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September 2026 Arts News

from Bellingen and Beyond

In this issue: 

  • Nexus Gallery Exhibitions

  • Notice for artists exhibiting at Nexus

  • Urunga ArtSpace Encounter and Small Sculpture Prize

  • Many Voices at Sawtell

  • Enter the Sculptures Rock at SW Rocks

  • Archibald Prize 2025 at YAM

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September's flower

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16 August to 10 Septermber

Main Gallery
Phyllis Codd - Some Codd Pieces

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Selected works by P M Codd from 2003 to 2013

The exhibition is a retrospective across a variety of media for the decade 2003 to 2013

Studio
Jai Waters - The Sitting

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The Sitting combines paintings and poetry to imagine the inner lives of sitters. Through portraiture and her accompanying book, Jai Waters invites viewers beyond appearance into moments of reflection, vulnerability and presence.

13 September to 8 October - Opening 12pm Sun 13 Sept

Main Gallery and Studio

Spring Members' Exhibition

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ENTRIES CLOSED: Friday 4 September by 4pm

DELIVER WORK: Friday 11 September between 10am – 12noon

OPENING: Sunday 13 September at 12noon

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


IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ARTISTS EXHIBITING AT NEXUS

PRICING:

Keep your pricing realistic. Nexus is a small regional gallery not a city gallery. We have seen artists miss out on sales because of overpricing.

As artists we would all like to get the maximum return for our works but this happens rarely.

Sometimes being prepared to accept a little less profit is better in the long run as sold works act as ongoing advertising for you, being seen by people in the buyer's world, rather than collecting dust in your studio.

PROFESSIONALISM: 

Ensure your works are clean, free of dust and fingerprints, no mould spots, and no chips or marks on the frames. Have pride in what you are presenting for sale. D-rings and cord on works to be hung must be done as per the Conditions of Entry on Member Show entry forms.

RESPECT:

Always READ AND FOLLOW all instructions given to you by the Nexus Team. Whether an entry form, contract, preparation checklist, newsletter write up, or requests in email, please do what is asked of you.

It is exhausting when members do not follow instructions or even take the time to read information they have been given.

We are a small volunteer team who give continuously of our time and energy to keep the gallery running for you, all our members and the community. We host 20 exhibitions each year at Nexus - your co-operation would be appreciated. 

THANK YOU FROM THE NEXUS TEAM

Find out more about our other BCAC Activities

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More Events and News for your artistic pleasure



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This national prize keeps growing with 204 entries this year from every state and territory in Australia.  The prize has no over-arching theme, and there are many different approaches but we have noticed many which reflect the natural world and the environment.

Judges

Tina Wilson has been the curator of the Tweed Regional Gallery and the Margaret Ollie Centre since 2022. She has over 16 years experience working in the Gallery and Museum Industry, supporting artists and creative arts initiatives in both Queensland and New South Wales. She has extensive experience in the Creative Arts Sector, curating exhibitions and working with regional artists to realise exhibitions to their full potential.

 

Michael Bell is a Newcastle-based artist who has been creating and exhibiting his artwork nationally and internationally for over 45 years. Michael has held 30 solo exhibitions and has participated in over 300 group shows. He has been selected twice as a finalist in The Archibald Prize and five times in the Sulman Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. In 2007 and in 2011, Michael was awarded The Cite Internationale des Arts
visual artist studio in Paris, France.

 

The winners to be announced at the official opening on Saturday 19 September 10am till midday. Visitors can vote for the Peoples’ Choice Prize of $1000 to be awarded at the end of the exhibition.

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7 August to 13 September at YAM

Around and About


Art Space Urunga

13 Aug-12 Sep

Encounter

Chris Wilson, Crystal Tate, Pete Gaily, Susan Romyn, May Southgate, David Southgate, Sarah Wade, Tom Maxwell and The Collective Four (Jackie Lee, Shelly O’Keefe, Philip Senior and Kathy Taylor)
19 Sep-17 Oct

Small Sclupture Prize

Opening Sat 19 Sep 10am-mid day


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

more info…


Sawtell Art Gallery

12 Sep-2 Oct

This September, Sawtell Art Gallery comes alive with the creativity of the people who make our classes, workshops and social groups so special.  Many Voices is a celebration of learning, experimenting, sharing ideas and making art together — bringing a wonderful mix of styles, mediums and creative voices into one exhibition.  Opening Night: Saturday 12 September at 5pm

Yarrilla Arts and Museum

7 Aug - 13 Sep

Archibald Prize 2025

Young Archie Coffs Harbour

More Info

Just Do It



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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The monthly BCAC Newsletter highlights activities of its member groups as well as art news from around the district; it is published one week prior to Nexus Community Gallery exhibition openings.  Occasionally, and as required, shorter news items may also be sent to our email list.


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