Art Plus

14/08/2026

Entries are CLOSING AT
MIDNIGHT Sunday 16th August 2026

ANY SUBJECT:ANY MEDIUM
OVERALL FRIST PRIZE of $10,000
Sponsored by
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks and Councillor John Learmonth

SECTION 1: Easel Works
Oil, acrylic, mixed media, collage or other medium on non paper based support (2D fibre works will be accepted)
First Prize $2,000
Second Prize $1,000
Highly Commended $500

SECTION 2: Works on Paper
Watercolour, pastel, drawing or any medium
on a paper based support
(Digital Drawings printed on paper will be accepted
First Prize $2,000
Second Prize $1,000
Highly Commended $500

SECTION 3: Photography and Video
Digital and film-based photography, Video and Video Animation
First Prize $1,000
Second Prize $500

SECTION 4: 3D Work
Sculpture, ceramics, assemblage
(3D fibre work and textiles will be accepted)
First Prize $2,000
Second Prize $500

All artists, regardless of age are eligible for all of the above prizes

YOUNG EMERGING ARTIST
The emerging artist award will be given to an work in any
section by an artist who is under 26 as at 31/12/2026
First Prize $1,000

visit for full details
https://bundabergartprize.com.au/

08/08/2026

One of the occupational hazzards of doing interesting framing jobs 🤪🤪🤪

02/08/2026

02/08/2026

Marlies celebrating finishing stock take

02/07/2026

Happy New (financial) Year to all our customers and we would like to introduce addition to our range these
Delicious Sennelier Oil Pastels

Come an check these out along with all our other qualirt art supplies

11/06/2026

We only have a couple of places left for next weekends Gouache workshop, so get in quick before they go.
Not only will you learn how to use Gouache to it's full potential, you might even learn how to pronounce it correctly 🤪

Although it's still a couple of months to go, we're excited to tell you about this amazing 2 day workshop coming up.

Landscape Painting in Gouache with Brisbane artist Kerry Daley
Saturday, 20th and Sunday, 21st June 2026

We will be supplying the Gouache paints, you just need to bring a few brushes and paper :-)

Open to adults of all skill levels, this workshop focuses on developing confidence and skill in creating landscapes, using gouache.

You’ll learn key techniques such as layering, blending, and balancing opacity with transparency while working on skies, water, trees, and distant forms.

The workshop also covers colour harmony, composition, and strategies for simplifying complex scenes to capture light, atmosphere, and depth.

Through step-by-step demonstrations, guided exercises, and dedicated practice time, you’ll complete both studies and finished paintings under the expert instruction of Kerry Daley.

By the end of the weekend, you’ll have the skills and confidence to approach gouache landscapes with creativity and precision

$195.00pp
gouache provided

all you need to bring is:
A4 300g paper (watercolour/mixed media/ cartridge)
Watercolour paint brushes (a selection, but should include medium flat and medium and small round)
Notebook or sketchbook for notetaking

for bookings
please call us at Art Plus on 4151 4665 or email on [email protected]
Please note that payment is due at time of booking

25/05/2026

SHOW DAY HOLIDAY
We’re taking the show day holiday as an opportunity to take a long weekend away in Brisbane
(going to a concert actually
we will be CLOSED
Thursday 28th May
Friday 29th May
and
Saturday 30th May
we will however be open until 5.00pm Wednesday 27th
Apologies for any inconvenience but see you all in JUNE

06/05/2026

Although it's still a couple of months to go, we're excited to tell you about this amazing 2 day workshop coming up.

Landscape Painting in Gouache with Brisbane artist Kerry Daley
Saturday, 20th and Sunday, 21st June 2026

We will be supplying the Gouache paints, you just need to bring a few brushes and paper :-)

Open to adults of all skill levels, this workshop focuses on developing confidence and skill in creating landscapes, using gouache.

You’ll learn key techniques such as layering, blending, and balancing opacity with transparency while working on skies, water, trees, and distant forms.

The workshop also covers colour harmony, composition, and strategies for simplifying complex scenes to capture light, atmosphere, and depth.

Through step-by-step demonstrations, guided exercises, and dedicated practice time, you’ll complete both studies and finished paintings under the expert instruction of Kerry Daley.

By the end of the weekend, you’ll have the skills and confidence to approach gouache landscapes with creativity and precision

$195.00pp
gouache provided

all you need to bring is:
A4 300g paper (watercolour/mixed media/ cartridge)
Watercolour paint brushes (a selection, but should include medium flat and medium and small round)
Notebook or sketchbook for notetaking

for bookings
please call us at Art Plus on 4151 4665 or email on [email protected]
Please note that payment is due at time of booking

06/05/2026

We will be closing around
2.30pm Friday 8th May
to set up for the ARTISAN MARKET
starting at 4.00pm in the park outside the Art Gallery
We apologise for any inconvenience but maybe we’ll see you there

27/04/2026

Spots are filling fast, so don't miss out

Ever wanted to make something brilliant out of absolute randomness?
Perfect. That’s exactly the plan.

Step into a world of paper, play, and beautifully strange ideas with award-winning collage artist Marlies Oakley.

You won’t need to bring a thing—just your curiosity.
Each participant receives a mysterious “Goody Bag” packed with an unpredictable mix of magazines, images, (and yes, scissors). From there, it’s up to you to slice, shuffle, and reassemble the chaos into something uniquely yours.

No rules. No pressure. No “right way.”Just instinct, experimentation, and the occasional “why does this actually work?” moment.
Expect:
• Unexpected combinations
• Questionable design choices (that somehow become genius)
• A room full of people quietly cutting things up and loving it
• One-of-a-kind artworks you didn’t know you could make

And as a bonus twist—this session lands in the lead-up to World Collage Day, making it the perfect excuse to dive in, get inspired, and celebrate the art of cutting things up and sticking them back together in entirely new ways.
Whether you’re a seasoned creative or someone who “can’t draw a stick figure,” collage doesn’t care. That’s the beauty of it.

Thursday Sessions are all about trying something new, getting a little messy, and surprising yourself.

So come along.
Make something weird.
Make something wonderful.
Make something you.

Thursday 7th May Plus
$35 (all materials supplied)
There is limited capacity, so be sure to reserve your spot promptly to secure your place.