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October 2026 Arts News

from Bellingen and Beyond

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In this issue:

Urgent help needed !
Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend in November
Nexus Gallery Exhibitions
Urunga ArtSpace Small Sculpture Prize and Santa's Art Sale
Family Open Day at YAM
Dorrigo Fine Arts Exhibition entries open now

Happy 320th birthday to Katushika Hokusai

SOS - The BCAC needs your support

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are urgently seeking someone to take Committee Meeting minutes to enable the Committee to continue to operate within the BCAC constitution.

We meet every other month on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 4.30 pm at The Stables. There are a total of 6 meetings a year.

For more information, please contact me on

0417713174 or email [email protected]

Jenny Hicks

President BCAC

Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend Returns for Its Fourth Inspiring Year

This November, the Mid North Coast's creative heart throws open its doors as the Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend returns for its fourth year on 7–8 November 2026.

Spanning Bostobrick, Dorrigo, Bellingen, Raleigh and Urunga, the trail invites visitors into open studios and galleries to meet local artists working across painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, photography and more. It's a rare chance to see creative processes firsthand, hear the stories behind the work, and buy directly from the makers themselves.

Many venues will also host music, dance and artist talks throughout the weekend.

More than an arts event, it's a celebration of place, creativity and community — mark your calendars for 7–8 November 2026. For details see our website via the button link below

Bellingen Shire Arts Trail

2026 Nexus Community Gallery Schedule

13 September to 8 October

Main Gallery and Studio

Spring Members' Exhibition

Artists - COLLECT WORK: Friday 9 October between 10am – 12noon

11 October to 5 November - Opening 12pm Sun 11 Oct

Main Gallery

Fibre Artists Network - Abstraction in Action

Fibre Artists Network newest exhibition, Abstraction in Action, demonstrates how, through employing the elements of design (line, texture and colour), the essential qualities of fibre can be manipulated in various ways to produce art. Each artist has chosen to represent the theme in her own unique way. The viewer is invited to construct their own interpretation.

Studio

Ingrid Behage

Born beneath Nicaragua’s vivid colours and shaped by Holland’s artistic traditions and Australia’s wild landscape, these raw works emerge from rupture and renewal—seeking, between darkness and light, an enduring point of stillness.

8 November to 3 December - Opening 12pm Sun 8 Nov

Main Gallery

Sue Trefz and Karen Thio

Karen Thio and Sue Trefz joint exhibition presents their love of nature and landscape. Karen’s work celebrates birds, birds and more birds through colour pencil, pastels and printmaking. Inspired by light and nature, Sue works predominantly in watercolour, recently exploring landscapes from her travels. For both artists, creating art offers joy, expression and escape.

Studio

Margi O'Connor

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ARTISTS EXHIBITING AT NEXUS

In the interest of making your exhibition experience as easy and fruitful as possible, please read our Artist Exhibition Guidelines via the button link below

THANK YOU FROM THE NEXUS TEAM

Artists Exhibition Guidelines

Find out more about our other BCAC Activities

Bellingen and Beyond
More Events and News for your artistic pleasure

Around and About

Arts Council of the Dorrigo

2026 Dorrigo Show Fine Arts Exhibition

27 & 28 November

Judging and preview night 6pm Wed 25 Nov

Art Space Urunga
19 Sep-17 Oct

Small Sclupture Prize

Opening Sat 19 Sep 10am-mid day

20 Oct - 3 Nov

Santa's Art Sale

At the Art Space Urunga,it’s time for our very popular Santa Show, when quality artworks walk out the door of the gallery for a fraction of their original price. Over 40 artists. Nothing is over $200.
Opening 5-6:30pm Sat 24 Oct.

13 Bonville Street Urunga. Open every day from 10am till 3pm.

more info…

Sawtell Art Gallery

Yarrilla Arts and Museum

10 Oct

10:30am to 1pm

Family Open Day

hands on creativity and discovery for all ages

More Info....

Just Do It

Arts Council of the Dorrigo

2026 Dorrigo Show Fine Arts Exhibition

27 & 28 November. Judging and preview night 6pm Wed 25 Nov

More Info and Entry Form....

Bellingen Life Drawing Group
10am every Thursday Contact Sue Gorrell at 80443622 for further details.

Sculptures Rock Sculpture Prize

Sculptures Rock! will run for 3 weeks and 3 weekends from Monday 14 December 2026 (set up day) through to Sunday 3 January 2027 (take down day).

Open to Non-members and members alike. All relevant dates and entry forms and conditions of entry are available on our website. A $25 non-refundable entry fee applies with awesome $$$ prizes Total Prize Pool to be announced. (20% commission on all sales)

More Info....

The Stables

More info….

Tamasin Pepper - Ceramic Classes for Adults
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10.00am-1pm. $250 for a block of 5 classes or $55 casual. Includes firing and glazing pieces made in class. Phone 0400 986 655, email [email protected]

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