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MEDIA RELEASE_ ‘Essential Queensland’ Art Exhibition for Gladstone Region
The touring exhibition of the prestigious 2012 Queensland Regional Art Awards, ‘The Essential Character of Queensland’, will be at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum until Saturday 4 May 2013.Curated by John Waldron (Curator and former Cultural Heritage & Collections Manager, Sunshine Coast Regional Council) this impres... Full Story
LIGHTS * CAMERA * ACTION Get Ready for Green Scenes 2013
Celebrating World Environment Day (5 June 2013), the Gladstone Arts Council presents Green Scenes, an environmental short film competition for budding and professional filmmakers. The call for entries goes out to the public to create, (using current content,) a 30 second high impact film reflecting World Environment Day 2013's theme, Think. ... Full Story
FREE KIDS ACTIVITES OVER THE HOLIDAYS!
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum welcomes visits from families these school holidays by offering kids' fun activities daily! Currently on display are five unique and interesting exhibitions to experience, each with a kids activity running in conjunction with it! As part of the Pioneering Women: The Russian Experience exhibition... Full Story
School Holiday Fun!
With so much going on here these school holidays, make sure your family doesn't miss out on the fun! Check out the poster to find out what kids activities are on! Remember visiting the Gallery/Museum is FREE and so are the activities!... Full Story
MEDIA RELEASE_ 2013 Intercity Images
Calling for Photographic EntriesIt’s that time again! Time to pull the trusty camera back out and get snapping! Intercity Images: Gladstone Saiki City Photographic Exchange has re-opened for another year thanks to the initiatives of the Gladstone Saiki Sister City Advisory Committee and the support of Queensland Alumina Limited as... Full Story
Exhibition Launch: 5.30pm Friday 22 March 2013
Three exhibitions will be officially launched on the one night Download the invite... Full Story
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Exhibition Floor Walk with Margaret Worthington and Allan Andrew
Following on from a fantastic exhibition launch at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, the artist’s behind Industry Sited within the Environment are inviting interested Gallery visitors to join them on a Floor Walk & Talk of the display. Local artist Margaret Worthington, the creator of the aluminium sculptures in the e... Full Story
AND THE WINNERS ARE ..........
Winners of the 2013 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition were to be announced during Gladstone Regional Council's Australia Day celebrations at the Gladstone Marina. However, the event was cancelled due to weather conditions. Congratulations to the winners: Section One: Prep to Year 3First Prize: Aussie Bushwhacked by Talia ClowSecon... Full Story
Gladstone Kids’ APT7 on Tour; an Overwhelming Local Response!
Last Saturday, 19 January 2013, the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum hosted Kids’ APT7 on Tour, a day of free interactive children’s activities and workshops. Sent to the Gallery/Museum as an annual event from the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAG | GOMA), this year’s theme reflects their c... Full Story
Kids' APT7 On Tour MEDIA RELEASE
THE ASIA PACIFIC TRIENNIAL COMES TO GLADSTONEExciting art activities for kids and families will come to Gladstone when Kids’ APT7 on Tour visits the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 10.30am Saturday 19 January 2013.Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Acting Director Suhanya Raffel said Kids’ APT... Full Story
School Holiday Fun
Hey Kids Make sure you come along these school holidays to the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum for some creative fun and cool activities! Download our School Holiday Fun poster to find out what's on. See you soon!... Full Story
Gallery/Museum closed times
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum is closed between Christmas and New Years. The doors will shut 5pm Monday 24 December 2012 and will not open again until 10am Wednesday 2 January 2013 The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum would like to thank you for your continued support in 2012 and we wish you an... Full Story
Gladstone Arts Council AGM
The Gladstone Arts Council Inc. will host their Annual General Meeting from 5.30pm Wednesday November 28 at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, electing a new committee for the coming year.... Full Story
Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund Funding Presentation
Projects including visual arts, theatre and dance are among six projects in the latest arts grant round totalling $27,826.50 for the region, announced Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Chair, Cr Maxine Brushe.“In this round of funding from the RADF, a partnership between the Queensland Government and regional ... Full Story
2013 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition
As part of Australia Day 2013 celebrations, the Gladstone Regional Council is calling for entries in the Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition.The competition is open to ALL primary school aged students in the Gladstone region, will help us to celebrate 'what and who makes Australia great'.The competition encourages students to think a... Full Story
Here in History with Lyn Lee, Heritage Officer
Electricity for Calliope A major event in the lives of Calliope residents was the switching-on of electricity on the 2 October 1954. At the ceremony Chairman of Calliope Shire Council, Cr H. Neill-Ballantine extended a welcome to Minister for Lands and Irrigation, Mr T. Foley, Mr J.Burrows MLA, Mr O’Malley Chairman Capricornia Regional... Full Story
Here in History with Lyn Lee, Heritage Officer
Electricity for Calliope A major event in the lives of Calliope residents was the switching-on of electricity on the 2 October 1954. At the ceremony Chairman of Calliope Shire Council, Cr H. Neill-Ballantine extended a welcome to Minister for Lands and Irrigation, Mr T. Foley, Mr J.Burrows MLA, Mr O’Malley Chairman Capricornia Regional... Full Story
Flying Arts Inc 2-day Arts Business Workshop
Flying Arts Inc facilitator David Ronai will present a 2-day Arts Business workshop at the Gallery/Museum providing essential information for the region's artists. Held from 10am to 4pm, Friday and Saturday 12 - 13 October 2012, the workshop will cost $25 per participant for the 2 days. Friday's workshops will offer: How to set up and run yo... Full Story
Bursary Available for Emergent Visual Artists
If you are an emerging artist nurturing a burning desire to further your studies in the visual arts then help is at hand with the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Society Golding Bursary for Visual Arts. Established with the generous assistance of Mr Cyril Golding, the bursary helps students who have to relocate to a metropolitan area i... Full Story
Queensland Poetry Festival to visit the Gladstone Region
Take time out to explore your inner poet when the 16th annual Queensland Poetry Festival (QPF) presents the inaugural QPF Regional Roadshow at the Gladstone City Library from 6pm Wednesday August 29. This unique presentation includes a FREE workshop and FREE performance opportunity suitable for all ages featuring Zenobia Frost, Darkwing Dubs and S... Full Story
Creative Regions Inc. upcoming opportunity!
