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Having lived in the BMs for over 30 years I draw inspiration from the beauty of the natural environment for my art practice, thus exploring a personal and social understanding of the way visual arts influence beliefs and actions. The motivation for my artwork is to revitalise this connection though art and viewer by evoking an understanding of connection with the natural world as immanent and interdependent. My art practice centres on a social ecology of consciousness that envisions a cultural story relevant to, and in continuity with this South Land of my birth - one which awakens and embodies an indigenous spirit that works with nature on its terms. Personalised 'story' art quilts are another aspect of my work, created in response to individual lived experiences and values, or to commemorate special moments or different stages of life. Examples can be viewed on my blogspot, describing the evolution of the creative processes involved as they were occurring. https://soulseasonsquilts.blogspot.com Often created as a series, each textile art wall-hanging is unique and uses a wide range of fabric types for collage and applique, using machine and hand stitching to sketch details and effects. My most recent exhibition was at Braemar House, the Hub upstairs Gallery: https://soulseasonsquilts.blogspot.com/2025/03/staying-alive-threads-in-time-braemar.html My PhD, completed in 2011, investigates the creative process as a means to re-imagine the lived experience of a sense of place, explored through the textile art quilt genre being used by other art quilters. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UVo7EK5g_KJONiOi_NShYBVavMB8hkN/view?pli=1

I balance my creative practices between my special interests of printmaking, making picture books and jewellery making. I have three books published through Loose Parts Press (including bestselling Goodnight, Blue Mountains) and continue to dream on my next project in the cracks I can find in motherhood.

In 1985 I found myself in the school darkroom developing and printing photos for art class. This was my introduction to photography, and in 1986 I went onto study a degree in photography at QCA in Brisbane. There I focused on creating life sized portraits of edgy characters in black and white on a large format film camera. In 1989 I became disillusioned with photography and abandoned the medium. It wasn’t until 2024 in Katoomba that I picked up a camera again. Ever since I have been capturing colourful details of urban structures, environments and rooftops in a minimalistic style.

I specialise in capturing authentic, dynamic, and emotionally resonant images. With over 10 years of experience, my portfolio spans events, portraits, and product photography.

I'm a brand strategist, creative writer, content developer and growth marketing specialist. I believe your brand, marketing and engagement strategy is your engine room for growth. Whether you’re growing your business, market share, or profit margins; or developing an idea, a cause, or community engagement program to make a difference – a strong and authentic brand is where it all starts. With your brand creating multiple connections with your audiences, you’ll make it easier for people to find you, understand what you do, and buy from you. I specialise industries that are led by innovation and differentiate on customer experience - with a particular passion for technology, food and beverage, wellness and venues.

I have always loved the colours, textures and shapes of old pieces of wood, metal and stone. They suggest to me ways they can come together, either abstract or figuratively, to become sculptures in the landscape. I am developing my skills in forging, metal work, stone masonry and carving, to assemble garden sculptures in which the beauty of the original materials remains the principal attraction.

Scary Strangers is the legendary lovechild of Australian comedy thirst traps Ru Halwala and Tom Stevenson! We have produced and performed in star-studded, sell-out shows all over Australia, including The STEAM Room Science Comedy Experience ft. Doctor Karl, Big Cat Club Improv Comedy Extravaganza, and Are You Havin’ A Laugh?! Our shows are know for their exceptional production values, immaculate vibes, and diverse casts. Ru and Tom are also skilled educators. In 2024 Scary Strangers launched a program in partnership with the NSW Department of Justice delivering improv workshops to children under supervision within the juvenile justice system. The program has achieved incredible short-term results with plans to expand in 2025. Every Scary Strangers performance is a comedic cocktail of highbrow wit and lowbrow filth, you never know what you’re going to get, but trust that it’ll get you where you need to go. Sketch, stand up, improv, clowning, and musical comedy - we do it all baby! You may have seen us cavorting on some of Australia’s hottest stages including Splendour in the Grass, Malthouse Theatre, Australian Museum, Factory Theatre, Enmore Theatre, Comedy Store Sydney, Brisbane Powerhouse, Queensland Museum, and Improv Theatre Sydney. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we don’t expect you to either. We love comedy. You love comedy. So let’s stop teasing each other and make it happen!

My socially engaged practice involves facilitating collective, social food growing and art making within the local Blue Mountains community and with young people in a public high school setting. I am currently a PhD Candidate in social design at the University of Technology Sydney, looking at the role of civic fresh food initiatives in creating greater social and environmental health and community care mending social fragmentation and environmental degradation.

I am a young artist specialising in bespoke window art for storefront business', canvas art, and lino prints. My works tend to look very colourful, fluid and intricate.

Mark Roberts is a writer, publisher and critic living on unceded Darug and Gundungurra land. He is the founder and co-editor of Rochford Street Review and has been widely published both in Australia and overseas. His Latest collection 'The Office of Literary Endeavours' was published by 5 Islands Press in 2025. Mark is also involved in running monthly poetry readings featuring local writers at the Little Lost Bookshop in Katoomba

Freelance editor and proofreader with thirty years' experience in the Australian publishing industry.

Nathan has worked within the entertainment industry for over 3 decades. Starting in film and television as a young actor. Television credits: Young Doctors, A Country Practice, Police Rescue, Bellamy, and the iconic drama series ‘Sons and Daughters’ for Grundy Channel 7 network. This led Nathan onto continued work in theatre at home in Australia & Internationally.  He is an original cast member of ‘Dein Perry's Tap Dogs’ He featured in the original cast of 'Shout' the musical Australian Tour starring ‘David Campbell’ He was a cast member of the first tour of ‘Mamma Mia’ at the Lyric Theatre Sydney Star Casino in the role of ‘EDDIE’ and also an original cast member of ‘Billy Elliot’ the musical. He was engaged to perform as the lead performer for the Australian Hit show ‘Dein Perry’s Steel City’ which played in Melbourne at the State theatre and New Yorks Radio City Music Hall. In the year 2000 Nathan was appointed as an assistant to Dein Perry for the opening of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games choreographing over 1300 tap dances, and also performed with Kylie Minogue for the closing ceremony of the Olympics Games choreographed by William Forsythe. Whilst on tour in the USA and the UK Nathan had the honour of working with Steve Wonder for the Quincy Jones 25th Anniversary concert, performed at the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall for his Royal Highness King Charles. Live performance for the Jerry Lewis Benefit Telethon Los Angeles , Opening of the Super Models Cafe New York City, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ru Paul Live, Good Morning Britain, Good Morning USA, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC Today, Live with Regis & Kathie Lee, The Just For Laughs Comedy Gala, and has performed at Londons Sadler's Wells Theatre, the Lyric theatre on the West End and in New York City - Union Square Theatre. Television appearances in Australia include: “Hey Hey” it’s Saturday, The Footy Show, Denton Live, The Midday Show, 60 minutes, Good Morning Australia Today show and Mornings with Kerry-Anne Kennerley. Nathan has also performed on numerous occasions at our own iconic Sydney Opera House, and in all of Australia's major national theatres. He has worked at Australia Zoo as a presenter and entertainer for the Erwin family, Australia's Wonderland, Warner Bros Movie World, Walt Disney World Tours in Australia & New Zealand and has worked for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and also aboard the QE2 as a guest artist.  Nathan has performed  within many corporate shows and launches throughout Australia and overseas as a male dancer, tap dancer and guest performer. Film credits: Bootmen and Happy Feet 2 In the year 2020, Nathan was appointed tap trainer for the 10-year anniversary tour of Billy Elliot, and for the past 15 years continues to work for ED5 International in Sydney as a talent scout and teacher for their Full Time Diploma course. He has a wealth of experience within the entertainment industry with a career expanding over 35years.

