June at MAC

MAC reopens to the public

We were thrilled to welcome you back to the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) after a short break due to COVID-19. We'd like to thank all of our visitors for your patience, kindness and understanding in what's been an unusual time for everyone in our community. It was pleasing to see more than 350 visitors on our opening week, with everyone patiently adhering to the health guidelines. Some visitors came by bike, some enjoyed picnics in the Sculpture Park, while others kicked-back on the deck of the Sculpture Cafe. A notable visitor was former Lake Macquarie resident Jamie North. Now based in Sydney, he was seen tending to his sculpture, Succession. His piece, which changes over time in the elements, is one of the most popular works in the Sculpture Park.

Opening Celebration – Reconnected: a recovery story

Saturday 4 July

Join us to celebrate over 80 local artists in this exhibition of hope. Enjoy live music, exhibition tours, and artist talks. Complete your experience with refreshments from Sculpture Cafe, simply place your order when you book your session.

Details and session bookings will be available soon on our website.

Art classes

School holiday workshops

Art classes are back at MAC in time for school holidays. Book now to secure your place in these small group workshops.
Connect and reflect
Simple printmaking

ART on Demand (new)

With ART on Demand, small groups of 4-8 people can book a practical artmaking workshop of their choice, followed by lunch or afternoon tea at the Sculpture Café. Learn More

StudioMAC

StudioMAC is a new multi-use space situated within MAC's exhibition space. It features a collection showcase and will also host art classes, film screenings and small artist residency projects.

The current collection showcase is a stunning selection of Aboriginal works from the yapang collection.

shop MAC feature artist Annette Kelsey

Lake Macquarie-based watercolour artist, Annette Kelsey, combines art and poetry. Inspired by the natural coastal and lagoon environments, Kelsey brings a fresh perspective to a world that has forgotten how to be still.

Her book, '52', is to be treasured and gifted to someone special. Bound in natural linen and printed on deluxe art paper it contains a poem for each week of the year capturing moments in time, feelings of hope, and the beauty of nature.

MAC Triangle Challenge continues

Congratulations Franca Sibert, winner of a $150 MAC voucher and Isla Dunn, winner of a MAC Pack full of goodies. You can see all of the entries here:
Facebook- #MACTriangle
Instagram-#MACTriangle

You still have a chance! The challenge continues until 30 June. Simply create an original artwork that features a triangle somewhere within the work. Then post it on Facebook or Instagram with the #MACTriangle.

Be part of Lake Mac’s thriving performing arts and cultural scene

Volunteers and experienced contractors have the opportunity to join the growing performing arts and cultural scene of Lake Mac, with Lake Macquarie City Council calling for expressions of interest and volunteer applications.

To find out more or submit an EOI, visit lakemac.com.au/For-business/Tenders-and-expressions-of-interest.

Volunteer applications can be submitted at lakemac.com.au/Our-Council/Careers/Volunteer-with-us.

LOCATION

Museum of Art and Culture, Lake Macquarie
First Street, Booragul, NSW 2284

PARKING

Free parking is available:

in the car park next to the Teralba Amateur Sailing Club
along the foreshore in front of Booragul Public Wharf

MAC ONLINE

How to create a creature with Tallulah Cunningham

Session 1: The body
Session 2: the wings
Session 3: the beak
Session 4: the paws

Artist interviews: to accompany the First Class 19 exhibition, there are 11 artist interviews to watch.

Art activities: kids can enjoy a variety of art activities at home.

Artist talks: learn more about the Sculpture Park works by artists Richard Lewer, Jamie North and John Turier

MAC collection online: explore MAC's collection anywhere anytime. We are continuing to digitise works from the 21 Century, 20 Century, Still Waters Clear Visions and yapang collections.

More from LMCC Arts Culture and Tourism

@SEEN
Tyrannosaurs: ultimate predators
Opens 3 July
Dinosaurs are back this winter with a special exhibition all about the King of Dinos –
T –Rex. Plus you can enjoy the school holiday workshop: design your own dino zine.