Current exhibitions

The Museum of Art and Culture yapang (MAC yapang) hosts a range of engaging exhibitions throughout the year, including travelling and MAC yapang curated exhibitions, as well as our 'Art in Your Community' program featuring works by local artists.

Awaba House Revitalisation

Find out about the latest developments with the revitalisation of Awaba House.

Lake Mac Arts Membership

Become a Lake Mac Arts member to enjoy discounts, VIP invitations and other special perks across the City's cultural venues.

Shop MAC

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

Venue hire

MAC yapang offers venue hire for multiple events including cocktail parties, ceremonies, conferences, meetings and more.

Sculpture Park

Located on 5 hectares of leafy grounds, the Sculpture Park includes work by local and national artists. The park currently comprises sixteen sculptures by eleven artists.

New MAC yapang exhibition tells stories through First Class art

Published on 17 February 2025

Stories weave their way through the paintings and drawings, sculptures and textiles of works on display at this year’s First Class art exhibition.

Donna Biles Fernando honoured at MGNSW awards

Published on 03 December 2024

Donna Biles Fernando wins the ACHAA Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to NSW Aboriginal Culture, Heritage and Arts.

Q&A with MAC yapang volunteer Hanneke Bongers

Published on 20 September 2024

Hanneke Bongers has been one of our wonderful MAC yapang volunteers since 2019. Find out more about Hanneke's background in the arts and why she loves to volunteer at MAC yapang.

Meet MAC yapang volunteer Felicity Chadwick

Published on 30 August 2024

Meet Felicity Chadwick, one of our knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers at MAC yapang. Find out more about Felicity's background in fashion and her role at MAC yapang.

Exhibition featuring artists with a disability fosters creativity

Published on 15 August 2024

An innovative art program for people with disability in Lake Macquarie is delivering benefits that reach far beyond the gallery walls where their freshly minted works are hung.

Local creativity and colour showcased in new MAC yapang exhibition

Published on 07 August 2024

MAC yapang will open Alternating the Cube this Friday 9 August.

Construction commences on Awaba House

Published on 01 August 2024

The highly anticipated construction of Awaba House is underway, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of a cherished Hunter heritage site.

How MAC yapang champions First Nations art

Published on 25 June 2024

Find out how MAC yapang - yapang meaning journey or pathway in the Awabakal language - is committed to supporting Aboriginal artists and community.

First Timers Guide to MAC yapang

Published on 21 June 2024

First time to our beautiful art museum by the lake, otherwise known as the Museum of Art and Culture yapang? Here are seven ways to explore MAC yapang including some new reasons to visit.