Bellingen Community Arts Council

P O Box 469, Bellingen NSW 2454
Ph 02 6655 2257
artscouncil@bellingen.com

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ABOUT US

 

We are an organisation of volunteers dedicated to supporting and fostering arts and culture in the Bellingen Shire. We link with other community bodies, Local Government, the Ministry, NGO’s and other service providers to achieve positive outcomes for the arts. These include grant applications, insurance support, facilitating live performance and visual art exhibitions.

B.C.A.C. Membership is $25 per annum. Membership forms can be downloaded or are available at the Gallery or contact artscouncil@bellingen.com to join. As part of our commitment we operate a gallery called the Nexus Community Gallery. Our premises are at Shop 7, the Old Butter Factory complex, Doepel Street, Bellingen.

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NEXUS COMMUNITY GALLERY

The Nexus Community Gallery is an exhibition space located in the Bellingen Old Butter Factory complex.

The gallery, with its chameleon nature, is transformed on a monthly basis through diverse group and solo shows.

The success of the Nexus Gallery has come about through the dedicated support from our members and volunteers and the vision of our current committee.

The BCAC is run by a dynamic group of committed people whose professional approach to their volunteer positions is integral to the present growth and success of the Council.

With a membership of over 300 artists, generous sponsors and friends and ongoing support from art lovers and patrons we are continuing to reach our goals. Download a membership form.

The Nexus Gallery, the annual Bellingen Art Prize, the quarterly Nexus Newsletter and the opportunity for members to exhibit regularly in the gallery are just some of the ways the BCAC is fulfilling its charter for the continuing growth and support of community regional arts.

Nexus Community Gallery

CONTACT DETAILS

For further information please call the Nexus Gallery on 6655 9222
Lynn Tizzard on 6655 2257
Andy Livemore on 6655 0923
Louise Rawson-Harris on 6655 2533
Email artscouncil@bellingen.com

COMING SOON

WHAT

WHEN

"Water inspired works"
Bruce Baigent, Reanne Brewin, Di Hood, Carol Mc Lagan, Greg Mc Lagan, Robyn Simon
Studio - Jeanette Molloy & Leonie Watson

28 June - 24 July

Members Show
Coastal Claymakers
Bob Bice/Gunda Biggs

26 July - 21 Aug
23 Aug - 18 Sept
20 Sept - 26 Oct

BELLINGEN YOUTH ART PRIZE

The Inaugural Bellingen Youth Art Prize at Nexus Gallery

Zeah Douglas, Peoples Choice winner of the Bellingen Youth Art Prize, with Kev Doye, Kombu Wholefoods

Zeah Douglas, Peoples Choice winner of the 2008 Bellingen Youth Art Prize, with Kev Doye, Kombu Wholefoods.

 

 

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Bellingen Art Prize

7TH ANNUAL BELLINGEN ART PRIZE, 2 - 10 OCTOBER 2009

At the Memorial Hall, Hyde St,  Bellingen, NSW. 

Gala Opening Night & Presentation Friday 2 October at 5.30pm - entry $10
The exhibition is open 10am to 4pm until Saturday 10 October.

GRAND PRIZE $5000
OTHER PRIZES TOTAL OVER $5000

Categories: Works on paper, Painting, 3D, Photographic & Digital,  Members  Prize,  People’s Choice
Entries close: Friday 28 August ‘09
Entry forms from: Nexus Gallery, Bellingen, Dorrigo & Urunga libraries, or you can download an entry form here.
Organised by: Bellingen Community Arts Council
Enquiries: Nexus Community Art Gallery,  Bellingen. Ph:  02 6655 9222

SPONSORS 2009

Bellingen Art Prize – Grand Prize $5000 donated by Bellingen Community Arts Council  

Sponsors of the Bellingen Art Prize 2009

Affirmations – the People’s Choice Prize
Bellingen Cellars
Bellingen Chamber of Commerce
Bellingen Courier-Sun
Bellingen Gallery & Framing Studio
Bellingen Healing Centre
Bellingen Pharmacy
Bellingen Shire Council
Camp Creative – the Photographic & Digital Prize
CasaBelle Country Guest House
Guy Saddleton Real Estate
John & Kitty Krister – the Members’ Prize

Kakadu Clothing & Emporium Bellingen
Koops Martin Accountants
Lily Pily Country House
Mid Coast Printing – Bellingen
Nathan Cardow Real Estate
No2 Oak St Restaurant
Ralph & Serena Lynch – the Painting Prize
Southern Cross University – the Works on Paper Prize
Soul Weaving
Teresa Cowley Handbags
Paris Skye Beauty Therapist

PRIZE WINNERS BELLINGEN ART PRIZE 2009

The Grand Prize - $5,000 from the Bellingen Community Arts Council
‘Promised Land’ by Nigel Killalea

The Painting Prize - $1,000 from Ralph & Serena Lynch:
‘Down on the Farm’ by Chris Hundt

Painting - Highly Commended:

  • ‘Dorrigo Hillside’ by Matt Pilkington
  • ‘Free’ by Mishka Borowski

Works on Paper Prize - $1,000 from Southern Cross University
‘Marine’ by Sarah Mufford

Works on Paper - Highly Commended:

  • ‘Reed Beds/Juanbung’ by Sara Brown
  • ‘Quechuan Boy – Machu Picchu’ by Cherie Elliot

The Members’ Prize - $1,000 donated by John & Kitty Krister
‘Orara Winter’ by Isabel Ricketts

The Members’ Prize – Highly Commended

  • ‘Serendipitous’ by Susan Dight
  • ‘Flannel Flowers’ by Iris Ztarr

The Photographic & Digital Prize - $1,000 from Camp Creative
‘Flowers of Romance’ by J.P. Willis

Photographic & Digital - Highly Commended:

  • ‘The Flag’ by Jack Meagher
  • ‘Fluid Wall’ by Monica Conaghan

The 3D Prize - $1,000 from the Friends of the Bellingen Community Arts Council:
‘Cling’ by Laelia Douglas-Brown

3D – Highly Commended:

  • ‘Satellite’ by John Tuckwell
  • ‘Corset’ by Jeramie Carter
  • ‘Harmony’ by Pat Whittingham
  • ‘Showtime’ by Shirley Battrick

 

2006 Art Prize

 
     
 

HANDMADE IN BELLINGEN

"showcasing the diversity of the local creative community"

The Handmade booklet continues to provide a comprehensive guide to the exciting array of visual arts, crafts, festivals and events within the Shire. More >>

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LINKS

Arts Mid North Coast

Coffs Harbour Regional Art Gallery
Bunker Gallery

Grafton Regional Art Gallery
Hungry Head Studios

Bellingen Community Arts Council, P O Box 469, Bellingen NSW 2454
Ph (02) 6655 2257

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Last Updated: 7 October, 2009