ARTS RADAR

Immerse yourself in the Sunshine Coast art scene with these savvy, surprising and spirited exhibitions!

Caloundra Regional Gallery

UNTIL 14 MARCH 2021

LATEST & GREATEST: SUNSHINE COAST ART COLLECTION RECENT ACQUISITIONS

Discover some of the greatest pieces as well as new additions to the Sunshine Coast Art Collection from the past two years.

CONTEMPORARY WOOD-CARVED NETSUKE

This is a rare opportunity to experience the amazing craftsmanship and finely detailed works by contemporary carvers and artisans of the netsuke - a traditional Japanese non-slip toggle used to secure small personal items such as money pouches, inrō (medicine containers) worn suspended from the obi (a sash worn with kimono).

Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-2pm

22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra

Ph 5420 8299 www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

GALLERY SEVENTY-SEVEN

UNTIL 19 MARCH

VIKI MURRAY: COVID LIFE – DISCOVERIES IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT

Art at night at Gallery Seventy-Seven will showcase five local artists over five months. The illuminated artworks are only visible at night and can be viewed from Bulcock Street and Felicity Park, Caloundra. The first artist to feature is Viki Murray with her series of digital works created during the COVID lockdown. The photographs, manipulated with digital illustrative effects, are from a daily ritual recording her observations during lockdown and also a deeper exploration of her home, the street where the she lives and the studio environment.

77 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

Maroochydore Library Artspace

1 MARCH – 10 APRIL

MEGAN CORRIE: ALUMINUM AND INK

The Artspace Gallery housed within the Maroochydore Library has re-opened with monthly exhibitions by locals, starting with printmaker Megan Corrie. Inspired by the uniqueness and beauty of old beach houses and native environment, Megan reflects the charm of her subjects through printmaking. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm

44 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore

Ph 5475 8989

Old Ambulance Station

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

SANDY DOBLE: FIRST WAVE

This Virtual Exhibition began during lockdown and can be accessed online at any time. Sandy Doble describes the experience of an artist during the lockdown, isolated in an empty public gallery, with nothing else but the mesmerising artwork.

13 MARCH - 17 APRIL

FRAGILE GARDENS: MONA RYDER

Part of the Sunshine Coast Council’s Fabric, Slow Fashion Artful Living Program, Fragile Gardens is an installation of an unknown future, anxious anticipations, rites of passage and dreamlike rituals exploring themes of domesticity, gender politics and memory through multimedia. Don’t miss artist talks and the Long Table Dinner!

Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm 80 Howard Street, Nambour www.theoldambulancestation.com

University Of The Sunshine Coast Art Gallery

UNTIL 24 APRIL 2021

MYALL CREEK AND BEYOND

Explore the history and site of the 1838 Myall Creek Massacre through the work of contemporary indigenous artists. Curated by Dr Bianca Beetson, the exhibition explores this difficult shared history to create awareness about events and their continued impact on both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 10am-1pm

USC 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs Ph 5459 4645 www.usc.edu.au/art-gallery

Buderim Craft Cottage

5-14 MARCH

FIBRE ART AND SURFACE DESIGN

Working with cotton, silk, paper, paper pulp and other fibre media and incorporating printing, dyeing, shibori, painting, felting, embroidery, bookbinding and other related techniques, local artists aim to produce contemporary art pieces both functional and decorative.

Mon-Fri 10am-2pm; Sat-Sun 10am-3pm

Buderim Craft Cottage

5 Main Street, Buderim

Arts And Ecology Centre

22 MARCH – 16 APRIL

JACKY LOWRY: 50 ACRES REVEALED –LOCAL PLANTS EXPLORED IN PRINT

Local printmaker Jacky Lowry explores the intricate and diverse array of ferns, grasses, shrubs and trees found around the Conondale area where she lives.

Mon-Sun, 9.30am-4pm

33 Palm Creek Rd, Tanawha

Seaview Artists Gallery

OPEN EVERY DAY (EXCEPT CHRISTMAS)

SEAVIEW ARTISTS GALLERY

This charming gallery in the coastal hamlet of Moffat Beach is the Sunshine Coast’s longest running ARI (artist-run space) established and operated purely by a community of local artists. Meet a friendly exhibiting artist to talk all things art!

Mon-Sun, 9.30am – 4.30pm

4 Seaview Terrace, Moffat Beach

Ph 5491 4788

Art By Brooks

Amanda Brooks’ vibrant and textured works on large canvases use a stunning combination of acrylics, ink washes and oils creating layer upon layer reflecting her love of nature, music and the coast

Open By Appointment

Phone 0417 071 336 artbybrooks.com.au

ART SCHOOL CO.

Home to the creative soul, Art School Co. is a new destination for fine art supplies and art classes. Directed by award winning artist Jess Le Clerc, Art School Co. guarantees the best priced art supplies on the Sunshine Coast.

The Zone, 32 Wises Road, Buderim Phone 0491 756 172 artschoolco.com

Seajay Art

Inspired by the ocean and natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast, Carlie moulds and manipulates resin to bring depth and texture to wall art as well as creating beautiful and unique homewares.

80 Nojoor Road, Mudjimba Phone 0402 007 758 seajayart.com.au

Warren Salter Art

Warren is an artist, painter, sculptor and family man who loves to capture the world how we would like it to look. He interprets and represents the phenomenon of nature on a grand scale.

178 Edwards Street, Sunshine Beach Phone 0437 543 193 warrensalterart.com.au

Bci Art Studio

Award-winning artist and author Denise Lamby creates artwork from reclaimed and recycled materials. Sculpture, photography, drawing and wearable art. Original artwork, books and workshops.

17 Aldinga Place, Mooloolaba Phone 0439 227 183 bciart.com.au

Marcel Desbiens

Inspired by a love of nature, Marcel’s environment provides beautiful content for his compositions that capture his favourite subjects - reflections on water, clouds in the sky and flowers.

19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough Phone 0457 174 596 marceldesbiens.com

Jenny Hines Art

Specialising in Statement Pieces, Jenny is a painter, photographer, printmaker and mixed media artist who creates bold and colourful abstract works in oil and acrylics, often from memory.

16 Headland Drive, Noosaville Phone 0439 375 980 jennyhinesartist.com

RAW & UNIQUE ART

Jodi puts her heart and soul into creating repurposed and recycled art that delivers unique and personal pieces. From thoughtful-commissions to memorial artwork, abstract or one-off creations.

Phone 0418 733 268 www.rawanduniqueartbyjodi.com.au rawuniqueartbyjodi

Caloundra Regional Gallery

Caloundra Regional Gallery presents a changing exhibition program featuring leading local and national artists. Phone 5420 8299 www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra