c.a.s.e inc

08/03/2026

APPLICATIONS CLOSING 1 MARCH FOR STUDIO 2⁠
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Ignite Studios, located adjacent to the Northern Rivers Community Gallery and Gallery Café, has one creative studio available for medium or long-term lease.⁠
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Light-filled, with wooden floors and utilising the original living areas of the beautifully restored and heritage-listed former Ballina Fire Station, the available studio is 14ms, and fully secure with lockable doors, air conditioning, and 24-hour access.
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We are currently accepting applications from creative practitioners of all disciplines from across the region and will consider a 6- or 12-month lease arrangement.⁠
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Applications close 1 March 2026 for a studio term commencing April.⁠
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For more information or to apply, see the link in our bio, or contact our Creative Programs Producer Ella Millard on 02 6681 0530.⁠

💻️ For more information visit nrcgballina.com.au ⁠
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📞 Call the Gallery on 02 6681 0530⁠
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📍 Ignite Studios, 60 Crane Street, Ballina

📸 Image: Courtesy Jenny Schirmer

19/10/2025

Art in the Club | 6pm, Tues 28 Oct 25

Welcome who will generously share with us insights into her expressive painting practice, recent residencies, and upcoming exhibitions ✨

🌿 Rustling Canopy
8 Oct to 1 Nov 2025

🌿Along the Shore Line and Under the Trees
14 Nov 2025 to 8 Feb 2026

15/10/2025

Art in the Club | 6pm, Tues 28 Oct 25

Welcome who will generously share with us insights into her expressive painting practice, recent residencies, and upcoming exhibitions ✨

Rustling Canopy
8 Oct to 1 Nov 2025

Along the Shore Line and Under the Trees
14 Nov 2025 to 8 Feb 2026

30/09/2025

07/09/2025

🌟 Postcard Show 2025 Update🌟

Dear community,

After careful consideration, we’ve decided to postpone the Postcard Show 2025. This choice comes as we navigate some changes within our committee, including bidding farewell to several dedicated members who have been integral to our journey.

Since 2002, c.a.s.e. has proudly stood as an artist-led, not-for-profit organisation rooted in the Northern Rivers community, on the traditional land of the Bundjalung Nation. Our commitment to supporting local artists—to present, develop, connect, and collaborate—remains unwavering.

This pause provides us with the opportunity to welcome new voices into our committee and infuse fresh energy and ideas into both ongoing and new initiatives. We are excited about what the future holds and are dedicated to ensuring that the 2026 Postcard Show will be a vibrant celebration of creativity that reflects the incredible talent and spirit of our community.

Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding as we embark on this journey of renewal. We look forward to sharing updates and growing together in the months ahead!

With warm regards,
The c.a.s.e Committee 💌✨

08/08/2025

Celebrating c.a.s.e. grants mentor Stephen Bird.

Jennifer says: ‘Stephen pointed out that my departure from my stated goals allowed the process to evolve as it should. I learned to yield to the process.’

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Thank you Stephen.a.s.e.inc

08/08/2025

Celebrating c.a.s.e. grants mentee Jennifer Muller and the mentorship with Stephen Bird.

‘Stephen was excellent at identifying appropriate artists work for me to investigate. He questioned my ideas underpinning the type of work I wanted to produce initially, which felt challenging and a bit disorienting at first. However it helped me clarify my intentions, and back myself, as I processed his suggestions. Stephen was also good at making simple suggestions for new work. He encouraged me to marry the figure and landscape in a way that I now feel comfortable and confident with.

I feel I have greater clarity and direction in what and how I want to produce. I believe I will be able to produce a body of work that I can confidently offer for potential exhibitions.’

To future applicants: ‘I would advise to go into the process with an open mind. You may end up in a completely different destination than you thought you would.’
lise.m


Thank you Jenny.a.s.e.inc

08/08/2025

Celebrating c.a.s.e. grants mentee Jane Woodruff and the mentorship with Emma Walker.

‘Emma encouraged me to let go of my experiences, feel them deeply and then make work from the feeling. To make work in an intuitive way – allow things to become something else other than what I have transcribed, to let go and take risks.

Being able to share insights, knowledge and new ideas with Emma has allowed me to verbalise and clarify my ideas. For me, being able to talk with another artist on a regular basis is very affirming. Emma asked questions and listened well and gave me confidence that I am an artist and my work is valid. I have not achieved the goals I set – these are on-going.’

To c.a.s.e.: ‘Thank you so much for the opportunity – I feel valued as an artist in this community because of being selected.’
woodruff.507


You are most welcome Jane.
Thank you,a.s.e.inc

07/08/2025

Celebrating c.a.s.e. grants mentor Emma Walker.

‘It was a real pleasure to work with Jane through the excellent C.A.S.E mentorship grant program. Our exchanges involved a series of far reaching conversations that examined ideas, motivations, impediments, process as well as artistic and professional development strategies. Jane is a deep thinker and her practice reflects this capacity. It was great to visit her studio and see works in progress and the research investigations that she engages with. I hope that she will be able to realise some of her goals and that her work will continue to develop and expand in ways that provide her with deep fulfilment.’

woodruff.507

Thank you Emma.a.s.e.inc

07/08/2025

Celebrating c.a.s.e. grants mentor Osha Shealey.

‘Mentoring Liv was a wonderful experience. Getting to hear about her creative process and help her learn techniques that in turn helped her expand her own practice was beautiful to see. I can’t wait to see what else she comes up with.

Teaching something and then seeing the real-life application is such a special thing to be a part of, and so programs like this are so great to support creatives exploring different mediums and keeping their artistic practice.’




Thank you Osha.a.s.e.inc

07/08/2025

Celebrating c.a.s.e. grants mentee Liv Enquist and the mentorship with Osha Shealey.

‘Osha has been the most patient, open, generous and kind mentor to me. She has listened to my questions and helped me learn anything I asked for and about.

It’s been great to learn from someone who has such a high work ethic and attention to detail and who is very thorough. Learning how to not rush and give yourself enough space and time to do a good job. I have learnt that it’s kind of up to you how you want to shape your learning experience and on how open you are. It’s about asking the right questions and about tolerating the feeling of being a beginner.’

To c.a.s.e. and future applicant: ‘First of all, I am so grateful to c.a.s.e. for the support. Even how you regram instagram stories etc makes me feel very seen and supported. I think you are doing such wonderful work. It’s such a wonderful incubator of creativity and connection. My advice for the creatives is Go for it!!’




Thank you Liv ☺️a.s.e.inc