Creative Spaces on the Central Coast will showcase works from the Coast’s upcoming and established makers and creators at pop-up retail and workshop spaces in Gosford, Woy Woy, and The Entrance throughout 2022 and beyond.

Central Coast Council is honoured to be programming three Council-owned spaces across the Coast, where 30 makers and creators will run a range of creative practices such as workshops, exhibitions, and engaging demonstrations.

Creative Spaces will be held across ‘Parkhouse @ Kibble Pop Up Space’ in Gosford, ‘The Container Hub @ The Entrance Pop Up Space’ located in Memorial Park, and the ‘Creative Arena @ Woy Woy Pop Up Space’ located under Woy Woy Stadium.

Council Acting Director Corporate Affairs, Krystie Bryant said Creative Spaces is a Council initiative that serves the dual purpose of growing the visitor economy and supporting local makers and creators by connecting them in with local communities.

“Council is delighted to be presenting Creative Spaces throughout the remainder of 2022 and beyond, particularly as it’s widely known that our Coast boasts a vibrant community of artists,” Ms Bryant said.

“Council is honoured to have curated an engaging program that fills the pop-up spaces with creative workshops, exhibitions, and demonstrations until February 2023 to ensure the greatest benefit for local maker and creators, as well as the wider community.

“The creative workshops and exhibitions are both diverse and family-friendly, with programming set to include a range of art classes and community art projects, creative mornings for mums and bubs, workshops using recycled and repurposed items, and a wide range of art and lifestyle exhibitions for photography, sculptures, jewellery, vintage items and more.

“The full program is now live, and we encourage all community members to explore the schedule and regularly visit the Creative Spaces to immerse themselves in and support the talent and creative ability of those within their community."

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said Council is pleased to confirm the Creative Spaces programming will provide opportunities for local communities to come together.

“We are excited to see Creative Spaces provide renewed chances for communities to unite across the Coast,” Mr Hart said.

“Following a challenging time for artists, we are looking forward to the program providing local community members and visitors new opportunities to connect, imagine and create with talented makers and artists within their community, and enhancing liveability across the region.

“Council is honoured to be providing new opportunities for local creatives to shine by showcasing their skills, art and talents whilst positively contributing to the cultural life and increasing visitation to our beloved Central Coast.”

To learn more about each of the creatives set to be involved with Creative Spaces, and view a wider program for 2022-23, visit the dedicated Creative Spaces website.

To read more, search ‘Creative Spaces’ on the Central Coast Council website.

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