The Ballina region in New South Wales is home to a number of art galleries that showcase a variety of artistic styles and mediums. One notable gallery is the Mackay Harrison Galleries, established in 1978 in Ballina as a futuristic and progressive provincial art gallery. Mackay Harrison Galleries focuses on cultivating a stable of full-time Australian artists, exhibiting a range of works from traditional to modern and contemporary art. The gallery has been extended and enlarged over the years, becoming one of Australia's most modern art spaces. It also caters to functions, group meetings, and weddings, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy coffee or tea in the outer courtyard or the fully covered courtyard. The gallery is currently celebrating its forty-third year of operation.
Another art gallery worth visiting in the Northern Rivers region is the Good Evans Art Studio, located in Evans Head. This studio offers a beautiful display of artworks and an amazing view for visitors to enjoy. For those interested in sculpture, Mackay Harrison Gallery in Ballina features the works of David Mackay Harrison, an accomplished bronze sculptor and watercolor artist. The gallery, situated at 79 Bayview Drive, Ballina, overlooks the sand dunes and ocean of Angels Beach. It is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, or by appointment. Entry to the gallery is free, and all prices for artwork are available on application.