With a background in television production and writing, Julie Miller is your go-to local for helping to bring your production to fruition. Recently employed by Blue Mountains City Council as a consultant for the screen sector, she has an intimate knowledge of Blue Mountains locations, creatives and infrastructure as well as knowledge about how things work on set. She is also an award-winning travel writer, four-times-published non fiction author, and an optioned screenwriter.

I am an exhibiting landscape photographer.

I am a contemporary artist with my new found mediums of paint and ceramics. The study of colour and developing my own visual language is something I am working on daily.

Amanda and Brewer are creatives living in the Katoomba. Our shop Foraged and Forged Katoomba is where you’ll find our creations, visit us there and experience our world!

I am a lyrical figurative artist, focussing on stories about our human condition. My painting practice is drawing-based and employs elements of juxtaposition, trompe l'oeil and memory.

Jaz Kalman is an emerging visual artist based in the Blue Mountains, NSW, whose practice explores identity and expression through semi-realistic portraiture. A recent graduate of TAFE NSW’s Visual Arts program, Jaz works primarily in drawing and painting, blending traditional techniques with contemporary influences to create bold, character-driven works. Their portraits often draw on pop culture, infusing familiar imagery with emotional nuance and a sharp eye for detail. As they continue to develop their practice, Jaz brings curiosity, technical skill, and a distinct illustrative voice to each piece. They are available for commissions and collaborative projects and is committed to expanding their presence in the regional arts scene. Recent awards include The MTNS MADE Industry Award, Outstanding Achievement in Drawing and Highly Commended in Printmaking from NSW TAFE.

Maree O’Brien is an emerging Wiradjuri visual artist based in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Working primarily in painting and jewellery, her practice is grounded in storytelling, exploring themes of cultural identity, connection to Country, and personal memory. Maree is currently studying visual arts at TAFE NSW, where she is expanding her skills and refining her creative voice. Her work draws inspiration from her Wiradjuri heritage and the landscapes around her, using traditional and contemporary materials to express stories of belonging, resilience, and self-discovery. Maree has exhibited works at the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery in Katoomba and Braemar Gallery in Springwood, sharing intimate pieces that reflect her cultural journey and evolving artistic practice. Her paintings often feature layered symbolism and earth-toned palettes, while her handmade jewellery incorporates natural forms and textures, honouring traditional knowledge and materials. Maree is available for commissions, and welcomes opportunities to collaborate with individuals and organisations who share an interest in First Nations perspectives and meaningful creative engagement.

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Modern Art Projects Blue Mountains (MAPBM) is a not-for-profit incorporated association that supports and advocates for the development, production and exhibition of contemporary, multi-form art in the Blue Mountains. MAPBM also aims to foster an independent environment that supports the development and practice of contemporary artists and curators and to engage with the wider Blue Mountains community in developing a new critical agenda for contemporary art in the region. MAPBM was established by a group of predominantly Blue Mountains-based artists. It is run by artists, curators and others who are interested in, and dedicated to, the promotion and advocacy of contemporary art. MAPBM has partnered with a number of organisations in developing innovative exhibitions and projects and has received funding from the Blue Mountains City of the Arts Trust, Create NSW, Festivals Australia, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and a range of other agencies and foundations.

Jon Flood is a musician living and working on Dharug and Gundungurra country. Jon writes nylon-string guitar songs, influenced by American primitivism, minimalism and experimental music

No.14 Lovel St, build c1913, has been welcoming guests for over 110 years. Many traditional features remain in the house, with an upcycled /quirky Blue Mountains interior. A great space to hire for workshops, or as a photography location. Please note: there was no choice of just location hire so I ticked Photographic Studio, but we are not a studio. The owners, Annette & Gavin Blake became Accidental Innkeepers in 2017 and have fallen deeply in love with the Mountains. In 2022, Annette wrote the locals guide to everything else, apart from the famouse walks, in the Blue Mountains. "Out of the Blue" is now in its second edition for 23/24.

Blue Mountains based audio engineer, event organiser, drone pilot and musician. Production Manager for local production company 'KFM Media' and the 'Shelter Studio' based in Katoomba. Live events, festivals, corporate AV, filming, recording, mixing/mastering. If there's a job to be done on a show I'm probably there doing it. I perform with 'Tap Hammer' and 'Fitzy Street Band' as a vocalist/guitarist as well as playing bass in the 'Mitch Pearce Trio'.

I am a Blue Mountains-based writer and media consultant with a background in journalism, communications, and public engagement. As well as my own creative practice - writing personal essays, memoir, fiction and arts/culture reviews - I help individuals and organisations communicate more effectively, through clear and uncluttered narrative, media engagement, and compelling storytelling. I have trained hundreds of professionals in plain English writing techniques (via the NSW IPAA and Plain English Foundation) and taught senior subjects in Macquarie University's school of media and communication.

SIRC_UIT is the joint practice of Katrina Noorbergen and Jan M. Walter. Operating as a Creative Studio working at the intersections of art, technology, performance and architecture, SIRC_UIT collaborates with artists, musicians, curators and technologists across digital, analog and experimental art forms to explore and redefine our interactions with technology, bridging the gap between traditional art forms and the digital world. Katrina Noorbergen is a cultural producer, performance curator, and leading arts worker based in Western Sydney, on Dharug and Gundungurra Land. After a decade-long international career as a touring musician and published songwriter, Katrina returned to Australia in 2015. She has since worked in pivotal roles at Carriageworks, the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Create NSW. Katrina Noorbergen is the Program Curator for SIRC_UIT, championing experimental performance practices in unconventional spaces, uplifting emerging artists and fostering creative collaboration on the fringes. Jan M. Walter is a French/German audio-visual and installation artist based in Western Sydney, on Dharug and Gundungurra Land, and the Founder of SIRC_UIT. In his practice, he designs and constructs temporary architecture using lighting elements built from the ground up. Mixed with layers of found and reject materials as well as decommissioned technological infrastructure he creates large-scale immersive installations that are driven by custom hardware and software. His work is influenced by humanity's descent into technological abundance, the obsolescence of its own productivity and the absurdity of Moore's Law and what it leaves behind.. SIRC_UIT has and continues to collaborate with a multitude of artists and organisations to deliver boundary-pushing independent programming across Australia and beyond.

