Artists have been doing it tough during COVID-19, but their passion and creativity hasn’t stopped, with the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2020 receiving a record 711 entries.
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Guinness World Record for Australia Zoo’s Giraffe
Australia Zoo’s male Giraffe, Forest, has claimed a world record for being the World’s Tallest Living Giraffe.
Sunshine Coast Council preserves infamous wave mural
Almost 20 years ago, local surf artist Owen Cavanagh painted a large mural of Mudjimba Island on the side of an old cane shed next to the Sunshine Motorway. In the coming weeks the mural will carefully propped up with metal framing set in a concrete footing.
Bindi Irwin celebrates 22nd birthday, Australia Zoo style
WATCH: A lot has happened for Bindi over the past year. Today the Irwins celebrated her 22nd birthday with cake and croc feeding. Watch the highlights.
Food and artisan stallholders required for new Maroochydore CBD market
An experienced market operator who established and operates a number of successful markets in San Diego is set to commence a weekly food and artisan market from Sunday 23 August at The Metropolitan (MET) within the new Maroochydore CBD.
New mural complements Landsborough’s rich history
WATCH: As works on Sunshine Coast Council’s $3.3 million Cribb Street Upgrade in Landsborough continue, local artist Claire Matthews (known as Fuzeillear) has completed a stunning mural.
No sign-in, no entry to Sunshine Coast Council venues
Mandatory sign-in measures are in place at Sunshine Coast Council venues to keep the community safe and ensure the implementation of COVID-safe plans.
Apply now for Sunshine Coast Council’s Major Grants program
Not-for-profit community groups hoping to inspire others and make a real difference on the Sunshine Coast can now apply for Sunshine Coast Council’s latest round of its Major Grants program that opened today (13 July).
National art prize entries closing tomorrow
With more than $40,000 in cash and prizes on offer, artists from across the country are encouraged to get their entries in for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2020, before submissions close tomorrow (July 14).
The Met is ready to host your next big event
The Sunshine Coast’s cultural and creative playground is back in business and welcoming artists and musicians, visitors and audiences, party planners and event organisers once more.