Yamba and the Lower Clarence offer a diverse and exhausting range of artisans in residence. From acclaimed artists, stained glass practitioners, to the down right clever, there is so much on offer here in Yamba.

Two local Yamba galleries, arthouse australia and Gary Winter Marine Artist located at the Yamba Marina and a number of restaurants have regular exhibitions.

Ulgahundi Art Gallery and Cultural Centre Maclean. This gallery has a wonderful selection of local indigenous art works for sale while housing important cultural artefacts for the local Yaegl tribe.

A number of local artists have work hung in galleries throughout Australia including Graham Mackie, Fiona Nicholls, John Beeman, Lyndall Adams, Pat King, Joanna Terpstra, Penny Stuart, Jill Bradshaw, Kerry Howland, Pat Riordan, Roger Warsop and Frances Belle-Parker who was the winner of the National Blake Religious Art Prize.

A tapestry of art is made locally

A favourite of any visitor to the Lower Clarence is a visit to the Ferry Park Gallery in Maclean. This gallery is home to the Lower Clarence Art's and Craft's Association which is one of the longest running art groups in NSW. Here you will find everything from hand spun items, woodwork, fine arts, pottery, photography and paintings.

The annual Arts and Craft Expo in July attracts entries from all around Australia.

Stained glass artists derive some of their inspiration from the sea

Also the performing arts are an integral part of the wider Yamba community with many concerts ranging from dancing to music to the dramatic are on offer throughout the year.