Each time Bruce Robson looks out from his balcony, he is reminded of fond memories of his late wife, Julie. Julie had quietly but consistently campaigned for the Caloundra reservoir on Queen Street to be transformed into something local residents could admire. “It was a three-year odyssey,” Bruce ... more
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Melbourne artist donates $25K to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnBtxnt_GLI&rel=0 Melbourne-based artist, Mitch Gobel, today announced a $25,000 donation from art sales to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors in a very special demonstration at the Wildlife Hospital with the assistance of a few of Australia Zoo’s wildlife stars! Over the ... more
Cotton Tree gets Ping Pong Pop Art
Cotton Tree’s popular outdoor ping pong tables have received a coat of retro colour with the appearance of a pop art mural by local artist Gerrard King. Division 8 Councillor Jason OPray said the Council-funded vibrant artwork complements the recently completed outdoor ping pong project, which is ... more
Take a leisurely Sunday Drive across the region
Caloundra Regional Gallery takes you on a Sunday Drive through vistas of green and blue when its latest exhibition goes on display from 6 February to 23 March 2014. The works in the Sunday Drive exhibition are drawn from the Sunshine Coast Art Collection which celebrates the local artists and ... more
Revitalising Nambour with creative pop-up businesses
[Video] Vacant shop front windows are set to become a thing of the past in Nambour CBD with the Nambour Creative Commerce initiative of pop-up businesses taking up opportunities in previously empty commercial spaces. The initiative is set to have its official launch on Tuesday 6 August and has been ... more
Busy ‘Mumpreneurs’ Building Bridges In Community Education
Like any busy Mum, Kira Klein, knows only too well that finding the balance between running a busy, marketing consultancy and raising a growing, young family with husband Steve, can sometimes prove to be tricky. This hasn’t stopped the young ‘Mumpreneur’ expanding her enterprise with a brand new ... more
32nd Immanuel Arts Festival kicks off this evening
The 32nd Immanuel Arts Festival, kicks off this evening with the Gala Opening and is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet! Hosted by Immanuel Lutheran College, the festival is recognised as the largest community arts event on the Sunshine Coast and will open to the public from 16-19 May. One ... more
Ocean Street Festival to attract thousands Easter Sunday
Maroochydore’s Ocean Street will lighten spirits this Easter Sunday with a free family fun filled event that will be jam packed with three stages filled with live World music, amazing artwork and stunning food from local cafés and restaurants. The second annual Ocean Street World Festival is a not ... more
Art Prize entry date extended
Sunshine Coast Council today announced the closing date for artists to enter the nationally acclaimed Sunshine Coast Art Prize (SCAP) has been extended until Sunday 14 April 2013. SCAP is produced by Sunshine Coast Council to encourage artistic excellence and to bring quality artwork to a regional ... more
Entries open for Immanuel Arts Festival
Entries are now open for the 32nd Immanuel Arts Festival. The festival continues to be recognised as the largest community event of its kind on the Sunshine Coast. Hosted by Immanuel Lutheran College, the festival will open to the public from 16-19 May and is a great opportunity for local artists to ... more