Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang (MAC yapang)

The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang (MAC yapang) is a unique cultural destination presenting a year round program of high calibre exhibitions. The art museum is positioned within five hectares of leafy grounds on the shore of Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest salt water lake. MAC yapang holds a range of events, workshops and activities, many of which respond to themes, art making practices and artists in the current exhibitions; and guided tours are available on request.

On site Three Bears Cafe serves up lunch and morning tea, and provides catering for events. MAC yapang’s Shop MAC offers a broad range of artisan made, ethically sourced products and gifts, including jewelery, clothing, novelty items, art materials, books and more. The Sculpture Park surrounding MAC yapang contains 15 outdoor artworks by local and international artists, and is always open to the public. Admission to the art museum free.

Experience the wealth of arts and culture on offer in Lake Macquarie with a Lake Mac Arts membership. Join the growing number of Lake Mac Arts members who get insider discounts, VIP invitations and other special perks across MAC yapang, the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima and Lake Mac Theatres. Stay in the know with all the latest information on exhibitions, creative workshops, theatre shows, film screenings, live music and more. Join today by visiting the website.

The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang runs two art prizes, The Lake Art Prize and yapang Emerging Art Prize. The Lake Art Prize is a biennial national acquisitive prize for contemporary Australian art. The yapang Emerging Art Prize is a biennial acquisitive prize open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Australia. Contending artworks in both prizes can be across all media and take any form, including but not limited to sculpture, painting, drawing, photo-media, installation, sound, and a single piece or multipiece artwork.