Come on a 2000km journey along the backroads and highways to discover the lost, abandoned and still standing old buildings and sheds in a series of paintings and drypoint engravings by Rhonda Armistead.

Janne Chew examines a variety of disciplines: Resin on glass and resin on wood makes up a substantial section of the work that explores the freedom of the medium and vibrant colour. To add to this vivid and fluid effect are a section of alcohol inks. Alongside the work in resin are a selection of acrylics on canvas, watercolour and pastel art.

Gayle’s interests lie in the natural environment which brings personal enjoyment and satisfaction.  Nature and the surrounding splendour are the inspiration for this artist. Her feelings of wonder are expressed in the colourful glass objects through both simple and complex designs with the aim to evoke feelings of peace and resonate with the landscape. 

Artists Louise Corke, Petra Daecke, and Joanne Power Cotton, known as ‘Sense of Soul’ present their interpretations of water in nature through paintings, titled Symphony in H2O.

Earth + Fire refers to the elemental forces at the core of creation in clay and its transformation by fire, fuelled and ignited by challenge and inspiration.

Lyra Parker is 28 and lives on the Granite Belt. This is her first major exhibition.

‘Looking Forward and Looking Back’ is an exhibition of the Senior Art students in year 11 and 12 from Stanthorpe State High School.

“From My Back Yard”, a major exhibition of the Borderline Regional Arts Association, brings together works of artists from Qld Southern Downs and NSW New England border regions.

Our annual Youth Art Prize sponsored by Crisps will be held again this August-September. The theme for this year is Art in Space. All ages are encouraged to enter.

Local artists are the stars during our biennial LAP It Up Local Art Prize. Winners announced.

Fay Roselt is a local fibre artist.

'Physical Video' features video art drawn from the QAGOMA Gallery’s Collection.

Glass artists Jo Bone and Aaron Micallef have a shared passion for the medium of glass, and complementary aesthetic approaches revolving around pattern, symmetry and intricacy in the natural world. Their glass artwork is crafted using traditional hot-glass (blowing) and cold-working techniques (cutting, engraving, etching) to manipulate form and surface.

Granite Belt Wildflowers Out of Oblivion series was created during an artistic residency for the last three years on a forested property at Wilsons Downfall. Local bush flowers, flickering in the sunlight and scattered across this beautiful and inspirational landscape, are the focus of this series.

For as long as she can remember, Diane McDonald has derived a great sense of enjoyment and satisfaction from drawing and painting. Life experiences have shaped her painting style and themes.

On display will be some of the wonderful and diverse pieces from our painting and ceramic collection: known to be one of the best ceramic collections in regional Australia.

• Fay Lavender: Three Windows to My Life

• Martin Gallagher: Encounters on the Road to Shangrila

• The Ceramics Collection from the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery

Reflections of an Era: Bill Odd
An opportunity to witness Bill Odd's stunning art which has won 22 major art awards. Bill has been a finalist in the James Hardie Wildlife Prize and the Doug Moran Portrait Prize.

Exploration of Design: Stanthorpe Pottery Club
This ancient artisan skill is brought to life with the diverse creativity and expertise of the many talented ceramicists in the region.

Homes of The Guardians: Louise Grayson
Photo journalist Louise Grayson enters the surprising community of Australians, French & Belgians dedicated to gate keeping the World War I Anzac Legend.

Youthful Impressions: Senior Visual Arts Students Stanthorpe State High School

These artists have brought together photography and ceramics to celebrate the beauty and nuances of nature & humanity.

With over 800 exhibits, this exhibition celebrates Stanthorpe youths' interpretation of Art In Science. Both science and art are human attempts to understand and describe the world around us. An exciting, fun & interesting exhibition.

Works by Maryke Miller, Laurie Astill, Helen Dennis & Dean Ford