Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will be launching an exciting new temporary exhibition space for local artists at the Port Macquarie Coach Terminal in June this year.
Local creatives and artistic groups are being invited to apply for the opportunity to present their work in this unique gallery format. The internal walls of the Coach Terminal will be transformed into a pop-up gallery, with A1 posters being applied using a ‘paste-up’ method.
The exhibition will be free and accessible to everyone, making this an excellent opportunity for creatives with little-to-no experience in exhibiting, to share their work and make a name for themselves locally.
Artists are now invited to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be involved in this special project. EOIs should include a body of creative work (minimum 5 pieces, maximum 10) to be considered for exhibition. Group submissions will also be eligible.
The first exhibition will launch in conjunction with the ArtWalk event on 10 June 2022 and will remain on display until 2 September 2022. This project ties in with the current upgrade of the Bicentennial Walkway, providing improved pedestrian connectivity, linking Town Green West promenade all the way through to Gordon Street and beyond with footpaths and underpasses.
Council’s Acting Economic & Cultural Development Manager, Kelly Mapleston, said “providing an alternate exhibition space in an unexpected location allows the broader community the opportunity to connect with local artists and creatives as well as seeing spaces differently “The recent Cultural Economy Project findings talked to increased access to affordable exhibition space for local artists and creatives, so the launch of this space goes someway to answering our community’s request.” Ms Mapleston said.