All are invited to attend an upcoming networking and information forum lead by cultural services providers Creative Regions Inc, at the Gallery/Museum from 10.15am to 2pm, Tuesday 28 August 2012. Two informative opportunities are on offer for the local arts and cultural community regarding partnering opportunities with industry... Full Story
SUNfest Committee calls for Expressions of Interest
The Gladstone Regional Council's annual youth holiday program SUNfest is heading into another exciting season of fun activities for January 2013 and are calling for Expressions of Interest from qualified instructors to present activities during this high profile event. Expressions of Interest can be submitted until Saturday, 1 September 2012 ... Full Story
Gladstone Region RADF announces special emerging performing artist opportunity, closing Friday 24 August 2012
The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is calling for Category One submissions from emerging performing artists in Year 10, 11 or 12 to attend the Artslink Queensland MAD Camp. MAD Camp is a week-long music, art, drama and dance residency for senior secondary students during the September school holidays. S... Full Story
Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Annual General Meeting
The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is holding their Annual General Meeting at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 5.30pm Wednesday 25 July 2012. The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a project developed by Arts Queensland and administered by Council providing funding for development of cultural ... Full Story
Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Funding Presentation Event
Projects including visual arts, theatre, music and new media are among ten projects in the latest Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund, grant round two announced Cr Maxine Brushe, RADF Chair. “In this round of funding from the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and regional councils, we ... Full Story
Arts and Culture Leaders Meet
Join Artsupport Australia's Queensland Manager Fiona Maxwell, Australia Council for the Arts' Chief Executive Officer Kathy Keele and Artslink Queensland Chief Executive Officer Arthur Frame at the Gallery/Museum (new time) from 11am with an 11.30am start time until 12:30pm Tuesday May 1, for a unique introduction and networking event. The A... Full Story
Easter hours
Visitors and locals will have plenty of opportunity to explore the displays this holiday weekend as the Gallery/Museum will be open from 10am to 5pm this Saturday, Sunday and Monday April 7-9 and will be closed Good Friday April 6. Located on the corner of Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone, admission is free. For further information please ph... Full Story
2012 Saiki Children's Day
Due to popular demand, Saiki Children's Day is back in 2012 at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum with a range of exciting intercultural activities for primary school children. Initiated by the Saiki Sister Advisory Committee and Gladstone Regional Council, the event offers children of the Gladstone Region the opportunity to ex... Full Story
Creative Regions host Media Forum at Gallery/Museum
Local arts and cultural groups are encouraged to take time out for an upcoming opportunity to develop media interaction skills during a special Creative Regions Inc presentation. Projects and Marketing Officer Jess Hall will team up with local media identities for an informative Media Forum and Networking Afternoon, at the Gallery/Museum 3pm to 6p... Full Story
Innovation Session Follow Up with Flying Arts
In response to two Innovation Sessions held at the Gallery/Museum with Flying Arts Inc's Executive Officer Stephen Clark, an informative document has been made available to local groups discussing the direction of arts and culture in the region and inviting vital feeback. Stephen worked with participating community arts and cultural leaders s... Full Story
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2012 Intercity Images: Gladstone Saiki Photographic Exchange
Entry forms are available for the 10th annual Intercity Images: Gladstone Saiki Photographic Exchange and shutters around the region are in full swing for another exciting event. 30 images will be selected from the submission to travel to Saiki City, Japan to be displayed alongside the images from their city's photographers. Intercity Images... Full Story
Drawing Life for Kids on Tour: Celebrating Artists
Gladstone Region families are invited to participate in Drawing Life for Kids on Tour, a free program highlighting the creative expression of drawing. The 'On Tour' program is to be held at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum on Saturday 14 January 2012 from 10am - 2pm as part of Matisse: Drawing Life, on display at Brisbane’s Gal... Full Story
Gladstone Arts Council AGM
The Gladstone Arts Council Inc hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Wednesday 2 November 2011 at 22 The Oaks Rd, Tannum Sands, electing a new committee for the coming year. Dr Christian Thomsen accepted the nomination for President. He thanked the outgoing committee for their efforts this year and welcomed the incomin... Full Story
Innovation Session with Stephen Clark
Join Flying Arts Inc. CEO Stephen Clark for an Innovation Session at the Gallery/Museum. Stephen will facilitate local community arts and cultural group leaders, to develop a Cultural Policy Implementation Plan linking with Council's adopted Community Plan, setting out achievable action strategies for 2012-2014. Have your say and be a part of the... Full Story
Innovation Session with Stephen Clark
Join Flying Arts Inc. CEO Stephen Clark for an Innovation Session at the Gallery/Museum. Stephen will facilitate local community arts and cultural group leaders, to develop a Cultural Policy Implementation Plan linking with Council's adopted Community Plan, setting out achievable action strategies for 2012-2014. Have your say and be a part of the... Full Story
Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund
GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL FUNDS $25,660 PROJECTS WITH QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT REGIONAL ARTS FUNDING Projects including visual arts, theatre, music and festivals are among eight recipients in the latest arts grant round from Gladstone Regional Council, announced Mayor Cr Gail Sellers. “In this round of funding from the Regional Arts Dev... Full Story
Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund
GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL FUNDS $25,660 PROJECTS WITH QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT REGIONAL ARTS FUNDING Projects including visual arts, theatre, music and festivals are among eight recipients in the latest arts grant round from Gladstone Regional Council, announced Mayor Cr Gail Sellers. “In this round of funding from the Regional Arts Dev... Full Story
Menagerie Family Day
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will open its doors to the public this Sunday, when it presents a Family Day for its landmark exhibition: Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture. This groundbreaking exhibition features 33 established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, who have each produced outstand... Full Story
2012 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition
As part of Australia Day 2012 celebrations, the Gladstone Regional Council is calling for entries in the Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition. The competition is open to ALL primary school aged students in the Gladstone region, to will help us to celebrate 'what and who makes Australia great'. The competition encourages students to ... Full Story
Surrealism for Kids
17 September - 23 September Activities run 10am - 2pm Monday - Saturday Gladstone region's families are invited to participate in a program of free activities at the Gallery / Museum these September holidays, in Surrealism for Kids a tour which is part of Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art’s major exhibition ‘Surre... Full Story
and the winners are ............
In support of NAIDOC Week 2011, the Gladstone Regional Council called for entries in the 2011 Celebrate NAIDOC Week Primary School Art Competition. The competition was open to ALL primary school students in the Gladstone Region to help us celebrate the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, (NAIDOC) Week, in the Gladston... Full Story
and the winners are ............
