Above and Below Gallery
www.aboveandbelowgallery.com.au
Shop 12a, Port of Airlie, 33 Port Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD 4802 [Map 14] 0419 941 162 Wed to Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 9am–1pm.
Focusing on the ocean as a canvas, from both above in the aerial sphere and below the waters surface, this collection will have you in awe of nature and its wonderous colours and spaces. Brooke’s goal is to capture the moment and slow down time, one photo at a time.
Artspace Mackay
Civic Precinct, corner Gordon and Macalister Streets, Mackay, QLD 4740 [Map 14] 07 4961 9722 Free entry.
The art gallery will be closed for renovations with public programs ongoing in various locations throughout the region. Visit our website to locate ongoing public programs and events, search the art collection, take virtual tours of past exhibitions and more.
Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery
62 Valentine Plains Road, Biloela, QLD 4715 [Map 14] 07 4992 9500 Mon to Fri 8.30am–4.30pm.
23 March–3 May
SACRIFICE
William Debois
Combining portrait photography and oral histories, SACRIFICE explores the gamut of human experience in Central Queensland. Through beautifully captured images, personal stories of love, commitment and hardship are expressed with unguarded sincerity. SACRIFICE will display new works resulting from Debois’ artistic residency in the Banana Shire.
23 March–3 May
Passion and Purpose–Our Narrative
Acacia Ferry and Jordan Flenady
Passion and Purpose - Our Narrative is a youth exhibition by local emerging artists Acacia Ferry and Jordan Flenady. An exploratory mix of sculpture, installation art and painting, each artist seeks to share their life’s passions through art. Passion and Purpose coincides with World Autism Awareness Day to shine a light on the talent and perseverance within the autistic community.
Caloundra Regional Gallery
www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, QLD 4551 [Map 13] 07 5420 8299 Tue to Fri 10am–4pm, Sat and Sun 10am–2pm.
Until 17 March
Reception this Way: Motels–a sentimental journey with Tim Ross
Travel around Australia, revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel, from family holidays and long road trips to continental breakfasts and mid-century mod-cons. In a land where the car has provided us with the ultimate freedom to hit the road and explore, it is no surprise that Australians wholeheartedly embraced the American concept of the motel.When motels began springing up in the 1950s, they represented a new, stylish and sophisticated way to travel. Join the National Archives and Tim Ross on a driving holiday through the quintessential Australian experience of staying in a motel - holidays of yesteryear! And find out why these images are part of the National Archives’ collection.
21 March—5 May
Local Contemporary Art Prize: reflections on here and now
The prize, originally known as , was created by the Friends Regional Gallery Caloundra Inc. in 2014. As we celebrate its tenth year in 2024, the prize has been renamed to , reflecting the here and now of artists living and working on the Sunshine Coast. The prize pool has increased to an incredible $17,000 so we are certain the very best local art talent will be amongst our 40 finalists. Come along and see the amazing work and find out who has been selected as the best of
