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All invited to attend FREE premiere of the 'Our Priceless Past Short Film Series'

All invited to attend FREE premiere of the 'Our Priceless Past Short Film Series'

Gladstone Region residents and the wider community are invited to join Gladstone Region Councillors and guest speakers for the red-carpet premiere event of the 2021 Our Priceless Past Short Film Series.

The event will be held at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC) from 2.30pm on Wednesday, 4 May 2022.

One of the most anticipated Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum

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Calling for applications during RADF Round One 2021-22

Calling for applications during RADF Round One 2021-22

Gladstone Regional Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is accepting applications from individuals and local arts and cultural groups to apply for funding during the Round One 2021-22 window.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 25 March 2022 for projects that commence after 3 May 2022.

Short-term projects may be eligible for funding in the following categories: Developing Regional

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Young artists recognised at Council’s Australia Day celebrations

Young artists recognised at Council’s Australia Day celebrations

As part of 2022 Australia Day celebrations, Gladstone Regional Council announced the winners of the Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition.

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said the work of the young artists helped us celebrate ‘who and what makes Australia great'.

“The project launched in 2006 and each year the competition gets tougher,” Councillor Burnett said.

“This year we

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'Intercity Images 2022' Calling for Entries

'Intercity Images 2022' Calling for Entries

Have you snapped a memorable image of the Gladstone Region within the last 12 months? Don't leave them on your memory card or smartphone - enter them into the Intercity Images 2022: Gladstone Saiki Photographic Exchange!

Intercity Images is an annual cultural exchange between the citizens of the Gladstone Region and Saiki City, Japan, celebrating the unique lifestyle, people and environment of

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Our Priceless Past travelling exhibition ready to hit the road

Our Priceless Past travelling exhibition ready to hit the road

The popular and always intriguing Our Priceless Past travelling exhibition will hit the road from next week to embark on a seven-month tour of the region, offering more people a chance to take a glimpse into times gone by.

Our Priceless Past, initiated in 1999 in conjunction with the Year of the Older Person, brings together two very different generations to celebrate the unique character of the

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Council operating hours during the Christmas and New Year Period

Council operating hours during the Christmas and New Year Period

Gladstone Regional Council is advising residents of its venue and facility operating hours during the Christmas and New Year period.

Administration Offices and Depots

  • Phone enquiries will be taken 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on (07) 4970 0700
  • Council’s Administration Offices and Rural Transaction Centres will close on Friday, 24 December and resume normal hours on Tuesday, 4 January 2022
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COVID-19 Vaccination Status Update

COVID-19 Vaccination Status Update

A directive from Queensland Health comes into effect across Queensland which requires proof of vaccination on entry to some businesses, venues and events from 5am, Friday 17 December 2021.

Please remember to be kind to one another as we continue to face these unprecedented times together.

How does this affect the Gallery & Museum?

In line with the health directive, all visitors 16 years or

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Budding school artists called to enter 2022 Australia Day competition

Budding school artists called to enter 2022 Australia Day competition

As part of 2022 Australia Day celebrations, Gladstone Regional Council is calling for entries in the Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition.

Open now to all 2021 primary school aged students in the Gladstone Region, Gladstone Region Councillor and Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) chair Glenn Churchill said the competition helps us celebrate ‘who and what makes Australia great'.

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Art Awards Artist Talks

Art Awards Artist Talks

This year we are celebrating the amazing talent of our local creatives by hosting two Art Awards Artist Talks events, as part of The 46th Rio Tinto & QAL Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards 2021.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to meet selected Award-winning artists and hear them share their knowledge. Audience questions are welcome and encouraged!

Events are free, bookings are

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Eight innovative arts projects receive RADF funding

Eight innovative arts projects receive RADF funding

A folk music festival, an artist workshop and a local history book are some of the local arts projects to receive Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) assistance from Round Two of the 2020-2021 funding.

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said Council accepted the recommendations of its RADF Committee to allocate a total of $58,674 to eight recipients at its 5 October general meeting.

“Arts and