Local artists are exhibiting again at the recently refurbished Moller Pavilion inside the Bangalow Showgrounds. Original paintings in oil and acrylics; limited edition prints; glass objects of desire; hand-knitted beenies, scarfs and originals; sculpture (steel and ceramic); books/cards/magnets and other arty gifts. Leonie Jackson, Karyn Fendley, Marika Bryant, Soren Carlbergg, Dave Kill, Caroline McKay, Jacqueline King, Garry Barden, Collecting Feathers and guests.

Artists of the month for May are Gloria Lee and Pam Newman, congratulations to both ladies. As you can imagine both women have been busy sewing and embroidering to get everything ready for their display. There will be a treasure trove of gift items available for purchase such as face washers, towels and colourful wall hangings.

In collaboration with the family of Bessie Gibson The Tweed River Art Gallery is delighted to present a small exhibition of the work by one of Australia's most accomplished and recognised painters of the 1920s and 1930s. A number of exquisite miniatures are assembled in this exhibition alongside other works that were produced during her life abroad, including a number of watercolours that exemplify her flair for colour and fluidity of line.

An exhibition by Fingal women's art collective. Artists include Ange Spall, Dawn Walker, Heidi Ledwell, Marcia Gibbs, Cath Elliott, Hannah Cutts, Leweena Williams, Christine Slabb and Susan Stone. 20 percent of all profits will go to coastcare to help protect the fragile environment that is Fingal Head.

Birds and humans take to the sky for various reasons, in particularly to travel and for birds to hunt and gather. This exhibition will showcase aspects of the way animals and humans use the sky. Proudly presented by Essential Energy. A self-led children's activity art trail will also be available during opening hours.

Still lifes by Barbara Zarletti and Peter Mortimore. Their contrasting styles offer exquisite views of quiet arrangements of food and kitchenware.

John grew up with the Clarence River. This Maclean-based artist explores the relationship of this big river with all of those who live and have lived in the valley.

Artists of the Serpentine Community Gallery present an astounding display of evolution, transmogrification, pan-dimensional conversion, dissolution and re-integration. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening event Friday May 11, light refreshments will be available.

'It's my way or the highway' as stated by local artist Robyn Devine. An exhibition with a theatrical flair, featuring local artists with a shared passion for designing works that would not be out of place on the set of a grand theatrical production. Marvel at this unique collection of paintings, costumes, jewellery and sculpture. Experience the passion of this talented group, who have quite obviously done things their own way.

These allegorical works caution us that life is both precious and perishable. Giese is a Northern Rivers based artist who has had a devoted practice for over 25 years. His narrative, figurative images communicate ideas about the human condition, and often throw light on social and environment concerns.

Karena Wynn-Moylan's inspired documentation of produce purchased over the course of one year from her local farmers' market. Her original watercolour and oil paintings also illustrate a recipe book featuring recipes from market stallholders.

Jeff Raglus (Ragee) failed art in high school; the art teacher said it was cartoon rubbish! Ragee left school bought an airbrush and spray-painted surfboards, and then started printing shirts and posters until eventually joining the iconic Sydney based graphic company Mambo. This show at Art Park is a return to what he loves best. Pugnacious a new show of small works, a reflection and continuation of all this and more.

An exhibition of original silk paintings from Kim Michelle Toft's latest book Recipe for the Perfect Planet Pie, a beautifully illustrated book for children about sustainability. See also original works from Tick Tock Tick Tock What's Up Croc? plus works depicting local coastal environments.

A photographic essay displaying 67 images of Clarence Valley dwellings, set in the 50's, 60's, and 70's by local artist Simon Hughes. The exhibition documents a time in our history where locally produced bricks and other materials were regularly used in construction. Designs range in inspiration from Spanish Adobe to American Ranch and capture the influence of modern architecture in the decades after the Second World War.

