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Nominations open: Sunshine Coast Australia Day Community Awards
Social commentary captures $25,000 Art Prize
Brisbane artist David Wells has won the 2025 Sunshine Coast National Art Prize, taking home $25,000 for his painting ‘Dream house with a galah’.
Free workshops for Sunshine Coast creatives
Sharpen your business and marketing skills through a free professional development series launching this September.
Wildflowers are bloomin’ lovely
The Sunshine Coast bursts into colour this spring with the return of the Wildflower Festival and a vibrant program of exhibitions, workshops, and guided walks.
From the Director - August 2025
Reflecting on the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize
RADF Mixer and Panel Discussion
From understanding the application process to hearing real-world experiences, this event offers practical advice and behind-the-scenes insight into what it really takes to get an arts project off the ground.
‘Imagination and innovation’: public art vision unveiled
A new public art plan will help shape the region's cultural landscape.
Meet the finalists shaping Australia's contemporary art scene
Discover the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize finalists and vote for your favourite artwork
From the Director - July 2025
Celebrating the gallery's Silver Jubilee
Wildlife Rescue hero 2025 Citizen of the Year
Claire Smith, founder of Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast and a passionate advocate for native wildlife has been named the 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Citizen of the Year for her extraordinary contributions to conservation, education, and community leadership.
Creative grants fuel new work and artistic innovation
From AI-generated art to deep listening festivals, the latest Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants are backing bold new creative projects across the Sunshine Coast.
From the Director - June 2025
Celebrating First Nations strength, vision and legacy
Exhibition celebrates our sea, land and mountains
Celebrating First Nation's artmaking across the traditional lands of the Sunshine Coast region.
From the Director - May 2025
Thoughts on this year's art prize winners
Pop-up artisan: Aileen Greig
Meet Caloundra Regional Gallery's Pop-up artisan jeweller. Aileen's work is available in the gallery from 11 April to 8 June 2025
Council’s Easter services
Council has museums, galleries, gardens, beaches, pools and libraries, all worth exploring. Just make sure you check operating hours for Council services over Easter and Anzac Day public holidays before visiting.
Top of their game, exhibition highlights regions best
Three Local Contemporary Art Prize winners have been named, the People's Choice Award is still up for grabs.
From the Director - April 2025
Skywhales on the Horizon
Experience the free First Nations Family Fun Day
Get ready for a day of fun and cultural discovery at Bankfoot House in the Glass House Mountains!
Visionary entry for Caloundra’s new Library+ unveiled
Meet the artists whose installations will feature in community space of the future.
From the Director - March 2025
Announcing the Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025 finalists!
National design competition launched for new Regional Gallery
The Sunshine Coast has launched a national architectural design competition for a new regional gallery. Aiming to boost cultural identity, attract over 90,000 visitors annually and foster economic investment.
Spoilt for choice, Horizon program packs a punch
The program for Horizon 2025, the region's flagship arts festival, is out now.
Are you the next $25,000 art prize winner?
Entries open February 14 for the The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025