1. Turn Your Story Into A Sculpture | 2. Ballina Art Society | 3. Art In The Heart Of Mullumbimby: Exhibition 12 | 4. Certificate Iii In Visual Arts (Cua31125)| 5. Newrybar Art Collective| 6. Little Heartist Studio – Where Heart And Art Meet| 7. Byron Writers Festival 2027 Festival Dates
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This monthly feature is updated in the first week each month. Last updated 6 October, 2026
Artist in focus
For Northern Rivers sculptor Ben Bewley, sculpture is a way of telling stories that words cannot.
He works primarily with reclaimed timber and driftwood, drawing inspiration from the natural world allowing the characteristics and history of each piece to guide him.
Bewley creates animate forms that invite viewers to connect with something deeper within themselves. His practice explores humanity’s innate connection to the Earth, seeking to inspire a renewed relationship with the living world and a deeper appreciation of our place within it.
A significant milestone in Ben’s artistic journey came when his piece Invocation received the flagship Shillam Award at the Brisbane Sculpture Festival in August, earlier this year. The recognition has supported him to keep pushing the boundaries of his practice and sharing his work with wider audiences.
Now entering a new chapter as a father, Ben finds himself reflecting more deeply on life, legacy and the world we leave for future generations.
Ben welcomes opportunities to collaborate with individuals, businesses, architects and interior designers to create meaningful, bespoke sculptural works, alongside exhibiting select large and small-scale originals in resorts, retreats, shopfronts and other considered indoor and outdoor spaces. His work brings sculpture into diverse environments beyond the traditional gallery setting.
0498 362 759
[email protected]
@ben_bewley_art
Celebrate over five decades of artistic excellence at the Ballina Art Society’s 54th Annual Exhibition – this is a much-loved two-and-a-half day event showcasing the diverse and vibrant talents of our local creative community.
Take a scenic drive to the charming and historic Tintenbar Hall where over 160 recent; and original artworks by our accomplished; and emerging local artists are displayed. Entry is free and all the artworks are reasonably priced. This is a perfect opportunity to discover regional talent and perhaps purchase a truly unique piece for your home or collection.
Refreshments and home-made treats will be available on Saturday and Sunday which you can enjoy on the shady veranda.
Open: Friday 13 November to
Sunday 15 November.
ballinaartsociety.com.au
3. ART IN THE HEART OF MULLUMBIMBY: EXHIBITION 12
Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre is once again transformed into a gallery as the H’Art Gallery unveils its 12th exhibition. With ten artists and more than 30 works across painting, printmaking, and mixed media, this show celebrates both the reach and intimacy of local creativity.
Bessminda Groves brings muscular emotional weight to oil on canvas – her works Hope is a Thing with Claws and Happenstance bristle with tension and surrender. Bill Veale’s sweeping coastal acrylics trace the Broken Head headlands with quiet awe. Blair Ferguson offers tender, small-scale studies of local rivers and beaches in ink and oil. Brendan Kelly returns with bold, conceptually-charged work, including the striking Corellas. Edward Sach contributes a deeply personal piece navigating cancer survival with colour and grace.
Karena Wynn-Moylan’s luminous oils move from coastal light to fallen birds, always with reverence. Marika Bryant fills the room with lyrical mixed media that blur landscape and lived experience. Sally Green brings richly textured abstracts drawing on outback pigments and arctic cool alike. Spero Jones delivers visceral, polymer-varnished works pulsing with elemental force. And curator Solveig anchors the exhibition with signature graphic impressions – from moonlit botanicals to deep neural explorations.
Together they remind us that art doesn’t just decorate a health centre – it heals it.
Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre 60 Stuart St, Mullumbimby
4. CERTIFICATE III IN VISUAL ARTS (CUA31125)
February 2027 applications now open!
Turn your creativity into a qualification! Explore painting, printmaking, drawing, art theory and more with guidance from experienced artists and tutors.
Whether you’re starting your creative journey, or looking to develop your skills, there’s a course for you.
Applications open now!
Interviews start in November. Get in quick!
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Limited subsidised places are available for eligible applicants.
byroncollege.org.au 02 6684 3374 [email protected]
Nestled in the historic Byron Bay hinterland, Newrybar village beautifully blends its 1880s heritage with a thriving creative community. A long-standing haven for showcasing local artisans, the village features the Newrybar Art Collective, a welcoming gallery, in a beautiful house, offering affordable, original fine arts from regional talent through rotating exhibits where you can meet the artists at work and engage with their practice. Beyond the gallery, visitors can explore the vibrant cafe and boutiques in the village.