In support of NAIDOC Week 2011, the Gladstone Regional Council called for entries in the 2011 Celebrate NAIDOC Week Primary School Art Competition. The competition was open to ALL primary school students in the Gladstone Region to help us celebrate the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, (NAIDOC) Week, in the Gladston... Full Story
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2011 Green Scenes: Environmental Short Film Festival winners announced
Central Queensland film makers had a spot in the limelight during the Gladstone Regional Council's EcoFest celebrations last Sunday June 5, when Queensland Alumina Limited Managing Director, Phil Campbell and Gladstone Arts Council President, Christian Thomsen announced the winners of the 2011 Green Scenes: Environmental Short Film Festival. Eight... Full Story
Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) AGM
The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is holding their Annual General Meeting at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 5.30pm Wednesday 20 July 2011. The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a project developed by Arts Queensland and administered by Council providing funding for development of cultural ... Full Story
Creative Regions to visit Gladstone Region
Support for individuals and groups in cultural development opportunities is on hand this month with Creative Regions' Director, Rod Ainsworth leading Strategic Project Planning Workshops in Calliope, Boyne Island and Gladstone May 24-26. Join Rod for a group workshop or book in for a more personalised, individual session by appointment, durin... Full Story
2011 Celebrate NAIDOC Primary School Art Competition
In support of NAIDOC Week 2011, the Gladstone Regional Council is calling for entries in the 2011 Celebrate NAIDOC Week Primary School Art Competition. The competition is open to ALL primary school students in the Gladstone Region to help us celebrate the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, (NAIDOC) Week, in the Gladstone ... Full Story
Saiki Children's Day event at the Gallery/Museum
The Saiki Gladstone Advisory Committee and Gladstone Regional Council are calling on schools in the Gladstone Region to join them in celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Saiki and Gladstone Sister City relationship. A series of events are planned throughout the year starting with the Saiki Children's Day 10am to 12pm, Friday 3 June 2011a... Full Story
Gallery/Museum Easter Hours
Management and staff wish to advise that the Gallery/Museum will open from 10am to 5pm Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday April 7 - 9 and will be closed on Good Friday April 6. The Gallery/Museum is a community cultural initiative of the Gladstone Regional Council, located on the corner of Goondoon & Bramston Sts, ... Full Story
Celebrating Contemporary Miniatures
To celebrate the travelling exhibition Contemporary Miniatures opening at the Gallery/Museum, the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) has one (1) copy of the book Persian Miniatures to give away to a facebook friend of the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art. To be in with a chance, visit the exhibition and identify two artwork details by tell... Full Story
21st Century Kids Summer Festival on Tour at the Gallery/Museum
Join us at the Gallery/Museum from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Saturday 15 January 2011 for a fantastic family fun day. All are invited to participate in the fantastic day of FREE activities, held simultaneously with the Queensland Art Gallery, as part of the exhibition 21st Century: Art in the First Decade and 21st Century Kids Su... Full Story
SUNfest hot items at the Gallery/Museum
Tickets are on sale now, for the Gladstone Regional Council's exciting 2011 SUNfest Youth Holiday Program and all are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. This summer's calendar is packed with plenty of exciting workshop opportunities in film, drama, visual arts, sports and fun, fun, fun. Get involved in the exciting Bazil Grumb... Full Story
2010 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards' winners announced
A lively crowd gathered at the Gallery/Museum on Saturday evening, 6 November 2010 for the announcement of the 2010 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards winner and exhibition launch. The exhibition will continue on display until Thursday 9 December 2010. Come along to view the submissions and celebrate the achievements of a vibrant a... Full Story
Gallery/Museum Closed
Staff at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum wish to advise that the Gallery/Museum will be closed to the public from Monday, 1 November 2010 to Friday, 5 November 2010, for installation of the 35th Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards. The doors will re-open at 10am on Saturday, 6 November 2010. Downl... Full Story
Flying Art Waterless Lithography workshop 4 - 5 December 2010
Artist Marguerite de Fondaumiere is visiting Gladstone to run the Waterless Lithography workshop for locals, December 4 and 5 as part of Flying Arts’ 2010 Artists on Tour workshop program. The workshop will be hosted at the Gallery/Musuem, from 10.30am to 4.30pm, both days. Locals will be encouraged to put their creative and ... Full Story
Digital projection artworks in the region
If you are seeking some arts and culture of an evening, view the mesmerising large-scale projection artworks of media artist Craig Walsh as part of Digital Odyssey, a Museum of Contemporary Art touring project. The dramatic transformation of a shop-front in Goondoon Street's Library Square, by Craig's digitally-manipulated motion-picture Incursion... Full Story
2010 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards Entry Forms Out Now!
Much anticipated entry forms for the 2010 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards are now available. Printed entry forms can be collected from the gallery/museum after Thursday 30 September or if you are on our mailing list expect your copy in the mail in early October. If you're one of the many eager artists that can't w... Full Story
Craig Walsh's Digital Odyssey to grace our shores
Come along to the Gallery/Museum 4.15pm to 5.15pm, Wednesday 15 September 2010 to meet artist Craig Walsh and find out more about his exciting Digital Odyssey project. Craig is an internationally respected Australian artist and his Gladstone residency will involve displaying his large-scale projection artworks responsive to lo... Full Story
SUNfest calling for expressions of interest
While the winter woollies are still getting some use out of the wardrobes across the Gladstone region, another super summer event is heating up as preparations begin for Gladstone Regional Council’s premiere youth holiday program, SUNfest. SUNfest was initiated in response to a Gladstone City Council Youth Needs Study in 1997 and the first S... Full Story
Children's holiday workshop with Jarrod Beezley
THURSDAY 8 JULY 2010: STORY-TELLING ON CANVAS WITH JARROD BEEZLEY Looking for some creative entertainment for your kids these winter holidays? The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will be offering an inspiring art workshop for children from Prep-Year 7. The class is $5/per child and includes all materials. Thursday 8 Jul... Full Story
Gallery/Museum closed Monday & Tuesday 28 & 29 June 2010
Management and staff wish to advise, the Gallery/Museum will be closed on Monday and Tuesday June 28 & 29, for staff training. The training will provide the opportunity for staff and volunteers to gain valuable new skills to operate a fantastic new collection management system for the community's art and history collections... Full Story
Arts NAIDOC - call for submissions
The Gallery/Museum is welcoming works from Murri artists from now until Thursday June 10, for the 2010 Arts NAIDOC exhibition celebrating NAIDOC week and reflecting the 2010 national theme: Unsung Heroes, Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way. NAIDOC Week is celebrated nationally from Sunday July 4 through to Sunday July 11, aiming to promote a gre... Full Story
ArtsYakka Queensland Arts Council Regional SwapMeets
Register now to attend the 2010 Regional SwapMeet, ArtsYakka presented by the Queensland Arts Council at the Gallery/Museum, Saturday and Sunday, 29 and 30 May 2010. This exciting opportunity offers a fantastic weekend of FREE interactive workshops to build skills in arts and cultural project development, with topics including attracting support a... Full Story
School News Semester 1, 2010
The semester one poster of educational opportunities at the Gallery/Museum is now available and there's plenty on offer for all ages. With a comprehensive program of travelling exhibitions, local art, craft and history displays provided throughout the year, the Gallery/Museum is a fantastic resource to assist schools with teaching and excursio... Full Story
Bursary recipient announcement anticipated
Emerging artists nurturing a burning desire to further their studies in the visual arts have help at hand with the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Society Golding Bursary for Visual Arts. Applications have now closed and the winning applicant will be announced Friday 12 February 2010, by Society President, Bruce Hunt.The Bursary is made ... Full Story
IZIT?!Entertainment join the 2010 SUNfest lineup!
