New Layer Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Find out more about what we do and our history Learn About Us View Exhibition Calendar OUR EXHIBITIONS Exhibitions change approximately every 6 weeks Contact Us Arts Centre Nelson Bay Current and Upcoming Exhibitions View Exhibition Calendar GARDEN CAFE READ MORE Contact Us Arts Centre Nelson Bay Find out more about what we do and our history Learn About Us Arts Centre Nelson Bay Find out more about what we do and our history Learn About Us OUR EXHIBITIONS Exhibitions change approximately every 6 weeks Contact Us View Exhibition Calendar OUR EXHIBITIONS Exhibitions change approximately every 6 weeks Contact Us View Exhibition Calendar Arts Centre Nelson Bay Find out more about what we do and our history Learn About Us View Exhibition Calendar Arts Centre Nelson Bay Find out more about what we do and our history Learn About Us View Exhibition Calendar Arts Centre Nelson Bay Find out more about what we do and our history View Exhibition Calendar Learn About Us Arts Centre Nelson Bay Find out more about what we do and our history View Exhibition Calendar Learn About Us New Layer Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Find out more about what we do and our history Learn About Us View Exhibition Calendar

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Open 10am – 4pm except Sunday 10am – 1pm

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Until 10 Nov 2026 Sketches and Creative Textiles

Step into a world of raw creativity at our Sketches exhibition. Discover intimate, preliminary studies and striking line work that reveal the artist’s first spark of inspiration and untamed vision.

Experience a vibrant  texture, color, and form at our Creative Textiles exhibition. Explore innovative works showcasing expert  contemporary fiber arts.

Featuring 2d Lesley Lewis Artist -Fibre & Clay. Featured Member 3d Norma Hocking – Glass

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30 October – 18 December🎁 15 FESTIVE HAMPERS TO BE WON! 🎄✨

Our annual Christmas Raffle is back, and it’s bigger and more special than ever! We have 15 gorgeous Christmas Hampers packed with unique, handcrafted treasures created with love by our talented craft groups. From beautiful handmade gifts and home decor to cozy textiles and holiday treats, every hamper is a one-of-a-kind celebration of local craftsmanship.

11 Nov 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 Local Landscape & Cityscape

Discover a captivating collection of artworks that celebrate the stunning natural beauty of our coastlines, waterways, and bushland, contrasted with the dynamic lines and vibrant energy of urban life. From serene local vistas to striking city scenes, our talented local artists have brought these environments to life through a rich variety of mediums.

Featuring 2d Kathryn Weight – Life Drawing Artist. Featured Member 3d Colleen Sessions – Pottery

06 Jan – 14 February 2027 Dusk & Dawn and Mosaic

🌅 Dusk & Dawn Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of artworks exploring the shifting light, vibrant colours, and quiet beauty of twilight and early morning across our coastal and bushland landscapes.

🧩 Mosaic A vibrant showcase celebrating texture, pattern, and collaboration. From intricate tiles to diverse mixed media works, Mosaic highlights the unique pieces coming together to form a rich tapestry of community creativity.

Featuring 2d Michelle Green – Painting. Featured Member 3d Caryl Bryars – Pottery

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Port Stephens Community Arts Centre open 7 days a week  Monday to Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm,  Sundays 10am – 1pm free entry.

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Arts and Crafts Groups

There are a large number of Art and Crafts groups, who meet at the centre on a regular basis to practice their crafts.

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Garden Cafe

Our small garden cafe is open for special events.  The recent Aussie High Tea was a great sucess. Scrumptious food, decorations, music, ambience and staffing were as usual fantastic and everyone seemed to have fun and said they loved it.

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