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 […]
Location, location, location – Art in Public Spaces with Lincoln Austin

Lapunyah Art Gallery80-86 Heeney Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413 Saturday 23 November 2024, 10am – 4pm Beginning with a discussion around Lincoln Austin’s experiences of making art for public spaces, the group will then be presented with a Public Artwork Brief, outlining the parameters for the possible production of a public artwork in a specific location […]
EOI | Lake Broadwater Public Art Project

Western Downs Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for Australian artists to submit expressions of interest for the 2024-25 Lake Broadwater Public Art Project. CLOSING DATE: 25 October, 2024 Western Downs Regional Council are commissioning a new artwork at the Lake Broadwater Conservation Park, 30 km south-west of Dalby, Queensland. Emerging, mid-career and established artists […]
Software Workshop – Isadora Program With Tim Gruchy

More than a program, Isadora is an object- oriented programming environment designed by artists for artists. It is very easy to learn and suitable for beginners through to experts, an ideal platform for creating interactive multimedia projects. Participants can work with Tim Gruchy using the Isadora software https://troikatronix.com to develop a project or learn about […]
2024 Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition Opening RURAL REALITIES

This annual exhibition is a collaboration between the major Galleries of the Western Downs. It showcases the diverse talents and visual stories of artists from the region. The exhibition theme, Rural Realities is an invitation for artists of the Western Downs to reflect on their life and how their rural context shapes their reality. For reality is […]
Regional Artists’ Exhibition Masterclass Exhibition Storytelling

Be inspired to develop an exhibition storyline as captivating as your artworks. Artist, curator and educator Cara-Ann Simpson will work with Western Downs artists to enhance their storytelling and curatorial skills. This full day workshop is suitable for practicing artists who have a body of works or are planning to develop body of work. Simpson […]
The Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition Entries OPEN

Rural Realities Reality is the state of things as they exist. It may sound absolute and irrefutable, but it isn’t one universal experience. From the physical environment, societal ties between people, to the emotional challenges and victories that are endured, there are many different realities. Reality can be sweet or harsh but is always complex, […]
EOI’s Open for Western Downs Wildflowering Artist Retreat

The Western Downs Wildflowering Artist Retreat is a unique creative opportunity for Western Downs Artists to enjoy natural landscapes, learn more about local native wildflowers and trees, learn techniques from industry professionals and have some of their work showcased in an exhibition at Dogwood Crossing, Miles. Western DownsWildflowering Artist RetreatExpression of Interest Seeking Artists that […]
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 Friday 20 October, 6pmTara Function Room FREE Entry EXHIBITION DATES Saturday 21 October – Friday 27 October 2023 Opening […]
Tara & District Art Exhibition Workshops

Art Workshops Canvas Painting Party | Kreate it Saturday 14 October, 11am–2pm $50 | max. 20 participants Clutch Workshop Painting Party | Kreate it Saturday 14 October, 3.30 –6.30 pm $50 | max. 20 participants All workshops will be held in the Tara Function Room. BYO food and drinks. RSVP essential to Jessica Norford jessica.norford@wdrc.qld.gov.au 07 4678 7805