Current exhibitions

Real Worlds: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2020
Until 18 July

Gammin: a story of young mob in cyanotype
Until 18 July

Art in your Community: Natural History
22 May - 5 September

Adult art classes

Have you ever considered joining an art class? Unleash your inner artist with adult art classes for artists of all skill levels.

Kids' art classes

Explore a captivating world of art, craft, stories, educational and technical art classes especially for kids.

Upcoming exhibitions

Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul
24 July - 26 September 2021

Sculpture Cafe

Located within MAC, Sculpture Café offers a delicious menu to enjoy as you reflect on your art experience.

Shop MAC

At Shop MAC you will find high quality handcrafted jewelery, glassware, ceramics, bags and textile accessories by local and national makers.

Open Studios ready to provide a glimpse into the art world

Published on 03 June 2021

Lake Macquarie artists will open their studio doors this weekend to showcase life behind the art as part of Lake Mac Open Studios.

Sir William Dobell honoured with new arts festival

Published on 24 May 2021

One of Lake Macquarie’s most famous names has inspired a new month-long celebration of art and performance.

Torres brings international flavour to Lake Mac Open Studios

Published on 17 May 2021

From city walls in Europe and Mexico to a suburban studio in Lake Macquarie, art has taken Goya Torres around the globe and back again.

Four experiences to share with mum this Mother’s Day at MAC

Published on 29 April 2021

Spoil your mum this Mother’s Day by indulging in food and art at the peaceful lakeside Museum of Art and Culture, Lake Macquarie.

MAC Easter operating arrangements

Published on 30 March 2021

MAC and the Sculpture Café will be closed on selected dates over the Easter long weekend.

Get creative this school holidays in Lake Mac

Published on 22 March 2021

A packed school holiday program now open for bookings in Lake Macquarie aims to keep kids of all ages entertained during the Easter break.

First Class 20 opens at MAC

Published on 12 February 2021

Media release issued 12 February 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and environmental issues affecting society are among the dramatic themes explored in a new exhibition by some of the Hunter Region’s top Visual Arts 2020 HSC students.

Innovation and creativity key to new Lake Mac arts leaders’ vision

Published on 22 January 2021

Two new leaders in Lake Macquarie’s thriving arts community have vowed to drive innovation and creativity to cement the City’s reputation as a regional arts powerhouse.

Lake Art Prize 2020 Finalists Announcement

Published on 02 September 2020

And the finalists for the Lake Art Prize 2020 are...