Scrolling header images: 1. Yarilla Place, Coffs Harbour, photo: Jay Black; 2. Echoes by Artventure, Kempsey Gateway Sculpture; 3. Got Ya Back Productions, 'Banjo'; 4. Regional Futures, photo: Ronnie Grammatica; 5. BKE Pabi Dawaandi Workshop, photo: Sara-Jane Prince; 6. Saltwater Freshwater Arts; 7. Joey-Leigh Wagtail MiNi digital Concert, photo: Elize Strydom.
Arts Mid North Coast
Your local home for arts and Culture
Your vibrant hub for arts and culture on the Mid North Coast. We celebrate the diverse arts scene in our region, and showcase local artists, cultural organisations, creative businesses and places.
Explore our calendar of events featuring exhibitions, performances, workshops, markets and festivals, where you can immerse yourself in local arts and culture.
Arts Mid North Coast offers a range of programs, resources and services to support and grow our creative sector and connect communities with creative practice.
Let's Make Wearable Art
We're inviting Nambucca Valley community members to take part in a series of free creative recovery workshops to create wearable art for the Nambucca Valley Open Streets Festival on February 14th.
SESSION DATES: (Participants can attend 1 or all sessions)
Thursday, 29th January, 12 - 3pm
TAFE Macksville, Room AG01
Friday 30th January, 9am-12pm - REGISTRATIONS FULL
Nambucca Community & Art Centre
Monday 2nd February, 10am-2.30pm
Nambucca Valley Phoenix, Bowraville
Shared Practice: Artist Mentorship Program
Shared Practice, Regional Artist Development Program is an 18-month program for emerging and mid-career visual artists living on the Mid North Coast. This initiative is designed to empower artists by providing essential skills, resources, and mentorship to advance their careers.
The program will support artists through targeted workshops, one-on-one mentoring, networking opportunities, and paid practical experience to foster artistic and professional growth.
Ten (10) artists will be selected via an Expressions of Interest to participate in the program. EOIS close 30 January 2026.
Gowings MAKE/SPACE Program
In partnership with Gowings Bros. Ltd, MAKE/SPACE offers short-term creative activation opportunities in Gowings retail spaces across Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, and Port Macquarie.
Designed to support local artists and makers, Make/Space encourages experimental exhibitions, interactive workshops, and engaging studio spaces that bring art to life in unexpected places.
Our What's On guide for arts & cultural events across the Mid North Coast!
The latest grants and opportunities for the creative sector all in the one place!
Arts Mid North Coast delivers a range of arts projects and programs across the community
Support our Work!
Arts Mid North Coast is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). We support artists, creative workers and communities through programs that celebrate creativity, strengthen local culture, and build sustainable careers in the arts. Your support helps us continue this important work—growing local talent, providing creative opportunities, and bringing communities together through the arts and culture.