Sole Canopy Records offers label services for modern artists: songwriting, recording, funding, marketing, & creative well-being — with a focus on mindful production of EPs & Albums.

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Kellie Clarke is the founder and formulator behind Suet Skincare, a handcrafted, non-toxic skincare range based in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Drawing on her background in holistic living and functional nutrition, Kellie creates small-batch products that honour the earth, the body, and the spirit, crafted with intention, reverence, and care. Originally from Victoria, Kellie relocated to the Blue Mountains to live in deeper alignment with nature and her values. Her journey into skincare began as a personal commitment to a toxin-free lifestyle, experimenting with natural, nutrient-rich ingredients to create products that were not only effective but deeply healing. This passion evolved into Suet Skincare, a brand grounded in sustainability, integrity, and the power of ritual. At the heart of Suet Skincare is golden tallow sourced from a regenerative, organic farm in Hartley, NSW. Blended with shea butter, cocoa butter, and pure essential oils, each product is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, designed to hydrate, restore, and uplift. Every balm, soap, and serum is infused with frequencies of love and connection, transforming daily skincare into a soulful practice. Kellie continues to expand her knowledge through ongoing study in functional nutrition and holistic health, ensuring that Suet Skincare remains rooted in wellness science and spiritual intention. Her products reflect a devotion to conscious living and a belief in skincare as a pathway to vitality, balance, and beauty, inside and out.

Photographer. People + nature + venture. My work sits between fine art and storytelling, inspired by mountain landscapes and culture. I work across portraiture and outdoor content for individuals and brands. My work is defined by rich shadows, rock textures, inky mountain waters, and misty bush scenes. If you'd like to work with me, I'd love to hear your ideas!

We're a social enterprise bookshop that hosts author talks, poetry readings, muscial acts, workshops, markets and more. We also sell books and products made by local authors and makers.

Bill Kokkaris is an Greek-Australian visual artist and playwright. His plays Baraki, Night Journeys, and A Lifetime of Summers were produced by Take Away Theatre. Bill has also written one-act plays for Carnivale and Sidetrack Theatre. In addition to his creative work, Bill has held roles across several NSW government agencies as an editor, communications manager, and corruption prevention practitioner. He had a longstanding interest in immigration studies and has collaborated professionally and creatively with migrant communities throughout his career. In 2020, Bill received an Invited Residency at Varuna, The National Writers’ House in Katoomba, where he completed the first draft of his novel Paradisos. In 2023, Paradisos was a finalist in the Eyelands Book Awards (Unpublished Novel category). When not writing, Bill paints and draws from his studio in the Blue Mountains.

Situated in Katoomba but working with clients the world over, I'm  experienced in  concept art, visual-development, matte-painting, storyboards and promotional art in the film, television, advertising, themed entertainment and games industries. Penrith-born and bred with over 20 years of industry experience. From mid-2005 to early 2016 I resided in Oslo, Norway where I was fortunate to work with some amazing and talented people on a number of awarding nominated and award-winning Norwegian films and AAA games titles. Along the way I also worked on concepts, key-frames, and storyboards for TV commercials, and I've illustrated the occasional book-cover. From 2016 to 2023 I lived and worked in Melbourne before moving to misty heights of the mountains in 2024. Film and Cinematic Entertainment concept art, storyboards and Matte-painting, Themed Entertainment and Attraction design, Museum and Exhibition design, Events design, Concepts for Video games, Television Commercials, VR, Book Illustration, and Education at the Tertiary level with RMIT in Melbourne are among the fields I've worked in. I have a passion for place-making, problem-solving, and story-telling through visual mediums. I love communicating a story, concept or idea through visuals that excite, engage and move, and I enjoy being a part of the collaborative effort to bring an idea or vision to fruition.

Margaret Davis Director, Playwright, Teaching Artist, Script Assessor/Dramaturge, Acting Coach Margaret has had a 50 year career in the performing arts, principally as a director and playwright but also as an actor, dancer, choreographer and lecturer. In May 2017 Margaret created and directed a sell-out production of a new work about food and memory, Breaking Bread which featured a team of 16 writers and actors from the Blue Mountains area. Margaret has staged a second new work, Eating Pomegranates, with a successful season at Wentworth Falls School of Arts in March 2019. The work, which celebrates bodies through all stages of life and death, was developed through a QLab residency at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and the support of the Blue Mountains Cultural Trust. Margaret lectured in Contextual Studies for the BA in Performing Arts at AIM for ten years and also freelances as a dramaturge and script assessor (principally with the Australian Writers’ Guild.) Upcoming Project: Lookout/Look Out! see details below. In development: full length play script Did You Tell Anyone Where You Were Going?

I am a contemporary artist

A Brand Identity and Packaging Design studio working out of Katoomba.

I am a photographer and design educator.

I am an interdisciplinary artist working across performance and visual art based in the Blue Mountains, Australia. Growing up in the former Soviet Union during the turbulent 1990s shaped my critical approach to narratives about the status quo. My work explores alternative forms of knowledge and modes of existence. Through performance and visual art, I examine expanded ways of perceiving and engaging with the world and the environment. My approach to performance art is strongly influenced by my visual arts background and my research in more-than-human choreographies. I work with objects as collaborators and my body as both medium and tool, generating 'living images' that transform the known into the unknown. Everyday objects, often overlooked, become active participants, revealing their own performative agency. This expanded practice seeks to explore ecological entanglements and non-human intelligence. I am currently undertaking a PhD in performance art and interdisciplinary practice at Macquarie University, Sydney, where my research focuses on more-than-human choreographies and extended mind theory. I investigate how human and non-human entities co-create within performative environments, expanding notions of agency and collaboration. My current artistic research includes developing performances in collaboration with weaver ants, working alongside Macquarie University researchers studying natural complex systems. These investigations have deepened my inquiry into interspecies co-creation and ecological intelligence in performance-making.

Blue Mountains Musical Society was founded by music lovers Heather Gwilliam, Jenny Edwards, Barry McNicol, and pianist Phyllis Huthnance, who all agreed that a musical society would be just the place for stage folk and musos alike to get together and produce good music and lasting friendships. A public meeting was called and with an enthusiastic group of 45 people the very first BMMS production of Trial by Jury at Springwood Uniting Church was in full swing. For just $3 a ticket the audience packed into the church hall. So positive was the response that members decided to go full steam ahead and form a committee. This all happened in 1981! Not that long ago really, when one considers how far BMMS has come since those early days. Since 1981 BMMS has been rehearsing and proudly presenting operetta, musical comedy, concerts and youth programs at the Springwood Civic Centre. In 2012, BMMS performed their last musical in the centre before it closed for renovations, allowing BMMS the opportunity to travel to new audiences at new venues, performing Sweeney Todd in 2013 at the Q Theatre, Monty Python’s Spamalot at the EVAN Theatre Penrith Panthers in June 2014, CATS at The Lighthouse Theatre, Orchard Hills in November 2014 and back for one last show at EVAN Theatre with The Who’s Tommy in May 2015. We returned to the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, previously known as the Springwood Civic Centre in late 2015 with The Phantom of the Opera. In 2025, BMMS will be staging a new production of the Broadway smash hit, Come From Away, in May, followed by Legally Blonde in October.

