NEW GALLERY REVIVES LISMORE ARTS AFTER FLOODS

Flying Arch gallery is the latest in a wave of creative ventures reinvigorating Lismore.

The gallery’s launch signals a signifcant investment into revitalising the arts in the Northern NSW city, which was devastated by the 2022 foods.

Flying Arch owner Jordan Rochfort hopes the gallery attracts other vibrant businesses and visitors to the area.

“In the cultural context of the Northern Rivers, Lismore is unique. It’s a working town, full of working people and that includes so many creatives. For locals, Lismore is a place to meet and engage, while for tourists from Byron Bay and the coast, it’s a great stop on a local art circuit day trip.”

Flying Arch has already hosted two carefully curated exhibitions since opening, with a roster of progressive artists booked for future shows.

“It’s obvious that over the last decade or so, people have become more and more interested in the

Northern Rivers scene and what it means to live and create here,” Jordan says. “Having a gallery in the centre of town gives people the opportunity to directly engage with work created by working artists in our region. Naturally, most Northern Rivers-based artists will aspire to exhibit in major centres. However, Flying Arch provides an entry point for art collectors looking to invest in the unique Northern Rivers art scene.”

The gallery’s launch comes at a time of renewed energy in Lismore’s art scene with the imminent re-opening of the much-loved Lismore Regional Gallery.

Flying Arch complements an already popular art trail in the region, frequented by interstate and international visitors. It joins Lismore’s creative community and cultural establishments like NORPA, the Regional Gallery, Lantern Parade and more.