Central Queensland film makers had a spot in the limelight during the Gladstone Regional Council's EcoFest celebrations last Sunday June 5, when Queensland Alumina Limited Managing Director, Phil Campbell and Gladstone Arts Council President, Christian Thomsen announced the winners of the 2011 Green Scenes: Environmental Short Film Festival.

Eight exceptional entries were received in the

The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is holding their Annual General Meeting at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 5.30pm Wednesday 20 July 2011.

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a project developed by Arts Queensland and administered by Council providing funding for development of cultural activities through locally determined policy and

Support for individuals and groups in cultural development opportunities is on hand this month with Creative Regions' Director, Rod Ainsworth leading Strategic Project Planning Workshops in Calliope, Boyne Island and Gladstone May 24-26.

Join Rod for a group workshop or book in for a more personalised, individual session by appointment, during the afternoon Culture Clinic™

In support of NAIDOC Week 2011, the Gladstone Regional Council is calling for entries in the 2011 Celebrate NAIDOC Week Primary School Art Competition.

The competition is open to ALL primary school students in the Gladstone Region to help us celebrate the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, (NAIDOC) Week, in the Gladstone region.

Students are encouraged to think about

The Saiki Gladstone Advisory Committee and Gladstone Regional Council are calling on schools in the Gladstone Region to join them in celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Saiki and Gladstone Sister City relationship.

A series of events are planned throughout the year starting with the

Saiki Children's Day

10am to 12pm, Friday 3 June 2011
at the Gallery/Museum

The morning event will be

Management and staff wish to advise that the Gallery/Museum will open from 10am to 5pm Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday April 7 - 9 and will be closed on Good Friday April 6.

The Gallery/Museum is a community cultural initiative of the Gladstone Regional Council, located on the corner of Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone and admission is free.

For further

To celebrate the travelling exhibition Contemporary Miniatures opening at the Gallery/Museum, the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) has one (1) copy of the book Persian Miniatures to give away to a facebook friend of the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art.

To be in with a chance, visit the exhibition and identify two artwork details by telling us the artist name and title on the

Join us at the Gallery/Museum from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Saturday 15 January 2011 for a fantastic family fun day.

All are invited to participate in the fantastic day of FREE activities, held simultaneously with the Queensland Art Gallery, as part of the exhibition 21st Century: Art in the First Decade and 21st Century Kids Summer Festival.

21st Century Kids Summer Festival

Tickets are on sale now, for the Gladstone Regional Council's exciting 2011 SUNfest Youth Holiday Program and all are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.

This summer's calendar is packed with plenty of exciting workshop opportunities in film, drama, visual arts, sports and fun, fun, fun.

Get involved in the exciting Bazil Grumble Clay Animation workshops, with visiting artist

A lively crowd gathered at the Gallery/Museum on Saturday evening, 6 November 2010 for the announcement of the 2010 Rio Tinto Alcan Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards winner and exhibition launch.

The exhibition will continue on display until Thursday 9 December 2010.

Come along to view the submissions and celebrate the achievements of a vibrant arts community.