May Know.... A portrait competition for residents of the Midcoast Council area.  The subjects must be living within the 2422 postcode.

Works can be any medium, excluding photographs. Works can be on any surface that is flat – e.g. on stretched canvas, paper, cloth, glass. Maximum size 18” x 24” or 45cm x 60cm. They are to be…

North & South

Christine Collister & Michael Fix

Two outstanding musicians come together - Christine’s sultry, sensuous voice, combining with Michael’s exquisite guitar playing.

Christine Collister, from the Isle of Man, came to attention in the UK singing the 1987 theme for the BBC TV series 'Life and Loves Of A She Devil'. She sang with the Richard Thompson Band, with…

Speed networking is a fun way to learn about other community

groups and share what your group does. Learn what projects are being planned, what resources groups have to share and projects you could join forces to work on together.

How does it work?

• 1 or 2 people represent your group

• Each group has 2 minutes to give…

Blending audience-generated soundscapes, live-looping, sampling, multitrack recording, body percussion and physical gesture; Air Mass will intersect digital technology with performance art to imagine future possibilities of solo saxophone performance. Instrumental virtuosity, lyricism and groove will meet in a powerful audience experience.  This digital deep dive will be presented across NSW 2025 and released as an album by Da Vinci Classics.

Doors open…

Jean migrated from Canada during the 70’s and after some years working in the computer industry devoted her time to her art, attending courses and workshops at the ANU, and Summer and Winter schools at Mitchell College in Bathurst. Also being privileged to study with many renowned Australian Artists during her years in Sydney and Canberra. Jean has exhibited in…

GACCI is trying something new: a play in the Gloucester Gallery.

The play takes place in a dining room or, rather, many dining rooms in different homes over different eras. The same dining room furniture serves all the scenes with cast members taking on a variety of characters.

Directed by Wendy Buswell with Paul Armstrong, Gay Curran, John Galagher, Sandra…

The "We Are the Future, and the Future is Now!" collaborative mural is a Youth Week 2025 initiative celebrating young voices and their visions for the future. A brainstorming session on April 13 will bring local youth together to share ideas and designs to ensure the mural reflects their perspectives and aspirations. Then, on Monday, April 14, come along and help bring…

Get ready for the Big Night In! We want performers, singers, musicians for this exciting open mic event for the youth of Gloucester. Are you a budding stand-up comedian, or do you prefer a dramatic monologue? Or do you have a group of friends who would like to do a comedy sketch? The Big Night In is the place for you. Are…

Steven Jankovic Biography

Steven Jankovic lives and works in Maitland NSW.

He is an Australian Landscape artist who creates paintings in acrylics and oils, sculptures, oil pastel drawings and photography. He studied Art at Newcastle Art School Tafe and also studied under renowned Australian Landscape Artists, Tim Allen, Rowan Mathews and Idris Murphy. Also taking his inspiration and influence from…

Submission Terms and Conditions

• It's FREE to exhibit and participate.

• Submit by Monday 9 June 2025.

• Works will be exhibited from Wednesday 18 June - Sunday 13 July.

• Works can include, but are not limited to, painting, ceramics, weaving, photography, carvings, digital, music.

• Submissions will be carefully considered by gallery curators

• The exhibitor/s agrees to images of the artwork and…

SUSANA ENRIQUEZ 

Dr. Enríquez is an interdisciplinary artist with a vast culture and solid technical knowledge in painting. She also works in printmaking, photography, and digital art; she has participated in art and music performances and has been a volunteer curator at the Newcastle Community Art Centre and contractor curator at the Newcastle Art Gallery. From 2007 to 2008, she…

CATHERINE GARROD:

ARTIST BIO:

Catherine lives in Smiths Lake on the Mid North Coast, NSW. 

Described as vibrant and compositionally bold, Catherine’s artwork is a testament to her creativity and unique perspective. Through a powerful colour palette, she brings to life natural themes, abstracted in a way that surprises and challenges traditional perceptions. Her art is a celebration of the…

A few words from James Hooke - president 2024

Thank you, thank you thank you. A whole year of thank you’s.

This group has maintained a standard of professionalism of which I am proud - Of which we should all be proud.

From theatre that has focused, directors that have pushed, performers under pressure through to lighting/sound/production values that have…

“The journey of WONDERINGS began with a childhood memory. As I sat on a hospital bed, my only companion was an image on the wall before me. The picture depicted a girl with a little dog, a scarecrow, a lion, and a tin man. Unfamiliar with the Wizard of Oz, my imagination ran wild, crafting the most amazing scenarios of…

Born in Hungary in 1943 emigrated to Australia 1957

I attended Art School at East Sydney Technical College.

