The inaugural Ballina Contemporary Art Market (BCAM) is a free, one-day, fun-filled arts and cultural event taking place on Saturday 14 October from 10am to 7pm at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery + Ignite Studios creative precinct in Ballina, showcasing the creative talent of the region.
This free event will feature more than 60 arts and crafts stalls selling a range of artworks, products, and wares by artists and artisans from across the Northern Rivers.
Some of the artists featured include Casino Wake Up Time, Dave Sparkes, Dreaming of Country, Karena Wynn-Moylan, Natalia Santos, Nic Palmer, Outpost Studios, Penelope Sienna, The Field ARI, Vickki King and Yao Mikami.
Throughout the day, an exciting program of free creative workshops will be available for marketgoers. BCAM will also feature live music, food stalls, and a chance for kids to meet the amazing dinosaurs from acclaimed theatre company Erth Visual & Physical Inc. The event will close with a twilight laneway party featuring a musical performance from local six-piece Byron favourite the Versace Boys.
BCAM market stalls and food stalls start at 10am. Public art Go Play on the Road by Kate Stroud Murals, Beki Davies, Gala Jane and Allan Leisk.
Free workshops include: ceramics wheel throwing demo, 11am–1pm; dinosaur puppet making for kids, 11.30am–1.30pm; weaving with Jugan Dandii, 2-4pm; and collage for kids with Claudie Frock, 2-5pm.
There will be roving performances from 10am with Erth and Sprung! creatures: 11am meet the Australovenator dinosaur; 3pm meet the Australovenator dinosaur; and 4.30pm Erth & Sprung! deep sea diver.
The laneway stage starts at 10.30am and will have wonderful entertainment until 7pm, beginning with Welcome to Country with Aunty Nancy Walke at 10.30am, followed by DJ Chop Suey at 10.45am, the Paradise FM busking competition from 12pm, DJ Chop Suey again from 2pm, and live music from Myki Jay Duo at 3.30pm and then the Versace Boys from 5pm.
This event has been made possible through funding from the NSW government.
Ballina Contemporary Art Market 2023, Saturday 14 October 2023 from 10am to 7pm.
Northern Rivers Community Gallery + Ignite Studios creative precinct, on the Corner of Cherry St and Crane St, Ballina.
www.ballinacontemporaryartmarket.com.au.
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