Dorrigo Arts Council
Promotes the arts in all its forms across the Dorrigo Plateau. It acts as an umbrella group for visual arts and performance arts groups and maintains close relationships with other incorporated and non-incorporated arts groups in the area, not otherwise part of the ACD. It seeks to promote the arts generally to assist local artists and craftspeople in exhibiting their work and becoming widely recognised for their skills.
Supportive and welcoming group. Sharing skills. Laughter, joy, company. No artistic skills required. Promoting local artists on the Dorrigo Plateau.
Bellingen Community Arts Council
Bellingen Community Arts Council is a not for profit organization entirely run by volunteers working to promote, encourage and support the practise and appreciation of arts across the community.
The Nexus Gallery at The Old Butter Factory is open 7 days a week. There are 2 exhibition spaces. Shows change every 4 weeks You would be part of a team at The Nexus Gallery at The Old Butter Factory. There are 2 shifts daily 10am to 1pm then 1pm to 4pm.
You would be engaging with the public, promoting sales while sitting in lovely surroundings. Help with social media would be much appreciated and could be done in your own time from home
Stitched-Up
- Contact Michelle Stockton: bellingenstitchedup@gmail.com
2BBB Community Radio
2BBB is a Community Not for Profit Radio that has a variety of cultural programs featuring Australian music, local artists, local events and local information.
Camp Creative
Camp Creative offers a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse and hardworking team – and have a great time at a longstanding Bellingen community event. Be part of the Bellingen community tradition of volunteering – and support Camp Creative, a true Bellingen institution! Volunteer helpers love their time at the Camp – there’s a variety of roles, working with a supportive team – and volunteer contributions are always greatly valued. If you’re new to Bellingen, or seeking some new connections, you’ll be welcomed by the Camp volunteer community – it’s a great way to meet interesting and creative people.
Bellinger Valley Historical Society
The Bellinger Valley Historical Society (BVHS) was formed in 1962 by local identities. The aim was to research, collect, preserve and display the story and relics of the Bellinger Valley and its people. The first display was held at the Hammond and Wheatley Emporium with a collection of loaned articles and papers. In 1964 the collection was moved to a permanent display at Urunga, in a building in Bonville Street. In 1973 the BSC developed the site of the Urunga School of Arts and relocated a section of the building (built in 1903 by William Atherton) to Morgo Street. In 1983 the BSC built a new museum in Bellingen and the collection was then divided between Urunga and Bellingen. For 60 years our two Museums have been run by volunteers, who manage our vast collection of artefacts, photographs and newspaper collections. The society has published a number of books on local history. Our two museums are visited by schools, visitors to the area and the local community. Our collection includes family histories, boat and shipping memorabilia, Aboriginal life, community activities, transport, local identities, home life, the timber industry, recreation and land use. You can find us at
We manage the Bellingen and Urunga Museums and are looking for helpers. Call the Museum or drop in during advertised opening hours.