What's on at Caloundra Regional Gallery

A call out to local artists, school holiday activities and a new radical exhibition—Caloundra Regional Gallery (CRG) has something to satisfy art lovers and artists of every age.

Local Artist – Local Content Art Prize call for entries

Date: December 2 - January 27
What: Local artists are invited to submit entries for this special art prize. A total prize pool of $9500 is available.
Apply: https://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Art-Prizes/Local-Artists-Local-Content/Entry-Form**
Cost:** $30 to enter

**2022 Local Artist Finalists**

2. Elke Morris , Age 12

3. Evie Sillar, Age 14

Local Artist – Local Content Student Art Prize call for entries
Date: December 7 – February 19
What: School students are encouraged to participate in this exciting opportunity by entering a two-dimensional artwork that celebrates their local region. A total prize pool of $1500 is available as well as Art supplies vouchers to winning entrants and their schools.

Apply: https://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Art-Prizes/Local-Student-Art-Prize/Conditions-of-Entry
Cost: Free to enter

Radical Localism

Elizabeth Shaw

Nail Head Ring

Exhibition: Elizabeth Shaw: Radical Localism & Legacy
Date: December 9 – January 29
What: Be inspired by highly respected artist, master jeweller and lecturer, Dr Elizabeth Shaw, whose practice spans several decades. Each artwork is a vehicle of Elizabeth’s memories and influences, and also shows the history of sustainable jewellery practice in Queensland.

You’ll find innovative and exciting small scale sculptural artworks worn on the body, that push the boundaries of what is jewellery.

Accompanying Shaw’s exhibition is a collection of artworks by some of her past students. Legacy highlights these amazing makers, showing echoes of influence from training under Dr Shaw along with their own stories, concepts, and ideas.

From delicate to robust, both exhibitions will change ways of thinking about jewellery.
Watch the exhibition walk and talk https://www.facebook.com/caloundraregionalgallery
Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra
Cost: FREE
Link: Elizabeth Shaw: Radical Localism & Legacy

**School Holiday Activities
**Keep young ones busy with these self-guided activities in The Makers Space at Caloundra Regional Gallery,22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.
Cost: FREE

Upcycled Jewellery
When: December 10 – 30 during gallery open hours
What: Indulge in some creative jewellery making. Explore and reuse upcycled materials to create unique self-inspired jewellery or creations

Superpowered On Tour
When: January 6 – 29 during gallery open hours

What: ‘Superpowered: on Tour’ will feature activities developed by QAGOMA’s Children’s Art Centre in collaboration with four Australian artists. Activities will focus on strong empowering messages and humour, exploring ideas and characters can inspire all children.

Artist Workshop: Organising Chaos
Date: December 10

What: Genevieve Felix Reynolds, Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2019 Artist Residency winner is holding a full day mixed media and collage workshop. Find the place where painting and the digital screen meet and give your thinking processes a boost.
Where: Montville Country Cabins
Cost: $80
Link: https://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Adult-Programs/Mixed-Media-and-Collage-Workshop

Artist Talk
Date: December 14, 10.30 – 11.30

What: Join Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2019 Residency Winner, Sydney-based, Genevieve Felix Reynolds for insights into her residency experience and award-winning arts practice.

Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery,22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra
Cost: FREE
Link: https://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Adult-Programs/Artist-Talk-Genevieve-Felix-Reynolds

Caloundra Regional Gallery

Caloundra Regional Gallery is owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Council. The gallery is located at 22 Omrah Avenue, it is open Tuesday to Friday 10am – 4pm and weekends 10am – 2pm and entry is free.

There is level access from the car park to the gallery and all abilities toilet facilities are available.

For more info about events and activities at Caloundra Regional Gallery, visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, follow @caloundraregionalgallery or subscribe to the monthly eNewsletter.

**Image credits, 2022 Local Artist Finalist:**

Image 1: 2022 Finalist - Basil Martin | Chimpy the Chimpanzee | 2022 | felt tip pen and crayon, Age 5

Image 2: 2022 Finalist - Elke Morris | _Sunday morning at Moffat Beach_ | 2022 | coloured pencil, Age 12

Image 3: 2022 Finalist - Evie Sillar | _Leaden Flycatcher_ | 2021 | watercolour pencils
Age 14.