“We invite you to step into the gallery where reality intertwines with the ethereal, where reflections dance on the surface and mirrors the depths of our minds,” Meryl Miller of the PSCAC told News Of The Area.

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“(Reflections) is an art exhibition that delves into the profound interplay between our external perceptions and the inner landscapes of our thoughts and dreams.”

The centre’s Monday Painters group also has a mini display by a variety of artists in different mediums, a vibrant and diverse display of creativity.

Meanwhile, the current featured artist is Carol Gilmour, who was born in West Africa and then lived in England until she was eight.

Carol, who has lived in Nelson Bay for fifteen years, has always been interested in drawing and painting, though had little time to pursue this interest until she retired.

Once in the Bay, Carol was lucky enough to be introduced to the Arts Centre and hasn’t looked back since.

Also on display are the works of featured potter Leslie Lewis, who started pottery as a seventeen-year-old in the 1970s, making four large bowls for her HSC major work.

Leslie joined the newly formed PSCAC in the early 1980s and enjoyed working with Newcastle sculptor and potter Peter Tilley.

Leslie was a member of PSCAC for many years but left to attend Hunter Street TAFE, completing a Certificate 2 and Certificate 4 in ceramics with tutors Sue Stewart and Jane Barrow.

She followed this up with two years working on a visual arts diploma.

After several years Leslie rejoined the Arts Centre, working with the Fusion (Textiles) and Pottery groups.

Leslie loves making textural pieces, such as her ‘City-Scapes’, and bowls or pieces that have altered edges or holes for the additions of textiles once fired.

Leslie encourages anyone to join PSCAC to make great and lasting friendships and learn new skills from fellow participants.

The Gallery, located on Cultural Close, Nelson Bay, is open to the public from 10am to 4pm daily.

Please note the gallery closes at 1pm on a Sunday.

Admission is free.

By Marian SAMPSON