CULTURAL EXPERIENCES & EVENTS

OUR CLARENCE EXHIBITION OPENING

Join us at the official opening of the inaugural Coldstream Gallery ‘Our Clarence’ art competition. All work is inspired by the Clarence Valley. Tickets essential. WHEN: Opening - Saturday 27 March, 5:30pm

WHERE: 5 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra COST: $10

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BOOKINGS: https://bit.ly/3nAiohG info@coldstreamgallery.com.au www.coldstreamgallery.com.au Facebook: @coldstreamgalleryulmarra View our eclectic mix of local art and collectibles. All are available for purchase supporting local artists. We are a not for profit organisation and invite community involvement. Meet some of our Exhibiting artists, find out more about our eclectic art space and monthly feature artist space.

ILUKA EMPORIUM EXHIBITION & MEET THE ARTISTS

WHEN: Friday 9 April, 9am-3pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium 61 Charles St, Iluka COST: FREE

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BOOKINGS: ilukaemporium@gmail.com www.ilukaemporium.com Facebook: @ilukaemporium 0436 281 346

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SAILING AROUND THE WORLD - AUTHOR TALK

Meet Linda Frylink Anderson; Author, artist, scribbler, wife, mother, teacher and adventurer. She set sail to circumnavigate the world with her “Captain Underpants” aboard a boat built in their backyard. Enjoy a chat with Linda about her adventures and independently publishing 3 books.

WHEN: Friday 9 April, 3:30-5pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium 61 Charles St, Iluka COST: $10 includes a glass of bubbles

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BOOKINGS: artistinthebush@gmail.com 0402330244 http://www.valiam.com.au Facebook: @SailinginmySarong

D&D DELVE

Plunge into Dungeons and Dragons these Easter Holidays! Lunch from 1-2 with pizzas and cold drinks provided. Ages 12+. Bookings Essential.

WHEN: Saturday 10 April, 10am-6pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton, NSW, 2460, Australia COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: Call Grafton Library or online via www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6641 0100 www.crl.nsw.gov.au

DEEP ECOLOGY NATURE CONNECTION - DAY 1

A full day experience for people aged 14+ exploring a regenerative culture. Plug into this amazing planet’s vibrant self-healing. Connect through nature meditations and other activities in a regenerating rainforest refuge. Learn how to have a “wilderness experience” in your own backyard! BYO lunch, refreshments included.

WHEN: Saturday 10 April, 10am-5pm

THE COUNCIL OF ALL BEINGS NATURE CONNECTION - DAY 2

Dive deeper into the web of life on Day 2 of this nature connection weekend. Practise speaking for, and listening to, the unheard voices of nature for inspiration and guidance beyond our human perspective. Join us in mask making and community theatre, co-creating this powerful experience. WHEN: Sunday 11 April, 10am-5pm

WHERE: Foresthaven, 9 Hoschkes Lane, Maclean COST: $60 Day 1 only or $100 both days (if booked together)

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BOOKINGS: www.trybooking.com/BOCZA fffmike@gmail.com friendsofforesthaven.wordpress.com Facebook: @foresthaven11

WELCOME MURAL HEAD TALKS

Local artist Debby Taylor will guide two community led murals celebrating Bundjalung and Guymbaingirr language as part of the Building Bridges project which is proudly funded by the NSW Government. WHEN: 12 - 16 April WHERE: Grafton Bridges Precinct COST: FREE

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BOOKINGS: welcomewordsmural.eventbrite.com.au culture@clarence.nsw.gov.au Inspired by the globally renowned TED Talks, HEAD TALKS features 4 authoritative speakers from the fields of HUMANITY, ENVIRONMENT, ADVENTURE, DESIGN. WHEN: Tuesday 13 April, 6pm WHERE: Blanc Space 7-11, 18 Coldstream Street, Yamba COST: $10

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BOOKINGS: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ head-talkstickets-136219150145 www.blancspaceagency.com.au hello@blancspaceagency.com.au Facebook: @blancspaceagency

HOPEFUL DISRUPTIONS

Caring for Biirrinba (the Clarence River) is an experimental, cross-disciplinary arts intervention designed to inspire a practical culture of care for Biirrinba. The project will create interactive and immersive exhibitions and build lasting bridges between artists and environment groups. An opportunity to connect - all welcome. Supported by Maclean Landcare Group Inc.

WHEN: 15-25 April, Thurs-Sun, 10am-4pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio 90 Clarence St, Cowper COST: FREE

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BOOKINGS: hopefuldisruptions@gmail.com hopefuldisruptions. weebly.com/about.html Facebook: @HopefulDisruptions 15-18 April: Open Studio - Work in Progress 17 April: Collaborate Participate, Communicate workshop 10 April – 2 May: Exhibition at Cowper Art Gallery and Studio 24 April: Exhibition Celebration Picnic with music and Landcare.

