Port Macquarie's Bicentenary Community Art Exhibition

Saturday 10th Apr 21 - Sunday 18th Apr 21

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All residents of the Port Macquarie-Hastings region were invited to create an artwork in any medium to interpret the exhibition theme: ‘Creating a visual response to the varied natural, cultural, historic and popular elements that make positive contributions to our local community’.

Visit Glasshouse Port Macquarie on Clarence Street to view the varied responses and vote for your favourite artwork!

This listing was updated on 09/04/2021 by Port Macquarie Hastings Council - MAIN. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council accepts no liability for inaccuracies or errors in the above listing.

Overview

• Saturday 10th Apr 21 - Sunday 18th Apr 21
  
• 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Glasshouse Port Macquarie
  Corner of Clarence and Hay Streets, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, 2444
• 02 6581 8888
• [email protected]
• portmacquarieinfo.com.au/whats-on/bicentenary/community-art-exhibition
• Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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