CULTURE | Jervis Bay Weekend

Still life painter, Victoria Fernandez in her studio on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail. Photo Tania Genoves

Still Life in Light & Shade: Victoria Fernandez on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail

Open for the first time this weekend, the studio of painter Victoria Fernandez in Sanctuary Point is brimming with jewel-coloured still life paintings that present little collections of objects, “each one a character”, against dramatic, dark backgrounds representing interior narratives that invite the viewer to make up their own joyful, playful stories.

Giving The Gift Of Attention

For Jervis Bay Weekend’s recent Christmas Gift Guide 2025 I chose hand-crafted items available in Artfulmind Gallery which is popping up for the first time next Sunday, 30 November, at Huskisson Artisans Market. Allow me to offer you a guide to another dimension of giving—the gift of attention. In addition to wonderful wares, Artfulmind Gallery …

Must Have Oil artwork by Katie Coogan-Mason. Photo Eva Schrader

E•A•T: Katie Coogan-Mason and Melissa Dunlop serve painting and poetry for the palate

Huskisson’s Indian restaurant, Taj, is exhibiting a collaborative collection of artworks and written musings by Katie Coogan-Mason and Melissa Dunlop respectively, till 14 December. We spoke with Katie and Melissa about their art, the inspiration behind the exhibition, and what comes next.

We Mavericks, Lindsay Martin and Victoria Vigenser (centre) on tour with their new album in Tomerong Hall this November.

We Mavericks: The Alt-Country Duo Earning Standing Ovations Worldwide Takes the Stage at Tomerong Hall

Folk duo We Mavericks – aka Vic and Linds – are bringing their unique brand of alt-country, contemp-folk, acoustic-pop, all heart and sensational talent to a live performance at the Tomerong Hall on Saturday 29 November, on tour for their new album, Heart of Silver. We asked them what we can expect on the night.

Artfulmind Gallery: Making Space For Makers

My studio in Erowal Bay is currently a veritable Aladdin’s cave, full of wonderful, original, hand made works of art + craft by skilled makers. I am getting ready to launch Artfulmind Gallery at Huskisson Artisans Market on Sunday 30 November 2025. The creative chaos of mocking up a pop-up gallery to install at the …

James Dicker, landscape painter in Tomerong at his open studio on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail. Photo Tania Genoves

Destined to Paint: Oil Painter James Dicker Captures the Soul of the Australian Bush on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail

Experience the sheer joy of James Dicker, a passionate oil painter who chases pre-dawn light across the Shoalhaven landscape and shares his profound connection to the Australian bush at his open studio this Saturday on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail, open 11am-2pm this Saturday 25 October.

Nicole van Bruggen with a basset clarinet. Photo Nick Gilbert.

More Than Music: ARCO Chamber Tour Inspires Regional Orchestras

Experience the beauty of chamber music as the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra tours regional NSW, performing Mozart, Schubert and Emilie Mayer in intimate venues including Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, while mentoring regional orchestras and celebrating the South Coast’s vibrant cultural life.

See the short film, "A Presence", a poetic short film by young people in the Shoalhaven, at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum.

Young Filmmakers on Storytelling, Film Festivals and the Importance of Art

Ahead of this weekend’s second annual Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival, we spoke to two young filmmakers and emerging leaders of the South Coast, from arts company Beyond Empathy, about what they are working on now and what they are looking forward to at the festival.

Richard Frankland in the music video for his 2025 song, 'Lawbreaker'.

A Sacred Journey of Art Through First Nations Films

Ahead of the second Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival in Huskisson on 13 September, we spoke to Richard Frankland, filmmaker, playwright, poet and musician whose film, “No Way to Forget” is screening at the festival.