WESTERN DOWNS ARTS

Events and Opportunities

Events and Opportunities

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23Feb 2026

2026 Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition: Ritual & Revelry

The theme ‘Ritual and Revelry‘ invites artists to celebrate the duality of the human experience and bring together these two contrasting forces that coexist in everyday life. From the ordered and the wild, the everyday rhythms and the liberating moments, artists that live and/or work on the Western Downs can explore this human experience in their medium of choice.

In 2026, the exhibition offers a total prize pool of $3800, with four Category Prizes, Young Artist Merit Award, and People’s Choice Award. The exhibition will feature on Western Downs Arts as a Gallery and 3D virtual exhibition, and on show from 5 September to 28 October at Gallery 107 Dalby.

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25Apr 2026

Anzac Day in Meandarra

Anzac Day in Meandarra
By Carolyn Beattie  

Anzac Day has always been a special day for the small Western Downs township of Meandarra. It is a day where the community comes together to reflect, remember, and honour the sacrifices made by those who have served.  

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18May 2026

TRAVELLING PUBLIC PROGRAMS 

TRAVELLING PUBLIC PROGRAMS 
Incursions for early learning centres, schools & aged care facilities

NATIONAL GALLERY ART CASES: BODIES (RED CASE) & FORM AND FUNCTION (ORANGE CASE)

Explore works of art from the National Gallery of Australia up close and in person as well as participate in a creative workshop.

From Monday 18 May to Friday 26 June the Western Downs Regional Council’s Arts and Culture team are bringing these educational cases to schools and community groups of the region. This program is suitable for kindergarten, primary and secondary students as well as aged care facilities.

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29May 2026

Splash of Colour

John Mullins Memorial Art Gallery

Splash of Colour
By Lyn Wunsch

Splash of Colour is a vibrant collection of eclectic pieces presented by artist, Lyn Wunsch. Wunsch catapults you into the subject’s world, revealing either a factual or fanciful story for each piece. Bold brushstrokes and intricate detail bring each subject to life. 

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30May 2026

Nature + Art

John Mullins Memorial Art Gallery

Nature + Art
By Michelle Black, Kate Lacy, Peta Lloyd, Sharon Kirk & Sally North 

Nature + Art is a celebration of the natural world – its fragments, elements and living beings, the delicate details and quiet beauty that often goes unnoticed.  

Featuring works by Central Queensland artists Peta Lloyd, Sally North, Sharon Kirk, and Kate Lacy, alongside Dalby artist Michelle Black, the exhibition brings together diverse contemporary practices grounded in intimate encounters with the natural environment. Each artist responds to nature in unique ways, allowing its rhythms, textures, and presence to guide creative outcomes. 

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