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A MUSE FOR MANY
THE WESTERN DOWNS; A MUSE FOR MANY
Calling all culture vultures, there’s another side to the Western Downs you might not have discovered just yet.
There’s a vibrant arts community that thrives in the Western Downs, inspired by life on the land.
Start working your way around a few of our favourites.
Drive Route 3 | A Muse for Many
Bell Biblical Gardens
Said to be the only one of its kind in the world, a visit to Bell’s Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, reveals a garden encyclopedia of as many plants (as possible) mentioned in the bible.
Within the garden you’ll find artworks, including quirky pieces fashioned from disused materials like timber, steel and barbed wire along with colourful mosaics.
Kogan Art Trail
Proving the colours of the Western Downs have played muse to more than one artist, take a tour of the Kogan Art Trail.
Renowned artist, Hugh Sawrey called Kogan home and a selection of his artwork lives on to tell the tale.
With changing exhibitions every six to eight weeks, there’s always something new to see at the John Mullins Memorial Art Gallery in Miles.
Part of Dogwood Crossing – the gallery displays a mixture of inhouse curated works as well as collections from touring exhibitions.
Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla
When in the melon capital, pay a visit to the Lapunyah Art Gallery, which features over 20 changing exhibitions across the year from a mixture of local and touring artists.
With exhibitions changing regularly, stay up to date on the gallery’s Facebook page for what’s on.
Miles Streetscape
Explore the beautiful new Streetscape in Miles and discover interpretive elements including the ‘Walk of Greats’ and marvelous sculptures.
Want to make the Western Downs your muse?
Share your photos of the region with us on Instagram tagging @ experiencewesterndowns and #experiencewesterndowns.
If you’re looking for the top spots to take a pic, could we suggest keeping your camera handy for:
1. The Big Melon in Chinchilla 2. The reflections of Caliguel Lagoon in Condamine 3. The grandeur and Downton Abbey-esq architecture of
Jimbour House in Jimbour 4. The Big Yabbie in Moonie 5. Kogan’s Bush Friendship sculptures
