Workshops, openings and events

From official openings and talks, to hands-on workshops for adults, there is something for everyone.

Seasonal Launches 2025

Save the dates for our Seasonal Launches. To hear about upcoming exhibitions, events, workshops and other exciting news, subscribe to the Gallery Newsletter.

Friday 9 May Winter Exhibitions

Saturday 30 August OCA Award Announcement  

Friday 14 November Summer Exhibitions

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Maria Fernanda Cardoso speaking at Cairns Art Gallery, 2024 Photo: Jacinta Pink.

Artist Preview Floortalk: Maria Fernanda Cardoso

  • Friday 9 May 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join the artist for an exhibition walk-through of Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise developed and toured by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Learn more about the artistic process behind her stunning photographic series and video On the Origins of Art I-II (2016).

Cost: $10/15

Museum of Contemporary Art logo, Australian Government logo, Creative Australia logo, NSW Government logo

Exhibition developed and toured by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, it's arts funding and advisory body. This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Bookings essential.

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Image credit: Autumn opening celebrations. Photo: Kate Holmes.

Winter Opening Celebrations
FREE

  • Friday 9 May 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for the opening celebrations for Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise developed and toured by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Key Rhythm by Tamara Mendels, Breast Plates by Luther Cora, and Gunimaa-Source by Debbie Taylor-Worley and Sophie Taylor.

Bookings essential.

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Luther Cora, Sovereignty 2023, digital print on photographic paper, 103 x 74 cm framed. Image courtesy the artist © The artist

Meet the Artist: Luther Cora
FREE

  • Sunday 11 May 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join Bundjalung and Yugambeh artist Luther Cora to learn more about his practice and the exhibition Breast Plates. Stay afterwards for a cuppa and morning tea in the Gallery Foyer.

Bookings essential.

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Community Picnic TRG&MOAC. Photographer Kate Holmes

Annual Community Picnic & Artist Paint Out
FREE

  • Sunday 29 June 2025 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Bring the whole family along to this popular annual event in the grounds of the Tweed Regional Gallery. Enjoy live music, free art activities for kids and make your own artwork en plein air inspired by spectacular views of Wollumbin and the Tweed River.

Guest artist Hobie Porter will make work in response to the stunning landscape and be on hand to mentor artists and chat with visitors. Children and families can explore cultural connections to place, create artworks with artist Jason King and learn to weave with artist Kyra Togo. Live music performed on the day by CJ Shaw and Rachel by the Stream.

So pack your picnic basket, a blanket and your paints and join us for an inspiring day of art, music, connection and community. No bookings required.

Artist Paint Out: Artists are invited to come along and set up to work en plein air overlooking the stunning Tweed River and Wollumbin – more information.

Guest artist: Hobie Porter.

Children and families' activities: Painting and drawing will be facilitated by local artist Jason King and weaving by Kyra Togo.

Music: CJ Shaw 2–3:30 pm and Rachel by the Stream 3:30–5 pm.

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Image credit: Sammy Hawker. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft

Sammy Hawker: Art in the Club
FREE

  • Tuesday 1 July 2025 | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Join Sammy Hawker for an artist talk in the relaxed atmosphere of the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Learn more about her practice and the exhibition Worlds Around Us. Presented in collaboration with Contemporary Art Space and Education Inc.

No bookings required.