Therese Schier, indyNR.com
There’s a new exhibition coming to the Casino Art Gallery featuring internationally acclaimed Yuin artist Lloyd Gawura Hornsby from Glenn Innes and Galibul Elder Noel Caldwell (Uncle Charlie).
The Celebrating NAIDOC exhibition opens on Saturday June 13 with artworks by local and regional First Nations artists.
Gallery president Maree Beek said the scope of the exhibition is recognition of the gallery’s growing reputation and annual program of exhibitions.
Artist Lloyd Gawura Hornsby is a descendant of the Yuin and Chinese people of the south coast of NSW.
His work has been exhibited in Australia and internationally, including exhibitions at the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Monat Gallery in Madrid, and numerous galleries throughout Europe.
His paintings are held in both private and public collections.
Uncle Charlie is known as a talented artist and for his work with First Nations students teaching language, dance and culture.
Event info
Cassino Art Gallery Celebrating NAIDOC exhibition opening Saturday, June 13, 2-4pm and ongoing until July 18. All welcome. $10 entry including a drink and nibbles.
On Sunday June 14, Wendy and Lloyd Gawura Hornsby and Dr Stuart Barlow from Southern Cross University will present a talk and Q&A session at the Gallery, 148 Barker Street, Casino. Entry is free and welcome to all.
Exhibition open days
- From June 18 – Thursdays to Saturdays, 10am-3pm; Sundays 10am -2pm. Gold coin donation for entry.
- July 5–12 during NAIDOC Week. Open Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm.
This article appeared on indyNR.com on 7 June 2026.
