EOI Kaimkillenbun Public Art Project

Western Downs Regional Council is thrilled to announce the 2025-26 Kaimkillenbun Public Art Project. We’re inviting emerging, mid-career and established artists to submit proposals for a new public artwork that celebrates community identity and enhances the local environment. 📍 Location: Kaimkillenbun, Qld.💰 Budget: $44,000💻 Submit proposals online: https://tinyurl.com/5y9mkzds🔔 Submissions close: 12:00PM AEDT 27 October 2025

Tara & District Art Exhibition

The Tara & District Art Exhibition returns to highlight the work of local creatives — view the work of the district’s artisans and quilters at this limited-time-only community exhibition. The Tara & District Art Exhibition officially opens on Friday 17 October from 6pm at the Tara Function Room. Entry to the official opening is free. Light dinner […]

Community Classes with Queensland Ballet

The Queensland Ballet’s inclusive programs are open to everyone – dance training and experience welcome but not required. Explore the joy of ballet while boosting fitness, confidence, and creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Make new friends, express yourself and discover the magic of movement! Petit Pointers (2 – 5years)Tuesday 14 October, 3.30pm – […]

First 5 Forever Storytimes with Queensland Ballet

Queensland Ballet’s First 5 Forever Storytime Workshops are designed to spark imagination, musicality, and natural movement in children aged 2-5 years, creating a joyful experience to share with an important grown-up. Register at Dalby Library, Miles Library or Chinchilla Library and discover the magic of storytelling through movement, as this enchanting program encourages little ones […]

Regional Artists’ Exhibition Masterclass| Artist Statements Masterclass

Regional Artists’ Exhibition Masterclass  Artist Statements Masterclass   Join Dr Alexandra Lawson to discuss a professional approach to writing artist statements and responding to a theme. This masterclass will discuss language, audience, tone, and establish the difference between a bio, artist statement, and artwork statement. It will consider approaches to the identification and discussion of key themes […]

2025 WESTERN DOWNS REGIONAL ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION: DISRUPT 

The Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition is an annual exhibition proudly presented by Western Downs Regional Council, supported by the Western Downs Galleries Committee represented by Lapunyah Art Gallery, Gallery 107 @ Dalby, Dogwood Crossing, Miles.   This year, artists of the region respond to the theme of Disrupt, in a range of mediums. Invoking a […]

Lake Broadwater Sculpture Unveiling Event

Experience art in motion at the unveiling of Fred Beel’s captivating new metal sculpture at Lake Broadwater on Saturday 21 June from 10.00am. There will be a free sausage sizzle, face painting by Funk Faces and coffee for purchase by Big Red Tucker. To register click HERE

Ballet Preljocaj

Join us for a very special free screening of world-class ballet as Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake screens at Dalby Players Little Theatre on Friday 14 June at 5.30pm and Leichhardt Centre in Miles on Saturday 15 June at 2.00pm. Celebrated for pushing the boundaries of dance, Ballet Preljocaj reimagines Tchaikovsky’s iconic tale of love and […]

Lakeside Animal Art

Artists of all abilities are invited to join us in some lakeside animal art, overlooking the stunning lake and surrounds, to mark the commencement of an exciting new public art project at Lake Broadwater Recreation Reserve. Bring the whole family, throw down a rug and enjoy a day of art and animal-eye-spy. There will be […]

Attention Western Downs Artists

Lapunyah Art Gallery is partnering with the Flying Arts Alliance to provide you with an opportunity. Face to face career advice interviews will be held at Lapunyah Art Gallery on Monday 10 February. Flying Arts individual mentoring sessions aim to assist artists with one-on-one support. They offer tips and skills development to help evolve your […]