Celebrating ageless beauty of women over 30 years at the 30 Over 30 portrait exhibition. This project is about body positivity and transforming the way women are viewed by the media and society. It's about feeling comfortable in your own skin and loving every wrinkle and strand of grey hair as well as honouring one's journey at 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and beyond. Created by local photographer Gee, GG Noir will unveil the results of her 6-month long body-positivity project on 20th January 2024.

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‘Realm’ contains several layers of meaning and context, representing both the inner and outer lives of the artists, their imaginations, and the landscapes within which they live or create. It can also represent the sovereignty of living life as an artist that exists in a realm of uncertainty, ambiguity and the unknown and being comfortable in that space.

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Indulge in an enchanting experience at the collaborative art showcase featuring the talents of Penelope Morgan and Julie McVey. Explore a fusion of mesmerising photography and captivating paintings as the artists delve into the realms of self-reflection, imaginative reverie, and the profound allure of a deep, enigmatic hue. The result is a rich and dreamy nostalgia that emerges from a mysterious and alluring abyss. Don't miss out on this unique artistic exploration!

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All five artists exhibiting in Hi-Vis live and work in and around Newcastle, a city historically defined by industry and labour. It has also been, and is, a city of working artists. Hi-Vis workwear has become an aesthetic marker of hard work. Hi-Vis, the exhibition, makes this work visible.

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A collaboration of three artists coming together to send a message of love and hope. Hon Mark Pearson (Baritone Opera singer; 2015 until 2023 member of the NSW Legislative Council, representing the Animal Justice Party), Rhonda Partridge (Painter) and Nicole Nelmes (Musician).

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An exhibition of five local artists, each with diverse interests and approaches to their art practice. Not only are they connected by their love of creativity but by a friendship of many years. This connection offers a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where they pursue their individual artistic journey while drawing inspiration from each other.

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Kathryn's second solo exhibition is observational and imaginative. She draws ideas from nature, memory, and the environment, symbols of her personal experiences. The lake and the sea near to Kathryn's home, the tall spotted gum trees, and the Watagan Mountain ranges to the East, provide a rich source of imagery for expression in her art.

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The Paintings in this show are a product of an obsession with practicing abstract expressionism, through the painting of figurers, faces and symbols, which enable the exploration of the artist's state influenced by his environment, experiences and relationships. This show reflects many complex feelings and ideas that can only be expressed through artmaking, each work conveys a unique emotion or reaction.

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Leslie lives between the lake and the ocean, so doesn't have to travel far to glimpse vistas of water. She's constantly aware of the significance of living on the edge of a beautiful yet powerful force, mesmerising, yet deadly if taken for granted. Water gives life, but can so easily take it away. The duality draws us and keeps us fascinated.

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'Creative Ingredient Soiree' is a fun, free, public gathering for those in the creative sector and those interested in Newcastle's creative scene - hosted by creative consultancy, The Creative Ingredient. It is also the official launch of local author Megan Hills' collection of short stories 'Cookie Jar', with a reading (book sales thanks to local independent bookseller: Betty Loves Books).

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Originally a landscape painter, Michael has emerged as an experienced abstract painter inspired by texture and colour in the world around him. He is primarily known as a colourist. To quote Michael 'I just keep throwing the paint on until I am happy with it'. This relaxed approach to his work creates a visual feast for all that take the time to view and enjoy it.

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Rohan was inspired for this show by our connection with bright colours, movement, water, and nature. Most of his images are being in the right place at the right time, using creative post editing techniques to make the images evoke different emotions.

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A joint exhibition of emerging local Artists, following their intuition, breaking their own rules and providing no explanations. The artworks on display showcase two distinctly different styles with Emily diving into moody contrast and texture and Julie indulging in vibrant colour.

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'Each piece created is an extension of an emotion I have felt when previewing my future as a woman in society. The links between playing games constantly with divine femininity and having a purpose for our existence in the future, is ever more relevant as I navigate my early adult life.'

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Bridie's artworks recall moments in time, a captured conversation with nature's inhabitants, a sensory exchange that beckons our attention and offers a 'Greeting' as you pass, reminding us of our connection to the natural world and the importance it holds.

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Melody is a contemporary Australian artist who currently specialises in large scale figurative drawing from her studio on the edge of Lake Macquarie.

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Spring is an exhibition by four established artists who work across the disciplines of Printmaking, Painting, Drawing and Sculpture.

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Permanent Rainbow is an exhibition of new paintings and works on paper. This series evolved from collages made late last year that will also be exhibited.

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In this exhibition, Chris is presenting new paintings of Newcastle, recent still life paintings and older memorials from the last 20 years.

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A showcase of the latest works by acclaimed Newcastle Artist, John Morris. This is an exhibition of paintings largely focused on time spent on the Hawkesbury River.

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This exhibition presents a curated selection of fine art from 11 local artists who have national and international exhibiting profiles.

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Inspired by the artist's proximity to the bush and the ocean, a playful mixture of oils and acrylics.

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Two emerging local talents present 'Liminal' - the dreamers and their dreams.

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An exhibition of paintings exploring the emotional imprint of water as an essential life force, told in visual language.

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