A vacant retail space in Deep Water Shopping Centre, Woy Woy, has been transformed into a vibrant, community-focused creative hub thanks to a new initiative led by a passionate group of local artists.
This new artist-run art gallery in the shopping centre will officially open its doors on July 5 with a celebration the entire community will enjoy including lots of free activities for children and adults from 11am to 3pm.
Member for Gosford Liesel Tesch will do the official ribbon cutting at noon.
The Deep Water Art Space will activate the unused shopfront with a dynamic blend of art, workshops, and community engagement.
Located next to The Reject Shop, the artist-run space will be open up to seven days a week from 10am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 4pm weekends.
One of the 21 artists involved, Minka Gillian, said they saw this as a real opportunity to bring the community together through creativity.
Deep Water Art Space will feature rotating exhibitions showcasing original works by Central Coast artists, including paintings, photography, prints, ceramics, sculpture and handmade jewellery.
Visitors will also be able to witness artists at work in a dedicated live studio zone, attend workshops, and take part in a variety of interactive art experiences.
The initiative places a strong emphasis on accessibility and inclusion.
“We want people of all ages and backgrounds to feel welcome,” Gillian said.
“Whether you’re buying art, taking a workshop, or just dropping in for a quiet moment to draw, there’ll be something for everyone.”
This includes a wide range of community-focused activities, including creative sessions and workshops, life drawing and quiet sketch hours, acoustic music and poetry, demonstration days where artists share their techniques and an Art Supply Swap Box for sharing materials.
Deep Water Art Space promises to become a creative heartbeat in the centre of Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre celebrating local talent, sparking conversation, and welcoming everyone through its doors.
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