Arts and heritage

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Artisan Collective

Artisan Collective is a group of local professional artists who are proficient in transforming empty spaces into creative places.

Creative Institute of the Arts Newcastle

The Creative Institute of the Arts develops creative leaders who shape the form, function and ceremony of their culture. The Institute is a laboratory for innovation and a centre of international dialogue in design and visual communications

Hunter Multicultural Communities

A non-profit public benevolent organisation serving new, emerging and established multicultural communities in the Hunter region.

Karuah Local History Group

Karuah Local History Group was formed to gather the stories, family histories and history of our community of Carrington, Swan Bay, Bucket’s Way, Limeburners Creek, Allworth, Booral, Girvan, The Branch, Nerong and, of course, Karuah.

King Street Preservation and Action Group Raymond Terrace

Nelson Head Heritage Light House Cottage and Reserve

Lighthouse Cottage is a historic lighthouse keeper's cottage offering visitors beautiful views, local history, photographs, maps and information on marine rescue. It operates as a museum of local history.

  • Nelson Head, Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
  • 02 4981 3585

Northern Settlement Services

Port Harmony

Port Harmony choir performs a wide variety of music styles including classical, musical/film, jazz/blues and contemporary. New members with a good sense of pitch are welcome to apply. No audition is required, although a trial period applies for new members. Some musicianship definite advantage but not essential. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30pm in Salamander Bay.

Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

The Centre is a venue providing facilities for community art and craft activities and a gallery for display and sale of members' work.

Port Stephens Community Woodworkers

Port Stephens Family History Society

The aim of the Society is to offer research facilities to members and help others research and compile their family history.

Port Stephens Historical Society

Port Stephens Sisters Cities

Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee aims to promote communication between cities leading to friendship and understanding between nations and worldwide peace.

Raymond Terrace and District Historical Society

Raymond Terrace Art Space

Situated within Raymond Terrace Library, the Art Space provides a free exhibition space for local artists showcasing varied mediums and is accessible to the public 6 days a week.

Raymond Terrace Writers Group

If writing is something you have always wanted to delve into, then the Raymond Terrace Writers Group is looking for you.

Sketchley Pioneer Cottage and Museum

Sketchley Cottage is a rare timber colonial slab farm house, built about 1840 on the Doribank Estate east of the Williams River, near the present New Line Road. From the late 1840s to the 1960s it was the family home of William Sketchley (1810-1884) and his descendants.

Tai Chi Port Stephens 108

Tai chi offers numerous health benefits, including improved balance and coordination, reduced stress and anxiety, enhanced flexibility and muscle strength, better posture, increased mental clarity and focus, and overall relaxation. It can also help manage chronic conditions like arthritis and hypertension, and it's gentle on the joints, making it accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels. All welcome

Te Ukaipo Maori Club Newcastle

Te Ukaipo Maori Club's vision/Kaupapa is to reconnect members with Maori and non-Maori friends to regain and retain the Maori culture, language and heritage for generations to come.

Tilligerry Arts Group (TAG)

Tomago House

Established in the 1840s, Tomago House is a country residence with fine verandahs and cool cellars. The grounds feature a pretty stone chapel that is still used for weddings today.

Tomaree Family History Group Nelson Bay

Tomaree Family History Group Nelson Bay is interested in both family history in the local area and members' interests worldwide. Members work on both group and individual projects.

  • Tomaree Library Community Centre, Town Centre Circuit, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
  • 0429 140 940

Tomaree Museum Association

The Tomaree Museum Association is leading a project to develop a Port Stephens regional museum which documents, protects and promotes the history and changing natural environment of Port Stephens.

With One Voice Port Stephens

'With One Voice' is all-inclusive: all ages, faiths, cultures, and backgrounds are welcome. There are no auditions and no singing experience is required. 'With One Voice' is more than creating a local community choir, it's about building supportive networks, strengthening diverse communities, and inspiring individuals to find their voice.