is now in its 25th year. It’s an open prize exhibition with no set categories. Artists may create in any media (except video). Submissions are now open until 25 June.

The Gala Opening Night for the exhibition at the Matthew Flinders Gallery is Friday 14 July. The event will run until 4 August. The first prize is a whopping $5000. The second prize is $2000. There are also two Highly Commended prizes of $500, plus a $500 People’s Choice prize and a $500 prize for BICAS Members.

The organising committee chairman, Stephanie White, said that the event relied for its success on the generosity of local sponsors. She pointed out that there are daily artist demonstrations at the centre during the exhibition to create an interactive vibe. Some of these artists in attendance are past Matthew Flinders Art Prize winners. The gallery (which the art prize named is after), is a gathering place and focus for local and visiting artists from around the region and interstate. The entry fee is $40 per piece for BICAS members and $50 for non-members. There is a maximum of two artworks per artist allowed.

All details are on the entry form that can be downloaded from the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre’s website. Forms can also be collected from the Arts Centre at 191 Sunderland Drive Banksia Beach, Bribie and its open Tuesday to Saturday from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm and on Sunday from 9.00 am to 10.00 pm. For further information contact the Venue Manager, Julie Thomson, on 07 3408 9288.

Arts and Crafters ROCK N’ ROLL “XMAS IN JULY MARKET“…amended date is 22^{nd JULY} 10am- 2pm

Bookings moving fast.. Only tent sites available … inside table spaces are booked

All day ROCK ‘N ROLL MUSIC WITH A XMAS IN JULY  … VIBE & “SANTA

EOI TO ATTEND a Rag Rug making workshop please email mbac0395@gmail.com

You and your guests are invited to the opening of our new exhibition No thrills, a solo exhibition of recent works by Redcliffe-based painter, Jamie Congdon.

When: Saturday 24 June, 2023

Time: 4 – 6 PM, official opening 4:30 PM and artist talk 4:45 PM

Where: Redcliffe Art Gallery, 1 Irene Street, Redcliffe

Enjoy an afternoon at the gallery with live music by Andre Reginato, refreshments, and an artist talk.

Also showing at this time is Her beauty and her terror.

To RSVP please book online or contact the gallery on (07) 3883 5670, Redcliffe.Gallery@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

About the exhibition

Through this exhibition, Congdon provides an intimate portrait of his life. His artworks focus on the locations and scenes from his everyday experiences. Imbued with his personality, No thrills shares irreverent yet honest interpretations of Congdon’s experience living alone, and its associated feelings of idleness, boredom and loneliness. You will be brought into Congdon’s living room, taxi cab and the neighbourhood streets tucked away from Redcliffe’s tourist hotspots.

Upcoming workshops at the gallery in conjunction with No thrills

• Digital drawing workshop with Simon Suckling on Thursday 29 June, 1:30 – 3:30 PM, cost $5, for ages 12 to adult.
• Drawing workshop with Jamie Congdon on Saturday 22 July, 1:30 – 3:30 PM,cost $20,for ages 16 to adult.
• Impasto colour mixing with Ashlee Becks on Saturday 29 July, 1:30 – 3:30 PM,cost $5, for ages 12 to adult.

Limited places available for all workshops, book online or contact the gallery for queries and to secure your spot.

Image credit: Jamie Congdon, Nothing to do, 2022. Courtesy of the artist.

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Country across our region. We also acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Traditional Custodians, and their Elders past, present and emerging.

cost Free

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North Lakes Community Centre – Main Hall, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Alex Stalling, an Australian visual artist and cultural practitioner, shares the basics of running an arts workshop.

Running a workshop is a wonderful way to boost income for your arts practice. Meet new people, stimulate your own creativity and share your passion.

In this workshop you will learn how to develop and present a creative workshop.

Topics covered

• creating your workshop subject, title and blurb
• tailoring workshops for target audiences
• key fundamentals of running a workshop
• lesson plan elements and timings
• delivery modes (spoken, audio, visual, discussion)
• calculating materials, space requirements and participant numbers
• seeking evaluation and reporting
• how to benchmark your workshop fees against the rest of the sector
• discuss case studies

There will be a light lunch provided. Attendees can detail dietary requirements when booking.

27 Jul 2023 | 06:00 PM – 08:30 PM  FREE workshop

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Cultural.activation@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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North Lakes Community Centre – Meeting Room 1, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509 

Cara-Ann Simpson, a multi-disciplinary artist, shares tips and strategies for understanding and planning budgets relating to creative projects.

This workshop will be useful for creative artists across genres including:

• visual arts
• performing arts
• music
• multi-arts.

Topics covered

• fundamentals of creating a budget for a creative project
• what does an overall project budget plan look like
• understand industry standards
• calculate rates and costs including artist fees, travel, accommodation, insurances and more
• how to benchmark your creative fees against the rest of the sector
• work to a specific assigned budget
• understand how critical an accurate budget is to a funding application
• learn from real life case studies. 

TIME 12 (Saturday) 10:00 am – 13 (Sunday)

LOCATION Pine Rivers Art Gallery 130-134 Gympie Rd

EVENT DETAILS

Join Dr Louise R Mayhew in this 2-day intensive program designed for early-career artists and arts workers. In this program you will connect with peers to collaboratively resolve a creative ‘toolkit’, consisting of a:

• Artist CV
• Artist biography
• Artwork statement/s, and
• Online presence

In addition to this, Louise will talk you through key networking, pitching and collaboration skills, essential for any contemporary artist.  

This all-rounder workshop is perfect for developing new professional content, or critically revising your current documents so you can focus on your main love – creating! 

Tickets $180