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What you see is what you feel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Byron Spaces coordinator Carl Taylor said the exhibition aligned with the gallery\u2019s aim of supporting local artists and offering accessible cultural experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cByron Spaces Gallery exists to support local artists and provide accessible cultural experiences for our community. Melodyssey shows how art can invite connection and reflection in a way that feels open and welcoming.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Melodyssey is open to the public Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm at Byron Spaces Gallery, located at the Byron Community Centre on Jonson Street.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A NEW summer exhibition by local artist Melodie C is now showing at Byron Spaces Gallery, exploring emotion, movement and personal connection through a series of expressive paintings. The exhibition, titled Melodyssey, opened this month and runs until the end of February at the Byron Community Centre in Byron Bay. 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