I endeavour to bring a relaxed, welcoming attitude to all my shoots, looking to make it as fun and comfortable for the people I'm working with as possible. I work with both natural light, and supplement with studio lighting when needed, to create work that feels both real, and like scenes out of films.I have 10+ years of experience working with brands, from small local businesses, to national and multinational companies

We welcome artists, creatives, freelancers, craftspeople, academics, students, community groups, organisers and more. Let us provide you with affordable space to make your magic happen!

I paint outside 'plein air' to gather inspiration for larger painting in my studio. I love to be out in nature and this beautiful landscape is the perfect inspiration. I currently have one of the Blue Mountains Council art studios in Katoomba Arcade near the food Co-op. Iĺl be here until April 2026.

I am an artist/designer based in the magical Blue Mountains. Pip and Pod is my design studio where I produce high quality sustainable prints, cards, calendars and wrapping paper inspired by the wild beauty around us. I'm passionate about living in a sustainable world — that’s why all my products are plastic-free, compostable and biodegradable. Creating beautiful products that are ethical and locally produced is a major focus of my artistic practice.

Hi. I’m Matt, an experienced producer, director and DP specialising in both long and short form content. With an expansive in-house and agency background I have produced a wide variety of motion and stills photography with nearly a decade of expertise culminating in my largest project to date, a three part docuseries called “American Candy” available on SBS On Demand. See more at heyactionproductions.com

Taylor Film was established in Sydney, Australia in the year 2000 by designer & director Tom Taylor. Tom has been directing & producing video, animation & design work for leading Australian & international brands for the last twenty years. His award winning work can be found across free-to-air and cable television and in international film festivals. Tom’s first film ‘Dark Age of Light’ premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival, won the ‘Best Film’ & ‘Audience Favourite’ awards in the Australian Sci-Fi Film Festival as well as an Atom Award for Best Animated Film. The film was also invited into the Australian National Film & Sound Archive. Tom has worked extensively in Japan & has produced high end broadcast work for Toyota, Honda, Acura, Infiniti, Lexus, Sony & Konami. In Australia he has directed & produced design & vision for ABC, SBS, Foxtel & all of the free-to-air Australian TV channels. Tom has also produced various visual design work for live events including work for the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony & the 2015 Vivid Festival. Tom’s work also includes live event production. Tom created & developed the “Blue Mountains Film Festival & Yowie Awards” & “Culturescape Blue Mountains”- a festival of projected art from the Blue Mountains creative community. Tom is currently producing & directing his indie science fiction feature film “Last Ark”.

I’m a bookbinder and the creative mind behind Luminary Lines, where each piece is crafted with care and passion for all things paper. There’s something magical about the texture of fine paper, the flow of ink from pen to page, and the stories held within the pages of a well-loved notebook. I carry a notebook wherever I go—whether to jot down fleeting ideas or preserve cherished moments—and often create custom designs for special occasions, like travels or gifts. At Luminary Lines, I aim to make stationery that’s not just practical but also a source of inspiration and joy—a faithful companion for your thoughts, dreams, and adventures.

My mission is to share joy, colour and playfulness. Authentic branding photography, alternative events and weddings are my specialties. Growing up in the Blue Mountains has given me a deep appreciation for the natural world, and I strive to channel this into my work. I have had the privilege of getting to photograph small business owners, yoga teachers, retreats, weddings and conferences. Let me know if you want to collaborate and we can make some magic!

Samuel Bright is a curator, director, producer & founder of CLIPPED. His background is in post-production supervision as well as directing live concerts, music videos, branded content & curated / produced events including CLIPPED Music Video Festival (Vivid Sydney) & CLIPPED Karaoke at Parramatta Lanes, Bankstown Lunar New Year & Central Coast Lakes Festival. As an extension of these events, CLIPPED has partnered with councils as well as other festivals such as St Kilda Film Festival, Inner West Film Fest as well as delivered programming with NFSA (Canberra) ACMI (Melbourne), MCA (Sydney) & many more! In recent years CLIPPED has also toured programming to support the underrepresented creative community to areas such as Randwick, Geelong, Newcastle and Central Coast with assistance of council grant funding.

Jodie McLeod is a writer and award-winning children's author/publisher at Wollemi Press. Wollemi Press is an independent children’s publishing imprint based in the Blue Mountains, Australia, and was established by Jodie in 2022 as the umbrella imprint for her three children's books, all illustrated by local artist Eloise Short: *** The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue (2024 CBCA Notable Picture Book, 2024 Whitley Award – Best Children’s Book, RZSNSW, Shortlisted REAL Award: Picture Book [YABBA/KOALA/CROC Awards] 2024) *** Leonard the Lyrebird (2018) (Whitley Award – Best Children’s Book 2019, RZSNSW; Shortlisted REAL Award: Picture Book [YABBA/KOALA/CROC Awards] 2019), and its follow-up: *** Lilah the Lyrebird (2022) The MO of Wollemi Press is to publish 'stories worth sharing' – stories that, because of whatever it is that makes them special – be it their sense of fun, their characters or their beautiful message – simply refuse to be untold. Jodie is an experienced speaker at schools and festivals, whether for author visits or creative writing workshops, and works regularly with writing organisation Westwords. Along with her work as a children's author Jodie also offers copywriting services, having worked with a big list of agencies and clients. She's also worked for many years in magazine publishing, editing and feature writing, with an Honours degree in Creative Writing (UOW). When she's not writing, you might find Jodie running the trails of the Blue Mountains where she lives with her husband and two daughters.

Justin holds a Masters in Creative Industries from Western Sydney University and an Advance Diploma in Screen Media, Multiplatform Producing. He has experience in producing documentary content for television. In 2020, Justin was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to explore the artist-led makerspaces. In his background of film production, programming and production, he has worked for the Brisbane International Film Festival, Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the Sydney Film Festival and the Antenna International Documentary Film Festival. He produced the award winning 30min documentary ‘Not a Willing Participant’ screened on ABC and the 1hour documentary, ‘A War of Hope’ with SBS/NITV. Most recently Justin has been the Exhibition Manager at Sculpture at Scenic World and formerly worked in the technical team for Sculpture by the Sea.

