WHAT'S ON
Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize Entries are open for the 2024 Seeing the Soul Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition. CEO Barb Blashki invites entrants to submit works that depict Seeing the Soul: The humananimal connection. She welcomes “Works in any medium that show the connection between people and animals at liberty, without restraints of any kind”. Prizes range from $500 to $2,500 with a new under-18yo emerging artist prize of $500. Entries can be submitted online at: seeingthesoul.org.au by 8 March 2024 and will be exhibited at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 12 April to 12 May. Located in Doonan, Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a grassroots mental health charity that supports women and girls impacted by trauma.
Nikki’s pottery
Kara’s Embrace
Pomona Railway Station Gallery It’s a family affair at the latest exhibition at Pomona Railway Station Gallery. Anton Koch, his partner Kara, her sister Nikki and mother Rain Dunnage showcase their talents in Journey of Four running until 28 December. The result is an eclectic exhibition of artworks including lighting, sculptural timber, thrown clay, acrylic and watercolour paintings as well as ink and charcoal drawings. Opening hours are 10am4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday and Sunday. Visit: pomonartgallery.com. 6
Butterfly by Janet Luttrell
Art on Yabba Art on Yabba fine art gallery at Imbil has an exhibition of small works throughout December. This comprises paintings, ceramics, prints and collages and offers an easy Christmas shopping experience. The small works are by 15 artists from the Gympie region. Mary Valley Artslink is also hosting regular lifedrawing sessions with artist Pat Cale at the Imbil RSL Hall. For 2024 bookings and dates contact Pat on 0456 263 747. Each session costs $20 which includes the model’s fee. Visit: t.ly/KtuIg.
40 Under 40 exhibition The 40 Under 40 exhibition and art prize is a group exhibition to be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 12 January to 25 February. The exhibition will showcase a diverse range of young and emerging artists aged 18-40 from the Noosa, Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions. Founded by Amanda Bennetts the project aims to build a community of young artists who previously felt they didn't fit into the current art scene and to give them an opportunity to connect with like-minded artists. Also returning are the art prizes awarded to our region’s most promising young artists. Visit: 40-40.com.au.
Young Entrepreneurs Christmas Market Support the Young Entrepreneurs Christmas Market from 9am-1pm on 19 December at the Yandina School of Arts. Grab a coffee and pick up some Christmas presents. There will be Christmas decorations and cards, jewellery, home produce, home baked goods, a cafe and live music. Visit: fb.me/e/4QZaRwKo8
