The inaugural Ballina Contemporary Art Market (BCAM) is a free, one-day, fun-filled arts and cultural event taking place on Saturday 14 October from 10am-7pm at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) & Ignite Studios creative precinct in Ballina, showcasing the creative talent of the region.
Free to attend, the event will feature more than 60 arts and crafts stalls selling a range of artworks, products, and wares by artists and artisans from across the Northern Rivers. Just some of the artists featured include Casino Wake Up Time, Dave Sparkes, Dreaming of Country, Karena Wynn-Moylan, Natalia Santos, Nic Palmer, Outpost Studios, Penelope Sienna, The Field ARI, Vickki King and Yao Mikami.
Throughout the day, an exciting program of free creative workshops will be available for market goers. BCAM will also feature live music, food stalls, and a chance for kids to meet the amazing dinosaurs from acclaimed theatre company Erth Visual & Physical Inc. The event will close with a twilight laneway party featuring a musical performance from local 6-piece Byron favourite the Versace Boys.
BCAM Event Program
Market Stalls 10am – 5pm
Food Stalls all day 10am – 7pm
Public Art
‘Go Play on the Road’ Kate Stroud
Murals | Beki Davies, Gala Jane, Allan Leisk
Free Workshops
11am – 1pm Ceramics Wheel Throwing Demo
11.30am – 1.30pm Dinosaur Puppet Making for kids
2pm -4pm Weaving w/Jugan Dandii
2pm – 5pm Collage for kids w/ Claudie Frock
Roving Performances
10am – 3.30pm Erth & Sprung! Creatures
11am Meet the Australovenator Dinosaur
3pm Meet the Australovenator Dinosaur
4.30pm – 7pm Erth & Sprung! Deep Sea Diver
Laneway Stage 10.30am – 7pm
10.30am Welcome to Country w/ Aunty Nancy Walke
10.45am – 12pm DJ Chop Suey
12pm – 2pm Paradise FM Busking Competition
2pm – 3.30pm DJ Chop Suey
3.30pm – 4.30pm Myki Jay Duo
5pm – 7pm Versace Boys
This event has been made possible through funding from the NSW Government.
Event Details:
Ballina Contemporary Art Market 2023
Saturday 14 October 2023
10am – 7pm
Northern Rivers Community Gallery & Ignite Studios Creative precinct.
Cnr Cherry St and Crane St, Ballina
Free event
www.ballinacontemporaryartmarket.com.au