Wendy Joyce is a Blue Mountains-based textile artist whose practice explores connections between people, place, and the natural world through cloth, colour, and collected plant material. Drawing on a background in printmaking, textiles, and community arts, she creates sculptural textile works, installations, and wall-based pieces that invite reflection on our relationship with the environment. Working primarily with organic indigo, botanical dyes, eco-printing, and repurposed textiles, Joyce approaches making as a collaboration with nature. Leaves, invasive weeds, and locally foraged plant material become both subject and process, leaving traces of their presence through direct contact with cloth. Her work investigates memory, ecology, sustainability, and the often-overlooked beauty of cultivated and wild landscapes, encouraging viewers to develop a deeper appreciation of the natural systems that surround them. Joyce holds a Bachelor of Fine Art and Visual Culture from Curtin University and an Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts from The Sydney Gallery School. Her work has been exhibited widely across New South Wales, including her solo exhibition Two Blocks Away (2019), and has received recognition through the GreenWay Art Prize, Eden Unearthed Art Prize, and Ryde SWAP Art Prize. A commitment to ongoing material research is central to her practice. In 2026, Joyce undertook an intensive indigo study tour across Japan, visiting traditional dye studios, indigo farms, museums, and artisan workshops in Kyoto, Tokushima, Kurume, and Amami Island. Working alongside master dyers and craftspeople, she deepened her understanding of aizome (Japanese indigo dyeing), sukumo fermentation techniques, shibori, katazome, kasuri, and botanical dye traditions. These experiences continue to inform an evolving body of work that combines contemporary textile art with traditional knowledge, celebrating the enduring cultural and ecological significance of natural dye practices.

Samantha Lee Curran (she/her) is a queer poet, writer, and award-winning artist living on Dharug and Gundungurra land. She is the author of the poetry collection 'exposure to existence' (Alien Buddha Press, 2023) and 'blue is how i know you (Illographo Press, 2025) and her work has been published in several online and in print literary magazines. Samantha was chosen as a Vessels of Love poet for the inaugural City of Sydney poetry event in 2021 and was an Artist in Residence at Chateau d’Orquevaux in 2023, and exhibited her debut solo show ‘the rot and the raw’ at Gallery NWC, September 2024. She will be attending a residency at Studio Kura Japan in July 2025.

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My home on Dharug and Gundungurra country is the source of my practice; I use leaves, bark and flowers from my surrounds and the wild places I travel to dye the threads and textiles I work with, gathering extra inspiration from thrifted materials. My dyed fabrics are soaked with the memory of the place they were dyed; similarly thrifted fabric holds memory of its past use. I work wherever I find myself: at home, in wild landscapes, in cars and libraries, allowing my needle to follow the line of a branch, rock or a thought. Stitches are my words; a journal of place and time, where memories and images overlay each other to form a landscape of life. I studied art at the Tin Sheds as part of my architecture degree, and have worked as a primary school teacher. I am currently studying a Master of Art Therapy, and I'm happiest stitching with a dog on my lap and a cup of tea beside me. You can find me @pippita_bennett_art.

Renata Commisso is a multidisciplinary dancer, choreographer, movement director, and community arts facilitator based in Little Hartley. With over 12 years of international experience, she has performed with esteemed companies including Les Grands Ballets Canadiens (Montreal), Opéra de Lyon (France) and Victor Ullate Ballet (Madrid), before returning to Australia in 2018 to establish her independent practice. Renata has collaborated with leading organisations and artists such as the National Gallery of Australia, Opera Australia, Form Dance, Marc Brew, Sue Healey, Living Room Theatre, and Julie-Anne Long. Her choreographic works—including YOUWHO? and Motherhood—have been featured at Sydney Fringe and integrated into the Western Sydney University curriculum. She has also worked as an inclusive choreographer and movement director across stage and screen, with credits including Look the Part (Bus Stop Films) and Fluffy (Sydney Festival 2022). Her current interdisciplinary practice explores creating dance and theatre works for and with young children, as well as intergenerational experiences that invite connection through shared movement and storytelling. Here has been supported through residencies with ArtsOutWest, Lithgow City Council, InnerWest Council, Canada Bay Council, Critical Path, Ausdance NSW, DirtyFeet, and Annandale Creative Arts Centre. Committed to inclusive and community-engaged practice, Renata facilitates creative dance and theatre programs for people of all ages and abilities through Milk Crate Theatre, the Centre for Creativity at the Sydney Opera House, Dance for Parkinson’s Australia, DirtyFeet (The Right Foot),and Sydney Dance Company. In 2021, she founded Move and Groove, a creative dance initiative that nurtures connection, creativity, and belonging. As both an artist and educator, Renata is passionate about the transformative power of movement and storytelling, and is currently available for performing, choreography, movement direction, and multidisciplinary collaboration. She is also very keen to get everyone dancing and feeling good in their bodies and currently facilitates local movement and dance classes you can join. (Check the website or Get in touch!)

Jacqueline Forster is a journalist, writer, and editor working on the unceded Country of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples in the Blue Mountains, NSW. With over two decades of experience contributing to leading lifestyle publications in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, Jacqueline’s work spans journalism, copywriting, creative writing, publishing, and marketing, with a strong focus on sustainability, slow living, and community connection. She is a long-standing contributor, and former staff member, of ABC Organic Gardener magazine, where she writes extensively on edible gardening, regenerative agriculture, and grassroots food systems. Her work has appeared in PIP, Shepherdess (NZ), ABC Gardening Australia, Australian Country Style, WellBeing, Slow, The Sydney Morning Herald, and local publications she co-founded - Blue Mountains Love and Harvest Blue Mountains. Bucket list interviews include Alone Australia winner Gina Chick, author John Marsden, and Kiwi culinary queen Annabelle Langbein. She once wrote winning coverlines for the ABC’s iconic annual Cricket magazine. Outside of publishing, Jacqueline coordinated the Blue Mountains Edible Garden Trail from 2019 – 2025, is a board member of social enterprise, Farm It Forward, and volunteers at local environmental and cultural events. Jacqueline is available for freelance writing commissions, editorial projects, and collaborations that align with her values. Whether crafting a feature article, creating engaging coverlines and ledes or attention grabbing media releases, Jacqueline brings clarity and strong editorial instinct to every project.

Entries are invited for Everglades Gallery exhibition calendar. Located within the grounds of Everglades House & Gardens, the Art Deco gallery space is surrounded by 13 acres of Paul Sorensen gardens and a house museum for visitors to explore. We invite artists to submit proposals for solo and small group exhibitions. Our exhibition program showcases a diverse range of artistic projects and themes in various mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, glass and works on paper. As a significant heritage tourist destination in the Blue Mountains, Everglades provides an opportunity for artists to engage with, promote and sell their work to a broad audience. Please email everglades@nationaltrust.com.au for an application form.

Multi disciplinary artist, writer, radio host, fashion & interior stylist.

My passion for painting has become the focus of my work. Landscape and urban landscape.

Fiona Davies’ art practice incorporates object, video, photography, projection, installation, performance, and curation, and is based in a trans disciplinary investigation into the power of systems, materials, and processes. A current focus is that expression of power in the patient/hospital interaction and specifically medicalised death in ICU.

Providing the Blue Mountains region with professionally produced stand up comedy shows, private & corporate functions, workshops for beginners and event host/MCs Curator, Marty Bright has over a decade of experience in the stand up comedy industry around the world. He has been part of comedy festivals and performed at the top comedy clubs around Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Vietnam and Thailand.

