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Arts & Culture
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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.

Yarrahapinni Studio Gallery

It's rare for visitors to get the chance to meet local makers, but at The Yarrahappini Studio Gallery, you can do just that. Located along Stuarts Point Road, the gallery features the work o

Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery

The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery (DNAAG) is housed in the annex of the Kempsey Visitor Information Centre, designed by internationally renowned architect Glen Murcutt. The galler

Nulla from the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail

Nulla the Koala is a part of the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail, a bold, ambitious and imaginative sculpture project, which celebrates one of Australia’s iconic animals, the Koala. Above a

Milton Budge Mural Water Towers

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following listing contains creative works of a person who has passed away. Kempsey Aboriginal artist Milton Budge was com

Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery

The Macleay Valley Art Gallery is a popular hub for Macleay Valley artists, offering a dedicated space for local exhibitions. The gallery hosts rotating exhibitions in two gallery spaces and

Coolamon Aboriginal Arts Gallery

Call into the Coolamon Arts Hub at Annecto on Smith Street to view the stunning original art exhibition featuring local Indigenous artists, many of whom are displaying their work for the fir

Back Creek Cultural Art

Head down to the turquoise waters of Back Creek to view the cultural art bollard wraps displaying designs by well-known Dunghutti artist Nancy Pattison. Painted in bold colours, the bollards

Abstracted Outline of the Macleay River Mural

Ash uses contemporary design elements to create a sense of motion and energy. Amongst these elements is the inclusion of important species and ecosystems of the Kempsey Shire forming a narra

Golden-Headed Cisticola Mural

Ash's popular style combines the broader community appeal of nature’s local flora and fauna, in this case, a photorealistic representation of a Golden-headed Cisticola frequently spotted b

Yarrakuun Cultural Experience

Yarrakuun Cultural Experience offers visitors, locals and groups the chance to approach wellness from a holistic perspective, something that is central to the local Dunghutti culture. Please

Kempsey Riverside Markets

Kempsey Riverside Markets are held on the first Saturday of the month. They are located at Riverside Park, Eden Street, and Kempsey on the beautiful Macleay River banks. The markets feature

Kempsey

Nestled on the banks of the Macleay River, Kempsey is the major service town of the Macleay Valley Coast. Kempsey is a blend of old-world charm and a thriving regional river town, and famous

Gladstone

Nestled on the banks of the Macleay River, Gladstone is a charming little village brimming with creativity, history and culture. Listed as a ‘Creative Community’ on the Mid North Coast A