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Teresa’s journey at Bayley Arts shows how giving people fair opportunities can create real change. As part of Bayside Council’s 'Bayside Creatives Month', supported by Bayley House, Teresa has the chance to share her skills and grow as a professional artist. Since joining the Bayley Arts NDIS art program, Teresa has found a love for printmaking, especially drypoint etching. With the introduction of printmaking into our programs, Teresa has focused on drypoint etching and worked every week with Katie Starkey, a skilled printmaker and artist. These regular sessions have helped Teresa become confident and skilled in her craft. Her passion...

Seven Creatives: A Celebration of Bayside’s Artistic Spirit On Saturday afternoon, Bayside City Council launched Seven Creatives at Bayley Arts gallery, marking the start of a vibrant month of creative activities across Bayside. This initiative features workshops, artist talks, and interactive sessions to engage the community and celebrate the region’s artistic heritage. The exhibition showcases seven established artists: Gregory Alexander, Magdalena Dmowska, Noni Drew, Michael Hawkins, Kristy Hussey, Sean McDowell, and Steffie Wallace. Their works range from abstract ceramic forms to thought-provoking assemblages and atmospheric landscapes, offering a rich artistic journey. Shop exhibition online. Bayside Mayor Cr. Hanna El Mouallem...

We were thrilled to recently host our Annual Gala Art Show and Thank You event recently at Bayley Arts. The night was a celebration of creativity, talent, and community. The event was a showcase of the incredible work created by our artists and a heartfelt thank you to our supporters who make everything we do possible. The evening began with a warm welcome to all our guests, including Deputy Mayor Cr. Debbie Taylor-Haynes and Cr. Andrew Hockley, who represented Bayside City Council. We were honoured to have them join us in celebrating the achievements of our artists and the ongoing...

Celebrating Creativity and Craftsmanship at the Bayley Arts Fashion Show This year’s inaugural Bayley Arts Fashion Show was an extraordinary celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community. As we reflect on the success of the event, it’s inspiring to see how far our textile artists and models have come in their journey of self-expression and skill development. A Tradition of Textile Arts, Reimagined Bayley House has long been known for its programs that teach the timeless art of textiles, and many of our past fashion shows have highlighted this heritage. This year marked a new chapter as we introduced our very...