Hours
Open 10am – 4pm except Sunday 10am – 1pm
Until 26 May Fibre to Thread
Discover the artistry of thread! Join us for a stunning showcase of Embroidery, Creative Textiles, Patchwork, and Spinning.
Explore handcrafted items for sale, enter our Bag Lotto, or win big with our Hamper Raffle. Support local makers and find unique treasures.
Featured Member 2d Noela McCarthy – Embroidery
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Open Week 15 – 20 June
You’re Invited! 🎨 Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Open Week
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of your favourite local arts centre? Now is your chance to find out! We are opening our doors for a full week of creativity, connection, and community.
Whether you’re a “budding creative,” a history lover, or just looking for a unique locally made gift, there is something for everyone. Come see why we are the heart of Port Stephens culture!
🗓️ When: Monday, June 15th – Sunday, June 20th ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily 📍 Where: Cultural Place, Nelson Bay (The Historic Building on the Crown Lands Reserve)
What’s On:
- Live Demonstrations: Watch our talented artisans in action—from pottery and spinning to fine painting and woodwork.
- Gallery Treasures: Browse unique, handmade items including jewellery, mosaics, patchwork, paintings and bonsai.
- Meet the Makers: Our friendly volunteers and artisans will be on hand to answer questions and share their “pleasure of helping each other.”
- Join the Journey: Interested in joining? We are looking to expand our membership for 2026! Come chat with us about how you can get involved.
Admission is FREE, and all items in the Gallery are available for purchase—perfect for decorating your home or finding that one-of-a-kind memento.
27 May- 21 July Botanicals and Printmakers
Botanicals celebrates the intricate beauty of the natural world. This exhibition features diverse media capturing organic forms, vibrant flora, and delicate textures, inviting viewers to reconnect with Earth’s enduring elegance.
Printmakers explores the tactile beauty of hand-pulled art. Discover the intricate mastery of linocuts, etchings, and woodblocks, where every carved line and inked surface celebrates the elegance of traditional printmaking.
Featuring 2d Robyn Bailey – Life Drawing Featured Member 3d Metta Henderson – Millenery
22nd July – 15th September Black and White as well as Polymer Clay
Black and White offers a profound exploration of contrast, stripping away the distraction of color to focus on the fundamental elements of composition: light, shadow, form, and texture.
Polymer Clay on the Wall redefines a medium traditionally associated with jewelry and figurines, elevating it to the realm of contemporary fine art. This type of showcase highlights the incredible versatility of the material—transforming it from a craft hobby into sophisticated, relief-based wall sculptures.
Featuring 2d Susan Zhu Artist and Photographer. Featured Member 3d Melanie Delaney – Bonsai
