An independent arts foundation to promote philanthropy and advance arts and culture across the region will be established on the Sunshine Coast after council today (August 16) endorsed a recommendation by the Sunshine Coast Arts Advisory Board.

The prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2018 exhibition will be unveiled at Caloundra Regional Gallery tomorrow.

In support of this year’s Horizon Festival, two locally produced “BMW Art Cars”, featuring the artworks of selected Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2018 finalists John Aslanidis and Monica Rohan, will hit the streets today thanks to Coastline BMW.

Get set to immerse yourself in 10 arts-fuelled days across the Sunshine Coast with the full Horizon Festival program now available.

Nationally-recognised composer and guitarist Andrew Veivers will present a special one night only performance at the next Caloundra Regional Gallery Friday3Live event from 6-8pm on July 20.

Local artists only have until July 16 to submit their entries for the acclaimed Local Artists - Local Content Art Prize, which provides Sunshine Coast-based artists with the chance to win a share in $13,500.

A $1.6 million upgrade to Image Flat Road bridge in Nambour, a $1.22 million commitment to progress the Nambour Heritage Tramway Project and significant upgrades to the North Street car park in Yandina are among the Sunshine Coast Council 2018/19 budget highlights for Division 10.

There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle in Division 9 and Sunshine Coast Council’s 2018/19 budget will deliver even more.

A $700,000 commitment to improvements at Cotton Tree Holiday Park, a $400,000 upgrade to the North Shore Multi Sports Complex and $365,000 towards the First Avenue Streetscape project at Maroochydore are among the Sunshine Coast Council 2018/19 budget highlights for Division 8.

One million dollars towards implementing the Maroochy Multi-Sports Facility Development Plan, a $222,000 upgrade to the Buderim Village Park carpark and a new $175,000 pathway on Crosby Hill Rd, Buderim are three of the big ticket items for Division 7 in Sunshine Coast Council’s 2018/19 budget.