What's On
Cultural Exhibition
First Nation Artists
A Call out for First Nation Artists with a connection to Gloucester: Exhibit your works at Gloucester Gallery
FREE! Big Night In
The Big Night In is an exciting open mic event for Gloucester’s youth! Whether you’re a singer, musician, comedian, or actor, this is your chance to shine. Perform solo or with friends, or just come along to cheer on others.
Need a script? Wendy Buswell will provide monologues, duologues, and comedy sketches, plus tips to enhance your performance. Rehearse in the space and get ready to take the stage! We Are the Future, and the Future is Now!
FREE! Design & Paint a Mural with Gemma Stylz
We Are the Future, and the Future is Now! is a Youth Week 2025 mural project celebrating young voices. A brainstorming session on April 13 will shape the design, and on April 14, youth can help paint the mural.
Led by artist Gemma Stylz, known for bold, symbolic murals blending street art and storytelling, this workshop teaches participants to turn ideas into large-scale designs. No experience needed—just bring creativity and enthusiasm to be part of this inspiring public artwork!
Let's Talk Theatre
The Brainstorming session held last week was very productive, discussing genres, festivals, venues, talent, and connections to name a few areas. If you were unable to attend and would like to share you ideas please send Charlie an email. We also gathered people's interests which include acting - Props - Music - Dancing - graphics - and many more options. Your input is valued, and everyone is welcome!
Download a copy of the 'Let's Talk Theatre interests" form or pick up a copy from Gloucester Gallery (click "Read More" to access the form)
Meet The Orchestra: A Special Concert with The Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Experience the magic of live music at our free community concert! Join us for “Meet The Orchestra,” where the talented musicians of The Symphonic Wind Orchestra powered by SYO will introduce you to all the different instruments that create their magnificent sound.
23 April 2025
12.30pm
Gloucester High School
Sydney Writers Festival
Sydney Writers Festival: Live & Local
Live & Local2025After the wild success of Live & Local in 2024, Sydney Writers’ Festival returns to Gloucester NSW in 2025 to bring the best of the Festival direct to you.One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, SydneyWriters’ Festival will live stream its headline events from Sydney to Gloucester Senior Citizens Centres onThursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May. Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions straight to theSydney stage. Join us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Gloucester.
Brushwork Then & Now
Jean Buettel
Exhibition Opens
27 March 2025
Jean migrated from Canada in the 1970s and later devoted herself to art, studying at ANU, Mitchell College, and with renowned Australian artists. Working in oil, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, and watercolour, she enjoys painting plein air and accepts commissions for portraits and landscapes. Since moving to Gloucester in 2005, she has been a dedicated member of Gloucester Artists, regularly exhibiting at Gloucester Gallery. This exhibition highlights her recent work alongside pieces from her artist friends’ collections.
Saturday 29th March from Midday
Faces You May Know
Competition: Faces you may know
Exhibition Opens
2 May 2025
Artists and subjects must reside within the 2422 postcode. Any medium is accepted, with works unframed but ready to hang. Maximum size: 1m x 1m.
Join us for a fun Opening Night featuring the unveiling of artworks and prize presentation.
Friday May 2nd 6pm
Gloucester Creatives
A place to meet, learn new skills and find quality hand made items. Local artists and artisans with a big dream.
Barrington Coast What's on
Events, shows, markets and more across the Barrington Coast.
MidCoast Council What’s on
Events at Council libraries and gallery plus community information events and Council meetings
Get Involved
Membership
If you are interested in the arts, why not join our creative group of volunteers?
Annual membership is $10 per year
Members benefits: Priority bookings for GACCI ticketed events, email notification of meetings, subscription to online monthly newsletter, The Drum.
Everyone is welcome!
Volunteer or Subscribe
The Gloucester Art Gallery is run by GACCI volunteers. A 3 or 4 hour session is all that is asked. No experience is necessary and all help is gratefully received.
If you would like to keep up to date with GACCI activites by subscribing to our monthly newsletter 'The Drum',
Est. in1999, GACCI aims to build confidence and connection within the Gloucester community by engaging local people of all ages in arts-based programs. Through art based activities GACCI aims to enhance the sense of being part of a community, encourage more people to come to Gloucester which in turn will promote business and social opportunities within Gloucester. We are supported through our membership, private and government donations and through the running of exhibitions, workshops and events.