Friends of Grafton Gallery

21/08/2026

Lovely night out supporting THE GALLERY FOUNDATION at their launch and fundraising dinner for the 2026 Emerging Artist Scholarship.

Congratulations to Pam Fysh who was also recognised for her many years of service to the arts, and thank you to artist Julie Hutchings for her inspiring speech.

( Ps. Meautiful meal from Vines @ 139 🌿 and Peter Nicholson Fine Foods!)

17/07/2026

Today at Grafton Regional Gallery all new exhibitions opening.

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

ARTIST TALK | Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM
Saturday 18 July 2026
1.30pm ((preceding the Official Opening at 3pm)
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/artist-talk-or-dr-bronwyn-bancroft

Hear from Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM, distinguished Bundjalung artist, book author/illustrator, mother and truth-telling warrior from the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, in her exhibition The Country Cries For Truth.

Join us after the talk for the Official Opening of the exhibition.
The Country Cries for Truth is a State Library of NSW touring exhibition.

Entry by donation. Proudly hosted on Bundjalung Country. GRG is wheelchair and mobility aid accessible.

Image: Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM, 2026 Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence. Photography Stephen Wilson Barker.

17/07/2026

Applications for The Gallery Foundation's 2026 Emerging Artist Scholarship are NOW OPEN!

~ $5,000 FIRST PRIZE
~ HONOURARY COMMENDATIONS ALSO ON OFFER

Are you a Year 12 student studying art, design, woodwork or other creative courses for this year's HSC? Would you like $5,000 to further your creative study or career after high school?

The Gallery Foundation's Emerging Artist Scholarship supports young creatives in the Clarence Valley. The annual scholarship highlights the talents of young people, enhances connections of young emerging artists with Grafton Regional Gallery, and advances culture in the region - a major aim of The Gallery Foundation.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4pm, MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

For full details & to apply, visit:
https://www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au/Whats-on/Learn/The-Gallery-Foundation-Emerging-Artist-Scholarship-2026

22/06/2026

Thank you! And co-winner of the People's Choice Award with your delicious chowder. Yummmmm!

22/06/2026

Annual Art gallery Soup day ☀️😋🥂

21/06/2026

21/06/2026

Thank you so much for your support of our Soup Day! Your soup was delicious and a crowd favourite!

20/06/2026

1 more sleep!

Soup Day 2026, proudly supported by McKimm's Real Estate and the soup-erstars listed below, is almost here!

Doors open at 11:30am, with the event kicking off at Noon. The menu looks Soup-erb! ;)

It's another sellout, and we're forever grateful for everyone's support.

Village Green Hotel Grafton NSW
Crown Hotel Motel
The Good Intent Hotel Grafton
Flame Trees Cafe
Grafton District Golf Club
Heart & Soul wholefood cafe Boutique Bar
Vines at 139
GDSC
Soup by Khatiya & Saree

Thanks also for the many business houses who donated fantastic raffle prizes, and bought 100 Club tickets, including

Clarence River Jockey Club
Julie Hutchings
Flowers by Bonnie
Bent Bridge Brewing
Yoohoo McPhee Print & Design
Ephemera
Botero Coffee
Simon Hughes Media
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