What's On
What's On Around the Jervis Bay, St Georges Basin & the Shoalhaven Region
From time to time, our members come across exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, markets and community events that may be of interest to fellow creatives.
This page is a community noticeboard where we share upcoming arts, pottery and cultural events in our region and beyond.
Please note these events are not organised by Bay & Basin Bush Potters unless otherwise stated.
Opportunities for Artists
Halloran Contemporary Art Prize 2027
📍 Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery, Huskisson
Artists across NSW and the ACT are invited to enter the acquisitive Halloran Contemporary Art Prize, with works responding to the 2027 theme, Between Light and Reason, and the Museum's Halloran Collection: Science & the Sea.
Entries close: Monday 30 November 2026
Prize Pool:
First Prize (Acquisitive): $20,000
Runner-Up: $5,000
People's Choice: $2,000
MAY 2026
Feature Artist 2026 – Tracey Van Oploo
📍 Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra
Explore the work of South Coast indigenous artist Tracey Van Oploo, whose large-scale artworks celebrate family, Country, culture and connection to the lands of the Dharawal and Dhurgha-speaking Nations.
ENDS May 2027
JUNE 2026
Shoreline Exhibition
📍 Jervis Bay Brewing Co, Woollamia
Celebrating World Ocean Day, this coastal exhibition brings together the work of Alison Mackay, Richard Morecroft and Randall Sinnamon, exploring the beauty, stories and character of the South Coast shoreline.
June 2026
Rosalie Gascoigne Exhibition
📍 Bundanon
An exhibition celebrating Rosalie Gascoigne’s connection to landscape, presented alongside significant new works by leading First Nations artists.
ENDS 14th June 2026
Kiama Sculpture Walk
📍 Hindmarsh Park to Kiama Harbour, Kiama
Discover a diverse collection of outdoor sculptures by Australian artists, transforming Kiama's town centre into an open-air gallery celebrating contemporary art, creativity and public spaces.
11 June – 16 July 2026
Arthur Boyd Tapestries Exhibition
An exhibition of 20 Arthur Boyd tapestries commissioned during the 1970s. Many have not been publicly exhibited before.
Ends 18th Oct 2026
Discover Antarctica
📍 Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Gallery, Huskisson
Step into the frozen frontier and explore the remarkable stories of Antarctic exploration through the journeys of Mawson, Scott and Shackleton, highlighting courage, resilience and discovery.
Ends 13th September 2026
Archibald Prize 2025 – Touring Exhibition
📍 Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra
See the finalists from Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize, featuring paintings of well-known Australians, local identities and contemporary figures that capture the stories of our time.
Ends 18th July 2026
JULY 2026
Outdoor Studios – Woollamia to Worrowing
📍 Melaleuca Art Gallery, Worrowing Estate
Explore a beautiful new exhibition by local artist Randall Sinnamon, featuring a stunning collection of large-scale landscape paintings inspired by the bushland surrounding Jervis Bay. Created across his studios at Woollamia and Worrowing, the exhibition celebrates the beauty, detail and character of our local environment.
Many of our members will know Randall through our annual pit firing days, making this a wonderful opportunity to see another side of his creative work and support a local artist who has generously shared his knowledge with our pottery community over the years.
Exhibition Dates:
Wednesday 8 July – Wednesday 26 August 2026
Gallery Opening Hours:
Wednesday – Friday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Please note: Some weekends may be unavailable due to private events. Check Worrowing's What's On calendar before visiting.
Arthur Boyd & Shaun Gladwell Exhibition
📍 Bundanon
A major exhibition bringing Arthur Boyd’s iconic Nebuchadnezzar series into dialogue with a new commission by Shaun Gladwell, exploring themes of power, masculinity, exile and renewal.
Ends 11th Oct 2026
Creatures of the South Coast
📍 Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra
Ngaoara Fellowship winner Aaron Kennedy presents a series of lino prints celebrating the animals, stories and cultural knowledge of South Coast Country through a strong connection to community and Yuin culture.
Ends 3rd October 2026
Shoalhaven NAIDOC Family Fun Day
📍 Nowra Showground, Nowra
Celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC with a free family day featuring live entertainment, cultural activities, food, community stalls and activities for all ages, honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, resilience and connection.
8 July 2026 | 10am – 2pm | Free Entry
AUGUST 2026
South Coast Ceramics Market
📍 The Co-Op Gerringong, Gerringong
Celebrating the artistry of handmade ceramics, this curated market brings together more than 50 South Coast potters, sculptors and makers showcasing unique wheel-thrown, hand-built and sculptural works.
30th August 2026
September 2026
More events will be added here soon.
Last updated: June 2026
OCTOBER 2026
Spring into Sanctuary Point Fair
📍 Francis Ryan Reserve, Sanctuary Point
A vibrant community fair featuring local makers, artists, community groups, entertainment, food and activities celebrating the Bay & Basin community.
Saturday, 24 October 2026 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Have an event to share?
Know of an exhibition or artist talk that may interest our members?
Email the details to
baynbasinbushpotters@gmail.com
and we'll add it to our community noticeboard.
Event details are provided for information only. Please check directly with the event organiser for current dates, times and booking requirements.
