What are the benefits to me, you might ask?

Firstly, it is good for your brain. Did you know that any type of art and craft activity helps to clear your mind and allows you to focus on the present moment? When we are being creative, our minds release feel-good chemicals, which are natural anti-depressants.

Secondly, it improves your self-esteem. The art of making something yourself, using your hands and your imagination is incredibly satisfying and the more you practice, the more confident you become.

Thirdly, creativity is fun. Whether you are painting, knitting, sewing, making dolls, cross stitching, wood working, restoring furniture, upcycling, recycling, making jewellery, it is all about having fun and enjoying the creative process with like-minded people.  Building relationships and connecting with others is known to boost positive emotions.

Lifebridge have a diverse range of art and craft programs available:

• Creative Craft – Decoupage, cross stitching, doll making, water colours, folk art and more.
• Tinker Shed – wood working, restoring furniture, upcyling and recycling, paid restoration work.
• Visual Arts – painting, sculpture, mixed media and more.
• Textiles – wood working, bike repairing, tie dying and more.

To find out how you can join one of our art and craft programs, please give us a call on 1800 043 186 or email us at admin@lifebridge.org.au

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David and Jenny are well known to and have dealings with Murwillumbah’s Ray White Office and in the spirit of generosity, purchased Jocelyn’s painting with the intention it be presented to the Ray White Office.

Jocelyn has, with great pride, presented her art piece ‘Dare to Sting’ to the Ray White staff who were suitable impressed and thrilled with their acquisition.  The empty walls of the Ray White conference room are now adorned with a unique piece of art for all to appreciate.

It is worthy to note that the Murwillumbah Art Hub was previously the Ray White Offices, now unrecognisable as it once was, alive with colour, life, unique art and recycled installations.

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Over the space of four days, the Murwillumbah Art Hub had over 800 visitors through the doors and they sold over $1,800 worth of art works! The ‘Uninhibited’ exhibition was so popular that they had to extend the opening hours over the weekend in order to keep up with demand!

As always, the public totally embraced our artists’ work with many return customers from last years event. The Art Hub’s reputation for unique and joyous art had obviously spread throughout the community and the MAT19 event as the number of visitors to the gallery was up on last year…even though the event was held over fewer days. Every single one of the delighted visitors to the gallery was blown away by our artists. Many of them commenting that they thought the ‘Uninhibited’ exhibition was the best of MAT19 and that they’d heard people talking about us in other galleries and spreading the word around the event as a must see exhibition.

An internationally recognised artist was enthralled enough to buy one of our artworks and three of our artists received commissions.

As you can imagine, both artists and art staff worked tirelessly in front of house and behind the scenes towards this fabulous event. By the end of the weekend they were absolutely thrilled, suitably exhausted and proud as punch of our artists.

The popularity of our exhibition has continued since the event as word of mouth spreads. People have continued to pop into the gallery on a regular basis and this has resulted in yet more sales, which provides invaluable and priceless PR for our Visual Arts Program that is accompanied by every satisfied customer.

Visitor Quotes from MAT19:

“I’m blown away, everyone should know about this place”

“I look at a lot of art and often just think ’hmmm’ but I look at this stuff and it’s awesome… I can’t believe how talented they all are!”

“It’s just…ummm..it’s just magical, and it’s very real”

“This is so cool, the best exhibition in the entire event”

“Wow! You seriously just rocked my world”

“I walk past your window everyday and the place just makes me happy”

“This is my absolute favourite exhibition of the whole day. You must be so proud of your artists”

“Your exhibition is very heartfelt and authentic”

“This is absolutely amazing, I’d love to do a class like this”

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This year the theme “Moving On” reflects the aftermath of the flood, the resilience of the community and the capacity for art to heal. “Moving On” can apply to everyone, in all stages of their lives, for better or for worse. In our artist’s words “Moving On” means new experiences for all of us.

MAT18 transforms Murwillumbah by showcasing its vibrant arts community and becomes the canvas and the context, embracing painting, performance, sculpture, film, dance, street celebrations, food, wine and much more.

Taking place between May 18-27, 2018 MAT18 has something for everyone to enjoy and it is the perfect opportunity for you to visit our Murwillumbah Art Hub, meet our fabulous artists and view their amazing works.

For more information about MAT18 visit their website – themurwillumbaharttrail.com

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Your exclusive sneak peek

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