At a special ceremony attended by more than 400 dignitaries, nominees and their guests, Mark Forbes, the founder of endED, a Sunshine Coast service that now provides nationwide support to people with eating disorders and their families, was today announced as the 2020 Sunshine Coast Citizen of the Year.

The winners of the sixth annual Local Artists Local Content Art Prize have been announced, with Nambour artist Ken Munsie awarded the $5000 Best of Show prize for his mixed-media work Messages from the Mountains.

From more than 100 entries, 40 finalists have been selected for the 2020 Local Artists - Local Content Art Prize exhibition, which will open at Caloundra Regional Gallery on January 16.

There’s so much to see and do in Caloundra, the Sunshine Coast’s ‘City of Beaches’ these holidays. Make sure you add some of these events to the family calendar.

Imagine having your own space to be creative – to write or draw, imagine and reflect while enjoying fresh breezes and water views – well, there is such a place, on an island, on the Sunshine Coast, and artists from across the country can now apply for this piece of paradise.

Sunshine Coast Council will have some changes to hours of services during the festive season.

The arts help to shape a region’s identity, foster community wellbeing and develop the economy – so what infrastructure will this region need as the Sunshine Coast local government area grows into a major region of more than 500,000 people by 2041?

An immersive art and food exhibition will open at Caloundra Regional Gallery this Friday. Queensland artist, Elizabeth Willing’s multi-sensory exhibition includes sculpture, collage, video, wall-paper and a live performance celebrating the produce of the region.

Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award nominations close on November 18 so nominate a deserving local today - we know they are out there, but we need your help to find them.

Do you know someone doing great work in our community who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for the 2020 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards.