Everyone is invited to the CONVERGE Open Day

Step into the heart of Lismore’s creative scene at the CONVERGE Open Day on Saturday, 28 September 2024, and meet the artists bringing this vibrant residency space to life!

CONVERGE is a temporary artist-in-residence and professional development program, transforming a prominent vacant space in the CBD into a thriving hub of creativity, community connection, and cultural revival. As part of Lismore’s disaster recovery initiative, CONVERGE aims to reignite the city as a cultural hub, highlighting its unique character and supporting its worldclass creative industry. For the past three months, CONVERGE has breathed new life into the CBD with its burst of colour, textures, and artistic exploration. Now, you’re invited to immerse yourself in this energetic space and connect with local creators during the CONVERGE Studio Open Day.

What to Expect

• Time: 10am to 3pm

• Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024

• Location: 123 Woodlark St, Lismore Join 11 talented local artists as they open their studios for a behind-thescenes experience. Meet the makers, explore the creative process, and enjoy live performances, installations, and art in action.

Featured activities include:

• Paul Walker performing Dance and Draw

• Adrienne Kenafake presenting her latest performance piece, fresh from the Cementa Festival

• Chris Lego showcasing his screenprinting skills while spinning tunes

• Matt O’Brien offering a hands-on experience with mud mixing

• Antoinette O’Brien leading a clay play session

• Michelle Gilroy celebrating subtle textures in her work

• Karenza Ebejer sharing her digital dreaming as a flmmaker

• Stefanie Mirkilis creating vibrant mosaics

This Open Day is part of a broader weekend of cultural events, including the much-anticipated reopening of the Lismore Regional Gallery on Friday, 26 September 2024.

About CONVERGE

Located between Woodlark Street and Larkin Lane, CONVERGE sits at the core of Lismore’s “arts block,” nestled alongside the Lismore Regional Gallery, The Quad, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, Elevator ARI, and the brand-new Tinnie Army Mural on Larkin Lane.

This initiative is led by Lismore City Council and funded by the NSW Reconstruction Authority to support the arts sector in its recovery following the devastating foods of 2022.

Support and Celebrate Lismore’s Artistic Community Member for Lismore Janelle Saffn praised the program, saying, “It’s exciting to see the results of CONVERGE. It’s important to support the artistic community in their food recovery and watch them fourish again.”

Don’t Miss Out! Come and be part of this celebration of art, creativity, and community at CONVERGE.

CONVERGE Studio Open Day

• Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024

• Time: 10am to 3pm

• Location: 123 Woodlark St, Lismore See you there!