A National Art School touring exhibition.
The Neighbour at the Gate is a major exhibition presented by the National Art School Gallery, with a guest Curatorium led by Clothilde Bullen (Wardandi Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji) with Micheal Do and Zali Morgan (Whadjuk Balladong and Wilman Noongar).
Bringing together newly commissioned works by leading Australian artists Jacky Cheng, Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson, Dennis Golding (Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay), Jenna Mayilema Lee (Gulumerridjin (Larrakia), Wardaman, KarraJarri), James Nguyen and James Tylor (Kaurna, Thura-Yura language region), the exhibition reckons with the echoes of colonialism and immigration policies in Australia, unravelling how these forces continue to shape First Nations and Asian Australian experiences and relationships.
Across various mediums and perspectives, The Neighbour at the Gate charts the entangled legacies of exclusion and resilience, drawing vital parallels between the past and present, memory and nationhood.
View the latest exhibition of beautiful artworks by the Hastings Fine Art Gallery talented members. A wonderful variety of styles, sizes and subjects!
All artworks are for sale and entry to the gallery is free.
After viewing the exhibition, visitors to Secrets of Dawn are invited to spend time in a dedicated Reflection Space to remember and honour the Coota Girls Survivors and all Stolen Generations Survivors.
Replications of Dawn Magazine issues featuring Coota Girls Survivors are available to read in the Reflection Space.
Viewer Discretion Advised
They respectfully caution First Nations viewers that Secrets of Dawn contains images and stories of deceased persons. This exhibition explores Stolen Generations history and Survivors' personal stories, which viewers may find distressing. Dawn Magazine contains deeply racist language and ideologies reflecting settler-colonial attitudes toward First Nations peoples.
Secrets of Dawn is a powerful, award-winning exhibition that exposes the tactics of assimilation enforced under the NSW Aborigines Protection Act (1909–1969).
The award-winning Secrets of Dawn exhibition features content from Dawn Magazine alongside contemporary works from Coota Girls Survivors and descendants, exposing the tactics used under the Aborigines Protection Act (1909-1969) to progress the agenda of assimilation of First Nations people.
Through powerful truth-telling, Secrets of Dawn honours Coota Girls Survivors and all Stolen Generations Survivors who, despite efforts to eradicate First Nations people and culture through assimilation, have resisted and persisted through truth-telling, healing and self-determination.
Viewer Discretion Advised
They respectfully caution First Nations viewers that Secrets of Dawn contains images and stories of deceased persons. This exhibition explores Stolen Generations history and Survivors' personal stories, which viewers may find distressing. Dawn Magazine contains deeply racist language and ideologies reflecting settler-colonial attitudes toward First Nations peoples.
The Secrets of Dawn exhibition features an interactive collective artwork comprising of Dolly Pegs created by Coota Girls Survivors and descendants as a representation of the Coota Girls journey of forcible removal, institutionalisation and domestic slavery.
Coota Girls Survivors used the limited resources they had to create toys and games such as dolls out of wooden pegs, creating moments of joy, play and sisterhood despite their circumstances.
The wooden peg doll is also a visual reminder of the domestic labour that Coota Girls Survivors were trained to do as slaves in wealthy non-First Nations households.
The aim of this collective artwork is to highlight the stark contrast of the images portrayed in 'Dawn Magazine' of the Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls as a place of happiness and opportunity, compared with the reality of neglect and domestic slavery.
Visitors to Secrets of Dawn are invited to contribute to this evolving collective artwork by creating a Dolly Peg in honour of the Coota Girls Survivors.
Drop in during Gallery opening hours to create your Dolly Peg.
Presented alongside the Secrets of Dawn exhibition, join them for a special screening of Walking Our Songlines, a powerful short film produced by the Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation.
Created as a resource for truth-telling, education and healing, Walking Our Songlines shares the stories of four descendants of Coota Girls Survivors. Through reflections on connection, culture and identity, the film explores the enduring impacts of forced removals and intergenerational trauma, while celebrating the strength of First Nations people, culture and community.
Following the screening, join for a facilitated Q&A conversation exploring the themes of the film and the broader history and legacy of the Stolen Generations. Guests are then invited to stay for a complimentary morning tea and continue the conversation in a welcoming and reflective environment.
Viewer Discretion Advised
They respectfully caution First Nations viewers that Secrets of Dawn contains images and stories of deceased persons.
This exhibition explores Stolen Generations history and Survivors' personal stories, which viewers may find distressing.
Dawn Magazine contains deeply racist language and ideologies reflecting settler-colonial attitudes toward First Nations peoples.
Join them for a special floor talk with Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley, a descendant of the Coota Girls Survivors and a contributor to the award-winning exhibition Secrets of Dawn.
Through personal stories, cultural knowledge and lived experience, Aunty Rhonda will share insights into the exhibition and the history of the Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls. Her talk will explore the enduring impacts of assimilation policies, the importance of truth-telling, and the strength, resilience and healing of Stolen Generations families and communities.
Presented within Secrets of Dawn, this intimate conversation offers a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the exhibition and the experiences it honours.
Following the talk, guests are invited to explore the exhibition and continue the conversation with fellow visitors.
All welcome. Free event. Bookings required.
Viewer Discretion Advised
They respectfully caution First Nations viewers that Secrets of Dawn contains images and stories of deceased persons.
This exhibition explores Stolen Generations history and Survivors' personal stories, which viewers may find distressing.
Dawn Magazine contains deeply racist language and ideologies reflecting settler-colonial attitudes toward First Nations peoples.
Enjoy a bite to eat by the riverside, or get your kitchen in order with a range of fresh produce and gourmet foods to take home. With an extensive range of toys, clothes, fashion, plants, candles, perfumes, fishing gear, furniture and so much more you will love your day out at the Market. And a great food zone offering hot and cold delights from various countries.
The Laurieton Riverwalk Markets are held every third Sunday of each month with an extra Market in January. Tourists and locals alike have a great day at the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets.
The Camden Haven Chamber has conducted the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets for over 20 years.
The Regional Creative Showcase 2026 celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of local talent across the art, design and creative industries, featuring exceptional work from senior high school and TAFE Creative Industry students.
This wonderful exhibition will include a broad range of approaches and expressive forms inclusive of the Cultural Arts, Design, Digital, Fashion, Textiles and Visual Arts.
The Glasshouse Regional Gallery proudly supports regional arts in the community.
The Nicholas Harding Estate, in partnership with Tweed Regional Gallery, Glasshouse Port Macquarie and Manly Art Gallery & Museum, is proud to present Beach Life, a major touring exhibition for 2026–2027. Drawn from the Estate's private collection, this selection of works offers a glimpse into Nicholas Harding's profound connection to the coastal landscapes of New South Wales.
Featuring lush oil paintings, dynamic ink on paper, and luminous watercolours, the exhibition celebrates Harding's masterful ability to capture the fleeting moments of life by the New South Wales coast. His thickly layered impasto technique gives tangible form to the shimmering heat, salty air and deep shadows of the Australian shoreline. From the quiet solitude of a windswept beach to the vibrant energy of a crowded shore, Harding's works are more than just landscapes; they are deeply felt expressions of place and memory.
This exhibition reveals an artist at the height of his abilities, observing and interpreting a culture intrinsically linked to the coast. Harding's work invites us to experience the familiar Australian beach with fresh eyes, finding beauty and complexity in its everyday rhythms. This is an unmissable opportunity to engage with the enduring legacy of one of Australia's most beloved painters.
