Dr Jonathon Welch AM, founder of the Melbourne-based ‘Choir of Hope and Inspiration’ visited the Sunshine Coast last weekend to help unveil artist Clive Holden’s life-size 2013 Archibald entry; a portrait depicting Dr Welch and the Choir in full song.
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Victorian takes out Noosa Stone Sculpture Bequest
Victorian stone sculptor, Viktor Kalinowski from Mount Burnett is the recipient of the 2013 Noosa Stone Sculpture Bequest.
Superheroes explode with colour on to the Coast art scene
Coolum based artist Gerrard King is resurrecting our childhood comic book heroes with his collection of artwork entitled ‘Angry Young Things’ depicting Marvel superheroes behaving badly.
Stimulate your child’s creativity this festive season
Children can stimulate their creative flair this festive season by joining a Sunshine Coast Council Green Art Workshop to make beautiful environmentally friendly ‘green’ decorations and gifts.
Portrait exhibition recognises cultural role models
Aboriginal artist Jandamarra Cadd has put together a ground-breaking exhibition of portraits of Indigenous icons & role models including Jessica Mauboy, Christine Anu and Dan Sultan and local Lyndon Davis.
Right Back @ U – unearthed at Caloundra Regional Gallery
Sunshine Coast Council, in conjunction with Social Inclusion Week celebrations, presents the Right Back @ U – unearthed exhibition at Caloundra Regional Gallery from 21 November 2012 to 13 January 2013.
Emerging artists on show
Showcasing a selection of more than 1,000 artworks, workshops, sculptures, live jazz and artistic displays Sunshine Coast Grammar is expected to come alive for the annual Grammar Art Show.
Fijian dream comes true for Sunshine Coast artist
Sunshine Coast artist, Chris Postle, is about to have a dream come true. Mr. Postle has been invited to be resident artist at a Fijian resort for two weeks in November, with more workshops planned for Autumn and Winter of next year.
Holiday art fun celebrates the Glossy Black Cockatoo
Head to Russell Family Park in Montville, on Thursday 27 September for a creative, green and fun, school holiday activity.
Maleny Artists on Show
Artisans from the Maleny Arts and Crafts Group are holding not one, but two major exhibitions of members’ work this weekend (29 & 30 Sept) at the Maleny Showgrounds.