Raymond Terrace Art Space
Raymond Terrace Art Space, situated within Raymond Terrace Library, provides a free exhibition space for artists showcasing varied mediums. The Art Space is managed by Port Stephens Council volunteers and is open to the public during library opening hours.
Contact Art Space
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace 2324 NSW
- 02 4988 0111
- Expressions of interest to exhibit should be emailed to Art Space
Current exhibitions
28 June to 31 July 2025
‘The Next Generation, Strength, Vision & Legacy’
Our July Raymond Terrace Art Space exhibition is celebrating NAIDOC that recognises the incredible work of the Indigenous artists of our community who are excited to share their work. Their connection to country, culture, history and future is explored through the individual artists’ creative works which will be on display from Saturday 28 June until Thursday 31 July 2025.
This month’s exhibit ‘The Next Generation, Strength, Vision & Legacy’ includes artists Pricilla (Cill) Lawlor, of Cills Creations, Zona Kelly and Zoe Bettini.
Previous exhibitions
Our May artist, Stephen Cassettari, an exponent of the art of Chinese Painting since 1979, is a full-time artist, writer and teacher of Chinese brush painting.
Drawn to opposites in complementary harmony; as the mountain remains still, the water in constant movement.
Stephen studied watercolour painting at the National Art School in Sydney before beginning an extensive study of Chinese Painting, then studying with Amy Huang for 7 years.
Stephens artwork will be on display in Raymond Terrace Library Art Space Gallery from 3 - 29 May 2025.
Trudi
A life long artist, Trudi has explored many mediums including drawing, painting, charcoal, ceramics and photography. Having taken an extensive break from exhibiting her work, Trudi is now showing her evolution through a collection of works developed during this period.
It is a journey beginning in 2000 with her entry into The University of Newcastle Fine Arts Degree, majoring in painting and ceramics. Post university, Trudi experimented with resin, alcohol inks and polymer clay. Her main focus is now in photography, building a wedding and formal portfolio.
Trudi's artwork was on display in the Raymond Terrace Library Art Space Gallery from 31 May to 26 June 2025.
Fluvial Art by Wendy Bridge
Wendy’s art work is mostly created with everyday household items such as string used for cooking, balloons, old necklaces, hair dryers, straws, combs and cool drink bottles. For some works, Wendy has incorporated old x-rays and second hand CDs and DVDs as her medium.
Wendy enjoys asking herself, “What can I do with this...?” This art exhibition is the result of that question.
The 3 Amigos; In Our Backyard
Jenny Chapman - Working predominantly in acrylics, Jenny experiments with soft and oil pastels, Posca pen and alcohol inks. Often inspired by her love of landscapes, especially the sunset vistas of the Tilligerry which she captures in her photography.
Sue Skidmore - Deliberate and methodical, Sue builds detail in her work with acrylics and oils. Her style is realistic and representational, with enhancements of strong, vibrant colours; the images can be regal or situational.
Tina Clayton - Drawing inspiration from life and the environment, often creating directly from her imagination. Tina utilises variety of mediums and styles, depending on her interest at the time. Art is a lifelong passion that brings both frustration and immense joy.
Black, white and a splash of colour by Kylee Evison
Our April artist displays a study in juxtaposition; animals as subject. Works in soft, colourful pastels are evocative of their inherent natures. Ink, pencil and watercolours express their movement through abstract lines. The mediums applied alternately upon black and white further illustrate their complexity.
Hunter Valley, Newcastle & Port Stephens Homeschool Artists
Children’s exhibition of works from Newcastle, Port Stephens and Maitland homeschooling community. The exhibition features a collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture from preschool to graduating students to celebrate their achievements in art.
Creative Connections - Raymond Terrace Arts and Craft Group
Raymond Terrace Arts and Craft group meets weekly and has become a place of community connection through painting, drawing, knitting or a variety of other art and craft activities. Many members use their time and talents to benefit a number of local charities. We hope this exhibition inspires others in the community, join the group for fun, a laugh and connection.
Learn, create and share your knowledge, passion and friendship.
Raymond Terrace Arts and Craft group meet each Tuesday morning, 9am - 12:30pm at the Senior Citizens and Community Hall in Boomerang Park; Irrawang St, Raymond Terrace.
'I must have flowers, always and always' by Jess Freeman
Drawing and crafting has always brought me a lot of joy. I create my own little world filled with cute animals and dress them in cozy clothing.
There are always flowers. Lots and lots of flowers! I also experiment with sewing and needle felting, bringing texture and another dimensions to my cute little world. My favourite part in the process is using an iPad to collate my iterations and experiments into one vision.
Combining digital technology with traditional mediums expands upon the possible applications of my art to include fabric, wallpaper, homewares, books and toys.
'Beyond Disability' by M. J. Wright
My artistic journey began as a desire to explore the unknown. I aim to demonstrate that it’s not about others’ perceptions of our abilities, but rather the tangible achievements we reveal to the world.’Michelle has a rare form of cerebral palsy, spinocerebellar ataxia. This has informed her artistic practice as she navigates the limitations and explores the subsequent opportunities. This month's exhibit displays the prolific work of M. J. Wright, spanning novels of fantasy and science fiction, AI generated disability inclusive portraits, acrylic pouring, and jewellery.
'Community’ by Suzie West
Suzie West is an impressionist and expressionist portrait artist residing in Port Stephens. Working in charcoal and oil paints, Suzie seeks interesting faces and individuals with a story.
Bejewelling Shakespeare’s Women’ by Tessa Morrison
Tessa Morrison’s background is in art history, critical research, design and jewellery. Bringing together the critical analysis of text with the translation and design of ideas into images through jewellery, Tessa’s exhibition ‘Bejewelling Shakespeare’s Women’ encompasses a critical analysis of the text of 16 of Shakespeare’s plays, and the transference of ideas and imagery from the text into bespoke jewellery.
‘Moments in Time’ by Helen Fenner
The moments in time captured inside us are the past seen through the lens of the present. This dictates what we see for our future and is sometimes hard to overcome if that future is not what we want. Our moments in life are filled with the great and the terrible. My art gave me an outlet to work through some of my hardest moments, as I worked through my grief of what is, what could have been, and what I lost. My husband's stroke changed everything, not only for me. It is amazing, heartening, and terrifying what life gives us to work through. We dream of futures and move towards these goals and milestones. Curves happen in life; how we move through them is our present and the future changes as we live it and that is not a bad thing, just life.
On The Road in India
An exhibition of Fine Art, Landscape and Documentary photographs by Christopher John.
This is Christopher’s in depth exploration of Southeast India, specifically, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States, during December 2022. He was predominantly based in a Christian Orphanage in a small rural village.
Given the opportunity to reside with locals allowed Christopher to immerse himself in the customs and lived experiences of the people of rural Indian villages.
The Why? by The Learning Terrace
This exhibition explores the rationale of The Learning Terrace and illustrates how research in Italy by Reggio Emelia has directed the pedagogical approach in fostering creativity and promoting joyful interactions. It explores the idea of a child’s right to access a variety of expressive mediums to explore and unpack ideas, concepts and their own thinking.