Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali Exhibition …we weave together

In this exhibition, nine ancestral woven objects held in the Australian Museum collection will return to Country for Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali …we weave together. These historic pieces stand alongside ten newly commissioned works by contemporary Bundjalung, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, and Kamilaroi (Gamilaroi) artists. Curated by Kylie Caldwell. This touring exhibition is an Arts Northern Rivers project, […]

Mark Maurangi Carrol – Islands not to scale (Maru a’o) – Act II

Islands not to scale presents recent works by Mark Maurangi Carrol, developed during his 2024 residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris and refined during a return to Rarotonga in January 2025. This evolving exhibition series explores themes of scale, movement, and representation from a diasporic Pacific perspective. The title references a 1980s […]

Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali Exhibition – We Weave Together

In this exhibition, nine ancestral woven objects held in the Australian Museum collection will return to Country for Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali – we weave together. These historic pieces stand alongside ten newly commissioned works by contemporary Bundjalung, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, and Kamilaroi (Gamilaroi) artists, who have drawn from their great grandmothers’ wisdom to breathe new life […]

Sprout Cafe

Sprout Cafe offers a fully accessible cafe in Lismore, that is spacious and is full to the brim with yummy toasties, delicious cakes, and warming drinks! Find a cosy nook, soak up the sunshine by the windows or enjoy a group gathering at one of their large tables, they have the perfect space for you. […]

Northern Rivers Rail Trail

The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a shared recreation and nature trail traversing some of the most spectacular countryside in Australia. When completed, the 132 kilometre trail will connect Murwillumbah, before tracking south through the Tweed Valley to Crabbes Creek, through the Byron Shire to Eltham, and on through Lismore and Bentley, finishing at Casino. […]

The Spirit Burrow

The Spirit Burrow – Nimbin’s Psychedelic Portal Where Art Meets Magic. Step into a mysterious, immersive realm of wonder. In the heart of Nimbin, discover The Spirit Burrow, a shop curated by visionary artist Jen Harkness. Visionary art – surreal, psychedelic works inspired by cosmic and spiritual realms. Neon/glow art – radiant pieces that light […]

The Lismore Quadrangle – The Quad

The Quad is a central public greenspace in the heart of Lismore CBD. Nestled between the Lismore Regional Gallery, Lismore Library and the Northern Rivers Conservatorium, the Quad is a public meeting place, a performance venue, a children’s play space, a creative hub and a space for community expression. The Quad provides a safe space […]

Blue Knob Gallery Cafe

Blue Knob Hall, established in 1930, is situated beneath the sacred Aboriginal landmark of Lillian Rock, and Blue Knob. The Cafe offers a tasty, home-style menu that includes all-day breakfasts, pies made on the premises, a selection of cakes, slices, coffee, teas, fresh fruit juices, and smoothies. Gluten-free and other options are also available on […]

Serpentine Community Gallery

Serpentine Gallery is a local artist’s initiative dedicated to showcasing the diverse artistic creations of local emerging artists. The gallery supports artists of all mediums and is dedicated to building a strong artist community in the Northern Rivers. The gallery has approximately 180 artists on its register and supports all styles of art. The gallery […]

Lismore Regional Gallery

Lismore Regional Gallery has been a cornerstone of cultural life in the Northern Rivers region for over seventy years. As one of the longest-running art institutions in NSW, the gallery has consistently championed the transformative power of art. Their work encompasses exhibitions and presenting contemporary art across all disciplines, commissioning new works, curating inclusive and […]