Care for Birrinba (The Clarence River) Art & environment CONNECT An evolving collaboration On ground environmental works Immersive & interactive exhibitions Creative & participative mapping

ROCHES ARTS FEST

Experience an eclectic presentation of various art forms in historical Roche’s Hotel. Music by Slim Pickens, Bush Poetry by Ray Essery, artists Hilton Stephenson (acrylics), Fiona Robb-Davis (ceramicist), Sue Baker (acrylics), John Baker (wood-burning and carving), Jennie Mansfield (3D art) and installation by special guest artist Kade Valja. WHEN: Saturday 17 April, noon-5pm WHERE: Roches Hotel 85 Victoria Street, Grafton COST: FREE INFO: kadevalja@hotmail.com /Arts4Ever-102419174932960

ARTJAM @ GRAFTON BRIDGE PRECINCT

Discover the Clarence Valley’s creative innovators, walk-up art workshops and join a guided tour of the street art. Collaborate on a secret large lantern (to be lit at 8pm). Enjoy the riverside precinct with a picnic and a drink from our licensed bar. Bring the kids, take in the view and chilled DJ soundtrack.

WHEN: Saturday 17 April, 2pm-9pm WHERE: McClymont Place, Grafton COST: $10 (voluntary ticket)

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BOOKINGS: www.eventsdelivered.com.au/ artjam phil@eventsdelivered.com.au Facebook & Instagram: @EventsDeliveredNSW

BUILDING BRIDGES: PLACEMAKING IN GRAFTON

A Q&A style event exploring our natural and built environment and what that looks like in Grafton, ‘The City of Trees’. Guest panellists from architecture, science, culture, and engineering backgrounds will lead the conversation which will inform a 18 x 5m mural within the library’s CBD precinct. WHEN: Thursday, 22 April, 6pm-7:30pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: Call Grafton Library or book online via www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6641 0100

EXHIBITIONS OPENING EVENING

Join the Grafton Regional Gallery, Foundation and Friends for a cocktail evening and Opening Event, to warmly open the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2020, Drawn: Another View & Collection: Local First Nations Curator Dani Gorogo Exhibitions.

WHEN: Friday 23 April, 5:30pm - 7pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: Entry by Donation

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BOOKINGS: www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177 Facebook: @graftonregionalgalleryau

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WRITING IN THE CLARENCE VALLEY

Listen to an inter-generational panel of Clarence Valley authors talk about writing. These local writers, all published in the annual anthology ‘Stories from the Clarence Valley’, will discuss writing practices and what inspires them. This conversation is in partnership with The Long Way Home.

WHEN: Saturday 24 April, 10-11am WHERE: Grafton Library, 126-144 Pound St COST: FREE

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6641 0100

MEET LEIGH HOBBS – FAMILY PLUNGE EVENT

Leigh Hobbs is the incredibly popular artist and author of childrens’ books and TV series with characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, and Mr Chicken. Come with family and friends to meet Leigh in person at Grafton Library for a fun, creative evening. Refreshments, book sales and signing available. WHEN: Wednesday 28 April, 5.30-6.30pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: Call Grafton Library or book online via www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6641 0100

LOCAL ART AND CRAFT GALLERY

Ferry Park Gallery proudly displays and sells work of local Clarence Valley Artisans. Each month the work of an artisan is showcased at the front of the gallery and small exhibitions are held throughout the year showing work of our affiliated groups.

WHEN: 7 days a week (except Christmas Day), 9am-4pm WHERE: Ferry Park Gallery 5287 Big River Way, Maclean COST: FREE INFO: info@ferrypark.net www.ferryparkgallery.net Facebook: @FerryParkGalleryMaclean

CEDAR AND STEAM EXHIBITION AND GOLDEN DOG MOSAIC

Glenreagh’s iconic Golden Dog statue has had a facelift and a mosaic pavement is being created underneath it. These two artistic endeavours celebrate the resilience of the community who were threatened by the November 2019 bushfires. This year’s annual Cedar and Steam Exhibition will incorporate the official installation of the mosaic and will include a special Mosaic Category. The Hall will be overflowing with the usual eclectic mix of local artists and photographers work. Plan now to put in an entry and mark the date on your calendar to visit our beautiful little village for the Exhibition. WHEN: Friday 19 June, 6-8:30pm Saturday 20 June 9am-3pm WHERE: Glenreagh School of Arts Coramba St, Glenreagh COST: Gold coin donation INFO: Honi Reifler: honireifler51@gmail.com 02 6649 0955 Wilma Towels 02 6649 2136

This mosaic mural project is funded by the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW and managed by Glenreagh HeartStart.