Exhibition | I Love Goombungee!
Oct
16
to 10 Nov
Oct, Nov

Exhibition | I Love Goombungee!

I Love Goombungee! celebrates the unique character and charm of the Goombungee area, and features works from artists across the Region that capture the essence of this special town. From photography to landscapes and textiles, it invites visitors to discover quiet laneways and the residents who live there, the purple haze of Jacaranda-lined streets, and the deep connection to local places and spaces that reminds us to relish the moment.

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Exhibition | Artisan Jewels - Sharon Forbes
Oct
16
to 10 Nov
Oct, Nov

Exhibition | Artisan Jewels - Sharon Forbes

Local artist Sharon Forbes presents an exhibition celebrating the allure of contemporary handcrafted jewellery as a form of artistic expression. Sharon repurposes precious metals, stones and Australian timbers into unique designs that transcend mere adornment to become wearable art.

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Exhibition | Brushes of Sunlight: Oils from the Lindsay Collection
Oct
24
to 9 Feb
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Exhibition | Brushes of Sunlight: Oils from the Lindsay Collection

The Lindsay Collection was established by William and Marion Bolton in Toowoomba in the 1950s. It was officially opened by Prime Minister Robert Menzies in 1959 and has been housed at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery since 1994.

Guided by the collection’s namesake Sir Lionel Lindsay and his brother Sir Daryl Lindsay, the Boltons acquired works by ‘Masters of Australian painting’ (Bill Bolton letter to Sir Lionel, 1 July 1957). The Lindsays were eminent artists and Sir Daryl was Director of the National Gallery of Victoria 1941-1956.

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Exhibition | Tidings of Comfort and Joy - Miriam Sharp
Nov
13
Nov, Dec

Exhibition | Tidings of Comfort and Joy - Miriam Sharp

hrough fibre arts, Miriam Sharp communicates a message of seeking, finding and creating comfort and joy to improve our mental health and relationships with others. Art and craft, in particular fibre crafts, have a positive impact on health and wellbeing, from the meditative act of spinning fibres into yarn through to the enjoyment of wearing or gifting a handmade item. Miriam encourages the viewer to contemplate where they find meaning and satisfaction and to appreciate the little things in life.

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Little Darlings
Sep
18
to 13 Oct
Sep, Oct

Little Darlings

Marilyn Murray presents Little Darlings, which references the size of the paintings and subject matter, the Darling Downs. The miniature artworks, measuring just 8.9 x 6.4cm, will jog memories and evoke emotional ties to the Region.

Part of Marilyn’s “Meeting History in Miniature” series, these intricate works of art showcase the beauty of the Darling Downs region and feature old churches, community halls and pubs.

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Exhibition | Where I Find Peace - Borderline Regional Arts Association
Sep
18
to 13 Oct
Sep, Oct

Exhibition | Where I Find Peace - Borderline Regional Arts Association

Borderline Regional Arts Association presents a collection of paintings, mixed media works and sculptures by artists straddling the border communities around Stanthorpe, Tenterfield, Texas and Warwick, with a common expression of ‘where we find peace’ demonstrating that, regardless of individual circumstances, peace can be sought, found, and cherished by the curious seeker.

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RME Downlands Art Exhibition 2024
Sep
14
to 18 Sep

RME Downlands Art Exhibition 2024

Attracting international, national and local artists, the 2024 RME Downlands Art Exhibition offers viewers both contemporary and traditional artworks, creatively curated in a generous and imaginative format. This important cultural and community event has been held annually since 1987. With around 800 works on display in the Graham Centre at Downlands College, each year brings new surprises and interesting contrasts.

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Toowoomba Quilters Exhibition
Sep
14
to 20 Sep

Toowoomba Quilters Exhibition

Experience the intricate artistry and stunning designs of the Toowoomba Quilters Club annual quilt exhibition. ‘A Party of Quilts’ will feature hundreds of traditional and modern quilts, textile art and small items made by Club members.

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Toowoomba Studio Art Trail
Sep
7
to 30 Sep

Toowoomba Studio Art Trail

Experience the dynamic and vibrant local art scene with the Toowoomba Studio Art Trail. Take a leisurely self drive tour around the city to discover local artists and explore their home studios. Go behind the scenes and learn about their creative process – don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired!

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Shiny Happy Art + Ideas Show
Sep
1
to 30 Sep
Sep

Shiny Happy Art + Ideas Show

The latest collection of colourful and heartfelt, floral paintings by Anna Battle, open your mind to ideas becoming possible alongside her collection of ideas and collaborations then pick up a pencil and reconnect to your own creativity in the workshop space.

