What’s On: Art & Creative Exhibitions Across Lismore
Lismore continues to shine as a regional hub for creativity, with a dynamic line-up of exhibitions and artistic experiences on offer through winter and beyond.
The following exhibitions are on display at the Lismore Regional Gallery, making it easy to experience multiple shows in one inspiring visit.
Whether you’re a long-time art lover or just looking for something inspiring to do, the current program delivers thought-provoking, contemporary work from some of Australia’s leading artists.
Babette Robertson: And her hallway moves like the ocean
On display from 12 June to 23 August 2026, this major exhibition by Babette Robertson transforms fragments of dreams and memory into large-scale paintings and sculptural works.
The exhibition explores how shared unconscious symbols can reflect the pressures of modern life, offering visitors an immersive and reflective gallery experience.
It’s bold, expressive, and deeply atmospheric—inviting viewers to interpret meaning through colour, form, and emotion.
Lismore Regional Gallery Permanent Collection
Also showing across the season is the gallery’s Permanent Collection exhibition, featuring newly acquired works alongside existing pieces from some of Australia’s most respected artists, including Hany Armanious, Lindy Lee, Lottie Consalvo, and Laith McGregor.
This curated display places contemporary works in conversation with one another, offering fresh perspectives on Australian art practice and creative evolution.
Marian Tubbs: I don’t sleep I just dream: unrefined in high definition
Running from 8 May to 9 August 2026, Marian Tubbs presents a multi-layered exhibition combining video, sculpture, photography, and installation.
Her work explores the intersection of technology, ecology, and culture, often with a surreal and humorous edge.
Supported by STATION, this exhibition challenges viewers to think differently about the digital world and our relationship with it.
A Cultural Experience in the Heart of Lismore
All exhibitions are housed at Lismore Regional Gallery, making it easy to explore multiple shows in one visit. With rotating exhibitions and free or low-cost entry, it’s an accessible way to engage with contemporary art in the Northern Rivers.
Whether you’re local or visiting the region, the gallery offers a calm, creative space to slow down and experience something new.
Stay Here, Roam There.