Musician, songwriter, artist and Mother living in the Blue Mountains.

Darius Guilford is an Australian visual artist and graphic designer living and working in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia. The traditional lands of the Darug, Gundungarra and Wiradjuri people. With over three decades in graphic design and communication Darius brings strong design principles and disciplined process to his art practice. Darius’ work is non-objective and is based in formal considerations of shape, colour, tone, composition, and marks that can be created with various tools. He works with considered geometries and formal composition. The use of a strictly applied grid speaks to formal training in graphic design, his career for over 30 years. Darius uses formal compositional devises of proportion, division and repetition to provide scaffolding on which to build either complex or refined paintings. Choices of separated areas of colour, or overlapping layers, or precisely applied marks are the ways he chooses to explore what painting and drawing can be. Or at least what they can for him in his current practice. Darius explores the materiality of painting through process. At times he is exuberant in gesture, at others he chooses restraint. Both process and material become the subject of the finished work.

When i reached 60 i found myself in a shitty situation. Short story, I started painting. Seven years in Ive held three solo exhibitions, two in Katoomba and one in Glebe. Shortlisted for the Meerogal art prize, twice selected for the Newcastle Sea Mission’s art prize and out of 900 entries made it to the shortlist with Gorman’s collaboration for that seasons newest fabric design. Ive refreshed my practice by going to TAFE’s art courses and several other intensive’s including one at NAS.

Doodad and Fandango is where design meets vitality. From everyday essentials to statement pieces, her home furnishings and accessories fuse pop art elegance with practicality, infusing each object with the vibrancy of performance and pop culture. Crafted locally in the serenity of the Blue Mountains, each piece embodies artistry and passion.

Elizabeth O’Donnell is a photographer based in New South Wales, Australia. She works across various genres in the photographic world specialising in Architecture and Interiors, Portraiture and Story, Fine Art and Landscape. She loves working with people and collaborating visually to realise ideas - a little germ of an idea can become a reality! She exhibits regularly and has studied and worked in Australia, the UK, Italy and Hong Kong and traveled widely. Her work is in collections in Australia, Japan, UK, America and private collections.

At Marra + Yeh, we love a challenge – we bring people together, illuminate a way forward and get things done. Design is our tool to simplify complexity and create new possibilities. Together we challenge the status quo, provide alternative options and strive for maximum impact – we collectively examine all kinds of problems in novel and provocative ways to help our clients succeed. Our approach blends Eastern sensibilities, European sophistication and Australian ingenuity with specific place histories, creating truly unique outcomes on every project. See more at marrayeh.com

Fade Meadow is an Australian singer/songwriter born and raised in the Blue Mountains on Dharug and Gundungurra Country, who blends the beauty of her surroundings with heartfelt lyrics and haunting melodies. Her lyrical storytelling reflects on personal experiences, creating a connection that resonates deeply with her audience. Drawing influence from artists such as Cat Power, Sharon Van Etten and Mazzy Star, Fade Meadow has crafted an authentic sound that is uniquely her own. Fade Meadow’s debut single ‘Shifting Focus’ and accompanying film clip were released independently in early 2024.

Helen Shields is an emerging contemporary multi-disciplinary artist living and working on Gundungurra and Darug lands in the upper Blue Mountains of NSW. She holds qualifications in Chemistry, Fine Arts, Education and Design. Her practice explores the dynamics of colour and the reiteration of simplified organic motifs; encompassing Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Collage and Fabric Design. Recent solo and group exhibitions include Quadrant and Red Galleries - Melbourne, Articulate Project Space and Ellipsis Gallery - Sydney, Braemar Gallery and The Hub Upstairs - Springwood, Arts Blue Mts Gallery - Lawson, Blue Mts Cultural Centre - Katoomba, AYN Earth Studio - Istanbul TURKEY, Manpukuji Temple - Kyoto JAPAN, Roccarainola Museum of Contemporary Art - Naples, ITALY and Belconnen Arts Centre - Canberra ACT. Her work is held in private collections throughout Australia, North America, Turkey and Japan and the permanent collection of Roccarinaola Museum of Contemporary Art, Naples.

Dennarque Estate offers an ideal retreat for workshops, art residency, writing residency, gardening residency etc. Located on 24 acres of heritage gardens, originally planted by Charles Moore from the Royal Botanical Garden Sydney. The Estate was established in 1879 by Edward Merewether. Over the years Dennarque Estate has hosted many important dignitaries. The Estate offers comfortable accommodation for 10 guests in 3 cottages, and also has a Conservatory that can be used as a creative space.

Radiant Productions is a full service content creation and Marketing Agency . Grant Markert is an internationally recognised, multi award wining story teller, director & cinematographer. His experience spans international documentaries for the discovery channel USA to high end TV commercials and documentaries. He has over 30 years experience in film and TV production with networks 10 , 9 and 7. Natasha Markert producer and production manager has over 20 years experience in Film and marketing and event management. This includes roles as national marketing manager for Mission Australia, Events and marketing co-ordinator , for the Lithgow Chamber and Industry development manger for Central West Tourisim. Together they form the dynamic Duo of marketing and communications. With comprehensive blue chip brand experience, including AMP , Colonial First State, Virgin Money, Energy Australia , Frasers Property Group, Blue Mountains City Council, HP Pacific. www.radiant.productions

I am a painter and filmmaker. In 2007, I established Frogmouth Films making documentary and environmental, social justice pieces. I have had numerous solo shows and been part of group exhibitions and projects of both painting and films. I am also a contributor / camerawork on various Australian documentaries. I am currently in pre production on a documentary titled: UNSTOPPABLE CHANGE. My portrait of Blue Mountain's local Mary Waterford (OM), titled: Do What Calls Your Heart, won People's Choice at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 2025.

I originally trained as an artist and have over 30 years’ experience working with contemporary art and audiences; positioned as a thought-leader around audience engagement within the global museum and gallery sector. In 2015 I moved from the UK to be Director Audience Engagement, MCA Australia, embedding creative learning, access and inclusion, research and evaluation across the organisation. I left the MCA in May 2023, to become a consultant supporting art and audiences; offering training, mentoring and consulting in contemporary art, visitor experience, interpretation, access and inclusion, audience engagement and development, and creativity and wellbeing. My approach is one of care, kindness, empathy and respect. I am also an experienced coach and mentor for creatives of all kinds and am currently coaching two artists based in the UK.

We are a sum of the people that have come before us, inspired by this I use the medium of paint to explore themes of family, everyday life and nature. My practice involves studies in plein air and sketches from old photographs using with each painting session expanding the generational through line and allowing self-discovery.

Originally from Girdwood Alaska, Andrew moved to the Mountains in 2022 with his family. he has enjoyed a 20 year parallel career as a chef and F&B photographer. Using off camera lighting techniques to create dramatic scenes, Andrew captures food, drinks, and people perfectly within the atmosphere of the venue.

