Exhibition celebrates sea, land and mountains
Sunshine Coast people have an incredible passion and love of the region’s beaches and hinterland. It’s part of our lifestyle, influencing how we live and connect in our communities. Strong Community portfolio councillor David Law said it was the foundation of our culture and identity - and had been for the people of this region for thousands of years.
Photos amaze patrons at local exhibition
Fifty-one people attended the official opening of the Echoes of Time photo exhibition by Narrandera photographer Mark Wilkie. Patrons had the opportunity to see a selection of Mark's photos taken while on assignment as a newspaper photographer in Europe and the Middle East and travelling through South East Asia.
Unique photography exhibition to open at Narrandera
Exhibition Curator Ozan Fikri said he recently had the pleasure of meeting with fellow Narrandera resident Mark Wilkie and their conversation took an unexpected turn when he mentioned his roots in Cyprus ... Mark is set to share his work with the community in a special exhibition featuring 14 of his voyeur pictures.
Art and photography on show
The opening night of the Donald Art and Photography Show, Friday, May 9, was enjoyed by all who attended. Accompanied by the background music by Leo Tellefson, people wandered around the 250-plus entries, viewing the beautiful artwork and photography.
Australia’s most outrageous art tour returns to Brewarrina
Excitement is in the air as the highly anticipated Bald Archy Art Prize returns to Brewarrina next month, offering residents and visitors alike the opportunity to engage with some of the most humorous, satirical and sometimes controversial, portraits in the art world.
CATAPULT artist professional development culminates in ground-breaking print showcase: CIAF
Proud Argan artist Matilda Nona speaks to guests about her innovative ink and print making process at the official opening of BUPUNGU on the weekend at NorthSite Contemporary Arts in Gimuy/ Cairns.
MANet presents three artistic gems
Nancy Whittaker. The MANet gallery is proud to present not one, but three artists exhibiting this month ... three local well-known artists to present their work. They are Catherine O’Leary, Fionna Madigan and Mary Caspar.
Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day, 25 May 2025
Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day
Join us for the 18th annual Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day.
This year's theme, "Sexy Soil," highlights the importance of healthy...
Regional Indigenous businesses to showcase at Supply Nation’s Dubbo Trade Fair
Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Trade Fair opens Wednesday 9 April ... To be held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, the Trade Fair will showcase around 60 Indigenous businesses with over 350 registered attendees ... looking to source products and services from verified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers.
You’ve got until May 3 to see embroidery that is out of this world at gallery exhibition
Elizabeth James has her artwork featured in the first embroidery exhibition at Cassino Gallery, Casino. Elizabeth lives in Casino and is part of the Lismore Group – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW that meets regularly in Lismore.
SE Field Days success!
A city of tents with more than 500 exhibitors attracted swarms of people to the region's largest annual event, the South East Field Days on March 21 and 22. After this, its 45th year, the action packed event has now pumped more than $3m into the local community and various public services.
Superb native orchid paintings exhibition
Adair Dunsford. Edenhope artist, Meagan Lonsdale is currently exhibiting stunning pictures of the region’s native orchids at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery. Running alongside the “Recognition” exhibition of portraits by Harrow artist Ron Penrose, Meagan has presented highly detailed paintings showcasing the region’s orchids.
Frida Kahlo: In her own image
Never before seen in Australia and direct from Mexico’s Museo Frida Kahlo, the Frida Kahlo: In her own image exhibition is now open at Bendigo Art Gallery! Following her death in 1954, Frida’s husband Diego Rivera arranged for her cherished family home, the Casa Azul (the Blue House) to be preserved as a museum in her honour, as a gift to the people of Mexico.
Archibald Prize makes its debut in Alice Springs: Charls
For the first time in its more than 100-year history, Australia’s most prestigious portraiture prize, the Archibald Prize, is coming to Alice Springs marking a major cultural milestone for the Northern Territory. Under the CLP Finocchiaro Government, the Archibald Prize 2024 exhibition will take centre stage at the Araluen Arts Centre from 24 April to 15 June 2025...
New faces in the MANet Art Gallery
It's time to drop in to the MANet Art Gallery to see a particularly interesting exhibition of the work of three women. Two new MANet members are currently on show at Maldon’s bijou gallery, together with guest printmaker Leah Mow-Yoffee ... the two new artists who have joined the MANet Art Gallery group are Liadaan and Karen Holland.
What’s happening at the gallery
The countdown is on for the Lowan Art Prize Competition, with entries closing on March 28. Interest in the event has been overwhelming, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! The Official Opening will take place at 2 PM on Sunday, April 13, where winners of each section will be announced.
Mime, masks, Monet play a part in artist’s magic
Patricia Gill. South African born Ellis Pearson's love of art and reverence for nature will be revealed in an exhibition which opens at the Denmark Visitor Centre on Friday evening. The former professional actor and alumni of L'Ecole Internationale de Theatre Jacques Lecoq in Paris will present 15 oil-on-canvas works.
Exhibition delves into ‘Alchemist’s den’
An exhibition highlighting the exquisite skill of master wood engraver Sir Lionel Lindsay will be on display at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery until Sunday, May 18. The exhibition, Alchemy: Works by Sir Lionel Lindsay, distills the artist’s life, work and legacy through the lens of what Sir Lionel called ‘the strange alchemy of Fate’.
What are these artists up to now? Something Un-Real I suspect
The artwork for the Un-Real exhibition was arriving at the Cassino Gallery ... Artists were dropping off their work and gallery volunteers were deciding how best to display it. The Un-Real exhibition is about thinking outside the box, being radical, innovative, provocative — so anything goes from an artistic point of view.
Who’s the Kyogle Olympian who once punched above his weight?
Brett McNamara. They say that you can’t be what you can’t see. For a small country town Kyogle punches above its weight when it comes to sporting talent, achieving greatness and inspiring the next generation ... One treasured piece is a framed piece of Olympic history – Athol McQueen’s 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games blazer.
Robe inspires New Talent artist
Adair Dunsford. Naracoorte artist, Lisa Caon is the first to exhibit in 2025 in the New Talent Art Space at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery. Her exhibition entitled “I See You Wave” features seascapes and mosaics inspired by Lisa’s lifelong association with Robe which began with childhood stays at the coastal town with her grandparents.
Narrandera Camera Club Expo a great success
Narrandera Camera Club has kicked off again week with interest growing following its successful photo exhibition "Our Patch in Focus" at the Leeton Museum and Art Gallery ... The display showcases 135 beautiful photos by the club’s photographers capturing the essence of the Riverina.