World class tutors from the awesome IZIT?!Entertainment are about to converge on Gladstone Regional Council's 2010 SUNfest, to present a rare opportunity for the region's youth. Youth aged 12 - 17 years have the chance during the week, 18-22 January 2010, to experience all the excitement the stage has to offer with amazing IZIT?!Enterta... Full Story
Kids’ APT on Tour - Family Fun Day
Come along to the Gallery/Museum from 10.30am to 2.30pm, Saturday 16 January 2010 for a FREE family fun day full of exciting artist inspired activities.The day coincides with a regional galleries event across Queensland to host the activities simultaneously with the Queensland Art Gallery, as part of the Kids? APT Summer Spectacular Festival. Kid... Full Story
Gladstone Region RADF applications sought by 30 March 2010
The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is calling on local groups or individuals to submit applications for the upcoming funding round that closes 4pm Tuesday March 30. The RADF Program, established in 1991, is a highly successful state and local government partnership that focuses on the development of quality art and arts pr... Full Story
FREE workshop opportunity with Creative Regions
Take the opportunity to join Creative Regions? Director, Shelly Pisani as she presents three workshops and Culture Clinics in the Gladstone Region. Creative Regions has been contracted by Arts Queensland to provide support to the regions? artists and cultural workers. The workshops and Clinics are offered free-of-charge providing the opportunity ... Full Story
SUNfest hot off the presses.....
The 2010 SUNfest Activity Sheets are hot off Council's presses and on their way to 29,000 readers of the Gladstone Observer, today Thursday 26 November 2009 and soon to be arriving in your letter box with the Gladstone News this week and Council's monthly newsletter, the Council Connection. You can also pick up your brochures from the Gall... Full Story
2009 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards Entry Forms now available!
They've been much anticipated, they're here and they're fabulous! Entry forms for the 2009 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards are now available and local artists are snapping up their opportunity to be a part of the biggest ever prize pool on offer. This is the 34th year of these prestigious awards that now attract mo... Full Story
FREE photography workshop
In a rare opportunity Peter Shaw, Senior Conservator, Preservation Services, National Archives of Australia will present an illustrated lecture Keeping Digital Images: Printing Storage and Retrieval, 5pm Friday 28 August 2009 at the Gallery/Museum. If you've been part of the digital photography revolution over the last 5 years, this talk is ... Full Story
STOP THE PRESS! SUNfest 2010 calls for Expressions of Interest by 11 September 2009
Local artists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to participate in the Gladstone Regional Council's annual youth holiday program, SUNfest 2010. SUNfest was initiated in response to a Youth Needs Study conducted by the Gladstone City Council in 1997 and is now a major event on the regional calendar each year, providing over 100 act... Full Story
Flying Arts Workshop Opportunity - Wax Carving for Jewellery
Flying Arts Inc and the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum present Wax Carving for Jewellery, with Brisbane based artist Madeleine Brown, Saturday & Sunday 12 & 13 September. In this wonderful weekend workshop for beginners, participants will learn to carve and form wax models using files, drills and hot tools. These wax models may then be se... Full Story
American Impressionism & Realism Lecture Tour
Presented by David Burnett, Curator, International Art, Queensland Art Gallery the illustrated lecture introduces the landmark exhibition from the Met, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. In conjunction with the Queensland Art Gallery Regional Services. When: 6.30pm Friday 31 July 2009 Where: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Cost... Full Story
FREE workshop opportunity with Creative Regions
Join Shelley Pisani, Director Creative Regions this week at one of three exciting sessions to support arts and cultural development in your community. Shelley will present the FREE workshops with an aim to assess the needs and opportunities within the Gladstone Region. There is also an opportunity for individuals and groups to meet with Shelley an... Full Story
Arts Queensland presentation at the Gallery/Museum
Come along to the Gallery/Museum from 11am this Thursday 18 June 2009, for an Arts Queensland presentation. During the presentation, representatives will share with you the findings of the 2007?2009 Queensland Arts Industry Sector Development Plan review.The presentation is part of a series of information sessions hosted in key regional centres t... Full Story
Krinkl Theatre lead Puppetry Workshop
Join the Krinkl Theatre team at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 2pm to 5pm, Saturday 30 May 2009 and explore the creative world of puppetry. Participants will compare the texture, movement and ability of rigid and soft materials, pushing the boundaries of the puppetry art form. This is a rare opportunity to learn the various rhyt... Full Story
Gladstone Region RADF applications sought by 30 June 2009
The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is calling on local groups or individuals to submit applications for a special funding round that closes 4pm Tuesday 30 June 2009. The RADF Program, established in 1991, is a highly successful state and local government partnership that focuses on the development of quality art and arts p... Full Story
Flying Arts Workshop opportunity, Warm Glass Fusion
Flying Arts Inc and Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will present Judith Bohm-Parr's workshop, Warm Glass Fusion Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 August 2009. After a successful weekend workshop in 2008, Judith has confirmed another visit to the Gallery/Museum during her 2009 Queensland Regional Tour.Judith is a practising glass artist, w... Full Story
Brian Doyle’s Cartoon FUNshop
Have you ever uttered the words 'I Can't Draw'? The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will be hosting a cartoon workshop led by Brian Doyle and his imaginary friend 'Pencilman' from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday 1 June 2009. Learn how to think like a cartoonist and create some very animated cartoon characters during this exc... Full Story
Gladstone Arts Council & Bunbury Players Art Camp Bursary
ART CAMP BURSARY The Gladstone Arts Council and the Gladstone Bunbury Players are calling for applications from senior secondary students of the Gladstone Region for an Art Camp Bursary to participate in the Flying Arts' 2009 Art Camp, formerly known as the Experience the Arts (ETA) program.The Art Camp Bursary will provide the opportunity for... Full Story
Green Scenes: Environmental Short Film Festival
The Gladstone Arts Council Inc is delighted to be able to present Green Scenes 2009: Environmental Short Film Festival, held in conjunction with the Gladstone Regional Council's annual EcoFest celebrations. Individuals and groups are invited to submit their short film, no more than 3 minutes in length, to be in the running for some fantastic p... Full Story
FREE workshops to help celebrate Australia
The 2009 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition is in full swing with young artists from all over the Gladstone Region flexing some creative muscle to tell us 'who and what' they think makes Australia great. Entries close at 5pm Friday 19 December 2008 and winners will be announced on stage at the Gladstone Marina during Coun... Full Story
And the winners are.............
