Central Coast Council’s gallery container at the Toukley Village Green provides an innovative space that is hosting a rotating roster of local creatives to exhibit work and installations, host workshops and collaborate with other artists throughout the year.

Council Director Community & Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the innovative and creative program fosters multiple benefits for the community.

“Our Creative Spaces program aims to support local makers and creators and local businesses by attracting visitors to Toukley town centre, Ms Smith said.

“This program, which follows a successful 2023-24 program, has a proven ability to activate and create a vibrant space for the local community and visitors to connect and experience local culture, whilst supporting local businesses.

Now exhibiting until 27 Sept 2024 is Grace Agnes Art (Grace Vuetaki)

• Grace is obsessed with creativity and sharing this love with visitors to the Toukley Village Green at the Creative Spaces pop-up gallery.  
• Come along to view the gallery shop and artist studio, or check out the calendar for mini-market days, visiting artist exhibitions and artists workshops.  
• For more information and calendar of events, go to lovecentralcoast.com/creative-spaces

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the Central Coast is home to some of NSW’s top creatives, from sculptors to painters, furniture makers, ceramicists, weavers and textile designers.

“The contemporary program has proven to be important in developing and supporting talented people working in creative industries across the Central Coast,” Mr Hart said.

“Creative Spaces add vibrancy, contribute positively to cultural life and increase visitation to Toukley’s Village Green for the benefit of the local economy.” Mr Hart said.

For more information and calendar of events, go to lovecentralcoast.com/creative-spaces

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