Living Memory: Stories and Portraits Celebrating North Lismore
Exhibition
19 Jun—7 Aug 25
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.
Opening hours
19 Jun—7 Aug 25
Tue to Thu, 1—4pm
Living Lab Northern Rivers shopfront
11 Woodlark Street, Lismore.
Oral histories
Our exhibition features six edited oral histories created with members of the North Lismore community. These edited conversations are a taste of the larger collection of 25 oral histories which will be included in the final project archive.
Portrait and memorabilia sessions
Are you a ‘Northie’? Do you, or have you, lived or worked in North Lismore? Or have a strong connection to the community and place?
If you're inspired by what you see in the exhibition, there is still time to be part of the Living Memory collection. During the exhibition period we're hosting portrait and memorabilia sessions. Drop in to our shopfront photobooth and share the experience of group portraiture. Bring memorabilia and personal stories, and help us create lasting memories of North Lismore..
Photographer Elise Derwin and local historian Adele Wessell will be onsite at these times.
Thursday 31 July 2025
1.00 — 3.00pm
Saturday 2 August 2025
10.30am — 12.30pm
Bring yourself (together with family or friends) for individual or group portraits.
And your North Lismore memorabilia for scanning – plus a USB to keep your digital copies.
