November 1 - December 1, 2024
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Think Big If you’re searching for feature artwork for your home, this exhibition offers the chance to choose from 16 large canvases created by local Sunshine Coast artists. The pieces are bold yet delicate, colourful yet subtle, and guaranteed to complement various decors. The exhibition features a range of abstract and figurative works. CATALOGUE HERE |
In So Deep by Novis - in situ
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The Space in Between Jean Bennett Lyne Marshall The artworks are placed strategically to evoke multiple possibilities. ART is about revealing the hidden; a way into other realities and other personalities. Jean Bennett’s sculptural figures and encaustic paintings speak of stories untold, of hidden places deep inside. They connect through the embodied encounters of form and space. Lyne Marshall’s ethereal paintings engage with her encaustic works to blur the edges between reality and knowledge, adding a spirit of mystery and intrigue. The artists stories touch and twine, offering threads of different hues which meet in the in-between spaces. |
The Red Cord by Jean Bennett (Sculpture)
The Web of Life by Lyne Marshall |
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Living Outside the Lines
Rose Goodwin This exhibition showcases ocean-themed abstract works inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature. Goodwin combines organic forms with abstract expression to capture the emotional essence of the natural world, including the ocean and quirky animals. The works utilise watercolours and acrylics and explore texture as a form of representation. |
Artwork by Rose Goodwin
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New Homes for Old Art
New Homes for Old Art is an exhibition of diverse art works drawn from people’s personal collections. Scattered amongst the broad range of works are works by famous and well-known artists. Where a work no longer fits one home it will now fit neatly into a new one. The exhibition is a great opportunity to find a gem of an artwork. The exhibition features both painting and ceramics. Complete exhibition form HERE |
Wolfgang Lammle, Resting Lady, Oil on Board 50x40cm
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October 4 - October 27, 2024
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Creative Generation
Excellence Awards in Visual Art The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art recognise and promote excellence in senior visual art education throughout Queensland state and non-state schools. Since 1990, the program has helped raise community awareness of the degree of sophistication in concepts, diversity of technical competence, and the high standard of visual art education in Queensland secondary schools. This exhibition will feature artwork from Year 11 and 12 students across the North Coast as part of the first stage of the program shortlisting. At the exhibition opening award winners will be announced that will have their work exhibited in GOMA in 2025. |
Natalia by Natalia Balacinska, 2024 Commendation Award recipient
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AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
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A Sense of Place: A Year at the Acres
Helen Evans Creamery Helen Evans completed a year-long self-directed artist-in-residence at The Acres, a flower farm northwest of Brisbane in May 2024. Helen visited twice a week, recording the farm cycle. The labour of preparation, planting, nurturing, harvesting and replenishment was fascinating, producing an ever-evolving muse of growth, blossoming and renewal. The changing light and weather cycles as the year progressed contributed to shifting moods and motifs of the landscape. The resulting collection seeks to explore, extend and share the sensibility of this exceptional place. |
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Face
David Parker Butterbox David Parker’s current body of work approaches painting within the context of the digital age. Using Photoshop, he expresses the immediate connection between the electrical machine and its transference via his fingertip to his inner nerve network. He presents electronically printed images, together with mark making using paint and canvas. With the paintings he links the flow of water with the flow of electricity. |
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C'est la vie
Michele Rudder Mezzanine In this exhibition, Michele wanted to share the evolution, sometimes the revolution of her life of as an artist. Starting with one style but adjusting to the ups and lows of events can change the rendering of these experiences, and completely change the style of a painting. For Michele, there is one thing always in common throughout her artistic life –colours, colours showing a constant renewal of energy to express her feelings and observation of everyday life. |
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Threads of Unity
Stepping Black Women's Weaving Group This Exhibition stems from a four-day retreat in the mountains on the border of Kabbi Kabbi and Wakka Wakka territories which centred on Weaving, Wellbeing, and Wonderful Women. Supported by six First Nation weavers from across the country, around 40 women engaged deeply with the traditional practices of their cultures. The exhibition has been developed by Stepping Black, a vibrant First Nations organisation whose mission is to mitigate the impacts of intergenerational trauma and dispossession among First Nations peoples. Its cultural programs across the Wide Bay Burnett area aim to restrengthen cultural and family connections, support healthy practices and community well-being and provide access to capacity-building activities. |
Image courtesy of Chidanpee (Norma) Benger.
