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Find the best art events and make the most of your time next 30-days in Mackay. From art to gaming and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Join us for a chill morning hangout with fresh coffee and buttery croissants—good vibes guaranteed!
An opportunity to discuss art with Artspace staff while viewing works from gallery and museum collections. It's an inclusive and thought-provoking way to spend an afternoon!
Come join us for a fun resin art class workshop where you can unleash your creativity and make stunning pieces to take home.
Join us to launch three new exhibitions - Matters of Time; Joshua Searle & Judy Watson. Mackay Regional Council and Artspace Mackay invite you to the launch of three new exhibitions: Matters of Time, Joshua Searle: Poco a poco, se va lejos, and Judy Watson: skeletons. Come along, celebrate and be among the first to see these great new shows and talk with visiting artists, curators, council, gallery staff and volunteers.
Catherine Woolley talks about 'Matters of Time'. Join UNSW Curator Catherine Woolley in the Main Gallery as she discusses her exhibition Matters of Time: Contemporary Metal Practices. Bringing together Australian artists and designers who explore the evolving role of metal in contemporary practice and its relationship with time, the exhibition draws upon traditional smithing techniques and contemporary metalworking approaches to trace the transformation of materials.
An art conversation program for people with dementia and their care partners. Each booking comprises of two seats – one for you and one for your family member living with dementia – for an enjoyable, safe and social experience that employs artwork to trigger conversation. Participants in Art and Memory will arrive at 10am and have a cuppa and bite to eat, before taking a closer look at two selected artworks. It’s not an art theory lesson, you don’t need prior art knowledge or a passion for art. The aim of this specialised program is for gallery staff to help you take the time to look at artworks and notice features and themes. What you see in the works will trigger thoughts, ideas and memories, and always generates relaxing and enjoyable discussion.
A free afternoon guided walk exploring Mackay’s Street art. Hosted by Artspace Mackay Public Art Officer, Jennifer Dalton-Smith, this free city art walk for all ages begins at Artspace Mackay and takes you through the city centre. Along the way, participants will enjoy many colourful and varied artist murals that activate and brighten Mackay City Centre’s urban laneways. This includes three new large-scale murals and a hidden digital art street gallery. Whether you’re an artist, art lover, local or visitor to our lovely riverside city, you’ll find this late afternoon public art walk a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Unleash your creativity in this fun resin art class workshop! Transform a timber board into a river of glass, preserving your precious memories. Personalize your river with beach sand, shells, jewelry, coins, photos, and more. All boards stay at the premises overnight to cure safely.
Saturday art classes at the gallery for kids 8-12yrs. Term 2 for 2026 will be delivered by local artist Rosemary Payne. This six week creative art program for kids sees our young participants exploring and responding to the exhibitions on show at Artspace Mackay. Participants will learn a variety of techniques and make art with all kinds of exciting creative art materials.