Patrons enjoying the variety of engaging work by young artists in First Class 19.
MAC and the Sculpture Cafe to reopen Tuesday 2 JuneWe are delighted to confirm that MAC and the Sculpture Cafe will reopen to the public from Tuesday 2 June. The popular First Class 19 and Guan Wei exhibitions have both been extended until 28 June. The Sculpture Cafe will have daily specials available to enjoy in the cafe or as takeaway to enjoy in the stunning Sculpture Park grounds. We’re thrilled to welcome you back, but it's important to note that your experience at MAC will be a little different than usual. We will be adhering to the latest guidelines from
NSW Health. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the poster below before your visit.
Staying safe -
know the rulesAt MAC, the health and safety of our visitors and staff are paramount. On your next visit, you will see we have implemented a range of stringent health procedures. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the following icons. We appreciate your assistance in helping us maintain these rules.
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The Sculpture Cafe to reopenWe're pleased to confirm the Sculpture Cafe will reopen alongside MAC on 2 June and will operate Tuesday – Sunday (10am–2pm). Make the most of your visit to MAC with a coffee and cake, lunch, afternoon tea, a cold Foghorn beer or glass of Earnest Hill wine. With Government restrictions in place, the cafe can accommodate a maximum of 12 customers inside and 8 outside at any one time. Food and Drink: A
limited menu will be available with GF and Vegan options on offer. Take Away: Available all day, and you are welcome to enjoy your takeaway outside in the sculpture park. Bookings: Groups of less than 4 are welcome on a walk-in basis, or you can book via the café phone number 0434 227 909 License: We are not a licensed venue and cannot accommodate BYO.
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Current ExhibitionsFirst Class 19
Until 28 June For those of you who thought you had missed out, here's your chance to catch the latest exhibition in our First Class series. This much-anticipated annual project celebrates the high calibre of work produced by Higher School Certificate Visual Arts students from the Hunter and Central Coast regions in the previous year. First Class 19 artist talks Guan Wei: A Case Study
Until 28 June MAC is pleased to be able to continue this popular exhibition in the case-study series. Leading Australian-Chinese contemporary artist Guan Wei, whose sculpture No1 Sky Pig, installed on the Warners Bay sculpture walk, is a favourite amongst young and old. YOUR COLLECTION: yapang
Until 27 September This exhibition celebrates a new initiative to showcase MAC collection works permanently in the exhibition space. Focusing on different aspects of the collection, this ongoing ‘your collection’ series first features works by Aboriginal artists.
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Picnic in the Sculpture Park
After a difficult couple of months, what better way to celebrate reconnecting with MAC than with a tranquil afternoon in the Sculpture Park. For those unfamiliar, the Sculpture Park was launched in 1996 with the installation of Richard Tipping’s Hear the art and Ted Prior’s Love boat. Since then, the sculpture park has continued to develop and currently comprises sixteen sculptures by artists: Jamie North, Richard Tipping, Nigel Helyer, Janet Laurence, Fatu Feu’u, John Turier, Braddon Snape, Graham Gilchrist, Ted Prior, Susan Morris and Trevor Weekes. To discover more about these works, ask Visitor's Services for a free Sculpture Park Discovery Trail for families and enjoy a leisurely walk in the museum grounds. Enjoy art, fresh air, and a breathtaking view of the lake view while you enjoy lunch, coffee or a glass of wine from the Sculpture Cafe. It's the perfect place for a family picnic! But don't just take our word for it - come and enjoy it for yourself.
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Artists invited to submit designs for 10m canvas of new cultural facilityCalling all artists, designers and creatives! Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking concept brickwork designs for a 10m exterior wall which will form part of the soon-to-be-built Multi Arts Place in Speers Point Park. Expressions of interest are now open, with $1000 awarded to the selected entry. Applications close Friday, 5 June 2020. Visit lakemac.com.au to download the information package and application form.
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Submissions for Reconnected: A Recovery Story are now openThe exhibition provides local artists with the opportunity to have their work featured and celebrates creativity and emerging from isolation. Artists can submit up to three works each, across all mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, video and installation art. Works could be displayed inside MAC or within the grounds outside. Submissions close 5pm, Thursday
4 June 2020. For more information or assistance with your application, contact culturalprojects@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
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yapang PlacementsLake Macquarie City Council is offering three funded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts placements for emerging arts and cultural professionals. The successful placements will work in one of the following areas, curatorial, education or marketing over a six month period. Each successful applicant will receive a bursary of $4000, paid in installments. For further information and how to apply please visit
Donation box designLake Macquarie City Council is developing a new heritage centre within Rathmines Theatre. The heritage centre will host a range of displays celebrating the history of the Rathmines RAAF base. Entry will be a gold coin donation. LMCC is seeking proposals from individuals, groups or organisations for a $2000 commission to create a custom donation box that is thematically suitable and interactive for visitors.
MAC onlineA range of MAC programs, activities and resources are available online. MAC’s Cultural Collection is gradually being digitalised on E-Hive, kids art activities are available on the MAC website and there are artist interviews to view on the MAC YouTube channel.
- 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.
Experience MAC We are looking forward to seeing you again! HOURS
MAC Tuesday – Sunday 10am–4.30pm
Sculpture Cafe Tuesday to Friday10am –2pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am –3pm
LOCATIONMuseum of Art and Culture, Lake Macquarie
First Street, Booragul, NSW 2284 PARKINGFree parking is available: - in the car park next to the Teralba Amateur Sailing Club
- along the foreshore in front of Booragul Public Wharf
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