Keytej, Murinpatha & Marathiel. |
JULY 26 - AUGUST 25, 2024
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A Colourful Outback
Michael Augustine This exhibition is the result of the artist’s solo trip in his 1996 Toyota Hilux Ute up to the northwest Queensland outback. Camping out in remote places Augustine sensed in the landscape, particularly when he walked for kilometres at a time, the presence of an historical ancient time and a deep understanding of country conveyed by Traditional Owners. The places he explored were the Winton Lark Quarry Conservation park and Bladensburg National Park and north to Gregory Downs and the Boodjamulla National Park and Lawn Hill Gorge. The works whilst not plein air are Augustine’s representations of these places. |
Gorge, Michael Augustine
Image courtesy of the artist |
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Flow & Tactility
Victoria Bradbury, Margie Gibson & Julia Vail The works in this exhibition not only continue the tradition of highlighting process and improvisation but also in their finished form reveal a flow of energy and material tactility. The exhibition showcases 2D work on paper and canvas and 3D work using ceramic, fibre and mixed media. Gibson’s naturalistic forms are abstracted, manipulated and stylised to express her response to “scapes”, mythology and imagination. Bradbury mixes three- and two-dimensional images in her work in her exploration of landscape/environment, dreams, humans and other life forms. Vail’s interest has always been in hand-built ceramic forms, focusing on curved, tactile and asymmetrical shapes with one form inspiring and leading to the next. This is an exhibition which flows freely throughout the gallery space. |
Artwork by Margie Gibson
Image courtesy of the artist |
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Through the Window
Judy Barrass, Barbara Hart & Elizabeth Farrell This is an informal collective of three individual artists who have a history of working together from time to time. The focus of their work includes print making, artist book making, paper and paper making, incorporating new technologies and pushing traditional boundaries. Through the Window invites you to view the world through a metaphorical window to the past, present and future. Each of the three artists explore their own perspective through the portal in contemplation, introspection and observation. The work unveils hidden narratives, dreams and emotions that often remain concealed from the casual observer. |
Artwork by Judy Barrass
Image courtesy of the artist |
JUNE 21 - JULY 21, 2024
Connections
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Shell Midden by Zartisha Davis - Kabi Kabi & Butchulla
Photographed by Warwick Gow |
Austral Mingei
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Sentience
Jodie Allen & Christian Dunham Mezzanine In our upstairs gallery Christian Dunham and Jodie Allen’s collaborative exhibition Sentience seeks to unravel the artistic nuances surrounding the perception of sentience, with a specific focus on the human eyes as a symbolic gateway to understanding consciousness. This profound concept is explored through large portraits in charcoal. |
Delores
Image courtesy of artists |
MAY 17 - JUNE 16, 2024
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In Bloom
Ilana Cowan & Sara Yael Foyer & Creamery Mother and daughter Ilana Cowan and Sara Yael come together to present an eclectic gathering of paintings, indigo textiles, and furnishings in our front galleries. Their In Bloom exhibition is inspired by the Japanese concept of Oubaitori; the idea that people, like flowers, bloom in their own time. |
Turquoise Bay, 2023
Illana Cowan - image courtesy of artist |
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From Vietnam to Life Transitions
Robert Faulkner Butterbox Robert Faulkner’s exhibition From Vietnam to Life Transitions will be showing in the Butterbox gallery, charting a life’s journey. He depicts the very real repercussions of service to my country; the nightmares, despair, humour, self-assessment and then eventual redemption. He hopes the viewer perhaps recognises the madness and futility of war, will find much to reflect on, and comprehend the price to be paid. |
I wonder what that was all about
Robert Faulkner - image courtesy of artist |
APRIL 12 - MAY 12, 2024
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Hiding in Plain Sight
Saren Dobkins Creamery This collection of 30 years of Saren Dobkins’s work brings together aspects of self-portraiture, in painterly vignettes that reflect facets of personal experience, and self-reflection. Any artist who attempts to capture their thoughts, emotions and perceptions will no doubt find themselves walking a fine line between vulnerability and integrity. These works invite others to share Saren’s moments of awareness and the desire for connection. |
