Arts Radar: Winter 2025
This season’s exciting new exhibitions in Noosa’s galleries, studios and arts centres.
CA GALLERY
UNTIL 3 JULY
STAIRSEACH | THRESHOLDS
JOOLIE GIBBS & KATIE HARRIS-MACLEOD
A joint exhibition celebrating local artist Joolie Gibbs and her deep affinity for the Wallum ecosystems, alongside Scottish-Australian artist Katie Harris-MacLeod, whose work explores the intersection of art, science, and ecology.
8 TO 30 SEPTEMBER
LOST DIMENSIONS
ROBYN SHAW
Figurative artist Robyn Shaw combines drawing and painting in a way that conveys energy and interaction with her subjects, intuitively extending the gestures of her models.
5/43 Access Crescent, Coolum Beach
Ph: 5471 7366
BENDIGO COMMUNITY BANK – COOROY
UNTIL 29 JULY
Naidoc week
Zartisha davis, @Chilly_alm
A Kabi Kabi Traditional Owner and visual artist, Zartisha blends her rich cultural heritage with contemporary art.
29 JULY 2025 TO 19 SEPTEMBER
Dom violi, @Domvioli.Artist
Recent paintings, drawings and sculptures from this Italian-born Australian artist.
36a Maple Street, Cooroy Q 4563
P 5447 7131
www.bendigobank.com.au/branch/qld/community-bank-cooroy
NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY
14 JUNE UNTIL 17 AUGUST
OPENING EVENT SATURDAY, 14 JUNE FROM 3PM TO 6PM
EXPERIMENTA EMERGENCE: NATIONAL TOUR OF MEDIA ARTS
Contemporary artists explore emerging societal and environmental changes that offer other perspectives, imagined possibilities, and directions.
28 JUNE TO 27 JULY
OPENING SATURDAY, 28 JUNE FROM 2PM TO 5PM
FLOATING LAND: ESCAPE MAKING
Floating Land sees artists engaging with and working collaboratively with the Noosa environment to create projects and installations that leave no trace at the end of the event.
23 AUGUST TO 12 OCTOBER
OPENING EVENT: FRIDAY 22 AUGUST, 5.30 – 7.30PM
JUAN FORD: A SURVEY
A survey exhibition showcasing the career of Australian artist Juan Ford, known for his hyper-real paintings that examine the human figure’s relationship with the natural environment.
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Ph: 5329 6145
www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au
BENDIGO COMMUNITY BANK – TEWANTIN-NOOSA
20 JUNE TO 6 AUGUST
BE BRIGHT! BE HAPPY!
Multiple local artists come together to spread joy and happiness through their vibrant work.
20 JUNE TO 6 AUGUST
Merryn Apma
Talented Arrernte artist Merryn Apma’s work centres around story, culture, and her deep connection to Country.
6 AUGUST TO 25 SEPTEMBER
Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association
Wallace House artists share their diverse and beautiful work.
114 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin Q 4565
P 5440 5289
www.bendigobank.com.au/branch/qld/community-bank-tewantin-noosa
POMONA RAILWAY STATION
28 JUNE TO 23 JULY
WORKS IN PASTEL
ELIZABETH FEKONIA
A collection of portraits and nudes in pastel.
26 JULY TO 27 AUGUST
TRANSITIONS
PETRA VON DOMBURG
Explore the artist’s experimentation transitioning from realistic acrylic, watercolour and mixed media to abstract paintings.
CARRIAGE ROOM, UNTIL 2 JULY
NATURE’S WONDERLAND
LYNETTE MCGRATH & MARION HUTT
A vivid exhibition exploring the colours, textures and movement of nature’s beauty.
5 JULY TO 30 JULY
AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRIP
LIZZY CONNOR
A collection of landscapes and seascapes.
2 AUGUST TO 3 SEPTEMBER
MARINE LIFE
JOHN N MASON
Dive into the artist’s trip to the Great Barrier Reef with imagined underwater scenes of fish and corals.
10 Station Street, Pomona
Ph: 5485 2950
NOOSA ART GALLERY
29 June to 31 August
WINTER SHOWCASE
A stunning collection of local and South East Queensland artists’ major works and statement pieces.
11/100 Rene Street, Noosaville
Ph: 1300 018 100
STUDIO ONE NOOSA
1 TO 12 JULY
ON HISTORY AND LANDSCAPES
Patrick Guildford
Deeply inspired by the rich histories of Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, Patrick brings to life the intricate details of people, nature and the stories we tell.
15 JULY TO 2 AUGUST
JUANITA VAN DEN BERG: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
With a passion for colour and texture, Juanita creates vibrant and expressive paintings that capture the beauty and energy of the viewer’s imagination.
5 TO 30 AUGUST
INTO THE WOODS
Acclaimed artists come together to explore the visual poetry and mystery of forests – inviting the viewer to walk through and maybe even get a little lost.
10/64 Gateway Drive, Noosaville
Ph: 0481 155 287
COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
31 JULY TO 4 SEPTEMBER
NEW HOMES FOR OLD ART
Back by popular demand, this exhibition is a chance to grab a bargain piece of art or downsize your art collection.
11A Maple Street, Cooroy
Ph: 5442 6665
www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
STEVENS STREET GALLERY
UNTIL 2 AUGUST
CONTOURS & COLOURS
An exhibition that bridges the worlds of figurative and abstract art, revealing how these two distinct styles complement and enhance one another. Through a diverse collection of works, this show explores the power of form and colour in shaping perception, emotion, and artistic storytelling.
7 AUGUST TO 4 OCTOBER
GARDEN PARTY – ART IN FULL BLOOM
A vibrant celebration of nature and the ways we connect with it. Experience the outdoors through the eyes of artists who capture its beauty, movement, and magic.
7 AUGUST TO 4 OCTOBER
POCKET PIECES
A curated collection of small-scale paintings, with subtle beauty and profound stories embedded in each pocket-sized masterpiece.
2 Stevens Street, Yandina
Ph: 0494 022 174
