Art and About 2026

Arts and About – with Executive Director, Lauren Mackley

Arts & About offers personalised one-on-one sessions with Executive Director Lauren Mackley for local artists, creatives and community organisations seeking practical advice, guidance and support. These informal sessions provide an opportunity to discuss creative ideas, explore funding options, develop projects and learn about relevant programs, partnerships and opportunities.

Whether you are starting with a new idea, looking to strengthen an existing project or seeking advice about your next steps, Lauren can help you identify practical pathways forward. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions, concepts or works in progress for a focused and supportive conversation tailored to their individual needs, creative practice and goals.

Arts and About with Executive Director Lauren Mackley — Dates & Locations

• Narrabri — Sat 26 Oct, 9:30am–3:00pm, Crossing Theatre Café Book here
• Gunnedah — Fri 30 Oct, 9:00am–3:00pm — Book here
• Walcha — Sun 02 Nov — TBC
• Quirindi (Liverpool Plains) — Tue 04 Nov, 9:00am–3:00pm — Book here
• Uralla — Thu 06 Nov, 9:30am–2:30pm — Book here

​