Acting With in Tent, Saren Dobkins
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Emergence
Lauren Manser Foyer This collection of landscape and nature photography by South Australian photographer, Lauren Manser features images taken in Tasmania between February and December of 2022. "These works correspond to a highly significant period in Lauren's life. “Working in the mining industry, I felt I had lost connection with my creative self. Through the experience of multi-day hiking and landscape photography, how I perceived my position, purpose, and connection to the world changed. It was during these hikes that I felt truly connected with myself and my surroundings”. This is Lauren’s first solo exhibition as an emerging artist. |
Lake Jupiter, 2022
Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Image courtesy of the artist |
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Seeing the Soul Art Prize & Exhibition
Hoofbeats Sanctuary Butterbox This major fundraising exhibition is held in aid of Hoofbeats Sanctuary’s equine therapy and trauma recovery programs. Works in the exhibition depict the relationships and deep bonds that occur between animals and humans, reminding us of the importance of a kind and beneficial human-animal relationship. Cash prizes will be awarded for overall winner, painting/drawing, sculpture/3D and photography categories, as well as people’s choice award. “The sanctuary is home to a herd of ten horses and ponies, most of which have experienced big life stressors in their own lives, making them the perfect teachers. Proceeds from Seeing the Soul exhibition will enable us to train more program facilitators and offer more program places.” Barb Blashki, CEO of Hoofbeats Sanctuary. |
Carrying, Cooper brady 2023
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Collage Exposed
Helen Saint-Smith Mezzanine A fun and eclectic collection of Collage works on canvas, stretching from Antartica to Portugal with many stops on the Sunshine Coast. After many years as a Patchwork artist, Helen came to painting late in life. Her art has evolved from attempts at realism to a more preferred geometric style. Collage allows her to turn subject matter into shapes and lines. This new body of work is a lively mix of shapes and colours with many local connections. |
Somewhere on the Coast, 2023
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JANUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 18, 2024
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THE 40 UNDER 40
EXHIBITION & ART PRIZE Whole Gallery The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is kicking off the year with the highly anticipated 40 Under 40 Exhibition & Art Prize. This exhibition showcases 40 of the Sunshine Coast’s most exciting artists under the age of 40. Thanks to our sponsors, LANTANA Space, artisan and the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, we are offering some great art prizes to the top 2D and 3D artists, as well as a People’s Choice award, voted by our visitors. This exhibition has a reputation for building a community of young artists and introducing them to the Sunshine Coast and beyond. The diversity of work in the show welcomes all art enthusiasts; from first-time gallery visitors to those looking to expand, or start, their art collection. The winners of the 2D and 3D prizes were announced at our massive opening party on Jan 19th, see who they are below! People’s Choice Award, Sponsored by the Noosa society of the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society: $1000, cold hard cash. Winner will be announced at the end of the exhibition, so get your votes it! Chloe Watego - Winner of the 2D Prize/Digital, Sponsored by LANTANA Space: A 4 week residency at LANTANA Space, Moffat Beach! This residency includes mentorship, professional documentation by 40/40 alum, Warwick Gow, and a 3 day showcase to wrap it all up! Valued at $2500 2D Highly Commended - Shyanne Clarke Both 2D awards judged by Georgia Hayward. This exhibition is proudly supported by Noosa Council & Sunshine Coast Council. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council and Sunshine Coast to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. |
Fiona Harding, Spirit You - Winner of the 3D Prize, Sponsored by artisan: A 4 week showcase in artisan’s Machinery Street Gallery space in Meanjin (Brisbane)! This showcase will also include consultation with the artisan retail manager, and the potential to sell your work in their amazing store! Valued at $2500 3D Highly Commended - Kali Maunder & Aveline Cyir Both 3D awards judged by Sam Cranstoun. |