Reflections on the return to country of three historic Bundjalung clubs, through the work of leading male Bundjalung artists - Charlie Caldwell, Digby Moran, Eric Ferguson, Jai Walker, Joey Davis, Luke Close, Marcus Ferguson, Michael Philp, Oral Laurie, Oral Roberts, Ray Roberts and Scott Rotumah. Curated by Arts Northern Rivers' Indigenous Arts Development Officer Robert Appo. Curator's floortalk 5.30pm May 25, Official opening 6pm. Schools program May 29.

Life of the River is an exhibition of new paintings from Bangalow based artist John Giese. After living on a boat on the Clarece River last year John created this series of works on this defining feature of the Clarence Valley.

This exhibition of new work includes paintings, works on paper and textiles from nationally recognised Clarence Valley artist, Robert Moore. Robert splits his time between two homes, one in the Clarence Valley and the other in Indonesia. I Like Dogs reflects the influence of both these locations. From tropical landscapes to cultural events the artist is inspired by the natural environment and the people and animals that populate it.

Roland Harvey is a children's book illustrator. His popular picture book, At the Beach: Postcards from Crabby Spit, uses individual postcards to tell the tale of one family's adventures during a quintessential Australian beach family holiday. The images are depicted from the artist's trade-mark bird's eye view and through it all the artist rides on his old pushbike, with easel and paints for his artist's holiday. This exhibition of drawings is sure to engage all ages.

A new touring exhibition from the National Archives of Australia reveals the legacy of sorrow endured by thousands of Australians following World War I. Shell Shocked: Australia after Armistice explores the personal impact of war on Australian men, women and children and the nation's attempts to recover from the loss or injury of almost three-quarters of its soldiers serving overseas. The exhibition features photographs, personal letters, service files and memorabilia.

An exquisite series of small pastel drawings celebrating the ritual and paraphernalia of that glorious time of the day, the tea break.

In the 1970s freelance photographer Ted Harvey was in a prime position. His large format camera put him right in the front row at concerts by international rock acts such as Iggy Pop and David Bowie, which were touring Australia and transforming music culture, nationally and internationally. He zoomed in and captured the very essence of these events and the time, the known and lesser known people who coloured the culture of this era.

This exhibition is curated by Suvira McDonald and features hand made ceramic tableware and sculpture by artist Malcolm Greenwood, Suvira McDonald and Sue Fraser, Ikebana by Di Morrison, hand-dyed textiles by Kirsten Ingmar. Monique Guterres-Harrison from Seaweed Cuisine will style the elements of functional ceramics, sculpture, textiles, and Ikebana floral assemblages as a number of unique settings.

An exhibition featuring works from the collection of one of Australia's best regarded arts supporters Ann Lewis, provides an extraordinary road map of Australian art practice over the last 50 years. The exhibition includes a number of photographic works by artists such as Rosemary Laing and Anne Zahalka. Significantly, the exhibition also features several works by respected Aboriginal artists, including the acclaimed Emily Kame Kngwarreye.

The Coraki Connection is a sampler of the extraordinary talent that we have in the Valley of Surprises! All exhibiting artists have a strong connection to Coraki and the Coraki Art Prize, which takes place at the end of October annually. The artistic smorgasbord features professional photographer Jimmy Malecki, painters Ana Thompson, Nikky Morgan-Smith and Vanessa Kapeen, sculptor and printmaker Christine Spedding and jeweller Michael Penklis.

Hammer and Hand is a collective of 10 jewellery and metal designers. Join us for a night of fun from 5pm on Friday the 4th of May as the members of our eclectic collective respond to the poem 'The Inverted World' by South Australian poet Graham Catt.

In celebration of our first anniversary, Paper Runway Magazine invites you to a stunning exhibition featuring works by more than 35 of the finest paper artists and creators, and the opening of the Paper Trail, weekend-long celebration of the art of paper. All works are for sale and all artists will be donating a percentage of their sales to our chosen charity.

At the end of what has been a very wet summer season, it is timely for Tweed River Art Gallery to present an exhibition which explores the transient and ephemeral nature of weather conditions, its impact on each of us, and our memories of emotions and sensations in response.