Summer 2021 – Arts Radar
A new season brings exciting new exhibitions and Noosa’s galleries, studios and arts centres have something for everyone!
NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY
UNTIL 5 DECEMBER
Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize
Established in memory of visual artist, art educator and art collector Lyn McCrea, this national prize celebrates the fundamental art of drawing and the Australian contemporary artists behind the medium.
10 DECEMBER TO 27 FEBRUARY
Asia Pacific Contemporary: Three Decades of Apt
This exhibition celebrates the tenth edition of the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) with a selection of work by artists featured in the triennial over almost three decades since the 1980s.
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin. Ph 5329 6145
www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au
NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS ASSOCIATION
UNTIL 5 DECEMBER, 9am-3pm daily
Christmas Market
The Christmas Market offers an array of unique gifts handcrafted by local artists. Peruse the stalls and fill your baskets and bags with special Christmas gifts.
Wallace House
1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Ph 5474 1211
COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
3 DECEMBER TO 16 JANUARY
[SQUEEZE] 2021
Sunshine Coast art educators from 20+ schools gather for a collaborative exhibition, to focus on and expand their arts practice. As the 9th iteration, this event provides valuable professional development, networking opportunities and promotion of arts education on the Sunshine Coast.
3 DECEMBER TO 16 JANUARY
Asia Pacific Video on Tour
Running parallel to Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art exhibition, this tour displays two decades of film and video works by leading Asia-Pacific artists. Through moving images, they deliver a range of critical, humorous and magical insights into their own artistic motivations and the contexts in which they live and work.
11a Maple Street, Cooroy, Ph 5442 6665
www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
POMONA RAILWAY STATION GALLERY
UNTIL 24 DECEMBER
Banana Shed Gallery
Artisan Store
The Banana Shed Gallery will be transformed into a delightful Artisan Store, showcasing works from over 30 local artists. It will display a unique selection of handmade 2D and 3D arts and crafts all under $100.
31 DECEMBER TO 27 JANUARY
Banana Shed Gallery
ART 4 FUN
Debra Dougherty features in this group exhibition of hinterland artists who have been inspiring each other to push their boundaries and share diverse techniques. Debra will also be offering drawing classes on Wednesday mornings in the Banana Shed Gallery from 9.30am to 11.30am. For enquiries, phone 0439 749 248.
29 JANUARY TO 24 FEBRUARY
Banana Shed Gallery
The Floating Crust #2 – John Nelson
An exhibition of new works based upon examining images from the past. The subject matter is reworked to create another fictional view of present time.
4 DECEMBER TO 30 DECEMBER
Carriage Room
Adorned With Magnolia, Brenda Meets The Lyrebird – Julie St Aubyn
This visual diary shares the artists’ views from hotel quarantine and beyond, exploring a range of mediums, including drawings, paintings, mosaics and curiosities.
1 JANUARY TO 3 FEBRUARY
Carriage Room
Group Exhibition – Noosa Botanical Artist group
An eclectic mix of artworks from the featured group, depicting the beauty of nature’s flora in a representational and realistic style.
5 FEBRUARY TO 3 MARCH
Carriage Room
Objectify – Tracy Muche-Williams
Western society holds appearance and image with increasingly more importance than our inner self. Using assemblage, collage and lithography, this exhibition explores the release of this illusory self in order to
accept our own true self.
10 Station Street, Pomona. Ph 07 5485 2950
THE J NOOSA
NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER
Jhana Bowen: Messages of the Earth
A poignant exhibition chronicling the loss and restoration of balance between nature and humanity from local artist and author Jhana Bowen. Bowen combines visual and written narratives in a new representation of his illustrated book Rainbow Turtle, Golden Dolphin.
60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads. Ph 5329 6560
MAX GALLERIA
11 DECEMBER TO 29 JANUARY
Leisure and Pleasure – Holiday Exhibition
Join Maxine Stibbe and a collection of Sunshine Coast artists for a multi-medium holiday exhibition. Witness works in sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, photography, mixed mediums and more as they explore the importance of leisure and pleasure in such turbulent times.
Tewantin Plaza
Shop 11a, 113 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin
Ph 0414 725 424
www.facebook.com/max.galleria/
ARCADIA STREET GALLERY
FROM 9 DECEMBER
Christmas Salon Show – VARIOUS
This diverse exhibition features artwork by a collection of exceptional artists from all around Australia. The display includes many small and affordable works.
FROM 13 JANUARY
Giddy Up – VARIOUS ARTISTS
Ringing in the new year, this group exhibition displays renowned and talented work from three Australian artists. Witness bold, beautiful artwork from Llewellyn Skye, Noosa-born Jacob Pedrana and award-winning Peggy Zephyr.
FROM 17 FEBRUARY
Sand Meets Sun – MITCHELL ENGLISH
Sand Meets Sun explores the summertime beauty of the beach, featuring several exceptional artists including local award-winning artist Mitchell English.
Why not Celebrate opening night of each exhibition with drinks from 6pm to 8pm?
5/14 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads
Ph 0422 268 089
