Clarence Valley's annual plunge Art and Culture Festival is underway, with more than 100 events and activities to enjoy and experience across the month of April.
This is the 10th year Clarence Valley Council has supported cultural organisations and businesses as well as creatives from the Clarence to showcase their work during the month-long festival.
The festival is a great way to entertain the family this Easter and school holidays with events at dozens of venues including galleries, museums, studios and theatres to help you plan your weekly plunge into the artistic and cultural offerings in our region.
"The plunge festival is a great showcase of the richness, depth and diversity of the arts and culture community in the Clarence Valley," Mayor Ian Tiley said.
"Since plunge started in 2013, many venues have grown their businesses and artists raised their profiles off the back of the annual festival.
"With over 100 different things to see and do over the month of April, it provides a much-needed injection into the local economy and some cheer during what has been a difficult time for our community."
Some of the host venues include:
- Alumy Creek School Museum
- Clarence Valley Conservatorium
- Coldstream Gallery
- Coombadjha
- Cowper Art Gallery & Studio
- Criterion Theatre
- Ferry Park Gallery
- Glenreagh Historical Museum
- Grafton Regional Gallery
- Hand Stitched Owl Studio
- Iluka Emporium
- Iluka Museum
- Lawrence Museum
- Lower Clarence Theatrical Society
- Maclean Bicentennial Museum & Stone Cottage
- Saraton Theatre
- Schaeffer House
- Pelican Playhouse
- Yamba Art Space
- Yamba Bowling Club
- Yamba Cinema
- Yamba Museum
- Plus many other arts and cultural organisations
Recent weather conditions have forced the rescheduling of some events so please check social media or with event hosts directly for the latest up-to-date information.
For more information check out the full 2022 Plunge program at www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/plunge or pick up a copy at your local library or gallery, and follow Clarence Valley Culture on Facebook and Instagram.
