Live Edge

What happens when you give artists a former joinery warehouse and permission to push things to the edge? Live Edge takes over NORPA’s The Joinery for a weekend of bold, adventurous work from some of Northern Rivers’ most exciting artists. Audiences will bear witness to a full spectrum of performances, from physical theatre to performance […]

Voices of the River: An evening of short films

An evening of short films sharing Bundjalung voices and stories of the river: Remembering Water, Guung Butherun, Cubawee: A Place of Plenty and The Crossing After the screenings, audiences are invited to stay for a panel discussion, with Mitch King as MC. Presented by Jagun Alliance through Heal the Rivers, as part of Richmond RiverFest […]

The Death of Stalin – Movie Screening

The Death of Stalin is a darkly funny political satire about the chaos that erupts after Soviet leader Joseph Stalin suddenly dies. With a power vacuum at the very top, his closest ministers scramble to protect themselves, outmanoeuvre their rivals and decide who will take control. What follows is a ruthless and increasingly absurd battle […]

Paris, Texas – Movie Screening

Paris, Texas is a haunting and beautifully told story of love, loss and finding your way home. After disappearing for four years, Travis suddenly reappears in the Texas desert with little explanation of where he’s been. As he slowly reconnects with his young son, the two set out on a journey to find the boy’s […]

Clay Northern Rivers Ceramic Market

Discover an inspiring collection of handmade ceramics created by 22 talented potters from across the Northern Rivers region. From unique homewares to beautiful decorative pieces and one-of-a-kind creations, there will be something for every ceramic lover. Come along and meet the makers, browse their work and discover the creativity and craftsmanship that makes the Northern […]

Caring for Catchments Public Exhibition

Experience the power of community-led catchment resilience at the Caring for Catchments Project Exhibition, an immersive visual showcase celebrating the repair and restoration of the landscapes across the Yabirri (Tweed), Durrumbul (Brunswick), Baluun (Richmond) and Briemba (Clarence) following the floods. Hosted by the North Coast Regional Landcare Network and designed in collaboration with Living Lab […]

Exhibition – Earth’s Treasures with Relics and Keepsakes

Earth’s Treasures: The theme Earth’s Treasures was deliberately open to interpretation. It may be found in the natural world, landscapes, forests, oceans, wildlife, flowers, rocks and changing seasons or in treasured places, memories, people, culture and the beauty of everyday life. You are invited to discover the many ways Blue Knob’s members interpret this theme […]

Valerie Smith: There was always song – Yadabalair

Valerie Smith is a Widjabul Wia-bal and Arakwal woman born, raised and living in Lismore. She uses creativity to share her experiences from childhood through to motherhood and teaching. Smith’s art practice deepens and strengthens her connection to culture while guiding her through difficult experiences.

Helana Goodman: The body as evidence

Helana Goodman’s practice explores trauma, resilience, and the body through copper etching and printmaking. The series began after an invasive surgery to remove eight wisdom teeth. Etching became a way to process and reclaim this experience. Teeth and skulls appear throughout Goodman’s practice as vessels of pain, memory, and transformation. The copper plates reflect the […]

Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2026

Presented by Lismore Regional Gallery in partnership with the Koori Mail Newspaper, this biennial award has rapidly established itself as a significant national platform for contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, showcasing ambitious new work from emerging and established artists across the country. The award sees an expanded prize pool, including a Major Award […]