Norman Lindsay Gallery Explore the former home of prolific and controversial artist Norman Lindsay, while enjoying a day of art and gardens in a historic Blue Mountains location. Nestled in the heart of Faulconbridge, Dharug and Gundungurra Country, is a beautiful sandstone cottage that was once the home of Australian artist and writer Norman Lindsay, his wife Rose and their daughters. Visitors can discover Norman Lindsay’s paintings and illustrations, then step into the original painting studio where he created his famous art and much-loved children’s book The Magic Pudding. Wander the lovely heritage gardens and take a short scenic bushwalk with views of the Grose Valley to round out a great day out in the Blue Mountains. Artists and creatives are encouraged to frequent the venue to use as inspiration, to hold events, workshops or volunteer.

Textile artist and craftswoman, spinner and weaver, as well as a teacher and occasional portrait model. Creating in the Mountains. More to come, we're all a work in progress.

UnitePlayPerform is an Australian arts health organisation enhancing wellbeing through creativity in a globally connected world. Founded by Australian contemporary artist and experience designer ØFFËRÎNGŠ, UnitePlayPerform is a transformational therapeutic methodology incorporating play, making, co-creation and community. The master method is delivered via educational Playshops, retreats, digital experiences, performance works, exhibitions and therapeutic products that invite self exploration and leadership. “UnitePlayPerform was developed by Artist ØFFËRÎNGŠ as a new system to nurture and enhance the everyday lives of humans in such potent and challenging times. The concept was born unexpectedly within the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as a response to the isolation and segregation of our communities. UnitePlayPerform started to realize the positive impact that a practice like this could have on individuals and the lives they may affect around them. The ripple effect could be global, and the potential could be life enhancing as a legacy for generations to come. Post incubation phase, now in 2022, UPP has expanded to become a multi-disciplinary arts health organisation supporting the ongoing delivery of all that we do. A crucial element of the journey has been the assembly of a small team of world-class thought leaders, innovators, neuro-psychology theorists, cultural strategists and iconic play design experts who have collaborated to bring this vision to life. UPP aims to facilitate new pathways born at the intersection of art, health, science and wellbeing.

The Sockery is an online retailer of socks. It is a family run business, 100% Australian owned & based in the beautiful Blue Mountains. We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by stocking quality socks, using compostable packaging and stocking locally manufactured brands where possible.

Studio Goose is an independent production company, based in Hazelbrook, Australia. We have been involved in countless productions, helping to edit, write, direct, produce, and develop since 2005. In 2020 we expanded our story creation to book publishing. With this mountain of experience behind us, we have continued to grow, developing and producing our own work. In 2021 The Gamers 2037, a high-concept tween drama series, aired on 9Go! This is still just the start of our story to bring outstanding ideas and content to audiences around the world.

WYCK is based in the picturesque village of Leura, with our candle making studio nearby in Wentworth Falls. We feel truly privileged that we are lucky enough to live and work in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, a breathtakingly beautiful region of New South Wales. When you buy one of our pillar candles or boxes of votives, we like to think that you're taking a tiny piece of this beauty with you. WYCK Décor pillar candles are wrapped in exquisite Chiyogami papers and the sets of 4 votives come in beautiful hand-folded boxes in a kaleidoscope of colours; whilst our Australian range features unique papers designed & printed exclusively for us. Our products are the perfect gift, gorgeous enough not to need wrapping - as vibrant and diverse as The Mountains themselves and the people who live here.

I source semi-precious gemstone beads, freshwater pearls, shells, wood and czech glass from across Australia creating a vibrant range of colours and textures into necklaces, earrings and bracelets. The stones are strung on a variety of products from jewellery wire, silk, hemp and cotton which come in various lengths and styles, from retro to chic, from minimalist to luscious. Although each piece is unique, I could duplicate if a customer needs, for instance, to create some similar pieces for a wedding party. I have a stall at the Cascade Markets held in the Tibby Whalan Hall in the Town Centre on the 1st Saturday of the month from 9.30 am to 3.30pm which attracts a fine array of artists, jewellery, ceramics, pre-loved clothing, collectibles, jams & biscuits, vinyl records and CDs, honey, and succulent plants & pots.

The woodblock print is never a “blank canvas” and this organic nature of the medium is part of what I find so enticing about creating in this medium. In my works the voice of the wood and paper are often empowered to speak through the wood grain and paper fibres in the prints. I have studied and practiced art in a number of mediums, drawing, painting, etching and sculpture, however, I chose to work in woodblock because it is an accessible form and more environmentally and socially sustainable. Making woodblock prints is slow art and it is often small art. Some of my work uses recycled or found wood and most of my paper is handmade from bamboo, mulberry or hemp. In a world of climate change, species extinction, artificial life and rapidly increasing technology, the handmade woodblock print is an age old accessible medium that connects art and people. My woodblock prints demonstrate a number of printmaking techniques including single block, reduction block, multi block, jigsaw block and hand coloured prints.

Finding the right pieces of clothing that you can feel confident in wearing from dawn to dinner can be a challenge. At Honey & Rose, our made to order clothing effortlessly bridges the gap between your daytime and evening wardrobe, so you can always be ready for any occasion. Give yourself assurance that you have pieces in your wardrobe that will always complement each other without any fuss. Being made to order, each piece of your Honey & Rose clothing is designed, cut and made for you with care and consideration in the Blue Mountains, Australia. Limiting the quantity we make each week also allows us to focus on high quality sewing and attention to detail, and gives us time to answer any of your questions.

I’m a creative professional with 15+ years of experience spanning photography, marketing, and business operations. My work sits at the intersection of visual storytelling and strategic thinking - grounded in intuition, clarity, and a deep understanding of how creativity, people and systems connect. I bring a thoughtful, emotionally intelligent lens to creative projects, with a focus on quality, nuance, and purpose. Whether behind the camera, shaping brand narratives, or refining processes that support meaningful work, I’m drawn to the details that elevate both experience and outcome.

Dr Mareike Gronwald is a German-born emerging artist, arts worker and sociologist living on unceded Gundungurra and Dharug Country in the Blue Mountains. With a PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Mannheim (2013) and experience as a researcher and lecturer in the field of social policy analysis, her academic background informs her art practice and her deep interest in how societies function, change and succeed. Mareike's art practice is rooted in transformation—constructing, deconstructing, and reconstructing visual maps of what it means to be a woman and a mother. It is a creative reflection on her ongoing engagement with societal and political questions—particularly the role, recognition, and perception of women in society and how these experiences intersect with emotional and spiritual connections to the natural world. Working primarily with acrylic on canvas, Mareike explores various degrees of abstraction and the intuitive play with colour, form and mark making. This process gives rise to shapes, lines, and symbols that float between geometric precision and organic irregularity, alluding to the entangled realms of eco-feminism, sociology, and the hidden rituals of m/othering and women’s work across the boundaries of bodies and statehood. Influenced by the emotional intensity of German Expressionism, especially the Blauer Reiter group, the spiritual abstraction of Hilma af Klint, and the principles of geometric abstraction, Mareike's work attempts to hold space for intuition and intellect, for the fluid and the structured—an ongoing negotiation between internal worlds and external systems. Her abstract compositions often point toward the veiled, unseen dimensions of mothering journeys and the labour of care, often rendered invisible in dominant narratives.

