Central Coast Council are providing the opportunity for local makers and creators to submit their interest in hosting exhibitions, workshop and installations at the Gallery container in Toukley over the coming financial year.

Council Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith, is encouraging artists of all mediums to apply to be part of the Creative Spaces program for 2025-26.

“Selected artists will be able to set up residence over a number of weeks and connect with the community through creative workshops, talks, and collaborations with other artists and installations throughout the year,” Ms Smith said.

“Designed to foster innovation and creativity, the gallery container at Toukley Village Green provides an exciting space for selected artists to exhibit and connect with the community.

“We’ve had some great artists and activations to date, and I look forward to seeing the creative ways the next group will use the space and engage with each other through art.”

Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said that he is pleased to see local artists, community members, visitors and local businesses benefit from this creative initiative.

“Our Creative Spaces Program enables local creatives to develop their art practice, collaborate, meet peers, and share skills and resources in a dedicated space.

“I encourage local artists to host an exhibition, workshop or installation at the Gallery container in the Toukley Town Centre. Think big, get creative and jump online to submit your interest by 26 May," Mayor McKinna said.

“I have noticed that our community and visitors to the region are really embracing of this innovative program - meeting our local creative community, appreciating local culture, and supporting the local businesses in the process.”

The Gallery Container will be available for use in four blocks of time during 2025-26: 
•        1 July to 12 September 2025
•         15 September to 28 November 2025
•         12 January to 27 March 2026
•        30 March to 26 June 2026

The gallery space is required to be open for a minimum of four days per week, and four hours on each of those days.

To submit an expression of interest and for more information, go to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/eoi by 26 May 2025.