Art Byron is a contemporary art gathering held on 30 September through to 3 October 2022 on Bundjalung country.

Curated by First Nations artist Karla Dickens, the inaugural event will explore multidisciplinary forms by bringing together local and internationally acclaimed artists to celebrate creativity, culture and diversity.

Over four days experience a rich and diverse program of exhibitions, installations, artists talks, workshops and arts markets.

To kick off the festival please join us for the opening event at BSA on Thursday 29 September from 6 – 8.30pm. The exhibition includes works by internationally acclaimed photographic artist Polly Borland and local differently-abled artist Zion Levy Stewart, including his commissioned portrait of Polly. Also exhibiting at BSA is artist Stephen Bird, Selena Murray, Hiromi Tango and Michael Donnelly. Tralala Blip will join in the celebration with a special performance.

During the exhibition the BSA building will be transformed into a multi-media installation at night featuring video projections by Djon Mundine, Justine Muller and Ryan Andrew Lee along with large collage works by Laith McGregor.

Opening Event: Thursday, 29 Sept, 6-8.30pm

Exhibition runs: Friday 30 Sept to Saturday 8 Oct 9am-3pm

Artist Talks:

• Artist and Archibald Prize winner, Blak Douglas in conversation with fellow artist and Art Byron Creative Director, Karla Dickens Saturday 1 October 1-1.45pm

• Photographic artist, Polly Borland in conversation with Jamie Perrow (Partner at Urban Art Projects) and Ashleigh Ralph from Lismore Regional Gallery Saturday 1 October 2-2.45pm

All tickets are $15 and available for purchase via art-byron.com.au/2022-program