Residents and visitors are flocking to see Feathered: Birds in Myth and Memory, the latest exhibition at Manning Regional Art Gallery, that offers perspectives on the importance and significance of birds.
It brings together artworks from talented local and regional artists alongside a selection of key works drawn from the state collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
"This is a significant exhibition of artworks and is easily the highest value of any exhibition ever held at Manning Regional Art Gallery," said Alex Mills, MidCoast Council's Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services.
"As the exhibition reveals, birds have long captivated artists and audiences with their dominance of the sky and association with freedom."
"I can highly recommend taking your time to connect with these extraordinary works within our exhibition: The pink heron (Brett Whiteley), Landscape near Yallourn (Arthur Boyd), Alma Mahler feeding the birds (Jeffrey Smart), The music lesson (Sydney Long), Girl #8 and The nightingale and the rose (both by Del Kathryn Barton)."
"If you've previously had easy access to renowned artworks by famous artists… now the art has come to you. And if you've never seen great art… now is your chance."
"Save yourself a trip to Sydney's Art Galley of NSW, this is an exhibition not to be missed. It will get you talking about art to friends and family… like you're an expert."
What: Feathered: Birds in Myth and Memory
When: 26 September to 29 November 2025
Where: Manning Regional Art Gallery, 12 Macquarie St, Taree
Presented by Manning Regional Art Gallery in partnership with the Art Gallery of NSW. Proudly funded by TLE Electrical in partnership with the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery.
Manning Regional Art Gallery is a cultural service of MidCoast Council.