A lively crowd attended the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum for the official opening and awards presentation of the 2008 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards. And the winners are: Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Award It's All Happening!, BERYL WOOD Wide Bay Australia Ltd. Local Artist Award The Journe... Full Story
Night of Arts, Saturday 8 November 2008
An Arty Evening Out, Saturday November 8 by Support Services Officer, Crystal JohnsonCome along to the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum at 6:30pm to view some great art and be amongst the first to hear the winners of the 2008 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards. Stay on afterwards for some light refreshments and live music b... Full Story
’KIDS:CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIA’ QUEENSLAND
17 January 2009, 10:30am to 2:30 pm ?Kids: Contemporary Australia? Queensland is a one-day program of activities drawn from the Children?s Art Centre component of the ?Contemporary Australia: Optimism? exhibition at Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) on display until 22 February 2009. The activities have been created by a number of exh... Full Story
Flying Arts Workshop Opportunity - Environmental Sculpture with Casselle Mountford
Flying Arts Inc and Tondoon Botanic Gardens' 20 Year Birthday Celebrations have teamed up to present two workshop opportunities with Brisbane artist Casselle Mountford.Casselle has been working as an exhibiting artist since 1994. She is interested in revealing the generative forces and growth patterns within the environment working mainly with ... Full Story
Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) News
The Committee of the Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) met recently to assess applications received in the current funding round.There were five successful applications including: Belynda Waugh's project, Attend Writers/Illustrators Conference SUNfest 2009's projects, Amazing Stargazing Junkologists Workshops and Fun... Full Story
Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Round Closes
The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) current funding round has closed. The RADF Committee will meet to discuss the applications received and sucessful applicants will be announced on Wednesday 22 October 2008. A cheque presentation ceremony will be held at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum following the announcemen... Full Story
2008 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards - Entry Forms are here!
The much-anticipated entry forms for the 2008 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards have arrived at the Gallery/Museum and are on their way out and about throughout Australia as artists eagerly create works to submit for these exciting awards.You can pick up your entry form from the Gallery/Museum, Council Offices, Libraries and Communi... Full Story
Bursary Winner Announced
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Society is delighted to announce Shanna Muston as the winner of the 2008 Visual Arts Bursary. Shanna completed her secondary education at Biloela State High School in 2007 and is currently studying her first year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Griffith University. She spoke of the wonderful feeling... Full Story
Flying Arts Workshop Opportunity - Introduction to Glass Bead Making
In a rare opportunity for locals, Flying Arts Inc. glass artist Tracy Brown will be presenting an exciting weekend workshop Introduction to Glass Bead Making at the Gallery/Museum September 13 and 14. Introduction to Glass Bead Making will guide students through the basic techniques to glass bead making and decoration, emphasising correct techniqu... Full Story
’Art at the Heart’ Funding Opportunity
In a unique opportunity the Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) has allocated some funds for locals wishing to attend Australia?s most exciting arts conference. The Regional Arts Australia National Conference Art at the Heart is part-conference, part festival and all art, presenting regional arts enthusiasts with the chance to c... Full Story
FREE Performance in Library Square, the Amazing Stargazing Junkologists
In conjunction with the exciting Castaway Art - New Beginnings project, the Amazing Stargazing Junkologists will present a FREE performance on the Library Square stage in Goondoon St. This is a unique opportunity to experience the unusual sounds from these very creative artists. Using recycled materials Glenn and Pascale have created their own mu... Full Story
OFFICIAL OPENING Winter season of exhibitions
There's something for everyone at the Gallery/Museum from 6.30pm on Monday night July 7, during a gala event to launch the exciting Winter Season of exhibitions: 2008 Arts NAIDOC, Murri Portraits, All Together, 2Share and Creative Generations.Liz Cunningham, Member for Gladstone will officially open Creative Generation: Excellence awards in vis... Full Story
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FREE Workshop Opportunity - Art with Coral in Celebration of 2008 NAIDOC Week
Join in all the school holiday fun with local artist Coral Southee this Winter break as she presents two FREE workshops at the Gallery/Museum. Art with Coral in Celebration of NAIDOC Week will be held at: 10.30am to 12.30pm Thursday 3 July 2008and 10.30am to 12.30pm Thursday 10 July 2008 The workshops are offered FREE of charge, just book you... Full Story
Gladstone Region RADF Annual General Meeting
The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is holding their Annual General Meeting at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum at 5.30pm Wednesday 16 July 2008. The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a project developed by Arts Queensland and administered by Council providing funding for development of cultural activities ... Full Story
FREE Illustrated Lecture: Picasso & His Collection
The Gallery/Museum will be hosting a free illustrated lecture Picasso and His Collection at 6pm Thursday June 26.Presented by Queensland Art Gallery's Curatorial Office Coordinator, Ellie Buttrose, this special event is being held in conjunction with the exhibition, which is currently on display at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane until Sept... Full Story
2008 CASTAWAY ART Competition
The Castaway Art competition had an exciting launch at the Gladstone Regional Council's 2008 EcoFest celebrations, Sunday June 1. The Castaway Art competition, workshops and exhibitions are themed New Beginnings, showcasing recycling as an artform, aiming to educate the community and reduce waste going to landfill. The competition categorie... Full Story
"OxygenDome FREE workshop opportunity"
In conjunction with the Gladstone Regional Council's EcoFest 2008 celebrations, local artist Rosemary Anderson and the Gallery/Museum are calling for many hands to contribute to a collaborative artwork.On Saturday 24 May 2008, Rosemary presented a Bubbles of Oxygen workshop with participants of all ages at the Gallery/Museum to decorate a displ... Full Story
"Bubbles of Oxygen" Free Workshop
In conjunction with the Gladstone Regional Council's EcoFest 2008 celebrations, local artist Rosemary Anderson and the Gallery/Museum are calling for many hands to contribute to a collaborative artwork. Rosemary's Bubbles of Oxygen workshop will suit all ages and seeks to decorate a display of oxygen bubbles that have been created using ti... Full Story
"Environmental Sculpture" workshop opportunities with Casselle Mountford
Flying Arts Inc, Tondoon Botanic Gardens and EcoFest 2008 have teamed up to present two workshop opportunities with artist Casselle Mountford.Casselle has been working as an exhibiting artist since 1994. She is interested in revealing the generative forces and growth patterns within the environment working mainly with natural fibres, wood and assem... Full Story
"The Unconventional Cellist" FREE performance
Take the opportunity to enjoy a free performance from The Unconventional Cellist, Kristin Rule while she visits the region as part of a 23-week tour of Australia on the back of her Suzuki SV1000 motorcycle. Averaging about six free concerts per week in schools and regional communities, Kristin is able to perform in even the most remote areas, as b... Full Story
Official Opening From the South Seas
Join in with all the celebrations at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 10.30am this Saturday, April 26 at the special opening event of Gilbert Bel-Bachir's From the South Seas photographic exhibition. Guest speaker Trevor Corowa, Hereditary Chief, Tanna Island, Vanuatu, will officially open the exhibition, a series of 35 portr... Full Story
Official Opening From the South Seas
Join in with all the celebrations at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 10.30am this Saturday, April 26 at the special opening event of Gilbert Bel-Bachir's From the South Seas photographic exhibition. Guest speaker Trevor Corowa, Hereditary Chief, Tanna Island, Vanuatu, will officially open the exhibition, a series of 35 portrai... Full Story
FREE Music Workshop
Q Music in partnership with the Gladstone Regional Council and the Gladstone Arts Council Inc will be hosting a FREE Music Workshop in Gladstone on Thursday, April 24 at the Gladstone City Library from 5.30pm ? 7.30pm. This workshop will focus on songwriting, songwriting royalties, distribution and performance opportunities. WHAT: Free Q Music Wo... Full Story
Brian Doyle’s Cartoon FUNshops!
