Meet the Curators- A networking opportunity for Mid North Coast Creatives

Are you an artist from the Mid North Coast looking to connect with local gallery curators and showcase your work? 

Do you have a great idea for a workshop and want to discuss opportunities with your local arts organisation? 

Are you wanting to meet creatives from the Mid North Coast? 

Join us for an exclusive networking event at the Nulla Nulla Regional Gallery, where you’ll have the unique chance to meet curators and representatives from several regional galleries, including Glasshouse Regional Gallery, Yarrila Arts and Museum, Nulla Nulla Regional Gallery, Salt Water Fresh Water and the Director of Arts Mid North Coast. 

This event will feature "speed date" style meetings, giving each artist five minutes to present their work to gallery and organisational representatives. With limited spots available, this intimate setup ensures quality time for meaningful discussions, offering both artists and curators a chance to explore future exhibition possibilities, creative collaborations, workshop ideas and community connections. 

What’s in it for you? 

• One-on-One with Curators: Gain direct access to influential gallery representatives and share your creative vision. 

• Networking: Connect with other artists from the Mid North Coast, building relationships that may lead to future opportunities. 

• Feedback and Advice: Gallery representatives will provide valuable feedback and insight into what galleries look for in exhibiting artists. 

Event Highlights: 

• Presentation Opportunity: Present your work in a personalised setting. 

• Light Lunch and Refreshments: Provided for all attendees to enjoy as they network. 

• Future Exhibition Possibilities: Exchange details with curators and other artists who may be interested in working with you. 

Gallery and Organisational representatives that you can meet with include- 

Bridget Purtill- Gallery Curator- Glasshouse Regional Gallery, Port Macquarie

Olivia Parker- Executive Director- Arts Mid North Coast

Ash Frost- Curator – Museum and Gallery | Cultural Services- Yarrila Arts and Museum, City of Coffs Harbour

Vanessa Jacob- Senior Curator- Yarrila Arts and Museum, City of Coffs Harbour

Annette Young- Museum and Gallery Curator, Nulla Nulla Regional Gallery, Kempsey 

Natalie Angus- Gallery Manager, Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance, Coffs Harbour 

Amber Seccombe- Assistant Gallery Manager, Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance, Coffs Harbour

At checkout you will be asked to let us know who you would like to meet with in order from 1-5. We will do our best to accomodate your preferences.

Secure your place now for this unique opportunity to take your artistic career to the next level! Tickets are limited 

Please note that your ticket price includes refreshments and lunch. 

This event is proudly sponsored by Kempsey Council. 

Arts Mid North Coast is proudly supported by:

Create NSW • Bellingen Shire Council • Coffs Harbour City Council • Nambucca Valley Council • Kempsey Shire Council •

Arts Mid North Coast works across the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti/Thunghutti and Biripi Nations on the Mid North Coast of NSW.