Arts Radar: Winter 2024
This season’s exciting new exhibitions in Noosa’s galleries, studios and arts centres.
CA GALLERY
18 JUNE-10 JULY
CALLUM FRANCIS: RISING AND RETURNING
Celebrating Callum’s deep connection to the Burrum River and the Maroochy River and cherished memories of summer days filled with swimming, fishing and family.
5/43 Access Crescent, Coolum Beach
Ph: 5471 7366
www.coolartgallery.com.au
COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
21 JUNE-12 JULY
Connections, A NAIDOC Exhibition
OPENING 22 JUNE, 4.30PM
Featuring Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi, Jinibura, Wakka Wakka and Butchulla artists, the opening includes the launch of the Dhakkan/Mundagudda Yarning circle, Gubbi Gubbi traditional performances as well as the Bangarra Rekindling Youth Program and other contemporary projects.
11A Maple Street, Cooroy
Ph: 5442 6665
www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
POMONA RAILWAY STATION GALLERY
UNTIL 3 JULY, Carriage Room
TIMO BOERSMA: ART X TIMO
Boreen Point’s Timo presents a broad range of works including landscapes and bird portraits based on his travels. His landscapes focus on light and reflections, and he particularly loves depicting the character he sees in animals.
29 JUNE-24 JULY
Carriage Room & Banana Shed
ARTFUL MOODS, ARTISTS ALLIANCE NOOSA
Explore 3D and 2D artworks in oil, acrylic, watercolour, mixed media and paper mâché by established artists from the region, dedicated to bringing their art to the public at affordable prices.
27 JULY-28 AUGUST
SHAY BALMANNO: FROM WHERE I STAND
Using acrylic paint and multimedia to capture Australia’s raw and atmospheric landscape, Australian landscape artist and Peregian Springs local Shay presents her interpretation of our majestic landscape and the beauty of nature.
3 AUGUST-4 SEPTEMBER
‘P’ EXHIBITION: PEREGIAN, PALMWOODS & POMONA COMMUNITY KINDERGARTENS
Retired early childhood teacher Melindi Robertson presents the work of 60 children from three community kindergartens focusing on local fauna and birds starting with the letter ‘P’, and using paintings, pens, patterns, pottery and (loose) parts.
10 Station Street, Pomona
Ph: 5485 2950
www.pomonartgallery.com
BENDIGO COMMUNITY BANK TEWANTIN-NOOSA
5 JULY-2 AUGUST
MU-RAAY MULCAHY
Peter Mu-raay Djeripi Mulcahy is a Gamilaroi man, cultural teacher and professional artist. His infectious passion and desire to share his knowledge gained from Elders and Spirit is at the core of all he paints, writes and speaks.
114 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin
Ph: 5440 5289
BENDIGO COMMUNITY BANK COOROY
7 JULY-14 JULY
NAIDOC WEEK ARTISTS
First Nations artists present work within the 2024 NAIDOC Week theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud’.
4-30 JULY
NIKITA FITZPATRICK
Nikita comes from a multicultural family of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mixed with South Sea, European and also Malaysian heritage. Her art overflows with emotions and feelings from the soul, bringing powerful and respectful stories to life on canvas with acrylic.
36a Maple Street, Cooroy
Ph: 5447 7131
NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY
UNTIL 7 JULY
IMAGINATE FEATURING PIP & POP: SUNSHINE DAYDREAM
Discover an enchanted, dreamlike world and a land of vibrant plant life, swirling in a pastel rainbow, where art and nature collide! This fantastical landscape is inspired by the beautiful flora found in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Play, create, dance and become part of how flowers dream in a Pip & Pop interactive video or get ready to roll at the Poppin’ Pins Bowling Alley!
13 JULY-8 SEPTEMBER CURIOUS NOVICE
This group exhibition explores the dynamics of ceramics with artists Laura Cope, Angus McDiarmid, Dennis Foreshaw, Claudia De Salvo, Anwen Thomas and Pimparat Tantisukarom.
Riverside, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Ph: 5329 6145
www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au
STUDIO ONE NOOSA
9-20 JULY DALLAS LESLEY
Opening Event 12 July, 5pm
Known for bright, bold and colourful canvases, award-winning artist Dallas Lesley celebrates all things coastal in her self-titled exhibition featuring original works and limited-edition prints.
23 JULY-3 AUGUST
JEN JAY ART – JEANETTE SMITH
Opening Event 26 July, 5pm
Combining acrylic and watercolour on canvas, linen or paper using creative observation and personal expression, Jeanette creates joyful beachscapes with a variety of tools such as a palette knife, paint brush, hands or stencil.
10/64 Gateway Drive, Noosaville
Ph: 0481 155 287
www.studioonenoosa.com.au
NOOSA ARTS & CRAFTS ASSOCIATION
12-14 JULY, 9AM – 3PM
ARTS & MINDS EXHIBITION
Discover ceramics, smocking, beading, printmakers, oil and acrylics, life art, and portraits from artists across the region!
1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville
Ph: 5474 1211
www.noosaartsandcrafts.org.au/
THE J ART WALL SPACE
1-30 AUGUST THE JOY OF MUSIC
Celebrating the 30-year anniversaries of the Tinbeerwah Art Group, Noosa Jazz Club and Noosa Chorale, this exhibition marks the dedication and passions of these not-for-profit organisations.
60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Ph: 5329 6560
www.thej.com.au
TINBEERWAH ART GROUP
16-18 AUGUST
30TH ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL ART SHOW
Tinbeerwah Hall, Cnr Cooroy-Noosa Road
& Sunrise Road, Tinbeerwah
NOOSA OPEN STUDIOS
30 AUGUST-8 SEPTEMBER
Queensland’s largest open studios art trail event featuring 100 local artists over 10 days! Visit artists’ studios and sacred spaces plus workshops and events.
www.noosaopenstudios.com.au