Monday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm, Wednesday 10am to 7pm. 12 Old Pacific Highway, Newrybar @newrybarartcollective
6. LITTLE HEARTIST STUDIO – WHERE HEART AND ART MEET
Nestled in Bangalow’s beautiful Lumber Yard precinct, Little Heartist Studio celebrates imagination, handmade treasures, and the joy of making. Discover beautiful gifts from local and Australian makers, intentional craft experiences, children’s workshops and creative gatherings. A space where little hands create, imaginations flourish, and meaningful memories are made, one little masterpiece at a time.
The Lumber Yard, Bangalow [email protected] Instagram: @littleheartiststudio
7. BYRON WRITERS FESTIVAL 2027 FESTIVAL DATES
Byron Writers Festival has announced that the 2027 festival will take place from Friday, 20 August to Sunday, 22 August, 2027.
Following the success of the sold-out 2026 event, the festival will return to the heart of Byron Bay again in 2027.
‘We’re grateful to the writers, partners, volunteers and, of course, our audience who welcomed the festival so warmly into the Byron CBD,’ said Artistic Director/CEO Jessica Alice. ‘We’re looking forward to further embedding the festival into the town and presenting another stellar lineup of writers, musicians and artists from around Australia and the world.’
The 2027 program launch date, including headline authors and ticketing details, will be announced in the new year. Ticket-buyers are encouraged to subscribe to the festival’s mailing list for early access to updates.
www.byronwritersfestival.com
ART GALLERIES
ARTIST’S STUDIO GALLERY
Byron Bay
Landscape inspired works imparting a ‘spirit of place’
Open by appointment
02 6685 5317
jaypearse.com
BANGALOW FiNE ART
Consultancy / Sales / Valuations
bangalowfineart.com.au
BLACK FIG GALLERY
Exhibiting Northern Rivers artists
Shop 7, Alstonville Plaza
Wednesday to Friday 10am–4pm and Saturday 10am–2pm (or by appointment)
0480 676 957
blackfiggallery.com.au
@blackfiggallery
BYRON CLAY WORKERS GALLERY
Fairview Studios
Open 10am–4pm Saturdays and Sundays
John Stewart
0406 404 335
byronclayworkersgallery.com.au
BLUE KNOB
719 Blue Knob Road, Lillian Rock
Open Thursday to Sunday 10am–3pm
02 6689 7449
blueknobgallery.com
BURRINGBAR GALLERY
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am–4pm
(or by appointment)
0408 998 446
6184 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar
burringbargallery.com.au
GALLERY COSMOSIS
Visionary Art
22 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay
Open Thursday to Saturday
10.30am–3pm or by appointment
0431 331 205
gallerycosmosis.com
GARAGE GALLERY
‘Community Arts Hub’
(Byron Community College)
Cnr Gordon & Burringbar Streets, Mullumbimby
02 6684 3374
@mullum.garage.gallery
H’ART GALLERY
Local art in the heart of Mullum at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre
60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby
0401 647 325
solveigh.com.au
HAVEN GALLERY
102 Jonson St, Byron Bay
Open 10am-8pm – seven days a week
havengallerybyron.com
KARENA WYNN-MOYLAN, FINE ART
World award-winning contemporary realism art direct from the artist at her Bangalow Studio
Phone or text 0414 822 196
LONE GOAT GALLERY
28 Lawson St, Byron Bay (located in the Byron Library building)
Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am–4pm
lonegoatgallery.com
M-Arts Precinct
Spend the day, meet the makers, shop local and handmade
105 Wollumbin St, Murwillumbah
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am
@m.arts.precinct
m-arts.com.au/
MULLUMBIMBY
CLAYWORKERS GALLERY
Drill Hall Complex,
2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby
Open Thursday to Saturday 11am–3pm
mullumclayworkers.com
MZ GALLERY
Byron Bay Contemporary Artspace
57 Tennyson Street, Byron Bay
0468 718 045
www.byronartspace.com.au
Ninbella Gallery
Open Mon-Sat 10-4pm & Sun 10-2pm
19a Byron Street Bangalow
0429 357 274
ninbella.com
NEWRYBAR ART COLLECTIVE
Gallery and Art Studio showcasing
local artists
12 Old Pacific Highway, Newrybar
Monday to Saturday 10am–3pm,
Wednesday 10am–7pm
0412 264 312
@newrybarartcollective
NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY
Cnr Cherry & Crane Streets, Ballina
Open Wed–Fri 9am–3pm, Sat–Sun 9.30am–1pm
02 6681 0530
nrcgballina.com.au
PLANET CORROBOREE
Aboriginal Art & Australian Gifts
Open Everyday 10am–6pm
1/69 Jonson Street Byron Bay
planetcorroboree.com.au
TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY
& MARGARET OLLEY Art Centre
Gallery hours Wed–Sun 10am–4pm
Café open Wed-Fri 10am–4 pm,
Sat-Sun 9am–4pm
2 Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah
02 6670 2790
gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au