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will be holding cartoon workshops on Saturday 29 March lead by Flying Arts tutor Brian Doyle and his imaginary friend 'Pencilman'. Participants will learn how to think like a cartoonist and create some very animated cartoon characters. Brian has many years experience as a commercial cartoonist... Full Story
History of Yacht Race on Display
Homing pigeons, cyclones and shipwrecks will all feature in the new local history exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Qld Cruising Yacht Club Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum from next Monday. The display, Racing Onwards, features an extensive timeline of the history of this annual ... Full Story
Meet the Artist
Come along to a meet-the-artist event at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 11.30am onTuesday 4 March where emerging Brisbane artist Gail Cowley will introduce and discuss her new exhibition Your Number's Up. Gail's distinctive portraits are painted on old enamelware and portray people she has met during her time working in... Full Story
City Art Collection on Display
There is plenty for everyone to see at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum this Easter including the City's Permanent Collection of Australian Contemporary Art, which will be stepping out of storage. The exhibition will include community favourites such as Ron Hurley's Dot and Hector with Owl Totem and the five recently acquired ... Full Story
Exhibition Extended
Art goers have extra time to see the local exhibition Through My Eyes by Allen Craigie and Coral Southee currently on display at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum. This joint exhibition by two successful indigenous artists will now be on display until 23 February 2008. The collection of images portrays the idealisms and personal bel... Full Story
And the Winners Are...
Winners of the Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition were announced during the Gladstone City Council's Australia Day celebrations at the Gladstone Marina. 300 works were received from local young artists in this year's competition. The colourful and imaginative paintings, drawings and collages were greatly admired througho... Full Story
Enter Your Intercity Image Today!
Port Curtis photographers are urged to select their two favourite images for entry into the annual Intercity Images - Saiki and Gladstone Photographic Exchange. Local photographers of all ages and experience are invited to share images of their surrounding community, lifestyle and environment, to be displayed at the gallery/museum during Easter.... Full Story
Gallery/Museum Closed
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will be closed for the Australia Day weekend from Saturday, 26 January to Monday, 28 January 2008. The Gallery/Museum will reopen 10am, Tuesday 29 January.... Full Story
ANDY WARHOL ACTIVITY DAY!
The Queensland Art Gallery's Andy Warhol Summer Festival will be celebrated at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum with a day of free kids' activities on Saturday January 19, 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local residents can enjoy a selection of Andy Warhol Summer Festival activities without leaving town. Children aged 3 to 12 years are ... Full Story
DIVERSITY ON DISPLAY
What does a 17th century bronze statue, ghost ship, turtle shell and the perfect house have in common? They are all on display at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum in a diverse range of exhibitions being launched Thursday, 10 January at 6.30pm. Two local indigenous artists explore their perceptions of life's journey in Through M... Full Story
Gallery/Museum closed during Festive Season
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will be closed during the Festive Season from 22 December 2007 to 1 January 2008 (inclusive). The Gallery/Museum will reopen at 10am, 2 January 2008.... Full Story
Myth to Modern Preview
Join Queensland Art Gallery's Angela Goddard on a preview of Myth to Modern: Bronzes from the Queensland Art Gallery. This travelling exhibition includes a selection of bronzes including significant works by Rodin, Epstein and Moore, charting classical traditions to modernism. With sculptures dating from the late seventeenth century to 19... Full Story
LAST CHANCE TO VIEW ART AWARDS
Time is running out to check out the 2007 Rio Tinto Aluminium Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards. The unique and diverse artworks have already proven to be popular with visitors from our local region and further afield. Last day of viewing will be Thursday December 13. If you have submitted an entry into the Art Awards it can be picked ... Full Story
Celebrate Australia Art Competition
As part of Australia Day 2008 celebrations the Gladstone City Council are calling for primary school entries for the Celebrate Australia art competition. The competition is open to ALL primary school students in the Port Curtis region and will help us to celebrate 'what and who makes Australia great'. The competition encourages stude... Full Story
AUSSIE ART WORKSHOPS
The Gallery/Museum will be hosting free art workshops guided by local artist Krystie Smoothy on Tuesday December 18 and Thursday December 20, 10am - 12:30pm. The art workshops are being held in conjunction with the Gladstone City Council's Celebrate Australia art competition and will provide a creative environment for any young artists looking... Full Story
2007 Art Award Winners Announced
RIO TINTO ALUMINIUM MARTIN HANSON MEMORIAL ART AWARD Michael Schlitz: Les Sons of History WIDE BAY AUSTRALIA LTD. LOCAL ARTIST AWARD (acquisitive) Jude Kennedy: It's Not Easy Being Green - Study Two SOUTH GLADSTONE ROTARY YOUTH/EMERGENT ARTIST AWARD Shaelah Ariotti: Galations 5:22-23 HIGHLY COMMENDED Youth/Emergent Johanna Taylor: ... Full Story
GALLERY/MUSEUM CLOSED FOR ART AWARDS INSTALLATION
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum will be closed to the public from Monday to Friday, 29 October - 3 November, for installation of the 2007 Rio Tinto Aluminium Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards. This annual event is the highlight of Gladstone's cultural calendar and all are invited to attend the opening celebrations. Please RSVP... Full Story
You’re Invited to the Cultural Event of the Year!
