CURRENT EXHIBITION SEPTEMBER 2019

CAPTURED + CREATED OF BEAUTY RICH AND RARE – Delwyn and Sharnae Birkett (First Gallery)
This exhibition is a collective showcase of photography and abstract art produced by mother and daughter. Delwyn’s photography focuses on the beauty of Australia, whether it be the sunburnt outback to lush coastal scenes; or our country’s array of flora and fauna. With an eye for great shots, she captures moments in time during her days on the road travelling. Sharnae’s mixed medium artwork shows off her abstract and creative flair; with no two pieces she produces the same. Each piece is freestyled from the mind straight to paper. Through colour and texture, both styles complement each other to capture and create a spectacular image of Australia’s beauty rich and rare. 

BURNETT BEAUTY AND BEYOND – Graham W Smith FRQAS, Master Pastellist (Second Gallery)
In the main gallery, ‘Burnett Beauty and Beyond’ is the work of Graham W Smith. Graham (prolific and experienced Queensland Artist) held a watercolour workshop in our Studio earlier in the year and since then has been working on a new exhibition for September. He will be holding an Artist’s talk on Sunday 8 September at 11.00am. He’ll be painting in the gallery Thursday 12, Friday 13, Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September 2019. “Over the last 12 months I have visited the Burnett region to source painting subjects where on a number of occasions I did plein air outdoor paintings, in particular, two small watercolours of the Wondai Hotel, the post office, three studies of the Kingaroy silos, a view overlooking Peterson Drive, outlook from Mount Wooroolin and Gordonbrook Dam. I particularly wanted to feature dramatic skies in this series as the weather is so important to all our farmers. I hope you enjoy my interpretation of your local region.”

Mixed Media – Jan Meiers (Third Gallery)
Jan and her husband are displaying their combined efforts of art works. Jan will be showcasing her cross-stitch and her husband will be displaying his acrylic canvases.

Kids Korner
Moffatdale and Wheatlands State Schools

Opening Night
Friday, 6th September 2019, from 6.00pm
$5.00 entry includes Hot & Cold Supper & Punch|
Wine will be served by Kingsley Grove Winery
Live Entertainment by Guy & Michelle Davis

OCTOBER

South Burnett Regional Council October 2019 Open Art Competition (Whole of Gallery)
This includes the $3,000 Mayor’s Acquisitive Art Prize and Open “Australian Poetry Theme Art Competition”.

In the month of October the whole gallery will be filled with entries for the South Burnett Regional Council’s 12th October Open Art Competition with a total of over $8,000 in prizemoney.

This competition is proudly sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council, along with sponsors; Bendigo Bank, Deb Frecklington (Member for Nanango), Parkside Group, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, Wondai Lions Club, Bunnings, Senator James McGrath, Wondai Regional Art Gallery. The open “Australian Poetry Theme Art Competition” is sponsored by Evelyn and Shannus O’Sullivan.

The $3,000 Mayor’s Aquisitive Art Prize will be judged from all open sections. These sections include Oil and Acrylic, Watercolour (Pure), Pastel, Any Other Medium, Photography, Sculpture & Ceramics and a section titled Indigenous Art of Australia. There are also sections for Childrens’ Art.

Mayor Keith Campbell will be opening the exhibition on the evening of Friday 4th October, 2019. All winners will be announced and all prizes will be presented on the night.

Opening Night
Friday, 4th October 2019, from 6.00pm
$5.00 entry includes Hot & Cold Supper & Punch|
Wine will be served by Kingsley Grove Estate

NOVEMBER

Elizabeth Greensill (First Gallery)
To be advised.

Rosemarie Matthews-Frederick (Second Gallery)
To be advised.

Kylie Madill (Third Gallery)
To be advised.

Kids Korner
Murgon Kindergarten

Opening Night
Friday, 1st November 2019, from 6.00pm
$5.00 entry includes Hot & Cold Supper & Punch|
Wine will be served by Clovely Estate
Live Entertainment