1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (966+ words) The Woodpile, Hook Island, Colour Study (image credit Linda Forrester) What Fuels an Artist's Creativity? By Linda Forrester, Vice President and Gallery Coordinator, Creative Connections Whitsunday In the world of art, the spark that drives an artist to create can…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (173+ words) Flagstaff Hill’s beauty just reached new heights as the Bowen Art Society opened its biggest annual exhibition yet, bringing artists and art lovers together for a colourful celebration of local creativity. Featuring more than 200 artworks from artists across the Whitsundays…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (284+ words) The Finch Hatton community came together on Sunday, August 9, for Echoes of the Gorge, a free community art event celebrating local creativity, culture and connection. Organised by the Finch Hatton Progress Association as part of the Mackay Festival of Arts,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (364+ words) Mackay teenager Logan Ivory has taken out first place in the QATSIF Creative Arts Competition for the second consecutive year. The Year 8 Catherine McAuley Catholic College (CMC) student was the only Mackay student to place in this year’s competition, which attracted…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (457+ words) By Glenda Brown, President, Creative Connections Whitsundays As the final artworks are packed away following another successful Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition, I'm reminded that the true value of events like these extends far beyond the gallery walls. This…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (310+ words) Acclaimed Sunshine Coast artist Simone Eisler is inviting the community to explore a captivating story of family, migration and transformation through her latest public art installation. Titled How Does Your Garden Grow? the work is on display as of Friday…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (209+ words) Young artists from across the Whitsundays are getting their time to shine, with a reef-inspired student exhibition opening at the Heart Hotel during this year's Great Barrier Reef Festival. Featuring 11 artworks created by 10 Year 8 to 12 finalists from Proserpine State High…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (309+ words) The Whitsundays' thriving arts community was celebrated last Friday night as the 2026 Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition officially opened, showcasing the work of 66 artists and recognising the year's standout creatives. “The music, the entertainment, it's actually about creativity, culture,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (216+ words) The magic of the Great Barrier Reef will come to life in the heart of Airlie Beach when the much-loved Immerse Art Installation returns as part of this year's Great Barrier Reef Festival. Running from 31st July to 2nd August, the free…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (447+ words) By Glenda Brown, President Creative Connections Whitsunday When you buy a piece of local art, you're taking home much more than something beautiful. You're supporting a local artist, celebrating creativity, and helping build a vibrant arts community that benefits everyone....