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Plans to expand M|Arts Precinct
By Jo Kennett
MURWILLUMBAH IS set to be transformed, with five development applications (DAs) to revamp the M|Arts Precinct currently before the Tweed Shire Council. It's an interesting and growing precinct that now encompasses the Regent Cinema building and soon to also cross Proudfoots Lane to what was a largely derelict shed behind the Post Office.
Stephen Webb is the visionary behind the creative hub, buzzing with music, awardwinning eateries and world class art.
His mother lived in Murwillumbah, a town he says he always loved. His plan was to create “a community for artists and makers which also provides a vibrant destination for locals and visitors.”
“I was told that the highest concentration of artists in Australia live in the valleys around Murwillumbah and many have and still struggle to make a full-time living from what they are passionate about. A goal is to provide a platform to help change that,” Stephen said.
“So many art tourists come to the Tweed Regional Gallery, which is sensational, but not many have traditionally come into the town itself.
I think Murwillumbah is one of the most beautiful towns in Northern NSW. Other towns like Mullumbimby and Bangalow do extremely well on the weekends and it hasn’t quite activated here like that but I think it will, which will be positive for local businesses in town, create wider employment opportunities locally and be good for us. We are hoping to create something that will support the art community and help
give the town the prominence it deserves. That we have tried to create a balance. It includes beautiful food, linen, jewellery, art supplies, pottery, learning and listening to music, vintage clothing, enjoying coffee and cocktails. It is not about paintings, but that is our strength, with around 10 resident painters and illustrators with their studios open to the public.
“We received a Create NSW grant for flood resilience which has been a great boost because we got hit really hard by the last two floods, particularly the last one.”
Create NSW is administering flood resilience grants of this nature aimed at the arts community hit by floods, supported by the NSW and federal governments.
"I know some grant programs don’t get good press, but Create NSW have been incredibly supportive, responsive and proactive throughout. It helped us get through a tough period and supported our commitment to grow and stay true to the vision," Stephen said.
“We had more than 20 tenants, mostly artists, who were significantly impacted, and some unfortunately wiped out by the last flood, but thankfully most came back and the grant work will make a huge difference to mitigate and prepare us for that risk in future. We'll always remain grateful for the community support we received during that period, as devastating as it was for so many, it also brought out the best in people.”
Work is also proposed for the building at 126 Murwillumbah Street, across the laneway.
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“Some artists exhibit directly with Sydney galleries and don’t need or want to be on display, so will create a centre courtyard
with seven studios for a range of artists and creative professionals which will have more privacy plus two larger ones facing the laneway and open to the public and all very much a be part of the Precinct,” Stephen said.
Under the proposed DA, the street front of 126 Murwillumbah Street will undergo changes to the facade.
“It will be a bit more art deco with beautiful steel and glass doors and windows, we have retained one of the best heritage consultants in Sydney, staying true to the character of the buildings and the art deco style is key” Stephen said.
There are also plans for a lift to provide better universal access to the Regent Cinema as well as fast access to higher storage areas to help with flood resilience.
“We’ve tried to really get a mixture of different types of creatives within the Precinct so it’s interesting for people to visit,” Stephen said.
“We have a DA in to create a deli beside Bistro Livi. We worked really hard to attract some tenants like Livi, who are just amazing and not just winning awards but so stylish and kind people, as we were looking for a good mix of tenants so it’s interesting for a wide range of people to visit. We have Kat Harvey Cheese, Ben’s Patisserie, The Bespoke Linen Co — Melìse brings material from Italy and France and she makes all sorts of fabric creations on site — and we have the cafe and bar which is just getting a good following now. It's also a very family friendly place for a drink on a Friday night.”
The final DA, which is yet to be submitted, will tie the precinct together with better use of the ground floor of the Regent Cinema.
Sustainability is also paramount for Stephen and the M|Arts team.
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“During Covid we covered almost the entire roof with solar panels, have six Tesla batteries, but we have more to do,” he said.
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“We’d like to try to encourage other organisations in Murwillumbah to do the same. We all need to do more on the climate front, especially as a region impacted by its adverse effects.”
Stephen tries to fit his work on the precinct in with his busy career as an international lawyer. When asked how it fits it all in, he said "not very well at times. I didn’t appreciate how much time, effort and money would be involved when we began and I also thought, incorrectly, that my career might be slowing down,” he said.
“Luckily, it’s a family venture, my wife and brother-in law do a lot more than me, we now have a great general manager, architect, and team in place to make our plans possible.
“All small and growing businesses are doing it tough, we are no different and far from perfect but it’s a team effort and the artists are the key part of the equation that push us along too. This is definitely a passion project. I can picture what it will look like and know that it will be an amazing space once it’s done. It's headed in the right direction and taking shape now.”
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