Local artists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to participate in the Gladstone Regional Council's annual youth holiday program, SUNfest 2010.

SUNfest was initiated in response to a Youth Needs Study conducted by the Gladstone City Council in 1997 and is now a major event on the regional calendar each year, providing over 100 activities for around 2500 participants in the

Presented by David Burnett, Curator, International Art, Queensland Art Gallery the illustrated lecture introduces the landmark exhibition from the Met, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

In conjunction with the Queensland Art Gallery Regional Services.

When: 6.30pm Friday 31 July 2009
Where: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Ph 4976 6766, email

Flying Arts Inc and the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum present Wax Carving for Jewellery, with Brisbane based artist Madeleine Brown, Saturday & Sunday 12 & 13 September.

In this wonderful weekend workshop for beginners, participants will learn to carve and form wax models using files, drills and hot tools. These wax models may then be sent to a casting facility and cast using silver or

Join Shelley Pisani, Director Creative Regions this week at one of three exciting sessions to support arts and cultural development in your community.

Shelley will present the FREE workshops with an aim to assess the needs and opportunities within the Gladstone Region. There is also an opportunity for individuals and groups to meet with Shelley and discuss their unique needs, including funding

Come along to the Gallery/Museum from 11am this Thursday 18 June 2009, for an Arts Queensland presentation.

During the presentation, representatives will share with you the findings of the 2007?2009 Queensland Arts Industry Sector Development Plan review.

The presentation is part of a series of information sessions hosted in key regional centres throughout the state to outline the findings of

The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is calling on local groups or individuals to submit applications for a special funding round that closes 4pm Tuesday 30 June 2009.

The RADF Program, established in 1991, is a highly successful state and local government partnership that focuses on the development of quality art and arts practice and supports professional artists and

Join the Krinkl Theatre team at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum from 2pm to 5pm, Saturday 30 May 2009 and explore the creative world of puppetry.

Participants will compare the texture, movement and ability of rigid and soft materials, pushing the boundaries of the puppetry art form.

This is a rare opportunity to learn the various rhythms, levels and subtleties of puppetry and create

Flying Arts Inc and Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will present Judith Bohm-Parr's workshop, Warm Glass Fusion Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 August 2009.

After a successful weekend workshop in 2008, Judith has confirmed another visit to the Gallery/Museum during her 2009 Queensland Regional Tour.

Judith is a practising glass artist, with 30 years experience, working primarily with

Have you ever uttered the words 'I Can't Draw'?

The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will be hosting a cartoon workshop led by Brian Doyle and his imaginary friend 'Pencilman' from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday 1 June 2009.

Learn how to think like a cartoonist and create some very animated cartoon characters during this exciting 'FUNshop'.

Brian has had many

ART CAMP BURSARY

The Gladstone Arts Council and the Gladstone Bunbury Players are calling for applications from senior secondary students of the Gladstone Region for an Art Camp Bursary to participate in the Flying Arts' 2009 Art Camp, formerly known as the Experience the Arts (ETA) program.

The Art Camp Bursary will provide the opportunity for a local art student to participate in an