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Our Power, Our Planet Environmental School Project Grant
Starts Apr 29th
Ends May 27th
Exciting news! The Coastline Bank Community Foundation is launching the School Environmental Grant Project! Primary and high schools in the Hastings, Macleay, and Manning Valley regions can win one of twelve $2,000 grants by showcasing an environmental project—whether it’s an existing initiative or a new idea in the works. It’s your chance to make a real impact while fostering creativity, education, and environmental responsibility. Will your school be one of the winners?
Applications open 30th April 2025
Alex McNaught: Artist at Port Macquarie Art Hub
Starts Mar 31st
Ends Apr 30th
Join us at Port Macquarie Art Hub this April for a captivating showcase of Alex McNaughts' artwork.
Fred Bullen: Artist at Kempsey Art Hub
Starts Mar 31st
Ends Apr 30th
Join us at Kempsey Art Hub this April for a captivating showcase of Fred Bullens' artwork.
What’s happening in the community
Marion Anne Burgess: Artist at Kempsey Art Hub
Starts Apr 30th
Ends May 31st
Join us at Kempsey Art Hub this May for a captivating showcase of Marion Anne Burgess' artwork.
Jill Cairns: Artist at Port Macquarie Art Hub
Starts Apr 30th
Ends May 1st
Join us at Port Macquarie Art Hub this May for a captivating showcase of Jill Cairns' artwork.
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Port Macquarie Art Hub
Port Macquarie Art Hub
Alex McNaught
April 2025
Discover the stunning work of Alex McNaught, a full-time outdoor landscape photographer based in Port Macquarie. Specialising in capturing Australia's diverse natural beauty, Alex’s portfolio spans from the Barrier Reef to the Snowy Mountains. Passionate about conservation, he contributes to whale welfare and environmental preservation through his photography and scientific data contributions.
Kempsey Art Hub
Kempsey Art Hub
Fred Bullen
April 2025
After a 40-year break from art, Fred Bullen rediscovered his passion for painting upon retiring to the Mid North Coast. Guided by local artists and inspired by the landscapes around him, he explores a range of styles—from traditional realism to bold, textured abstracts. With his award-winning works on display in regional galleries, Fred finds the greatest reward in creating pieces that evoke memories and emotions in those who view them.