I began painting as a traditional painter in oils and water-colour and  in recent times, explored new styles and methods in painting such as contemporary and abstract.  These methods allowed me to experiment new ways of using the paint, and learning the magic…

Celebrate 25 years of GACCI Come and celebrate 25 years of GACCI with a fun filled night of reminiscences, trivia and celebration. Join us and book tickets for yourself at a table or a whole table for you and your friends. Doors open at 6.30pm for 7.00pm Friday 1st November Gloucester Senior Citizen Centre BYO Drinks and Nibbles Tickets $25…

Wendy Buswell, along with John Galagher, will be leading an engaging six-week series of theatre workshops. Whether you're looking to learn new skills or hone existing ones, these workshops offer something for everyone—no experience necessary and no lines to learn! You can join for just one session or stay for the full six-week journey. Perfect for all experience levels, this…

The Gloucester Artists are once again showing their annual Spring Exhibition. The

group has been in involved for over 30 years with new artists adding their creativity

and many veterans who have been involved over the years.

With over three dozen members who come and go during the year we gather in the

School of Arts Building on the third…

Pix from the Stix is Gloucester's annual photography exhibition that celebrates the talents of budding and experienced photographers. PIX has a range of categories for entrants 18 years and older, as well as an open section for juniors 17 years and under.The PIX 2024 photography competition is now open. Entries close 30th July 2024. There are 7 categories plus a…

Artist Bio The Australian Haydn Ensemble, (AHE) was founded in 2012 by Artistic Director and Principal Violinist Skye McIntosh and is now in its twelfth year. AHE has quickly established itself as one of Australia’s leading period-instrument groups, specialising in the repertoire of the late Baroque and early Classical eras. It takes its name from the great Joseph Haydn, a…

Karen McPhee

Bachelor Visual Arts, Sydney University

Fine Arts Diploma, TAFE NSW

I approach my practice of drawing and painting by employing a ‘no right or wrong’ viewpoint and embrace the adventure and unknown when developing a visual artwork. 

Taking inspiration from the world around me, I often commence a work with a loose concept such as ‘landscape’, ‘still life’…

2024 Cultural Exhibition. is an exhibition for  Artists with connection to Gloucester to exhibition at Gloucester Gallery during NAIDOC week.

We will have a variety of works including an art work by Barrington Primary School Students in 2022.

The Government Inspector is a play about mistaken identity and the way we open ourselves to be made fools of. The inhabitants of a rural town hear that an incognito inspector will be visiting and go to extraordinary lengths to please the new arrival; except that the new arrival is not the real inspector, merely a lowly public servant who…

Beyond Horizons invites you to discover the unique collection of recent illustrations and oil paintings by the Novocastrian artist Carmen Delprat. Specialising in the captivating realms of breezy beach landscapes and female portraits adorned with exotic shells, Carmen's artistic journey is marked by a rich educational background, including a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Diploma in Art, Masters Degree in Fine…

 Four talented artists showcase the Barrington Coast and beyond. 

Using a variety of media, together they capture

the spirit and beauty of many diverse regions.

"Art washes away from the soul

The dust of every day life."

"Pablo Picassco"

Join us at Gloucester Gallery for a Bangalow Palm Inflorescence Random Weave workshop during the Hanging Together - Artists of Wallamba Exhibition and learn from the wonderful Susie Oldfield. In the workshop, Susie will be sharing the random weave technique to make a very simple basket or small sculptural piece but also giving ideas on surface design as well as…

Join us at Gloucester Gallery for a Bangalow Palm Inflorescence Random Weave workshop during the Hanging Together - Artists of Wallamba Exhibition and learn from the wonderful Susie Oldfield. In the workshop, Susie will be sharing the random weave technique to make a very simple basket or small sculptural piece but also giving ideas on surface design as well as applying the technique…

Hanging Together is an exhibition of works from an eclectic mix of Wallamba artists, providing an engaging visual experience using a diverse range of techniques and mediums.

The exhibiting artists are:

Ariane Bell, Susie Oldfield, Beate Brooks Tracy, Carmel Spark, Vicki Mullins, Dianne Smith, Phillipa Bird, Kathleen Soper, Jeri McKay and Christina Mary Kirk.

Luke is an architect and artist who grew up in Gloucester, currently living and working in Newcastle, NSW. In 2022 with Curious Practice, he completed the installation ‘Undertow' at the Barrington reservoir as part of MidCoast Council’s Barrington Coast Art Trail—The Tanks initiative. Exploring mediums, his creative practice often traces autobiographical ground and introspective themes that seek common resonance with…

A Display of art from professionals working in visual art and media  industries to demonstrate possibilities and inspire creative careers.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

DECORATIVE ART

GRAPHIC DESIGN

GENERATIVE ART

STORYBOARDING

CUSTOM TATTOO DESIGN

The exhibtion will include a behind the scenes look at the design process of print on demand, ecommerce and creative merchanise.

