Arts & Culture Our area’s natural beauty and idyllic lifestyle have attracted an impressive variety of artists, makers and creators from a variety of artistic backgrounds. The region’s Indigenous artists share their knowledge of this land through their paintings, songs and dances and you will spot public art that strengthens our connection with Indigenous culture throughout the area. Nestled in our valleys and perched atop our hills there are many private creative studios including those of internationally acclaimed locals Jenny Kitchener and Ross Tamlin. In October 2022, the Gullibul people of the Bundjalung Nation invite you to the inaugural Dalaang Galii Wogun Festival to learn about the local area and celebrate Aboriginal art, culture and music. The area is home to a bevy of award-winning musicians, talented actors and filmmakers, published writers, and acclaimed dancers creating new works or teaching their skills. There’s a plethora of painters and potters whose work you will find at local galleries and art exhibitions, as well as available for purchase in local venues, cafes and shops. Wander past a local hall and you may hear Kyogle’s Semitones choir rehearsing, while the local theatre group prepares for its next show and the dance school limbers up. Creative workshops and events are often held at local community halls, private studios, at the Roxy Gallery and The Business Hive in Kyogle. For more information check out www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au/events This page images from top: Arminel Nagas, Gullibul artist, creating work for Dalaang Galii Wogun Festival, Creative tradie, Col Garred, working with steel, and singer, Cynthia Denton, in her element. Opposite page images from top: Roxy Gallery opening. ‘Rose’ by Elani Mann, Roxy Gallery interior.
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