Free exhibitions are a great way to encounter art, whether it is at your local gallery or a big institution. Here is a hand-picked list of free exhibitions in NSW this August. Meanwhile, Nemo Jantzen’s solo exhibition presents his latest series inspired by media, pop culture and film, taking neo-pointillism to the next level. Regional New South Wales: free exhibitionsExhibitions at New England Regional Art Museum (from 15 August)Three solo exhibitions run concurrently at NERAM. Honouring the legacy of non-violent protest, Karla Dickens presents her first solo exhibition in Muloobinba/Newcastle for New Annual, a ‘lock-on at The Lock-Up’.