Creative Spaces

Make • Create • Connect • Activate
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Creative Spaces 2024-25

The Central Coast boasts a vibrant community of talented makers and creators

And, it's for this reason Creative Spaces was born. Designed to foster innovation and creativity, the gallery container at Toukley Village Green will provide an exciting space for selected artists to exhibit and connect with the community through creative workshops, talks, collaborations with other artists and installations throughout the year.

Photo by Isaac Tseng

 

Toukley Gallery container with doors open showing installation work
A wall filled with scultures

Introducing David Hough

From 31 March to 27 June 2025, local sculptor David Hough will be taking up their artist residency in the Gallery Container at Toukley Village Green.

David will be showcasing his work as well as making and creating sculptural pieces throughout his residency. Within the gallery, there will be sculptural pieces for sale as well as giftware, jewellery, line drawings etc. In addition, David will be inviting a variety of local artists, jewellers and creators to hold rotating exhibitions.

Come along and experience the wonder and beauty of the sculptural form in many mediums. David will talk you through the process and let you know the background to individual pieces if you have an interest.

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What's On

Monday: Gallery open 9am-4pm

Come and meet local sculptor David Hough and participate in his Clay Play activity or Canvas Painting activity for $5, or free Water Painting activity happening throughout the day.

A man wearing a bandana teaches a little girl how to sculpt clay

Tuesday: Gallery open 10am-4pm

Come and meet local sculptor David Hough and participate in his Clay Play activity or Canvas Painting activity for $5, or free Water Painting activity happening throughout the day.

Sculptures by local artist David Hough

Wednesday: Gallery open 9am-4pm

Come and meet local sculptor David Hough and participate in his Clay Play activity or Canvas Painting activity for $5, or free Water Painting activity happening throughout the day.

A man wearing a bandana teaches a little girl how to sculpt clay

Thursday: Gallery open 9am-4pm

Come and meet local sculptor David Hough and participate in his Clay Play activity or Canvas Painting activity for $5, or free Water Painting activity happening throughout the day.

Sculptures by local artist David Hough

Friday: Gallery open 10am-4pm

Come and meet local sculptor David Hough and participate in his Clay Play activity or Canvas Painting activity for $5, or free Water Painting activity happening throughout the day.

A man wearing a bandana teaches a little girl how to sculpt clay

Sunday: Gallery open 9:30am-12:30pm

Come and meet local sculptor David Hough and participate in his Clay Play activity or Canvas Painting activity for $5, or free Water Painting activity happening throughout the day.

Sculptures by local artist David Hough

Expression of Interest for 2025-2026

Calling all local artists, makers and creators! If you are interested in hosting an exhibition, workshop or installation in the Gallery Container in Toukley Village Green, now's your chance. Submit your interest to be a part of the Creative Spaces 2025-2026 program.

Applications for Expression of Interest will open on Monday 28 April 2025 with all applications to be received no later than 10am on Monday 26 May 2025.

A wooden panelled container containing a sign called Creative Spaces
Toukley Village Green's Creative Spaces Gallery Container

Past artist residencies

Debra Meier
A highly respected watercolour artist who draws inspiration from the natural abundance around her, from painting the local Yellow-tailed Black cockatoos, to capturing the vibrancy of the Australian flora around her home.
David Hough
A local sculptor who specialises in sculpture work, drawing his knowledge from a life of heritage plasterwork to a world of sculptural art. David created sculpture pieces for your home, and also partakes in jewellery making.
Grace Agnes
A local painter and photographer who blends her Fijian and Australian roots together to draw inspiration for her artwork. Her work explores the themes of self-discovery, beauty, culture and nature.