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Below are the exhibitons of 2026.
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2026 Exhibitions
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We hope you enjoy these exhibitions.
Raven by Liina Flynn, Acrylic on Canvas,
Liina Flynn: Raven
A retrospective celebrating the extraordinary creative life of Liina Raven Flynn (30
September 1972--29 June 2026). Curated by those who loved her, the exhibition brings together ceramics, paintings, drawings and prints spanning a lifetime of
creativity.
And we will be launching the Raven Art Prize - Founded by Liina Flynn. We invite artists and art lovers alike to follow the journey as we launch this exciting new opportunity for our region.
Opening Event: Friday the 30th of October, 5:30 till 8:30pm
Raven is on show until Saturday 14th of November 2026.
The Beauty in Nature
The Beauty in Nature
by Kathleen Harding
by Kathleen Harding
Working predominantly in acrylic, Kathleen explores flowers, birds and landscapes through colour, texture, realism,impressionism and abstraction. Her aim is to bring the beauty of nature onto the canvas creating works filled with colour, calmness and, almost, fragrance.
Opening Event: Friday the 30th of October, 5:30 till 8:30pm
On show until Saturday 14th of November 2026
Liminal
Liminal
Rowena Kempton, Michelle King, Arabella Barnard and James McKay.
Rowena Kempton, Michelle King, Arabella Barnard and James McKay.
Four artists connected through friendship, family and a shared compulsion to make.
Opening Event: Friday the 30th of October, 5:30 till 8:30pm
On show until Saturday 14th of November 2026
From the Heart by Peter Kafka, mixed media on board, 76 x 102cm
Still Wet
Still Wet
Still Wet invites Serpentine’s exhibiting artists to show us what they have been making lately. The exhibition is a chance to see new works, experimental styles and explorative processes as artists push their practices in new directions.
For regular visitors to Serpentine, exhibitions like Still Wet offer something particularly special: the opportunity to follow the creative development of artists over time. You might recognise an artist's distinctive hand or familiar ideas, while discovering that their work has taken an entirely new turn.
Come and see what is new with some of your favourite local artists, and perhaps discover some new favourites along the way.
Opening night: 5:30 to 8:00pm, Friday 2nd October.
Exhibition on show until Saturday the 24th October 2026
M & M
M & M
Michael Fairweather + Malcolm Poole
Two artists, two distinct approaches.
Exhibition on show from Friday 2nd October until Saturday the 24th October 2026.
Lisnagar by Micheal Fairweather, acrylic on canvas
My Country by Val Smith
An Exhibition of First Nations Artists in the Northern Rivers
An Exhibition of First Nations Artists in the Northern Rivers
Opening: Saturday 12th September, 2:30pm
Exhibition ends Saturday 26th September
A Retrospective Journey: Celebrating 25 Years Since the Lismore TAFE Fine Arts Class of 2001
A Retrospective Journey brings together former students, teachers and artistic mentors whose encouragement, friendship and shared passion for creativity left a lasting impact on everyone involved. More than a reunion, the exhibition celebrates the artistic journeys that began in those classrooms and continue today.
What's on my mind
Serpentine Member Group Exhibit
What's On My Mind is a group exhibition showcasing the thoughts, questions and concerns occupying the minds of contemporary artists. Responding to local, national and global events, the exhibition explores the ways artists engage with the world around them through creative expression. The works may address politics, social justice, environmental issues, conflict, community, identity or the changing nature of contemporary life.
24th July - 15th August 2026
On Reflection
On Reflection
Catherine Montigny
24th July - 15th August 2026
On Reflection is a photographic exploration of the relationship between beauty, loss, and the natural environment. Through a collection of images captured across Australia, the exhibition reflects both a deep concern for environmental change and a continuing sense of wonder for the landscapes that surround us.
Many of the works document the aftermath of significant events, including the 2021 bushfires and more recent flood impacts. Fallen trees washed onto beaches, damaged landscapes, and the marks left by the forces of nature serve as reminders of both the fragility and resilience of the environment.
We Are Drawing
We Are Drawing
Claudie Frock and Rene Bolton
3rd July - 20th July 2026
Their collaborative exchanges are shared with each other, the materials they use and the places they inhabit. Their expanded drawing practices employ movement, rhythmic and durational mark making, and the use of traditional and handmade materials. Through these exchanges they have cultivated a unique shared visual language, continually drawing themselves into existence.
Hello My Love - A Love Letter to the Environment
Hello My Love - A Love Letter to the Environment
5 - 29 June, 2026.
"Hello My Love - A Love Letter to the Environment"
is our Members Group Show, in line with World Environment Day. Think waterways, landforms, growth, destruction, fauna and flora. It's sure to be spectacular.
Cinta by Joy Hazle, mixed media, 90 x 90cm
A work from Hello My Love Exhibition
Zaide Harker
Zaide Harker
5 - 29 June, 2026.
Zaide Harker - Featured Artist. "Zaide’s practice primarily explores contemporary Australian identity through depictions of native flowers, landscapes, and portraits of significant figures in the artist’s life. A diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease, alongside experience working in disability support, informs recurring themes of identity, imperfection, vulnerability, and decay throughout the work".
Serena Serves Up Magic by David Hopking, acrylic, 61x 92cm
The Art of Sport
The Art of Sport
Opening Event: 5:30- 8pm, Friday 15th of May
Exhibition on show until 30th May 2026
A Serpentine community exhibition of sport activities and sport people celebrated through art materials.
Rosy Recollections Warwick Wright
Rosy Recollections Warwick Wright
Opening Event: 5:30- 8pm, Friday 15th of May, on show until 30th May 2026
This beautiful body of work reflects Warwick's ongoing exploration of memory, place, and the way we hold meaningful experiences from our pasted. Through painting and mixed media, Warwich captures the vitality, beauty, and joy of places that have inspired him - whether the magnificent rainforests and coastal landscapes of our Northern Rivers region, or the glamorous cityscapes encountered during travels through Europe.
Sighted
Sighted
Opening Event: 5.30 till 8pm Friday the 24th April.
Exhibition on show 24th April - 9th of May 2026.
A group show featuring: Jenny Kitchener, Rodney Brown, Deborah Brown, Rebecca Tapscott, and Denis Hopking
Image: Seed totem II by Jenny Kitchener, linocut, collag, 56x93cm
Soren Carlbergg
Soren Carlbergg
Opening Event: 5.30 - 8pm Thursday 2nd April 2026
Exhibiton on show 2nd April - 19th April 2026
Image: Soren Carlbergg with his painting A Thought Process.
As I Am - Women's Exhibition
As I Am - Women's Exhibition
Opening Event: 5:30-8:30pm, Fri 6th March
Exhibition runs: till 28th Feb 2026
Ariel Rowan, Maya Wilson and Dean Leslie Heaton
Ariel Rowan, Maya Wilson and Dean Leslie Heaton
Opening Event: 5:30-8:30pm Friday 13/2/25
13th Feb - 28th Feb 2026
Triple Exhibition Opening
Ariel Rowan | Maya Wilson | Dean Leslie Heaton
The Serpentine Community Gallery is pleased to present a triple exhibition featuring new bodies of work by Ariel Rowan, Maya Wilson, and Dean Leslie Heaton.
Each artist brings a distinct voice and perspective, offering audiences the opportunity to encounter three individual practices within a shared exhibition context.
Grand Gestures
Grand Gestures
23rd Jan - 7th Feb
Grand Gestures is an exhibition that celebrates scale, movement, and bold creative expression. Bringing together large-scale works by artists from across the Northern Rivers
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