Pop-up art market to showcase Northern Rivers creativity

A POP-UP art market will bring together some of the region’s most talented visual artists at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina on Saturday, December 14.

The event will feature 20 artist-run stalls within the heritage-listed gallery, offering a variety of artforms including painting, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, photography, and sculptural installations.

Gallery coordinator Imbi Davidson said the market provided an opportunity to celebrate the region’s creativity and support local artists.

“This event is a fantastic way to showcase and celebrate the creative talent from across Ballina and the region, and brings together an incredible selection of artists to share and sell their work,” she said.

Among the featured artists are Widjubal-Wiabul artist Val Smith, oil painter Claudio Kirac, multi-disciplinary Yaegl artist Vickki King, and wildlife photographer Sam McPherson. Ceramicists Sofie Neuendorf and Kubek & Collaborators will also be showcasing their work, alongside textile weaver Sue Connor, landscape watercolourist Dave Sparkes, and other talented creators.

The market runs from 10am to 3pm and will include art at a range of price points, just in time for the festive season.