Gallery Grand Opening and Launch Weekend - it is going to be HUGE!

The new look gallery opens on 23 and 24 November with a weekend of fun-filled activities including three new exhibitions, music, art making, story time for the children, artist residency, and an art bazaar. More details and the full name will be revealed in the coming weeks. For now, get excited, get others excited and save the dates in your diary. For a sneak peek at the opening weekend program see here.

Join us to celebrate the re-opening of the new-look Art Gallery
all welcome | free entry | www.lm.city/MAC-opening-weekend

The Big Draw on the Foreshore, as part of the world's largest drawing festival.

Art Classes and Activities

School holiday workshops

Recent holiday art classes were held in various places around Lake Macquarie. The Big Draw workshops on the Warner's Bay foreshore were a great success with over 550 children and adults enjoying the fantastic view while drawing on huge chalkboards over three days.

Special Event

The Big Draw Marathon
Saturday and Sunday 26 & 27 October

The Big Draw continues with the upcoming Lake Macquarie Big Draw Marathon at Toronto Library. This will be a fun weekend of drawing for families, adults and children aimed at highlighting the benefits of being creative to improve wellbeing. Drawing is often used for stress relief. Being present in the moment during a drawing session can be a feeling akin to meditation. Above all, drawing is fun, and should be enjoyed by all ages. Bookings essential.

Saturday Program: Drop in Drawing, Life Drawing, Sunset Art

Sunday Program: Drop in Drawing, All Ages Still Life

Adult workshops

Natural history illustration

Capture the true character of an object through illustration using watercolour. Subjects will include plants and birds. Learn from a professional, experienced artist and teacher in a relaxed and friendly environment.

24 October – 14 November
Thursdays 2–4pm
4 Session course fee $120pp

Acrylic Painting

Learn about materials and techniques with a professional artist and experienced teacher in a relaxed and friendly environment.
22 October – 12 November
Tuesdays 10am–12pm
4 Session course fee $120pp

Introduction to Drawing

An introduction to the basic drawing skills all artists should know about. Through a series of exercises, you will gain a better understanding of the concepts of perspective, proportion and composition. Beginners welcome. Bookings and closed shoes are essential.

24 October – 14 November
Thursdays 10am–12.00pm
4 Session course fee $100 per person

Gallery Society

Christmas Luncheon Cruise

In the run up to Christmas, you can unwind and enjoy this social outing for members and friends of the Lake Mac Art Gallery Society, to celebrate the Society’s final social event for 2019. The 3hr cruise on the Lady Mac departs at 11am from Booragul Public Wharf, just downhill from the Art Gallery. The cruise features a Christmas buffet lunch, including dessert favourites. A fully licensed bar is on board. Members: $70.00, Non-Members: $78.00. Bookings are essential. Be quick.

More Arts Culture and Tourism Events and Cool Things

• Join the Gallery team. Volunteer positions open now (apply by 18 Oct).
• Artist Call Out: Smart Beaches Public Art Commission (apply by 5 Nov)
• Nominations for the Lake Mac Awards are now open (nominate by 31 Oct)
• Have your say! Draft Urban and Public Art Strategy on Public Display (by 4 Nov)
• Open Studios Tour (Saturday and Sunday 2,3 Nov)
• Subscribe to Creative Lake MAC - a bi-monthly newsletter showcasing events and opportunities for Lake Mac’s creative community.