Arts & culture
The Macleay Valley is home to a rich Indigenous history and a vibrant culture that is maintained by strong local Indigenous groups, art galleries and events. Whether you’re after a unique treasure for your home, yearn to learn something new or simply want to immerse yourself in the arts, there’s plenty to whet your cultural appetite in the Macleay Valley.
BlackBoyCreations Art Gallery
Jason Ridgeway is a local Dunghutti man who creates artwork to tell his stories. Having designed the Sydney Ro...
Milton Budge Mural Water Towers
Kempsey Aboriginal artist Milton Budge was commissioned to create two murals in the Kempsey region. The first ...
Nulla from the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail
You can find Nulla the Koala at the Macleay Valley Coast Visitor Centre at the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey. N...
Marrgaan Cultural Experience
Marrgaan Cultural Experience offers visitors, locals and groups the chance to approach wellness from a holisti...
Gladstone Quality Markets
Gladstone Quality Markets are held on the third Sunday of every month along the banks of the Macleay River, Ki...
Kempsey Riverside Markets
Kempsey Riverside Markets are held on the first Saturday of the month. They are located at Riverside Park, Ede...
Carly Marchment Artist
Carly Marchment Gallery - Run Life Drawing Classes (Ten-week block.) - Run Life Drawing Classes (one-off class...
Gladstone
Nestled on the banks of the Macleay River, Gladstone is a charming little village brimming with creativity, hi...
Yarrahapinni Studio Gallery
Pamela Houghton Jones is a design artist, producing contemporary hand-worked textile art panels, lino prints, ...
Beachside Markets South West Rocks
Beachside Markets South West Rocks are located within the reserve area at picturesque Horseshoe Bay, South Wes...
Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery
The Macleay Valley Art Gallery is a community run gallery located in the heritage town of Gladstone. The galle...
6th Toe I Movies + Music
**Reopening 27th November 2021** 6th Toe | Movies + Music operates all year round on Fridays, Saturdays and Su...
Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery
The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery (DNAAG) is housed in the annex of the Kempsey Visitor Information C...
Banyandah Studio
Situated less than 15 minutes from Crescent Head, Banyandah Studio offers beautiful surroundings including a w...