The Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts Association Inc. is a non-profit community organisation which was formed in 1966, and is the longest established Art and Craft group on the North Coast of New South Wales. In 1986 the Association was incorporated, enabling it to provide umbrella protection for its membership which is comprised of many interest groups. Since 1984 a Community Collection of Fine Arts and Crafts has been made each year, and the Maclean Shire Council has purchased works which are displayed in the Council Chambers. In 1991 our members raised $50,000 and the State and Federal Governments each granted $50,000 towards setting up a gallery and Studio at Ferry Park Visitors Centre. The Gallery and Studio are maintained and funded by the Association.