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Local Artists

Lauren Howard – Local Artist

Lauren Howard’s passion for art and creativity began as a child, which is now reflected in her ‘Dare to be Different’ range of flasks, key chains and door stops…

Hastings Valley Fine Art

Kim Madden and Brian Barker from the Hastings Valley Fine Art Association share their passion for art and promoting our local artistic community. The association has some exciting exhibitions taking place over the next few months …

Vernon Ah Kee

The exhibition, titled Cant Chant, features surfboards decorated with North Queensland rainforest shields, a surfing video and addresses the subject of our beaches. The viewer is left to ponder how these beaches have played a part in shaping our identity as Australians.

Lisa van den Dolder – Operation Art

From the vibrancy of nature to the beautiful innocence of childhood dreams, the Glasshouse plays host to an exhibition with a difference throughout April and May 2011. Lisa van den Dolder, Operation Art Project Officer, explains how one exhibition not only becomes a visual feast for the eyes, but also benefits sick children …

Fran Barrat & Steve McGrath

Fran Barrat and Steve McGrath create artworks that are larger than life, while reflecting the humorous. Read more

Reggie D.

bright, colourful, modern and contemporary are just a few words to describe the beautiful artworks created by local talents deb and reggie d. Read more

Louise Saxton – Artist

Find out how this talented artist has combined symbolic and cultural meaning, recycled materials and hours of dedicated work to create delicately beautiful works of art …now on display at The Glasshouse regional gallery.

Reg Mombassa

From mental as anything to dog trumpet … mambo to exhibitions, reg has stamped an iconic style on the australian music and art scene that is as individual as he is. he reflects on where his talent has taken him.

You, Me and Whats-her-name?

In July 2009, over their daily coffee, Cathy, Gloria and Simone, decided they wanted and needed to create.

Lynne Bickhoff – Artist

Lynne Bickhoff’s life turned upside down when she emigrated to Australia as a child with her family. Her experiences and memories, interests and her environment since have all combined to fuel her passion as an artist. She shares her progress.

Shannon Wright – Cuckoo For Coco

Shannon Wright from Cuckoo For Coco specialises in handmade creations for little people. We talk to Shannon to find out more about her passion for art and how her creations have gone global.

Julie Goldspink

Julie Goldspink is a local artist and tutor with a wealth of experience. After her recent win at the Hastings Valley Fine Art Association’s biggest competition, she speaks to Kim Gould about her involvement with the association and her endless passion for art and the beautiful natural landscapes that surround her.

Helen Pain

A life full of wonderful memories is the legacy that multi-talented Helen Pain continues to build through following her passion for music, singing and art.

Yvonne Kiely

Yvonne Kiely, one of our talented local artists, will be exhibiting at the Artist Market on 4th October. Experience her inner world of the heart for a greater sense of well being.

Mic Rees – iPhone art

Amazingly talented Port Macquarie artist Mic Rees is pushing the boundaries … using a mobile phone to create his latest works.