Local artists, extraordinary perspectives
Two new exhibitions celebrate acclaimed Sunshine Coast artists
From large-scale installations that invite audiences to step inside the artwork to glass creations that transform light and perception, the Caloundra Regional Gallery presents two captivating exhibitions by Sunshine Coast artists Nicole Voevodin-Cash and Erin Conron.
Open until 6 December 2026, Mapping Threads: The making and markings of Nicole Voevodin-Cash and Manipulating Vision: The glass art of Erin Conron, offer visitors two distinct and immersive contemporary art experiences.
The exhibitions showcase artists whose innovative practices have built strong reputations both within the region and beyond.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the exhibitions highlighted the quality and diversity of contemporary art being created on the Sunshine Coast.
"Nicole Voevodin-Cash and Erin Conron are remarkable artists whose work invites us to see the world in new ways," Mayor Natoli said.
"Council is proud to support local artists and provide opportunities for our community and visitors to experience inspiring contemporary exhibitions close to home.
"Our regional gallery showcases the creativity that makes the Sunshine Coast such a vibrant place to live, work and visit."
Residents and visitors are encouraged to experience both exhibitions and discover the unique creative processes and perspectives behind the works.
To learn more about the exhibitions and upcoming events, head to the Gallery website.
Visit the Caloundra Regional Gallery
Location: 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra
Open: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm
Cost: Free entry
To plan your trip, access transport and parking information, and view the accessibility guide via the Gallery website.
Make a day of it in Caloundra
A visit to the Caloundra Regional Gallery is more than an opportunity to experience outstanding contemporary art.
With free entry and self-guided activities for children and families, the Gallery offers an accessible and engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
Located alongside Library+ Caloundra and The Events Centre, the Gallery sits within a thriving cultural precinct where art, learning and entertainment come together.
Just minutes from local beaches, playgrounds, cafés, restaurants and shopping, a Gallery visit can easily be combined with a wider exploration of one of the Sunshine Coast's most loved destinations.
Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said the precinct continued to strengthen Caloundra's appeal as a place to visit, connect and spend time.
"What makes Caloundra special is the variety of experiences on offer, from our beautiful coastline and vibrant town centre to arts, entertainment and lifelong learning opportunities," Cr Landsberg said.
"The cultural precinct adds another dimension to the visitor experience, giving people more reasons to stay longer and explore the town."
"Whether you're here for an exhibition, a performance, a day at the beach or simply to catch up with friends over coffee, Caloundra offers the perfect mix of culture, lifestyle and community."
Mapping Threads: The making and markings of Nicole Voevodin-Cash
Mapping Threads showcases more than 30 years of creative practice by Sunshine Coast artist Nicole Voevodin-Cash.
Bringing together sculpture, installation, participatory projects, public art and digital works, the exhibition explores how people connect with places, materials and each other.
Rather than treating art as something to observe from a distance, Voevodin-Cash's works invite audiences to participate, encouraging them to slow down, pay attention and engage with the world through movement, touch and shared experience.
The exhibition traces recurring themes that have shaped the artist's career, including participation, presence, belonging and our relationship with the environments we inhabit.
Through inflatable forms, living artworks, interactive technologies and site-responsive works, Mapping Threads reveals how seemingly simple encounters can transform the way we understand ourselves and the world around us.
At the heart of the exhibition is the idea of the thread, a connective line linking artworks, memories, landscapes and people across time.
Together, the works form a rich and evolving map of artistic inquiry, inviting visitors to become part of the conversation and contribute their own experiences to the work.
Manipulating Vision: The glass art of Erin Conron
Manipulating Vision showcases the intricate and technically sophisticated glass works of Sunshine Coast artist Erin Conron, whose work explores the fascinating relationship between perception, light and material.
Working from her studio in Verrierdale, Conron combines kiln-formed and blown glass techniques to create visually striking works that challenge how we perceive space, depth and form.
Through the careful layering of hand-applied enamel lines across multiple planes of glass, she creates mesmerising optical effects that appear to shift, move and transform as viewers change their perspective.
These moiré-like patterns create illusions of movement and dimensionality, producing forms and spaces that seem to exist within the glass despite not physically being there.
The result is a body of work that rewards careful observation and encourages visitors to question what they see and how perception can be manipulated.
Beyond their technical sophistication, Conron's works also explore deeper ideas of memory, identity and personal experience.
Using the vessel as a metaphor for self, layered markings symbolise the experiences, emotions and memories that accumulate over time, shaping who we are.
Through glass, light and line, Manipulating Vision reveals the extraordinary complexity that can be found beneath the surface of both materials and ourselves.