The 32nd Rio Tinto Aluminium Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards will be officially opened on Saturday, 3 November 2007. Pick and choose from a full program of cultural events. Join 2007 judge Rebekah Butler, Executive Director, Museum & Gallery Services QLD (M&GSQ), on a floor talk as she discusses some of the highlights of this year's art a... Full Story
QAL History Launch!
Join Liz Cunningham, Member for Gladstone, at the launch of the new local history publication, When QAL Came to Town: Living Through the Construction Years in Gladstone 1964-1967. This social history written by Bronwyn Roper takes a closer look at how Gladstone's landscape changed dramatically during the construction of Queensland Alumina Li... Full Story
Metal & Mangroves launch!
Join in the celebrations at the launch of this local exhibition displaying the literary and art achievements of twenty local primary school students. These illustrated stories are the result of student workshops led by local artist Bindi Waugh as part of the Curtis Coast Literary Carnivale and focus on the impact of industry on both landscape an... Full Story
Celebrate Our Special Seniors
The annual Our Priceless Past display will be officially opened Tuesday 9 October at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum. Each year, students from a local high school record the stories of seniors who have lived in our region for over 35 years. This year, Chanel College Year 8 students have written the stories for inclusion in the a... Full Story
Annual Art Awards!
Entry forms are now available for the 32nd Rio Tinto Aluminium Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards!Submission of entries are 24-27 October and the official opening and award presentation will be on Saturday, 3 November at 7pm. The display will continue through to the 13 December. If you are unable to download the entry form from this site please ... Full Story
Vote Now for Your Favourite Golding Showcase Artwork!
There is still time to vote for your favourite submission in the 13th Annual Golding Showcase: Port Curtis and Callide Valley Youth Art Exhibition. Visitors are invited to choose an artwork which will become the face of next year's Golding Showcase and featured on publicity materials ranging from opening night invitations to posters distribu... Full Story
Last Days to View 2007 Intercity Images
This Saturday is the last day to view the 2007 Intercity Images: Saiki and Gladstone Photographic Exchange. In this annual joint display 30 images are selected from the Port Curtis region and 30 from Saiki before being exhibited in Saiki and at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum. This photographic display shows many of the difference... Full Story
Exhibition Preview: Woven Forms
Be the first to preview the new travelling exhibition Woven Forms: Contemporary Basket Making in Australia. Join Sandra Brown, Project Assistant with Object Gallery, to discover the aesthetic and versatile nature of this contemporary art form. This new exhibition comprises 79 works by 58 indigenous and non-indigenous artists and showcases e... Full Story
DYE TO DIE FOR!
Make your own scarf, cushion, headband or sarong at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum these school holidays. The workshops will be led by Julie Ingra who has over twenty years experience with dyes. Julie will use traditional designs and techniques in these environmentally-inspired workshops. Held at the Gallery/Museum on Wednesday ... Full Story
NAIDOC week celebrations at the Gallery/Museum
See the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum come to life at the launch of NAIDOC week celebrations in July! Back by popular demand, the much anticipated fashion parade was the highlight of last year's celebrations and will again feature young models strutting their stuff on the catwalk. The launch will also highlight local murri art... Full Story
Young Artists Invited to Exhibit Work
Young artists are invited to show their creative talent at the upcoming Golding Showcase: Port Curtis Callide Valley Youth Art Exhibition. Held at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum the annual exhibition provides an opportunity for young and emergent artists to display their work professionally in the region?s largest gallery space. ... Full Story
Celebrate International Museum Day
Celebrate International Museum Day at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from May 14 to 20, 2007. This year's theme for International Museum Day is Universal Heritage and the Gallery/Museum is hosting a number of free events to mark the occasion. Throughout the week there will be a range of dinosaur-themed activities for our youn... Full Story
Local Sporting Identity to Open Show
Join Australian Light Heavyweight Champion Ben McEachran at the launch of the Australian War Memorial's travelling exhibition Sport and War. This national touring exhibition looks at the relationship between sport and war throughout Australia's history and includes Don Bradman's war medals, Keith Miller's cricket cap and a handma... Full Story
LAST DAYS TO PLAY
The interactive exhibition Kids Time: A Century of Learning Through Play will finish on Saturday 5 May 2007 at 5pm. This extremely popular exhibition has proven a hit with local school groups and families so if you haven't had the opportunity to see the history of toys and play for the last 100 years please make time to visit the show soon. ... Full Story
National Archives Director General to visit Gladstone
The Director-General of the National Archives of Australia, Ross Gibbs, will officially open Just Add Water: Schemes and Dreams for a Sunburnt Country at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum at 6.30pm on Friday, 20 April 2007. Drawing on the extensive resources at the National Archives, this topical exhibition takes a closer look at some ... Full Story
2007 Intercity Images Selected
The 30 selected images in the annual photographic exchange between sister cities Gladstone and Saiki, Japan were announced at an evening function held at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum on Thursday 5 April. All 102 entries from the Gladstone region will be on display at the Gallery/Museum until 5 May before the 30 selected are enla... Full Story
STEP OUT AND PLAY AT TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum invites you to step out and play at the official opening of two exciting new exhibitions on Thursday 29 March 2007 at 6pm. Incorporating smell, sound and dress-up clothing, Kids Time: A Century of Learning Through Play, encourages 3-8 year olds to learn more about the world in which their parents and... Full Story
LIFESAVERS HONOURED IN NEW EXHIBITIONS
In conjunction with the Tannum Sands Surf Lifesaving Club, the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum will be celebrating the centenary of lifesaving in Australia and the 2007 Year of the Surf Lifesaver at the opening of two exciting new exhibitions on Wednesday 7 March at 6pm. Reel Heroes - Safe Beaches displays 112 fine art prints paying ho... Full Story
Training for Early Childhood Teachers!
