EVENTS
Prints from the Outdoor Gallery | Outback Way
An exhibition of 25 prints from the inaugural exhibition of the Outdoor Gallery, Outback Way billboards.
Head, Heart & Eye | Adrian Ashman, Sandra McEwan, Keith Barnett
Head, Heart & Eye showcases three contemporary photographic image makers, Adrian Ashman, Sandra McEwan & Keith Barnett. Through their unique perspectives, these photographers offer a powerful exploration of how the world is perceived through the head, the heart, and the eye.
Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking | Borderline Regional Arts Association
Borderline Regional Arts Association members are a very active lot, involved in a wide range of art disciplines including painting, fibre arts, printmaking, ceramics, drawing, book binding, mixed media and sculpture. This exhibition covers a sample of the many areas we investigate. As is evident, we are flat out doing and making art!
Land Marks - here and there | Scott McDougall
A collection of post Covid paintings dealing with Northern NSW, from the Tweed to the tablelands contrasting the beauty found both in the man-made and natural environments.
Numinous | Chris Worfold
An exhibition of recent large scale paintings and drawings by the artist. The exhibition will also accompanied by the works from the SRAG collection curated by the artist.
Country Girls Collective
Come and join the herd. Leonie Shirley • Trish Poole • Ruth Hughes • Susan McConnel • Christina Van Niekerk • Carole Robinson
NATISM | NAB1234
NATISM is a collection that has taken a lifetime to create. Now the dream has come true.
Canvas, Cloth & Clay | Naomi Grant, Krishna Heffernan, Renai Mouton, Maria de Vries, with Stanthorpe Pottery Club
Canvas, Cloth & Clay brings together the diverse works of four talented artists—Naomi Grant, Krishna Heffernan, Renai Mouton, and Maria de Vries—alongside the Stanthorpe Pottery Club. From vibrant paintings to intricate ceramics and exquisite textiles, this exhibition offers a rich tapestry of artistic styles and mediums. Immerse yourself in the beauty and creativity of these talented artists.
Stanthorpe Art Prize Exhibition
Welcome to the vibrant world of artistic expression showcased at the Stanthorpe Art Prize exhibition! Nestled in the heart of Queensland's picturesque countryside, this biennial event celebrates creativity in all its forms. Featuring artists from far and wide sharing their unique perspectives and talents.
Crisps Youth Art Prize | Futurescape: Hopeful Visions
Join us in envisioning the future with the “Futurescape - Hopeful Visions” themed 2024 Crisps Youth Art Prize! Imagine a world of boundless possibilities where technology, sustainability, and innovation converge to shape the landscape of our homes, towns, and cities.
Many thanks to the Crisps family for their ongoing sponsorship of these awards.
Local Art Prize
The Local Art Prize is a chance for artists residing within 100km of Stanthorpe to win a share of $5000 in prizes. Entries to be delivered on Monday 27 November between 8 am - 10 am. One entry is allowed per person. Size limits apply.
Special Christmas Artisan Market on opening night - from 5pm Friday 1 December.
Crisps Youth Art Prize | Caring for Nature: Granite Belt Biodiversity & Endangered Species
The annual Crisps Youth Art Prize exhibition will be held from 13 September to 8 October 2023 (ending 1 week early due to the referendum voting using the Civic Centre). The theme for this year is Caring for Nature: Granite Belt Biodiversity & Endangered Species.
Evolving | Wendy Talbot
In 2022 our paddock was inundated with floodwater three times. After each flood the fences have to be fixed, dams cleared out. The lay of the land changes each time as silt or sand is dumped and new waterways appear. I have used this as my muse for this exhibition.
Open Roads Closed Borders | Joanne Kerr
Open Roads, Closed Borders, is an exhibition that rejoices in travelling our country’s roads, exploring its vastness and diversity, while in a time of lockdowns and restrictions.
Art With Others | Sharon Davson
In this exhibition, Davson’s spiritual and environmental paintings embrace co-creation with others.
Many Feathers | Debbie Dieckmann
In Many Feathers, Debbie Dieckmann offers insights into the quirks and habits of birds in her local habitat. Her work delves into the many different species of birds that inhabit "her world," capturing their feathers, nests, and relationships with whimsy and detail. Her paintings are complemented by mixed-media wearable art pieces that are inspired by birds.
