Welcome!
Ferry Park Gallery is located at 5287 Big River Way (formerly the Pacific Highway) off the roundabout at the southern entrance to the Scottish Town of Maclean, overlooking a beautiful section of the Clarence River.
The Gallery is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, 364 days per year. Closed Christmas Day.
What’s New at Ferry Park
Artist of the Month April 2025 — Maria Paull
Maria Paull is showcasing her vibrant tie-dyed clothing, which features a wide range from dresses and T-shirts through children’s clothing to tinies’ onesies. As well, crocheted rugs, hats and shawls attest to her creative skill.
Maria’s works are on display until Friday the 25th of April 2025. See more information and photos at: https://ferrypark.net/artist-of-the-month/
8 x 8 Small Works Exhibition 2025
The 8 x 8 Exhibition for 2025 with the theme of “The Source”, has now been hung and entries judged and awarded. Judge Margaret Lawrence from Yamba made a considered and interesting selection of prize winners. They are:
Section 1 Open: First Jacky Poulter, Second Dianne Grinter, Third Jenny Runge, Highly Commended Vicki Johansen and Lyndall Gorring.
Section 2: 4-7 Years: First Eden An, Second Lexie Morgan, Third Evie Zacek, Highly Commended Lola Kamung, Laura McKittrick, and Freddy McKittrick.
Section 3: 8-11 Years: First Tahnaya Carlaw, Second Evianna Venneri, Third Harry Benfield, Highly Commended Abby White, Billie Jamieson, Audrey Mae English, and Xanthe Jackson.
Section 4: 12-16 Years: First Jack Benfield, Second Ronin Johns, Third Sami Zacek, Highly Commended Lucy Rose Hough, Aaliyah Roach, Ashlyn Jackson, and Sophie Waters.
The Opening Night crowd on March 28th was bustling and enthusiastic. The Art Group provided delicious supper ant their efforts were much appreciated. The Exhibition is open until the end of April and is a worthy and colourful addition to the Plunge Festival.
30 Years of Ferry Park Gallery
Ferry Park Gallery officially opened in February 1994. This exhibition featured historical information about the founding and construction of the gallery. Original members and exhibiting members were recognised, and there was a beautiful display of work from some of the original members. This included paintings, woodwork, quilts and more. The exhibition was on display during September 2024. For more photos and information, see 30 Years of Ferry Park Gallery
Ferry Park Goes Solar
Members of LCACA met with NSW State Representative Richie Williamson to thank him for his help with the installation of solar panels of Ferry Park Gallery. We received a Community Building Partnerships Grant of almost $7,000 to help pay for the installation of our new solar systems.
These systems will reduce our energy costs, and help meet Clarence Valley Council’s goal that “50% of the Council’s electricity demand be met from renewable resources by 2030 and earlier if feasible, principally through on site solar and renewable energy PPAs.” (source: Clarence Valley Council Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Renewable Energy Targets Report 2018)
Sales Opportunity
Have you ever thought about joining Lower Clarence Arts and Crafts (LCACA) and selling your work at Ferry Park Gallery? We are looking for new artists from the Lower Clarence Valley to join our group, help with the gallery and exhibit and sell their work.
If you make high quality, original art or craft works we would be happy to discuss selling your work at Ferry Park. In return for a commission on sales and joining the roster to work in the gallery, you will have your work on exhibit and for sale 364 days a year.
Download an application form here. For further information, please email: info@ferrypark.net and we will answer any questions you may have.
