Message from our Director

From Mary Findlay, Gallery Director, Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery

The Art Prize exhibition in the new Gallery space

The newly refurbished Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery has quickly become a vibrant hub for our community, attracting locals and visitors alike. Our inaugural exhibition, A Collection of Seasons, showcased the beauty of our region through a curated selection of artworks. Over 2000 people visited this captivating display, celebrating the diversity of our artistic landscape.

Following the success of A Collection of Seasons, we launched the prestigious Stanthorpe Art Prize. This national competition attracted artists from across Australia, showcasing their exceptional talent and creativity. In just two weeks, the exhibition has welcomed nearly 1000 visitors.

A Community Effort

The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our community. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) for their unwavering support in revitalizing this important cultural asset.

A special thanks to our skilled and dedicated volunteers who have gone above and beyond to make the gallery a success. Their commitment and passion have been instrumental in delivering exceptional experiences for our visitors.

Some of our dedicated volunteers

Thanks also to our Stanthorpe Art Gallery Society Committee who supported the SDRC in the journey to the refurbished building. The committed and hard-working staff and volunteers who helped the gallery move in, install A Collection of Seasons and then turn around and install the Stanthorpe Art Prize.

We also acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our artistic community partners, including the Granite Belt Junior Choir, The Auslan Choir, The Occasional Players and Alan Smith, Stanthorpe Little Theatre, Granite Belt Choir, Contempo, The Graniteers, and The Late Shift band. Their performances added a touch of magic to our opening weeks.

A big thank you to those who made the 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize one of the best

The Stanthorpe Art Prize opening night. L-R: Michael Brennan, Melanie Sinclair, Charlie Jones, James Stickland, Philip Bacon, Sue Wright, Mary Findlay.

The 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize opening was a resounding success, thanks to the exceptional talent of our finalists and the dedication of our judges, volunteers, and staff. We congratulate the winners and commend all participants for their outstanding work. Special thanks go out to the myriad of skilled and talented artists who entered, the Art Prize Committee, our tireless changeover team and volunteers, Rob Allen who created the very professional Art Prize catalogue, our judges Michael Brennan, Noosa Art Gallery and Jesica Bridgfoot, Bendigo Art Gallery, Philip Bacon OAM, Cheryl Moggs OAM and SDRC Mayor Melissa Hamilton.

A Special Thank You

We would like to express our gratitude to the Art Prize sponsors, Jamworks for their delicious catering and to St Joseph's students and staff for their excellent service.

Visit Us Today!

The Stanthorpe Art Prize exhibition is now open to the public until Sunday 10 November. Come and discover the vibrant world of contemporary art.