Author: kasarndesigns

Solo exhibition “Tropivonio” – original paintings by Margo Humphries at Windale Hub
Windale Hub, bilyabayi, 20 Lake St, Windale
19 February 2026 – 19 May 2026
Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm; Saturdays 9am – 12pm

This solo exhibition by Margo Humphries reveals the numerous styles practised by the artist and how this wide variety of anything and everything meets bursts of bright colour.

Margo is a very active Lake Macquarie-based visual artist who has had a stall at every Art Bazaar since 2012. Margo also joined the Hunter Arts Network committee that year and is currently the Publicity Officer. Margo is originally from Taree and moved to the area 22 years ago. Margo has a visual vocabulary – her original paintings, textiles and hand painted patterns have made her known for her bright colourful ideas and wide variety of different styles. The energy in Margo’s creations appears to be limitless. Margo loves creating works that you could stare at for hours, and is always busy creating new works to keep up with the demand of her best selling art. For Margo, the creative voyage along the way is equally significant as the outcome.

More info about the art: https://kasarndesigns.com/

About the venue:
Windale Hub is Lake Macquarie’s newest high-tech venue featuring flexible social spaces, contemporary library services and multi-purpose community facilities.

Designed as Windale’s community lounge room, the hub provides a safe, relaxing and welcoming space for people of all ages to come together to learn, create and innovate.

Windale Hub is home to the Fab Lab, an innovative digital fabrication lab featuring advanced manufacturing equipment. The venue also boasts a professional recording studio and an on-site cafe.

More info on the venue: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Windale-Hub

Join your neighbours and local gardening expert, Jenepher, for a fun and informative afternoon all about street gardens and easy gardening techniques!

Date: Saturday 5 July
Time: 3pm
Location: 55 Valencia St, Mayfield
Bonus: Every attendee receives 2 FREE native plants to take home!

• Learn how to plant and maintain a low-maintenance native garden and how to transform your verge
• Watch a demonstration of the no-dig garden method
• See real-life examples of native gardens and laneway plantings
• Hear about City of Newcastle’s Street Garden Program and learn how to join
• Connect with other families and build a stronger community
• Kids welcome – fun and hands-on for the whole family!

Facilitator, Jenepher, is a ceramic artist and passionate gardener who has transformed her private yard into a haven for wildlife. Jenepher joined City of Newcastle’s Street Garden Program and created a street garden in the verge that attracts pollinators and connects people through creativity, colour, and life

Regular Art Bazaar stallholder, Margo Humphries, will be one of several local artisans displaying a wide variety of artwork in the laneway on the afternoon of the event. All of Margo’s art will be for sale (EFTPOS available).

What else is happening in Mayfield on Saturday 5 July:
The Mayfield MINI Arts Trail is also returning on Saturday 5 July, transforming the streets of Mayfield with a vibrant morning of live art, music and creativity. From 9am to 12pm, visitors can explore a self-guided trail featuring mini masterpieces by more than 20 local artists, live performances, and large-scale murals created during past community projects. Trail maps are available via The Wall Station or at participating cafés and shops. Free and family-friendly!

More about Margo Humphries Art – https://kasarndesigns.com/

More about CoN Street Gardens – https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/environment/get-involved/green-your-suburb/street-gardens

Download the Mayfield MINI Arts Trail mural map: www.thewallstation.com/news/mayfield-mini-arts-trail

For enquiries call 49742000

Setting up my stall for Lake Mac Meet the Makers tomorrow! Great position just behind reception and spectacular fig tree and lake views as my backdrop all day! The event will take place from 10am – 4pm at MAC yapang, 1A First Street, Booragul ⁠🖼️ where artists and makers from across Lake Macquarie will showcase and demonstrate their practice to the community at the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang).⁠
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There are over 40 artists participating in this year’s event! Artists represent a broad range of mediums including painting, drawing, textile art, glass making, ceramics and more. ⁠
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Members of the public will have the opportunity meet artists, learn more about their creative process and purchase unique artworks to take home.⁠
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Click here for more info https://mac.lakemac.com.au/Events/Lake-Mac-Meet-the-Makers-2025

New indoor venue for Art Bazaar and new June market! HAN Art Bazaar is excited to announce that we have sourced a new indoor venue. The recent unfavorable weather conditions resulting in repeated cancellations has led to the decision. The next two Art Bazaars are now being held at St Therese’s Primary School, Royal St, New Lambton which is still a short distance from the regular Lambton Park location.

Along with the new indoor venue a new make-up date has also been announced for Sunday 29 June from 10am to 3pm.

Art Bazaar will also be held at St Therese’s Primary School, Royal St, New Lambton on Sunday 31 August from 10am to 3pm. This date was originally being held at Lambton Park.

Applications for stallholders are now open and new stallholders are always welcome to apply. The stall fee is a very affordable $70.00

https://form.jotform.com/hunterarts/2025