Creative Wauchope

18/05/2026

We are so excited to see that the Hastings Arts Trail is hosting the Wauchope Creative Hub and WRAP - Inclusive Arts again this year. New to the trail will be Margaret Sipkes, Jonathan Bens and Marion Lawrence at Eclectic Comboyne!

The Hastings Arts Trail is a free 2 day event following Artwalk.
Explore the work of over 100 artists and makers as they welcome you into their studios and shared spaces throughout the Port Macquarie-Hastings Region.

June 6-7. Free entry, all welcome!

The trail is initiated by artist and tutor Vivianne Hazenveld Art and Tuition and supported by Port Macquarie Hastings Council and Port Macquarie Museum

More info at: https://www.viviannehazenveld.com/artstrail

Creative Comboyne
Artwalk Port Macquarie

A two day, Hastings wide event in June 2025 that will see artists and makers open their doors to the community.

19/11/2025

One of the many wonderful workshops hosted by WRAP - Inclusive Arts

This fab workshop is on Sat 29th.

Creative Wauchope

03/10/2025

The Red Doors are up. Just need to hang the sign and then stock the floor. I keep wanting everything to be perfect before I open but I’m not going to achieve that right away. Everyone says “Just Open’ I think they are right. I’m a little nervous but I just have to do it. Onwards & Upwards. ♥️

27/09/2024

Exciting new things happening in Wauchope!

01/07/2024

✨ LAST DAY CELEBRATION & Wauchope Art Gallery Farewell ✨

This Saturday's your LAST CHANCE to see the incredible Waste to Art Exhibition at the Wauchope Art Gallery
It's also the gallery's final hurrah!

As the Wauchope Chamber downsizes, the gallery is closing its doors. This is your chance to say goodbye and celebrate all the amazing art it brought to Wauchope.

Join us for the farewell!
Date: Saturday, July 6th
Time: 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Free entry

A massive shoutout to the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry for keeping the gallery alive even after funding ended. A big thank you also to Kate Baker, Anne, the volunteers and everyone else involved, we're so grateful!

It's been incredible to see so many talented local creatives showcase their work, especially those exhibiting for the first time! Aslo a big thank you to the Wauchope community for coming to see the exhibitions, workshops, and events.

A personal shoutout to the amazing Lisa McPherson - without you, this gallery wouldn't have come about!

Last but not least a huge thanks to Port Macquarie Hastings Council and Artwalk Port Macquarie for supporting the Waste to Art exhibition.

Don't miss this chance to celebrate art, community, and the Wauchope Art Gallery's amazing journey, see you there!

28/06/2024

Todays quick little play for Makeup Masterpieces - Create Art with Pre-Loved Cosmetics on tomorrow at the gallery.
Part of the Waste to Art project led by yours truly and generously supported by Artwalk Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Hastings Council and Wauchope Art Gallery
We’ve had a cancellation so 2 tickets are available again!
Click the link ⬆️ to book

10/06/2024

📣CALLING ALL CREATIVES📣
*DEADLINE EXTENDED to 18 June*
The Waste to Art Exhibition features art made primarily from repurposed goods.
Want to join us? It's free to enter!
Just click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPH972R
Submissions now extended to Tuesday 18 June @ 9 am! 👏🏻
Artwork Delivery by June 18 (12 noon)
Please message me if you have any questions 🙂
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Do you ever look at your everyday discards and see hidden potential? The Waste to Art Exhibition is your chance to turn trash into treasure and be a part of an inspiring community event!
This exciting project tackles waste reduction head-on, encouraging us to reimagine the materials we consume. It's simple: take something destined for landfill and give it a new lease on life as a captivating work of art!
Open to all ages and skill levels, the exhibition welcomes submissions crafted from primarily repurposed materials. Imagine a vibrant gallery bursting with creativity – from whimsical sculptures to captivating wall pieces, even functional wearable art!
- Project led by Vivianne Hazenveld Art and Tuition and generously supported by Port Macquarie Hastings Council, Artwalk Port Macquarie, Arts Mid North Coast and Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry

20/05/2024

*IMPORTANT MESSAGE* LAST DAY to have your say on PMH Council's proposed cutting of funding to arts and cultural programs in the next financial year and possibly beyond.
Please help show Council that our arts and culture provide many benefits including a sense of community, in person connection, pride in our region, a drawcard to tourists, financial benefits, improved mental health and more.

Please;
- Have your Say on the Draft Operational Plan https://haveyoursay.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/draft-operational-plan-2024-25 Closes Midnight tonight, 20 May.
In particular, refer to https://haveyoursay.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/92391/widgets/431357/documents/284223 to see the types of funding that would be cut, including roads and parks maintenance, support for Arts Mid North Coast

Let them know how the arts and artists are important contributors to the vibrancy and liveability of Port Macquarie.

I know many of you are busy prepping for Artwalk, but please take some time out to ensure arts and cultural events are supported in future years.

REMEMBER A SUPER QUICK RESPONSE IS BETTER THAN NO RESPONSE!

The Draft Operational Plan 2024-25 is now on Public Exhibition We have over $358M worth of projects, programs and works planned for the 2024-2025 financial year. These are all mapped out in our Draft Operational Plan 2024-25 (Draft OP2024-25). The OP2024-25 is our