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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

26 June - 27 July, 2025

​​​On the Nature of Daylight
Andrew Hillhouse

Butterbox​
​"My textured acrylic abstract paintings investigate the fragmentation of light and image, drawing inspiration from the natural environment’s shifting forms and elusive beauty. Through layered applications and tactile surfaces, I seek to capture the interplay between clarity and obscurity, inviting viewers to experience the emotional resonance of fractured perception. The meditative and exploratory process, echoes the unpredictability of nature and vision. By distilling light into textured fragments, my work aims to provoke contemplation and a sensory response, transforming fleeting impressions into enduring visual experiences" - Andrew Hillhouse. 
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Saltwater, ​Andrew Hillhouse

​​​Sunshine Coast to Outback Australia
Alexander Naray
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Creamery 

​Alex Naray has devoted over 50 years to his craft; his oil paintings reflect a mature, nuanced understanding of colour, form and composition. His works showcase his mastery of classical techniques used to create works of depth, vibrancy and enduring beauty.
 
In this exhibition, Alex’s subject diversity is expressed through his life-long love of our unique and dramatic environment; interpreting the nature of the areas he has lived, from the Northern Territory to the East and West coasts of Australia. 

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Image courtesy of the artist, Alex Naray

Carnival
David Thorogood
Foyer
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“In Carnival I am exploring curious internal bodily sensations, simultaneous levity and gravity, simultaneous stillness and movement, simultaneous life and death. Carnival was originally the period before lent when food was used up before it went off. It allowed indulgences before the long fast and means 'giving up meat’ or more literally "raising flesh”. I am asking; what are we capable of if we remove our heads? Like gods we move into impossible shapes and move at one with nature.” - David Thorogood.
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Image courtesy of the artist, David Thorogood

Exhibition Two
Member's Gallery
Mezzanine 

​Our Member’s Gallery will once again be full to the brim with fantastic local art.
With a refreshed collection of paintings, drawings, ceramic and mixed media works, there will be something for everyone! 
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Silver & Gold, ​Janine Hill

31 July - 04 September, 2025

​​On the Wild Side 
Local Artists - curated by Fiona Groom
​Foyer & Creamery
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Experience the untamed beauty of nature through the eyes of over 40 talented  local artists at our Wildlife Exhibition, “On the Wild Side”  This vibrant showcase features a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and mixed media pieces which celebrate our animal kingdom  and the wild spaces in which they live. From majestic predators to delicate pollinators, each piece invites you to connect with the natural world and reflect on its preservation. Join us for an inspiring journey that merges art, wildlife, and conservation.

This exhibition is proudly supported by Arts National Noosa and the Wildlife Volunteers Association (WILVOS).
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Artwork by Charlotte Wensley, image courtesy of the artist.

​New Homes for Old Art  
31 July – 4 September
Butterbox Gallery
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Our New Homes for Old Art is back again this year from 31 July to 4 Sept by popular demand and in the large Butterbox Galley space! 

This exhibition provides a financial opportunity for those wishing to downsize their art collection to resell artworks. Each year this exhibition presents an incredible array of works and provides a chance to pick up a bargain. Its focus is on artwork collected over time by the seller not the seller’s own artwork. 

If you have some great artworks that you have collected from other artists or galleries that you now wish to sell please contact Kevin Wilson our coordinator at [email protected].
APPLY HERE



Works will also be previewed for selection in the week beginning 17 June. 
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Mon:   CLOSED
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Thur:   10am - 4pm
Fri:      10am - 4pm
Sat:     9am - 1pm
Sun:    9am - 1pm
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Tues:  1pm - 4pm
Wed:   1pm - 4pm
Thur:   9:30am - 4pm
Fri:      9:30am - 4pm
Sat:     CLOSED
Sun:    9am - 3pm

Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre

11 Maple Street COOROY 4563
​(07) 5442 6665
[email protected]
www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
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