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum will be hosting In-Service Training for Early Childhood Teachers in conjunction with the Queensland Museum touring exhibition Kids Time. The session, led by Allan Morrison, will be held on Tuesday 27 March, 9:30am-12:30pm. Allan is the Museum Magnet Schools project officer whose role is to connect s... Full Story
Looking for Lifesavers
To celebrate the 2007 Centenary of the Surf Lifesaving Association and the Year of the Surf Lifesaver, the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum is preparing an exhibition telling the story of the Gladstone and Tannum Sands Surf Lifesavers. If you have any anecdotes or memorabilia relating to the Gladstone Lifesavers or the Tannum Sands Surf... Full Story
Arts and Cultural Funding
Organisations and individuals seeking funding assistance for arts and cultural activities are encouraged to apply for the Gladstone and Calliope Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). To promote arts development in the region, the State Government, Gladstone City Council and Calliope Shire Council jointly fund the venture. Funding is open to ... Full Story
Aussie Art Still On Display
It's not too late to view all the entries in this year's Australia Day Art Competition as they are now on display at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum. The inaugural competition proved a great success at the Australia Day festivities held on January 26 at the Toondoon Botanic Gardens with the winners' artworks being print... Full Story
ART FORUM
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum will be hosting an Art Forum with Queensland College of Art Griffith University Senior Lecturer Sebastian Di Mauro at midday on February 2.... Full Story
Joan Wright Display Extended
The exhibition Joan Wright: 40 Years of Painting will now be on display until 17 February. Joan Wright: 40 Years of Painting pays tribute to an artist who has contributed greatly to the visual arts in Gladstone. Joan has helped to establish and further local art groups and shared her talent by teaching others in the community. Joan's work ... Full Story
FREE FAMILY FUN DAY
Kids' APT Summer Spectacular - Queensland! Saturday, 13 January 10:30am - 2.30pm Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum Get a custom-designed tattoo, give yourself a mystical 'third eye', learn the art of Torres Strait Island storytelling, participate in a large collaborative drawing, manipulate cheeky foam characters and creat... Full Story
LAUNCH INTO SUMMER
Patterns, water, summer holidays and a lifetime of painting are all on offer this summer season with four exciting new exhibitions on display at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum. On display until February 3 is the Craft Queensland exhibition Pattern Recognition. Pattern has entranced artists for millennia and this exhibition brings tog... Full Story
Art Awards Announced!
There was a strong turn-out at the announcement of the 31st Comalco Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards on Saturday 4 November at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum. Artists, sponsors and community members attended the much anticipated event to hear the results read out by 2006 Judge Anne Kirker. This year 354 entries were received fro... Full Story
Art Award Opening Celebrations
The opening celebration of the annual Comalco Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards is the biggest arts event on the region's social calendar with artists and supporters joining in the festivities to help celebrate and further the arts and culture in our region. This year the celebrations will be bigger and better than ever and everyone is welcome... Full Story
Priceless Past Partnership Honoured
The driving forces behind the annual Our Priceless Past project were recognised recently at the Australian Business Arts Foundation (ABAF) Awards. Walking away with the Qantaslink Regional Award for the best private sector relationships with the arts was Ergon Energy, the Gladstone Observer and the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum for ... Full Story
Official Launch of Print Exhibition
The official launch of the new exhibition, Marks and Motifs: Prints from the Print Council of Australia, will be opened by Cr Peter Corones, Mayor of Gladstone at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum on Thursday 28 September at 3.30pm. Cultural identity, social justice, the environment and new technology are all prevailing themes in thi... Full Story
School Holiday Printmaking Workshops
Explore your creative side these September school holidays with these Printmaking Workshops being held at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum. Try your hand at basic printmaking or expand your art portfolio. At the completion, invite family and friends along to see your work on display at the official launch of Marks and Motifs: Prints ... Full Story
Last Days for Lighthouses
There are only a few days left to see the National Archives of Australia touring exhibition Beacons by the Sea: Stories of Australian Lighthouses on display at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum until Saturday, 21 October. Gladstone is the last stop for this touring exhibition which took three days of installation transforming the Town ... Full Story
SAIKI MAYOR TO ATTEND OFFICIAL OPENING
On an official visit the Mayor of Gladstone's sister city Saiki, Japan will take time out of his busy schedule to attend the opening of the annual photographic exchange between the two cities. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the sister city relationship which has been sustained and strengthened through cultural enterprises such as th... Full Story
SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES EXTENDED
Submission of entries for the 12th Annual Golding Showcase: Port Curtis and Callide Valley Youth Art Exhibition have been extended to 4pm, 31 July 2006. The Golding Showcase will be on display in the Gallery/Museum from Monday, 7 August until Saturday, 2 September. Last year the exhibition showcased some excellent works by young local artists, 15... Full Story
Deep Blue Opens a Sea of Words
Join author/illustrator Kim Michelle Toft on a journey through the original silk paintings from her new children's book A Sea of Words: An ABC of the Deep Blue Sea and her previous title The World That We Want at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum on 27 July at 5:30pm followed by the official opening by Liz Cunningham, MLA, at 6:00pm... Full Story
Gladstone goes live with contemporary art
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery will be the first port of call for a travelling exhibition featuring work by 11 of Queensland?s leading contemporary artists. Queensland Art Gallery Acting Director Lynne Seear said the exhibition, commencing in Gladstone on February 22, marked an important milestone for the Queensland Art Gallery. ??Queenslan... Full Story
Priceless Past Recognised
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum has taken centre stage at the Older People Speak Out (OPSO) Media Awards for their partnership in the 2004 edition of Our Priceless Past. The publication along with its partners, The Gladstone Observer, The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum and Ergon Energy, received the Queensland and Natio... Full Story
New Positions Appointed
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum has recently gained two full time employees into the team, making it a 'full house' again. The two new positions of Public Programs Officer and Support Services Officer were advertised in October this year and positions filled in November. Bronwyn Roper has filled the role of Public Program... Full Story
Gallery/Museum Extends Operating Times
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum has extended its opening times to 10am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Previously operating 10am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturdays and public holidays, Gallery/Museum Director Pamela Whitlock said the change to the opening times would be less confusing and allow visitors an extra hour to view ... Full Story
Rare Plate Joins City Collection
A rare plate commemorating the wife of our town's namesake has arrived in town, through a lucky find on Ebay. Now on display at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum, the commemorative plate, features a decal of Catherine Gladstone, the wife of famous politician William Ewart Gladstone. Gallery/Museum Director, Pamela Whitlock sai... Full Story
Gallery Fires up with New Show
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum is heating up this month with their latest exhibition Fireworks. Exploring the art and emotions behind fire, something that regularly shapes the land and people of Australia, Fireworks: Tracing the Incendiary of Australian Art, displays drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking and sculpture by bot... Full Story