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Carnival Queens
Aug
30
to 20 Oct
Sep, Oct

Carnival Queens

To celebrate Toowoomba Carnival of Flower’s 75th anniversary, this exhibition brings together artworks by local artists that respond to the theme ‘Carnival Queens’. It blends contemporary art with Carnival’s rich history.

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Exhibition | Time of the Signs – Henri van Noordenburg
Aug
3
to 13 Oct

Exhibition | Time of the Signs – Henri van Noordenburg

Artist Henri van Noordenburg’s practice has always been strongly informed by rich histories of the Dutch Golden Age with a focus on the heavy symbolism therein. Time of the Signs is carved into being with ritualistic fervour while listening almost solely to pop-minimalist arrangements of Max Richter’s Exiles album.

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Exhibition | POSTWORLD
Aug
3
to 20 Oct

Exhibition | POSTWORLD

POSTWORLD features Australian artists who create parallel universes.   Audiences will be invited into playful, sublime, poetic, and cautionary explorations of contemporary works and installations by nationally significant artists. Drawing on the detritus of the human epoch, these worlds have their own internal iconographies and languages existing in alternate time and space.

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InStudio Art Trail
Aug
3
to 25 Aug

InStudio Art Trail

The 2024 High Country InStudio Art Trail spans over four weekends, providing visitors with multiple opportunities to embark on this self-drive adventure. From 10am to 4pm each day, follow the trail to studios, halls and galleries all brimming with artistic brilliance. No bookings are required and entry is completely free, allowing vistors to freely indulge in the beauty of art.

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Exhibition | Memento Mori - Ute Braatz, Sian Carlyon and Jess Millicent
Jun
26
to 21 Jul
Jun, Jul

Exhibition | Memento Mori - Ute Braatz, Sian Carlyon and Jess Millicent

Artists, Ute Braatz, Sian Carlyon and Jess Millicent, explore different contemporary printmaking techniques and their reflections on what makes our existences worth living.

The exhibition is based on the historical artistic trope of ‘memento mori’ (remember that you will die) – that life is fleeting – and so we should ‘carpe diem’ (seize the day)! Reinterpreting a long-standing historical artistic practice dating from Roman times through to contemporary ‘still life’, provides opportunities for commentary on social mores. Death is almost a friendly spectre on the periphery, but it is the ultimate social leveller.

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Exhibition | Shadows and Reflections - Kerry Harvey
May
29
to 23 Jun

Exhibition | Shadows and Reflections - Kerry Harvey

Inspired by the colours of nature, artist Kerry Harvey captures moments in time when the artist’s breath was literally taken away by the colours, changes of light and shade and the reflections of light and colour on bodies of water, be it the ocean, rivers, dams or lakes. The exhibition seeks to provide inspiration and appreciation for the natural beauty of our surroundings and asks the viewer to slow down and find beauty in the everyday.

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Exhibition | Shadows and Reflections
May
29
to 23 Jun
May, Jun

Exhibition | Shadows and Reflections

Shadows and Reflections is a collection of paintings that celebrates the drama of shadows and reflections, the colours of sunrise and sunset and the ever-changing effect of light and colour on coastal, rural and river scenes.

Inspired by the colours of nature, this exhibition captures moments in time when the artist’s breath was literally taken away by the colours, changes of light and shade and the reflections of light and colour on bodies of water, be it the ocean, rivers, dams or lakes.

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Exhibition | Observational Correspondence - Ben Tupas and Lisa Clarke
May
29
to 23 Jun

Exhibition | Observational Correspondence - Ben Tupas and Lisa Clarke

Observational Correspondence showcases the work of regional artists Lisa Clarke and Ben Tupas over their five-year collaboration. This exhibition highlights a selection of 50 postcards sent between the two during the span of their project that offer a unique snapshot of contemporary Australia.

In a digital world where analogue communication and the postal service are slowly fading into obsolescence, their work uses the miniature canvas of the postcard to give glimpses of humour, pathos, and fleeting beauty inspired by the human condition.

Observational Correspondence is a meditation on connection, friendship, and a strong case for slowing down to be more present in life.

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ART PRIZE | FACETS
May
10
to 12 May
May

ART PRIZE | FACETS

Now in its eighth year, ‘Fairholme Open Art Prize – FACETS’, provides local, regional, national, and international artists an exciting opportunity to exhibit their works in a refined, boutique setting. Up to 200 works will be exhibited and these works will vie for a number of acquisitive awards.

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