Gresford Community Gallery Updates:
The gallery started the year with the opening celebration of EXHIBITION 2026, everyone enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, and fabulous art. The Gallery also hosted the launch of a booklet about the Arboretum which is next to the gallery and a lovely visitors park. Well worth a visit! The book is available at the gallery,12 Park St East Gresford. Please drop by to view an impressive collection of Hunter Valley artists’ work. The exhibition includes a great variety of quality art and craft, featuring painting, drawing, sculptures, ceramics, photography, fibre art, glass work, jewellery and stained glass/lead light work. Gallery hours – Weekends 10am-4pm.
The Gallery has many more exciting and interesting events planned for this year.
Gavin Fry is a writer, artist and museum professional with fifty years’ experience working in curatorial and management positions in Australian museums, galleries and educational institutions. He is the author of twenty-five books on Australian art and history. It has been a pleasure for the gallery to host Gavin’s interesting and informative talks in 2025. His next talk in March – From Silhouette to Selfie – Seeing ourselves over two centuries. Refreshments/afternoon tea served.
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SKETCH CLUB DAYS 2026.
The gallery hosts two Sketch Clubs in 2026 each month. One Plein Air, visiting beautiful scenic locations in the Huner Valley, and Still Life / figurative held at the gallery. Everyone enjoys the creative, friendly atmosphere. Please join us at the next event, all welcome – beginners and professionals.
STILL LIFE held at gallery 12 Park St. East Gresford.
Thursday 5th MARCH 2026 Time: 1 – 4pm.
Hosted by artist Christine Pike
Inspiration Australian Tsering Hannaford artist.
Beginners guide to sketching starts 12 noon. – Volume and line.
Please bring own art equipment. Afternoon tea provided. Cost: $10
SKETCH CLUB MARCH PLEIN AIR
Gresford Show 13th & 14th March 2026
Hosted by artist Christine Pike
This month’s sketch club is challenge. I’ll be at the show from 11 am to 3.30 pm on both days wondering around for anyone needing help. You can look up the show timetable on each day before deciding.
Inspirational Australian artist – Lucy Culliton. Check out Lucy’s exhibition “The Show” at Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
Bring your own art materials/equipment, sunscreen, good walking shoes, hat, water, chair & lunch if needed.
Cost: Show gate charges.
Enquiries: gallerygresfordcommunity@gmail.com Ph: 0428 271 819 Christine Pike.
KIDS CLUB
Free Art Sunday for children at Gresford Community Gallery.
On the third Sunday of the month between 10am and 2pm.
Next Art day is Sunday 15th March – Easter Craft theme.
Hosted by artist Dawn Thompson. Enquiries: Ph: Dawn 0428924800
During these hours children of primary school age accompanied by an adult will be able to use the art equipment supplied to create their own art. Our friendly Gallery helpers will be on hand to assist.
The Gallery has Facebook and Instagram pages which will give regular news / updates of the Gallery’s forthcoming exhibitions, workshops and features on the artists.
ENQUIRIES please email gallerygresfordcommunity@gmail.com