About
M|Arts Precinct is an award-winning creative hub on Wollumbin Street in central Murwillumbah, set inside a restored industrial building with an Art Deco facade. Its standout feature is a cluster of artist and maker studios housed in renovated shipping containers, where visitors can watch artists at work, join workshops and buy directly from the makers — from jewellery to florals.
The precinct gathers creative retail, a music studio offering lessons, and a line-up of food and drink including a cafe and bar, Ben's Patisserie, Kat Harvey cheese and Bistro Livi. It describes itself as a place "where artists and art lovers come together to shop, create, eat and drink," and took out Excellence in Creative Industries at the 2025 Tweed Business Awards. Individual retailers may keep their own hours.
Best For
Browsing artist studios and makers' retail, a coffee or meal, a creative workshop, and supporting local artists in central Murwillumbah.
Good to Know
TypeCreative precinct & studios
StudiosArtists & makers in shipping containers
Food & drinkCafe, bar, patisserie, bistro
MusicMusic studio & lessons
ShopBuy directly from makers
Recognition2025 Tweed Business Awards winner
Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:10am-3pm
Wednesday:10am-3pm
Thursday:10am-3pm
Friday:10am-3pm
Saturday:10am-2pm
Sunday:10am-3pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M|Arts Precinct?
A creative precinct in central Murwillumbah combining artist and maker studios, creative retail, a music studio, and food and drink venues inside a restored Art Deco building.
Can I buy art and watch artists at work?
Yes — the studios let you see artists and makers at work and buy directly from them, and workshops are run on site.
Is there food and coffee?
Yes — there's an on-site cafe and bar plus food venues including Ben's Patisserie, Kat Harvey cheese and Bistro Livi.
When is it open?
Generally Tuesday to Sunday from 10am (to 3pm, or 2pm Saturday), closed Mondays. Individual retailers and venues may vary their hours.
