ARTS RADAR

Discover exciting new exhibitions at the Sunshine Coast’s leading galleries, studios and arts centres!

Caloundra Regional Gallery

FROM 9 DECEMBER UNTIL 29 JANUARY

ELIZABETH SHAW: RADICAL LOCALISM & LEGACY

Radical Localism is an atmospheric exhibition which surveys Elizabeth Shaw’s jewellery practice, spanning several decades and encompassing much of the history of sustainable jewellery practice in Queensland. The exhibition explores the role of home, place, family, and nurture, in fostering talent at home and beyond.

Legacy continues this journey of fostering beyond, with a small collection of works by several of Liz Shaw’s past students who trained under her at the Fine Art Course, Jewellery and Small Objects, at the Queensland School of Arts, Griffith University.

FROM 3 FEBRUARY UNTIL 19 MARCH

LATEST & GREATEST II: SUNSHINE COAST

ART COLLECTION NEW ACQUISITIONS

The second in the series of the Latest & Greatest exhibitions displays a diverse snapshot of collecting over the last two years (2021 and 2022) by the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. This exhibition celebrates the recent additions to the Art Collection by artists, collectors and local enterprises in our region, whilst acknowledging philanthropy as a driver for the Collection’s growth and regional identity.

22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra

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

Buderim Craft Cottage

FROM 26 DECEMBER UNTIL 15 JANUARY HOLIDAY GALLERY

A collaboration of the Craft Cottage’s tireless art groups committed to keeping an active gallery presence during the holiday period.

5 Main Street, Buderim Ph: 5450 1714 www.buderimcraftcottage.com.au

Maroochydore Library Artspace

FROM 13 DECEMBER UNTIL 21 JANUARY

DEAN JACOBS: WORDS THAT INSPIRE

Dean Jacobs explores the use of words, illustrations, and audio, the combining of which creates a unique and memorable outcome for those who view his artworks.

44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore Ph: 5475 8989 www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Exhibitions/Maroochydore-Artspace

Stevens Street Gallery

FROM 4 JANUARY UNTIL 26 FEBRUARY SUMMER FLING

Stevens Street’s first exhibition of 2023 is a celebration of summer, showcasing a variety of artists’ reflections and inspirations of this festive, fun, fabulous season and the Australian landscapes. Discover works by artists such as our previous cover artists Jarrod Riggs, Jennie Rutz and Stacey Petersen.

2 Stevens Street, Yandina

Toni – 0414 687 895

Alicia – 0437 141 786 www.stevensstreetgallery.com.au

USC ART GALLERY

UNTIL 28 JANUARY

AN ACQUISITIVE INSTINCT: THE ARIJA AND RICHARD AUSTIN COLLECTION

This exhibition includes artworks and objects from Richard (‘Dick’) Austin’s collection to express the story of two people, each with a discrete yet complementary collecting instinct. Richard’s focus on traditional artworks and artefacts from across Asia, and Arija’s passion for design, animals, and contemporary and naïve art from Europe and Australia form the basis of their collection.

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

Amanda Davidson

Alongside impressionist paintings of female surfers, Amanda offers commissions and art classes, holiday workshops and paint-and-sip sessions for kids and adults at her Mixed Media Art School.

Warana

Phone: 0432 182 465 amandadavidson.com.au

Caloundra Regional Gallery

Featuring leading national and local artists, complemented by immersive public programs, educational programs, tours and events.

22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra Phone 5420 8299 gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

The Art Hub

Join one of our local artists at Sunshine Coast’s original Paint & Sip studio. You will feel right at home as you paint, sip and have some fun. Sessions are all BYO drinks & nibbles. Ages 18+. The Strand, 19b-11 Bulcock St, Caloundra Phone 0447 799 878 thearthubsc.com.au