Living Memory: Stories and Portraits Celebrating North Lismore

Exhibition opening  

Thursday 19 June 2025
5.00pm — 6.30pm

Living Lab Northern Rivers shopfront
11 Woodlark Street, Lismore.

Register for opening here.

Opening hours

19 Jun—7 Aug 25 

Tue to Thu, 1—4pm

Many residential properties in North Lismore are part of the buyback stream of the Resilient Homes Program, the largest residential buyback program in Australian history. As the suburb transitions from a vibrant residential neighbourhood to a new future, many local stories, it’s history and the deep understanding of place will move with the residents.

Living Memory: Stories and Portraits Celebrating North Lismore is an exhibition that brings together stories, history and memories that celebrate the North Lismore community.

Developed in collaboration with community members, it documents personal experiences and local histories, reflecting the social, cultural and environmental changes that have shaped the area over time.

The exhibition features photographic portraits, recorded interviews and personal memorabilia contributed by residents, offering a snapshot of life in North Lismore. Together, these materials capture a shared sense of place and belonging, and preserve the stories of a community undergoing significant change.

During the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to contribute by bringing in memorabilia to be scanned with project contributor Adele Wessell, or by having a portrait taken by photographer Elise Derwin.