The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Society is delighted to announce Shanna Muston as the winner of the 2008 Visual Arts Bursary.

Shanna completed her secondary education at Biloela State High School in 2007 and is currently studying her first year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Griffith University. She spoke of the wonderful feeling of community support that came with the Bursary

In a rare opportunity for locals, Flying Arts Inc. glass artist Tracy Brown will be presenting an exciting weekend workshop Introduction to Glass Bead Making at the Gallery/Museum September 13 and 14.

Introduction to Glass Bead Making will guide students through the basic techniques to glass bead making and decoration, emphasising correct techniques while having fun.

Bookings are essential

In a unique opportunity the Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) has allocated some funds for locals wishing to attend Australia?s most exciting arts conference.

The Regional Arts Australia National Conference Art at the Heart is part-conference, part festival and all art, presenting regional arts enthusiasts with the chance to come together for discussion and debate on the