Summer Fun

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery SUMMER FUN program delivers creative art making opportunities for all ages and abilities to our community. Facilitated by local artists.

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Regional Creative Showcase 2025 Exhibition

The Regional Creative Showcase 2025 celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of local talent across our art, design, and creative industries, featuring exceptional work from senior high school and TAFE Creative Industry students.

Wynne Prize 2025

The $50,000 Wynne Prize is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery and is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery or figurative sculpture.

Exhibition Opening: Northern Exposure Nine

Join us for a special evening in the gallery to celebrate the opening of Northern Exposure Nine, a flagship exhibition showcasing the vibrant creative talent of our Mid North Coast community.

Northern Exposure Nine

Northern Exposure is a biennial exhibition that offers a unique opportunity to discover what local artists are creating right now – from emerging talent to established creatives. Each artist presents work that reflects the themes and subjects central to their current arts practice.

Primavera: Young Australian Artists

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia’s annual Primavera: Young Australian Artists exhibition showcases the work of Australian artists aged 35 years and under.

Summer Fun: Sprouts Holiday Fun

Grow your child's creativity at one of our Glasshouse Sprouts art sessions during the school holidays! Each budding young artist will create a work of art inspired by the Wynne Prize 2025 exhibition.

Wynne Prize 2025 Free Tours

Ever wanted to know more? Learn more about the artists and their works by joining a free guided tour.

Conversation Space with Tim Silver

Join Wynne Prize finalist Tim Silver for a guided tour of the exhibition, featuring an in-depth presentation and conversation about his artistic process and practice.

Summer Fun: Life Drawing with Carly Marchment

Enjoy a casual life drawing experience, stripped back to basics, raw materials and raw skin. This class is facilitated by Mid North Coast artist Carly Marchment.

Summer Fun: Craft & Cocktails

If you ever wanted to dip your toe into being creative, then this class is for you.

Summer Fun: En Plein Air & Studio Workshop with Kiata Mason

Join local artist Kiata Mason for a two-day immersive workshop exploring our local landscape.

Summer Fun: Watercolour Masterclass with Local Artist Stu Doherty

Join local artist Stu Doherty in a watercolour masterclass to create an Australian bush landscape with watercolour and metallic elements; concentrating on colour mixing and transparent layers.

Blak Douglas vs The Commonwealth

Blak Douglas vs The Commonwealth is a gripping testament to the spirit and transformative power of Blak Douglas’ iconic art to address and heal the injustices of the past. His reflections are powerful, brutally honest and disarming, establishing him as one of the most vital and authentic voices in the Australian arts landscape.