Arts & Culture

on the Sapphire Coast

GALLERIES, STUDIOS & EVENTS


An ever changing world of art and culture is at your fingertips with a vibrant community of local artists, creatives and makers along the Sapphire Coast. Drive through unspoilt forests to our best galleries, sampling local fare and exploring secluded coastal vistas along the way. See the region’s best at brand-new South East Centre for Contemporary Art and explore an array of open studios and community galleries in our towns and villages, showcasing the very best of our local talent.


Calendar highlights include the annual Motel Art Fair, where exhibiting artists take over an entire motel to create personalised gallery spaces in each unique room, as well as the Headland Writers Festival which celebrates the written word in spectacular Tathra.


Bermagui’s Sculpture Bermagui takes place each March on the shores of Horseshoe Bay, featuring renowned sculptors from near and far.


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Flagship arts & culture events

The Sapphire Coast boasts an impressive annual calendar of arts and culture events and festivals. Take a long weekend to rejuvenate and combine a visit to one of our festivals with some down time in our national parks and a sample of country village life.


Iconic events include the acclaimed Four Winds Festival at Barragga Bay's natural amphitheatre, the 'Sound Shell', as well as Giiyong, the biggest multi-arts Aboriginal festival in the Yuin nation. Scroll down to check out our yearly flagship arts events, or visit our events page to see what's coming up.

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