A total of $217,146.15 was raised through the Art for Floods campaign, which took place on April 2 and 3.

More than 400 artworks were sold and the proceeds have been dedicated to three different charities.

Art for Floods co-founder and local artist Andrea Hamann said there was a "really positive energy", and "everyone was excited to make a difference".

"It's good, it's nice to know that we have helped a lot of people," she said.

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Shoppers had the chance to purchase pieces directly from artists, and Ms Hamann said there enquiries "non-stop" on both days.

Funds went to Arts Northern Rivers, the performing arts organisation NORPA and the national charity GIVIT.

From the total raised, 51,864.90 has gone towards recovery grants distributed by Arts Northern Rivers, to artists who are starting over and have lost homes, studios and equipment.

GIVIT received $141,973, which is the equivalent of 1419 food vouchers that would help flood affected families.

NORPA, which was destroyed in Lismore's floods, will be rebuilt with the help of $23,308.25 donated, which will also support local and First Nations artists and be dedicated to youth-driven programs.

Ms Hamann said it was important to raise awareness for the long-term impacts of the floods and other natural disasters, and the need for more action.

"There's [still] people from the bushfires without houses and it has not been resolved, the same with the floods, it's really important to consider long-term... that it's not going away," she said.

"[We] need to have better solutions than individuals fundraising."

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