Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios August 2025 Exhibitions and Workshops

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios continues to exhibit a compelling line-up of August 2025.

All exhibitions are free to attend.  You can visit Gallery Lane Cove and then enjoy some of Lane Cove’s eateries.

 

Express Yourself 2025 – Lane Cove Public School

13 – 16 August  2025
Opening Event: 12 August 6pm – 8pm

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios continues to exhibit a compelling line-up of August 2025.

All exhibitions are free to attend.  You can visit Gallery Lane Cove and then enjoy some of Lane Cove’s eateries.

Express Yourself 2025 – Lane Cove Public School

Last week, the walls of Gallery Lane Cove burst to life with colour, creativity, and joy as Lane Cove Public School hosted its much-loved annual art show. This year’s theme was: “Express Yourself”.

Held from 12 to 16 August, the exhibition showcased an incredible array of artworks from students in Kindergarten to Year 6. From bold abstract paintings to detailed sculptures, every piece was created during the school’s Visual Arts enrichment program and displayed in a professional gallery setting.

Each class worked with art consultant Liz Dunn across Terms 1 and 2 to create their individual artworks. Liz helped guide students through a series of workshops over three weeks designed to inspire individual expression and teach practical artistic techniques.

The gallery was packed for the opening night on Tuesday 12 August, with proud parents, siblings, teachers, and grandparents all mingling and admiring the wide variety of student work. The buzz in the room was as vibrant as the art on display.

This year’s theme “Express Yourself”, encouraged students to explore identity, nature, emotion and storytelling through art. The result was a thoughtful, colourful, and often surprising mix of styles and ideas.

The exhibition is not just a showcase – it’s a milestone. For many students, this was their first time presenting their work publicly and in a real gallery no less.

This year’s event was also timed perfectly with Education Week and just before the school’s Book Week Parade, adding to the celebration of learning and imagination.

Lane Cove Public School’s annual art exhibition has become a much-anticipated part of the Lane Cove cultural calendar – a heartwarming reminder of how powerful creativity can be, especially when supported by schools, families, and local spaces like Gallery Lane Cove.

 

Repair | Replace 20 August – 13 September Opening Event: 27 August 6 pm – 8 pm

Artists: Ra Bull, Deirdre Boeyen-Carmichael, Gary Deirmendjian, Jane Gillings + Lucy Barker, Gary Gregg, Pim Van Nunen, Alice Xu.

Repair | Replace brings together artists who rethink our relationship with the planet through the materials we choose, the stories we tell, and the structures we sustain.

Prompted by the simple provocation that if we don’t repair our relationship with the planet, we ourselves may be replaced, it presents painting, installation, and object-based practices, exploring cycles of damage and renewal.

Some artists engage with salvaged materials and whilst others foreground material culture to reflect on consumption and the possibilities of care and transformation.

 

Please contact the gallery for sales, artwork enquiries, or to receive an advanced catalogue.

Lane Cove Art Award 2025

17 September – 4 October 2025

Lane Cove Council and Lane Cove Art Society invites artists to exhibit in the Annual Lane Cove Art Award sponsored by Lane Cove Council. The exhibition is held at Gallery Lane Cove. The Lane Cove Art Award started in 1965. It is an acquisitive award with several other prizes on offer. The Lane Cove Art Award is open to all Australian residents.

Prizes

• Lane Cove Art Prize: (Winner acquisitive) $15,000 sponsor Lane Cove Council
• Hyecorp Property Prize: $2,000 sponsor Hyecorp Property Group
• Centrehouse Inc. Prize for Commended Work: $1,000 sponsored by Centrehouse Inc.

The Hyecorp Property Prize is only open to Lane Cove Art Society members and/or Lane Cove residents.  Finalist notified this week.

Important Dates

• Opening and awards presentation: Friday 19 September 6pm-8pm

Further information

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Lane Cove Art Society at [email protected]

Upcoming Exhibition  – Altered Landscapes

9 October to 1 November

Opening Event: Wed 15 October, 6pm-8pm

Co-curated by Kathie Najar and Rhonda Pryor

Artists: Suzanne Davey, Charlotte Fetherston, Ariella Friend, Liron Gilmore, Jane Guthleben, Fiona Macpherson, Kathie Najar, Rhonda Pryor, Dionisia Sala

Presenting the work of nine artists and former participants in the 2023 Bushwick South critique sessions, this group exhibition offers a rare glimpse into how peer feedback can transform creative practice.

 

Altered Landscapes Public Programs

Open Discussion Circle
Saturday 18 October, 12:30 – 2pm
Free
Join the co-curators and exhibiting artists for an insightful conversation about their processes and the art of critique. Discover the stories behind the works, ask questions, and see the mystique of a practicing artist unravel before your eyes.

Mixed Media Workshop with Critique
Saturday 11 October, 12 – 2pm
Saturday 25 October, 10am – 12pm
Bookings essential – book here
Create small sculptural or relief objects using a variety of provided materials, then take part in a guided critiquing session. Explore your creative voice, share your perspective, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment.

Local Love at Cove + Co – the Gallery Shop. Fathers Day

Cove + Co Gallery Shop – Father’s Day

Celebrate Father’s Day with a thoughtfully curated selection of artisan gifts at Cove + Co. Discover timeless pieces designed with care, creativity, and craftsmanship. Our bespoke, art-inspired collection is sourced from local makers, Australian artisans, and talented creatives around the world. Whether you’re searching for something meaningful for Dad, Grandpa, or a treasured father figure, you’ll find a gift that feels truly personal.

Visit us in-gallery or online to explore our Father’s Day range.

Spring School Holiday Workshops
Keep the kids busy, making new friends, and getting creative these school holidays! This Spring, our Kids Holiday Workshops offer a vibrant mix of activities, from clay and textiles to painting and drawing. They’re also a fantastic option for friends to spend time together during the break. With half-day and full-day sessions available, children can explore their imagination in a fun and supportive space.

Workshops run from 29 September  – 3 October and 7 – 10 October. Full-day bookings include lunchtime supervision, and before/after care is available to purchase.

Early Bird Offer: Use code SPRINGEARLYBIRD25 at checkout

 

Now Taking Term 4 Enrolments – Creative After School & Adult Classes

This Term 4, our Creative After School Sessions invite primary school–aged children to explore their artistic side and develop skills and techniques through ceramics, textiles, painting, and drawing.

For adults, we offer painting, drawing, ceramics, and mixed media classes, perfect for hobbyists and practicing creatives alike. Whether you’re seeking a creative unwind, developing your skills or looking for a fun social activity each week, we have a class to suit you.

Early Bird Offer: Use code SPRINGEARLYBIRD25 at checkout

Book now via our website: www.gallerylanecove.com.au
Visit us: Gallery Lane Cove, 164 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove, NSW 2066
Opening Hours: Tues–Fri 10 am–4:30 pm, Sat 10 am–2:30 pm
Contact: [email protected] | (02) 9428 4898

Gallery Lane Cove Opening Hours

Why not pop into the gallery and immerse yourself in some truly thought-provoking local art? Follow Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios online to stay up to date with upcoming exhibitions, workshops, and community events.

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4.30 pm
Saturday 10 am – 2:30 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Public Holidays CLOSED