The will also  be a  live DJ…

Drama Workshops for the School holidays with Wendy Buswell and Mary Ross. Join us for a fun week of Creativity, Imagination & Storytelling Dates Monday 8th - Friday 12th January 2024 Times  Children aged 7-11    9am until 12pm   Youth aged 11-17        1pm until 4pm Location Gloucester Senior Citizen Centre 30 Hume St Gloucester Cost Cost is $50 for the week,…

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of drama with our upcoming after school program 'Drama for Young People'.  Designed specifically for 6–9-year-olds, this 5-week workshop series will ignite imaginations and nurture creativity every Friday afternoon from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Led by experienced instructors, each session will be packed with engaging activities aimed at building confidence, refining performance…

Artists of Taree 

About the Artists

The Artists of Taree are all skilled in different mediums, oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolour. Each has a distinctive personal style that both captures and expresses, spirit and atmosphere. 

Much of there inspiration is derived from the region of the Mid North Coast of NSW. A diverse and picturesque Australian landscape, that culminates beautiful…

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of drama with our upcoming after school program 'Drama for Young People'. Designed specifically for 10–15-year-olds, this 5-week workshop series will ignite imaginations and nurture creativity every Friday afternoon from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Led by experienced instructors, each session will be packed with engaging activities aimed at building confidence, refining performance…

2023 has seen a return to normal after the upheaval of Covid. Two players productions, That's Amore and Mayhem,with some of the usual players but also introducing some new talent (and maybe a little  more class??) into the live theatre space for Gacci.  The gallery is booked into 2025 with some familiar faces but also some innovative, new  artists. PIX…

Fred Bullen joined his local art society on the Mid North Coast when he moved from Sydney 15 years ago and he's never looked back. He started with traditional landscapes on canvas, then moved onto large format boards for abstract works, often with very heavily textured surfaces. His inspiration comes from the local bush and beach which are then reproduced…

"Saturday 25th November 2023 Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm Gloucester Senior Citizens Centre Drinks will be available for purchase from 7pm Tickets are $35 each “Magnificently entertaining. Such musicians are rare in this country.” – City News The virtuoso Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara, who boasts of a distinguished career in Europe and Australia of more than 30 years,…

Kylie Goldthorpe Biography Kylie is a textile and installation artist who practised in SE Qld and now lives in the Gloucester area. She has exhibited in Queensland , ACT and NSW . She has exhibited in numerous Art Awards and Competitions including Artisan Brisbane, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery Emerging Art Prize, Churchie Emerging Art Prize and the Blake Prize Directors…

Dianne Turnbull Dianne Turnbull is a Newcastle based artist whose work is mostly in mixed media. With a strong focus on a crylics and ink, her artistic output is not restricted to a particular style or genre. Dianne’s inspiration is drawn from an affinity with colour, light, patters and the textures found in nature and the landscape. Her love of…

The Gloucester Artists formally the Gloucester Art Society was established back in the 60’s with members coming and going over all those years. Currently we have over 30 members and meet in the School of Arts Rooms above the Gloucester Gallery the first Monday and third Monday of each month, excluding December and January. Workshops from various teaching artists arrive…

Returning for their second tour with Music in the Regions, Andrew Blanch and Emily Granger combine their solo expertise on guitar and harp to create a unique duo that displays the energy, versatility, and beauty of these much-loved instruments. In an instrument pairing rarely seen together, this is at once both fresh and familiar. Side by side on stage, the…

2023 Pix Competiton is open! Photography enthusiasts, it's time to get snapping with Gloucester’s annual photography competition and exhibition now taking entries. To enter the competition check out the details and critera  Pix from the Stix is Gloucester's annual photography exhibition that celebrates the talents of budding and experienced photographers. Kickstarting in 2001, PIX has a range of categories for entrants…

ARTIST STATEMENT – John Andrews It gives me great pleasure to share this exhibition with the refreshing and vibrant paintings of our friend and neighbour in beautiful Waukivory – Meg Tulk. This time I have tried to capture the transience of daily weather changes in trees and bark, and clouds converging on hills, on frosts that crisp underfoot, and sun…

First Nation Artists come together to celebrate NAIDOC with an Exhibition of Art and Culture. 2023's exhibition includes a variety of works, paintings, metal prints, weavings, digital work and wood carvings by 7 artists  Ava Crick, Glenn Jonas, Katreena Jarmin,  Michael Scarrott, Paula Standen, Renee Molineaux and Zyra Jarmin. Get involved  and find out more here

Calling all fanciers of high fashion and comedy, it’s on again,  the GACCI Players present  “May-Hem“  A collection of one act plays and skits that will have you laughing 'til it hurts . Join in the fun with some familiar faces including, Mo hjorth, Dave Keen, Carol Bennett, Jim Bird, Katheryn Stinton, James Hooke, Colleen Sorensen, Tony Kingston, Graeme Healy,…

JULIE  LYNCH Julie is a multidisciplinary artist working as a designer for performance, teacher and visual artist specialising in bold floral and nature subjects.  She has loved drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. Her practice is inspired by the colours, textures and shapes of nature and everyday objects and how they conjure memories of family, childhood and…

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream its headline events from Sydney to Gloucester on Thursday 25, Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May.