I am an Illustrator, Textile Designer & Artist, based in the beautiful Blue Mountains, Australia, where I live with my family. My inspiration is regularly drawn from my immediate surrounds as well as native flora and fauna further afield. With a background in both Textile Design and Visual Art, my work has been showcased in galleries and fashion and homewares ranges both locally and internationally. I have also illustrated a number of children’s books including (the award-winning), Leonard the Lyrebird. I work in a variety of mediums, often combining hand-drawn or painted images with digital techniques.

I capture the sandstone walls of the upper Blue Mountains interacting with the elements.

Azari Thompson aka Numinous Bloom is a contemporary artist and guide of Erotic Evolution whose work explores the alchemy of shame into embodied freedom. Holding a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the Sydney College of the Arts, Azari works across painting, digital media, ceramics, and performance to create immersive worlds of sensual expression and transformation. Her creative process is an act of devotion, a dialogue between body and spirit, celebrating pleasure as a sacred force of life. Through her art, Azari invites others into remembrance: of beauty, truth, and the divine nature of desire.

Chromocat Press provides wide-format giclee printing services for artists and photographers, using archival pigment inks and gallery-quality photographic and fine art papers. We print in all standard ISO sizes up to B0, and custom sizes up to 1.1m wide, as well as fine-art greeting cards in three sizes. We also offer digitisation services to create high-resolution files from original paintings, drawings and other flat work, and digital conservation of film slides and negatives. For artists and galleries we provide print-on-demand and drop-shipping services, enabling online or gallery sales without inventory - we can print when the order is placed and deliver either to the seller or direct to the buyer. Head over to our website for a sample pack of papers, or give Stephen a call on 0417 997 457 for more information and advice.

Ladybird Design Creative Studio is the culmination of creating a life around Fran’s passions of art, jewellery and teaching. It frees Fran to take a piece of silver, blank canvas or paper, turn it into a beautiful thing and share it with the world every day. Fran believes now more than ever that pursuing one’s passions makes life more colourful and vibrant, gives us pleasure and purpose, but most of all it reminds us of who we are. Unleash and Explore. Fran knows from decades of experience that everybody has the potential for creativity within, they just need her expertise to help them unleash it - and unleash it she will, surprising you with what lies in wait to blossom! ​At Ladybird Design Creative’s purpose-built studio, Fran creates memorable and creative experiences with a relaxed, fun and positive vibe, all designed to unlock and explore your hidden or budding creativity. ​If you are a complete beginner or if you feel you don’t have a creative bone in your body - Fran promises you will surprise yourself with your artistic talent! Feel Pure Joy. Creating something new from inspiration or imagination gives pure satisfaction and joy. In a mere few hours to a full glorious day, you’ll feel recharged, refreshed, and revitalised. Of course you take your masterpiece home to impress your family and friends with your new found skill. Fran would love to share the joy of creating and making with you.

Margie Tubbs is a freelance editor with postgraduate editing qualifications and a wealth of experience in editing novels, life writing, non-fiction, academic theses and business documents. She works closely with clients to ensure that their written work conveys a professional image and a clear message for readers. Margie Tubbs Editing Services delivers high-quality work, on time and within budget.

For more than 20 years Chandu Bickford has worked at the intersection of creativity, leadership & business, mentoring creative professionals & practitioners to gain clarity, cut through complexity & build meaningful, sustainable work. A nationally accredited business & leadership educator & trainer, her approach blends intellect, emotional intelligence & intuition, helping people lead & create with confidence & discernment. Born & raised in the Blue Mountains, Chandu trained as a nurse while also studying & practicing art, & was often found painting impressionist landscapes on local cliff tops. In her mid-twenties she set off on a seven-month overseas adventure & didn’t return home for twelve years. Much of that time was spent living in a remote village in Tanzania, where she founded a small fair-trade enterprise connecting East African artisans with Australian markets. Working with local village women, deepened her appreciation for creativity, culture & the courage it takes to build a livelihood from creative work. Today, through her award-winning programs, Chandu supports artists, practitioners & creative professionals who want to bring their ideas & talents more fully into the world. Having spent decades straddling both the creative & business worlds, she understands firsthand the challenges of turning passion into sustainable work. Deeply connected to the Blue Mountains creative community, Chandu is passionate about supporting local artists and practitioners to develop their ideas, grow their confidence & build meaningful creative businesses. Chandu is an avid writer & poet. She has won sevral local writing prizes & has been published in several anthologies. She-authored The Business SisterHood. Through mentoring, teaching & speaking, she supports you to step forward on your creative path, clarify your talents, ideas & offerings, make your passion your profession & extend your creative & business offerings. Book a complimentary conversation to learn more.

Ian Brownlee founded Brownlee Printing in October 1984. Auspress Pty Limited, trading as Auspress Marketing was founded two years later and began manufacturing tourist related product for resale in many retail outlets in the Blue Mountains in 1986. The first products were postcards and drink coaster sets supplied to Echo Point Information Centre and Scenic World. Brownlee Printing printed a number of books for Harry Hammon at the Scenic Railway and Skyway. The association with Scenic World continued after Harry retired with Harry's son Phillip Hammon and then later with Harry's grandchildren, Anthea and David Hammon. Auspress Marketing manufactures and distributes all products for Lorraine Brownlee Designs which was founded by Lorraine and Ian in 2017. Today Lorraine Brownlee Designs has around 500 stockists around Australia. Auspress Marketing manufactures paper products for other Australian artists. Auspress Publishing, also a trading name of Auspress Pty Limited, has published high quality coffee table books for local artists, John Wilson, Robyn Collier, Joe Penn and Leslie O'Shea. If you have a product or printing project, don't hesitate to contact Ian for a consultation.

“I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. My father was a talented graphic designer in the film industry but it was my mother, a gifted amateur artist, who taught me to how to draw. Growing up near the sea at Clovelly, in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, my first love was the ocean and seashore. Although I studied art and design at school and University, my life took a very different direction but I never lost my desire to observe nature, be inspired by it and create unique designs from it. When I moved to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains 25 years ago, I developed a great love for plants and flowers in all their intricate beauty. One of my favourite things is drawing the native plants which I see every day in the bush around my home. I do my best to observe nature and capture what I see in my initial pencil drawings. I then enhance the delicate, intricate shapes, lines and patterns to bring out their magic. By the time I come to the final pen drawings, I have turned natural form into pattern and each unique design seems to flow onto the paper, almost on its own. I then transfer my designs to my computer where I do all my colouring to create the final designs for my cards and art prints. My passion is to create unique, high quality, hand-drawn designs for you to enjoy.“ Lorraine Brownlee is Art Director and Editor of Auspress Marketing and Publishing, a successful boutique company which she runs with her husband Ian Brownlee in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.