ARTEXPRESS
21 February – 20 April

ARTEXPRESS 2025 presents a selection of outstanding bodies of work submitted for the 2024 HSC examination for Visual Arts by New South Wales students. The Visual Arts Stage 6 Syllabus directs students to create bodies of work that represent their intention as artists and reflects or references a critical understanding of the art world. The works on display in this exhibition use a wide variety of expressive approaches and media underpinned by rich conceptual themes.


From the late 1950s ARTEXPRESS has showcased the artistic orientation of young people and is a testament to their teachers across the state. This year Lismore Regional Gallery is pleased to present local student artists from the region – from Ballina Coast, Banora Point, Byron Bay, and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner schools – in addition to those from far and wide NSW. The result is an inspiring and diverse survey of the next generation’s creative talent.


ARTEXPRESS is a joint initiative between the NSW Department of Education and the NSW Education Standards Authority.