Reflections | Stanthorpe Pottery Club
For more than half a century Stanthorpe Pottery Club has played an important role in the Arts of this region. Always welcoming new members who look for friendship and the therapeutic effects of working with clay. Reflections will feature a diverse and interesting display from their talented new and regular exhibitors.
Open-ended | Borderline Regional Arts Association
For this exhibition, no restraints were placed on the artists and the works presented. The exhibition title encompasses diversity and differing responses in art making practices.
Art from the Heart | Cheryl Moggs and Jen Martin
First Nation artists Cheryl Moggs and Jen Martin explore country and tradition in this exhibition, Art from the Heart.
Christmas Art Fair
Support local artisans this Christmas and purchase unique gifts for your loved ones.
Crisps Youth Art Prize 2022
We welcome art from students of all ages for the 2022 Crisps Youth Art Prize. The 2022 theme is Stanthorpe 150 - celebrating the history of Stanthorpe.
I am a Survivor: Anne Collins
Art has been a part of Anne’s life for many years both in her learning and teaching in pottery, etching printing, and painting.
Remarkable Women
In partnership with the Zonta Club of Stanthorpe. As part of Stanthorpe’s 150yrs celebration, the Zonta Club of Stanthorpe are working on a project “Remarkable Women” to acknowledge and highlight the contribution of women in building our community. This exhibition highlights remarkable women artists of Stanthorpe.
Remarkable Women of The Granite Belt
“Remarkable Women of The Granite Belt” preserves the history and acknowledges the contribution of women in the formation of our community, in a permanent memorial, as part of Stanthorpe 150 years celebration.
Asia Pacific Contemporary: Three Decades of APT
Audiences in Stanthorpe can experience highlights from the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art’s (QAGOMA) long-running Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) series of exhibitions, when ‘Asia Pacific Contemporary: Three Decades of APT’ tours to Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery from 6 May - 1 July, 2022.
Local Art Prize: Creative Stanthorpe
The Local Art Prize is a biennial exhibition that displays the depth and breadth of artists across our region. We welcome entries from any artist who resides within the Southern Downs or within a 100km radius from Stanthorpe.
Journey of Creativity | Joe Wilkinson
After 20 years and four personal exhibitions, Joe decided to create an exhibition that encapsulates his Art over time. He found it fascinating to reflect on his focus over the years and how his career as an artist had morphed into quite different art representations. This exhibition begins with Botanical Studies, followed by Plausible Perspectives, then finishing with Abstract Contemplations and a series of small sculptures.
Many Fish | Maria De Vries, Tully De Vries, Amanda Watts, Reena Slockee
The concept of sharing information between people and tribes is represented in ‘many fish’ through the idea that fish travel through our rivers and ocean, sometimes travelling great distances. Many aboriginal tribes are reliant on river systems and the ocean for survival and therefore have a sense of connectedness to water and the opportunities it provides.
New Beginnings | Stanthorpe Pottery Club
50 years of the Stanthorpe Pottery Club with many highlights and now the beginning of a new era.
The Rate of Change | Senior school art students
The world has changed in unimaginable, unpredictable ways in the last two years. Students have responded in a variety of ways to the themes of growth and change, expressing internal and external reactions to the challenges of their world.
Stanthorpe Photography Awards
Contemporary art photography is about much more than bagging the beautiful shot. Stanthorpe Photography Awards 2021 wants to hear from photographers who explore the edges of their practice, their creativity, their technique. Any Australian photographer can enter for a chance to claim the $5,000 first prize. Two commendation awards, of $750 each, can also be won.
Crisps Youth Art Prize | Our Community – My Place
Our annual youth art prize, sponsored by Crisps.
Day of the Species
A unique opportunity to see all of Australia’s 1,800 plus threatened species in a whimsical community art exhibition where nothing is for sale. Illustrated by over 200 people across the nation these tiny artworks address our biodiversity crisis and the need for new laws for Nature.
Falling with wings | Warwick Textile Creatives
This eclectic exhibition by Warwick Textile Creatives explores possibilities in the use of multiple mediums. Without fear of censor, these artists dare to explore conventional techniques in unconventional ways.