Young artists invited to exhibit in ArtWalk 2026

To have opportunities for young people is amazing, to see people enjoy your art is amazing. Definitely put yourself out there… you never know what could happen.
— Young artist Luke Baker, in Port Macquarie focus, April 2026

Young people on the NSW Mid North Coast are invited to enter the ArtWalk X Luminance Young Artists Exhibition. It’s a great opportunity for local young artists to exhibit their work in ArtWalk 2026.

The exhibition is free to enter. It runs from 1 June - 6 June 2026 in Port Macquarie CBD.

Eligibility is open to NSW Mid North Coast young people aged 12 – 24 years.

Categories include painting, drawing, photography & printmaking. 

Young artists Luke Baker won the Luminance Young Artists Exhibition last year. When asked what he would say to other young artists who might be thinking about submitting their work this year, Luke said:

“To have opportunities for young people is amazing, to see people enjoy your art is amazing. Definitely put yourself out there… you never know what could happen.”

Young artist Luke Baker, featured in FOCUS Magazine.

Young artist Luke Baker, as featured in Port Macquarie focus


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