Newcastle Scenes: Works by the Friday Plein-Aire Painters (members of the Society of Artists Newcastle Inc.).
Saturday 25 July — Sunday 30 August 2026
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Closed public holidays.
Free entry. Donations welcome.
WILD: 25 artists exploring their own interpretation of what it means to be ‘wild’.
Saturday 23 May — Sunday 12 July 2026
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Closed public holidays.
Free entry. Donations welcome.
Submissions close: Thursday 30 April
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Lighthouse Arts invites artists and writers to take part in an autumn exhibition on Whibayganba–Nobbys Headland on the theme of ‘WILD’.
Under the Influence is an exhibition by Newcastle Printmakers Workshop and The Makers Studio, Central Coast.
Saturday 28 March — Sunday 17 May 2026
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Closed public holidays.
Free entry. Donations welcome.
Country to Coast is an exhibition by members of the Dungog Arts Society, reflecting life across regional and coastal communities and the role art plays in connection and resilience.
Saturday 14 February — 22 March
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Closed public holidays.
Free entry. Donations welcome.
Lighthouse Arts is inviting expressions of interest for group shows in our 2026 exhibitions program. Submissions close Tuesday 16 December.
House of Stories is our annual exhibition, showcasing the incredible diversity of works created by these artists. From polished masterpieces to rough sketches, intimate journal entries, and experimental pieces, the exhibition reflects the myriad practices and perspectives nurtured within our residencies. Each work offers a glimpse into the transformative experience of creating at Lighthouse Arts.
Saturday 22 November, 2025 – Sunday 25 January, 2026
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Closed public holidays.
Free entry. Donations welcome.
*Deadline Extended*
Submissions close: 11 November
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Celebrate five years of Lighthouse Arts.
We’re inviting alumni artists and writers to exhibit works that reflect the creativity, diversity and spirit of Whibayganba–Nobbys Headland.
Applications close Fri 24 Oct
For residency 24 – 28 Nov 2025
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Critical Creative X Change invites creatives, changemakers and critical thinkers of all stripes, emerging and established, from the Hunter region and beyond to submit proposals that engage with the year’s broad theme—ECO. We welcome proposals from across different art forms, areas of research and spheres of political action.
The Lighthouse Arts Home Exhibition features 33 artists with practices and stories from many walks of life. From painting and sketching to sculpture and poetry, this lineup of evocative and talented artists explore the many facets of Home, how we connect to it, and what it means in an ever-evolving world.
Saturday 2 August – Sunday 20 September 2025
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Meet the artists: 11 am – 1 pm Saturday 2 August
Free entry. Donations welcome.