GACCI Players present 'That's Amore'    - Short Bites of Love's ups and downs New dates are: Friday 17th & Saturday 18th March  Gloucester Citizens Centre  30 Hume St Gloucester  Show starts 7.30pm, doors open at 6.45 Drinks available prior to show, (BYO not permitted) Tickets $25  Highschool Students $15 Directed by Wendy Buswell Starring: Trish Banyer, Renee Berger, Peter…

Country Lines – a satirical look at country life by Sitting Duck comics Created and illustrated by Dave Keen “I’ve always enjoyed the lighter side of life, the humour, the parody of human nature. Life doesn’t need to be taken so seriously all the time.”  Dave Keen has lived locally in Gloucester for the past 15 years having moved up…

Chris lives locally having moved from Sydney since his retirement. He still exhibits regularly in Sydney, but welcomes the opportunity to show his work here. For this exhibition he has returned to watercolours, some of particular viewpoints on our spectacular Bucketts Way, others based on memories from many drives along the way and also some recent sky studies.  Watercolour is…

Raised on the works of A. B. 'Banjo' Patterson and Dorothea Mackellar, I have a deep love for this wide brown land we call home. "Coast to Country" is a series of photographs aiming to capture the essence of Australia and showcase some of the things that I love most about the Aussie countryside. I am passionate about getting outdoors…

Faces You May Know.... A portrait competition for residents of the Midcoast Council area.  The subjects must be living within the 2422 postcode. Works can be any medium, excluding photographs. Works can be on any surface that is flat – e.g. on stretched canvas, paper, cloth, glass. Maximum size 18” x 24” or 45cm x 60cm. They are to be…

Andrea Noice and Marley Colborne, mother and son, come together for the first time to showcase landscapes from the Bucketts to Beach using an array of mediums, textiles and textures. Their selection of artwork charts their journey and connection to Australian natural wonders, care free days spent by the water and optimism for freedom and movement in the coming months…

GACCI has had a more traditional 2022 without covid-19 closures. GACCI Players put on two shows 'The 39 Steps' and 'That's Amore'. The Gloucester Gallery ran 12 exhibitions with the help of volunteers. Photography and visual art workshops were held as was the 'Pix from the Stix' photographic contest . GACCI also supported musical performances from 'Hidden Strings' and the…

We’ve had a very interesting year, yet again due to covid-19. Gallery had forced closure again but also one of the best exhibitions ever. We endeavoured to run the youth workshops, heavily impacted by covid-19. Kids interested for next year. GACCI Player November production cancelled. Made a shift with the gallery director position to an arts administrator role. Art workshops…

Anne thanked all for efforts in what has been a covid-19 affected year. Spoke about possible festival next year and other programs including children.President: Anne Keen

Vice President: Mo Hjorth

Secretary:  James Hooke

Treasurer: Georgia Britton

James thanked all for efforts equally and emphasised need to maintain the budget sheet process that Gacci has been using.President: James Hooke

Vice President: Chris Steele

Secretary:  Adele Compton

Treasurer: Georgia Britton

Well, what a year!   

No-one could say we have a boring committee ! From the ongoing (and expected!) excellence of the gallery and it’s workshops, a slowly evolving Pix in the Stix, a Boisterous Big Night In, and a challenging May play (Murder, stockings and suspenders) Gacci has achieved a lot this year. On behalf of the members, and…

President: Kerry Hartigan

Vice President: Carol bennett

Secretary:  Anne Keen

Treasurer: Christine Pettit

President: Maureen Hjorth

Vice President: Rachelle Worth

Secretary:  

Treasurer: Christine Pettit

Thanks to all incoming committee members and thanks to all outgoing committee members for their service.President: Tim Westcott

Vice President: Mo Hjorth

Secretary:  Rachel Saunders

Treasurer: Sharon Rosenblatt

President: Tim Westcott

Vice President: Mo Hjorth

Secretary:  Rachel Saunders

Treasurer: Sharon Rosenblatt

President: Tim Westcott

Vice President: Mo Hjorth

Secretary:  Rachel Saunders

Treasurer: Sharon Rosenblatt

President: Tim Westcott

Vice President: Mo Hjorth

Secretary:  Debbie Howland

Treasurer: Sharon Rosenblatt