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ArtsNational Coffs Coast Arts National Coffs Coast provides a program of ten monthly illustrated Arts Talks from Feb to Nov. WHY JOIN US? WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?

ArtsNational Coffs Coast
ABN 36 658 370 066

OUR STORY
ArtsNational Coffs Coast (formerly ADFAS Coffs Coast) is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers, providing superbly illustrated, informative and entertaining lecture presentations on many diverse topics relating to the arts. We are a newly established group and part of the national ArtsNational (formerly ADFAS) network. Artsnational Coffs Coast will offering a full program of 10, monthly lectures in 2024 starting on Monday 5 February. To learn more about the arts in a friendly welcoming environment of learning. To enjoy cultural and social opportunities and make new friends over a glass of w**e and canapΓ©s – we look forward to seeing you there!

​WHO ARE OUR LECTURERS? They are recognised experts and passionate in their fields of interest. They can be international or local speakers drawn from a variety of professional backgrounds. Our inaugural lecture with Curator, Kenneth Park was held on the 21 November 2022 on The Art of Agatha Christie. Guest presenters in 2023 included: Australian Lecturers Dr Sam Bowker, Susannah Fullerton, Julian Bickersteth and June Ross. International lecturers include Alan Read (UK), Leslie Primo (UK), Jacqui Ansell (UK), Chloe Sayer (UK), Kathy McLauchlan (UK) and Gillian Hovell (UK).

2024

Our 2024 Arts Talks Series will include Australian Lecturers Claudia Chan Shaw (Antiques Downunder - 9GEM), Dr Sally Gray and Susannah Fullerton and International lecturers Hilary Kay (Antiques Roadshow), David Worthington, Andy McConnell, Dr John Stevens, Vivienne Laws, Rosalynd Whyte and Paul Chapman. ArtsNational Coffs Coast Young Arts philanthropy supports arts opportunities for young people in Australia. ArtsNational Coffs Coast may choose to be sole sponsors of a project or combine with other community organisations in joint ventures. Young Arts projects are diverse and may include individual or group initiatives. Recipients can range from pre-schoolers to tertiary students. Young Arts encompasses literature, music, photography, performing and fine arts. ArtsNational Coffs Coast also supports young conservators through the ArtsNational philanthropic fund - the Patricia Robertson Fund.

Our next lecture on Lee Miller, a WWII  photographer and journalist will be presented by her son, Anthony Penrose on Mon...
06/10/2026

Our next lecture on Lee Miller, a WWII photographer and journalist will be presented by her son, Anthony Penrose on Monday 2 November.
Booking online as usual on our website www.artsnationalcoffscoast.au

Art of the Japanese Garden: from Tradition to Modernity by Prof Marie Conte-Helm from the UK was an absolute wonder. We ...
01/10/2026

Art of the Japanese Garden: from Tradition to Modernity by Prof Marie Conte-Helm from the UK was an absolute wonder. We have learned to appreciate the beauty in the "simplicity" of those gardens, which were designed following 3 concepts: shade of green as the main color, water representing the sea and well positioned stone for the mountains. Then you follow the path through the garden, crossing the bridge and let your senses awaken by the surrounding nature, the noises of running water and birds, and you feel serenity deeply in your soul and peace in your heart. Thanks so much to Shan Sun, Sogetsu Ikebana Artist for all the floral arrangements offered on display that evening πŸ’šπŸ™πŸŒΏ

Our next arts talk will take you through the beauty of Japanese garden πŸ’š Don't miss the date and book online your ticket...
13/09/2026

Our next arts talk will take you through the beauty of Japanese garden πŸ’š Don't miss the date and book online your ticket now at www.artsnationalcoffscoast.au

Mark Cottle has the captivating rugged voice of an old captain telling us the story of the 1914 Shackleton's expedition ...
03/09/2026

Mark Cottle has the captivating rugged voice of an old captain telling us the story of the 1914 Shackleton's expedition in Antarctica and the rescue of his crew after their boat, the Endurance was trapped and crashed in the ice. Australian photographer, Frank Hurley has captured those amazing moments in black and white. Few but the best of his work has been rescued from the destruction. The bravery and the resilience of those men fighting to survive in extreme conditions are incredible. Thanks Mark for having embarked us on this mega adventure in the comfort of our warm seat. It was brilliant.

13/07/2026
Join ArtsNational Coffs Coast today and enjoy the last 5 lectures of the 2026 Season for only $90. Half-Year Membership ...
06/07/2026

Join ArtsNational Coffs Coast today and enjoy the last 5 lectures of the 2026 Season for only $90. Half-Year Membership available on our website at www.artsnationalcoffscoast.au

The next ANCC lecture is now open for booking on www.artsnationalcoffscoast.au. If you are not yet a member, take the ad...
04/07/2026

The next ANCC lecture is now open for booking on www.artsnationalcoffscoast.au.
If you are not yet a member, take the advantage to buy now the ANC Half-year Membership, which includes the 5 last lectures of the 2026 Season for $90.

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421 Hogbin Drive
Coffs Harbour, NSW
2450

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