26 & 27 July | Gympie & the South | Trail 4
Meet the Artists. Uncover a world of creative possibilities as artists open their studio doors across the Gympie region. From blacksmiths to textile artists - and everything in between - immerse yourself in the diversity of creativity on offer along the trail. See live demonstrations, join a workshop or try your hand yourself.
Tuesday Art Group | Visual Artist Collective | Saturday 26 July only | 10am-4pm
Come and help the Tuesday Art Group celebrate 20 years of creating art at the Gympie Regional Gallery. A range of different techniques and media will be demonstrated by this enthusiastic and experience group of artists. Come and have a chat and see something different. Find us in our pop up studio at the Gympie Regional Gallery.
- Individual demonstrations and displays
Address: Pop-up studio, Gympie Regional Gallery, 39 Nash Street, Gympie
Contact person: Lyn Nothdurft
Phone: 0408 621 299
Email: lynnothdurft@gmail.com
Payment options: Cash, bank transfer
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible, accessible bathrooms, off-street parking, shop.
Access: Access the Gympie Regional Gallery car park from O'Connell Street or Nash Street.
Studio 39 Myall | Trish Callaghan | Painter, Mixed Media | 26 & 27 July | 10am – 4pm
39 Myall St is the home and studio of Trish Callaghan, a lifelong Bowerbird. Stepping into the intimate space of Studio Myall 39 is to enter a wonderworld of materials, ephemera and art books. Visitors to this usually private space will be able to see unique art techniques in use. Trish’s main interest of recent times is the science of how we perceive and understand colour and then, on a practical level, how to mix pigments.
Trish will be giving technical demonstrations with colour mixing of a basic palette throughout the day
Address: 39 Myall St, Gympie
Phone: 0417 494 112
Email: callaghantrish@bigpond.com
Instagram: @trish.callaghan
Payment options: Cash, bank transfer
Good to know: Friendly dog named Kevie.
Access: Come through front gate and follow signage around the left side of the house to the studio at rear of house.
One Mob | Cultural Creatives | Artist and artisan collective | 26 & 27 July | 10am – 4pm
Cultural creatives living On Country and those connected to Kabi Kabi country unite to celebrate the rich artistry and diverse expressions of First Nations artists and makers. Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage and inspirations woven into each piece and their profound connection to country and culture. Visit us at the NCACCH Family Hub to explore, engage, and support.
- Drop-in cultural workshops and floor talks
Address: NCACCH Family Hub, 2 O'Connell Street, Gympie
Contact person: Debra Bennet
Phone: 0418 739 593
Email: dbennet@raq.org.au
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms. Demonstrations. Shop. Commissions accepted.
Access: Follow the signs as you enter through the Main Gate and Side Gates on the corner of O'Connell and Palatine Street. Sign in at registration desk. Make known any special support required at the Registration desk to our volunteers.
Perseverance Street Theatre | Theatre | 5 & 6 July Plus 26 & 27 July | 10am-4pm
Come for the exhibition and stay for the show! Step into a world of adventure with Pirates, Cowboys and Aliens! This 70-minute live, professional performance will captivate audiences of all ages, blending playful storytelling with vibrant animation. After the show, meet the artists and dive deeper into the creative process. Explore a stunning gallery exhibition filled with animation and cartoons inspired by the production. Perfect for the whole family!
- Catch the show on Saturday, July 26th or Sunday, July 27th at 2:00pm.
- Tickets available through Humanitix.
- Plus, enjoy free entry to the gallery and refreshments!
- Gallery open: 25 July - 27 July 10.00 – 4.00 pm.
Address: Shop 4/24 Barter Street Gympie
Contact person: Sharon Hogan
Phone: 0407 995 422
Email: sharon@perserverancestreet.com.au
Facebook: Perseverance Street Theatre Company
Website: https://www.perseverancestreet.com.au
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible, Off-street parking, Refreshments, Bathrooms
Dagun Community Artists’ Collective| Artist and Artisan Collective | 26 & 27 July | 10am – 4pm
The historic Dagun Station is at the heart of this vibrant artistic community. Sip and shop as you explore locally crafted creations from artists and artisans. Explore the historic station precinct, walk the Natural History Walk and Labyrinth or simply relax with a glass of wine and listen to local musicians.
- Sip and Shop - Handmade and Grown Market stalls.
- Self-guided Natural History Walk and Labyrinth
Address: Dagun Station, 45 Dagun Road, Dagun
Contact person: Kathryn Bradley
Phone: 0432 862 019
Email: kathrynatwurraglen@gmail.com
Facebook: Dagun Community Group
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Light refreshments, bathrooms, off-street parking. Wheelchair accessible amenities.
NooArt | Noo Dye | Painter, Designer, Printmaker | 26 & 27 July | 10am – 4pm
Experience the artwork of Noo Dye, a talented visual artist with a studio located in the picturesque village of Amamoor - the heart of the Mary Valley. Noo creates 2D artworks on paper, canvas or board, using oils, acrylics, watercolour, pastels, inks or graphite, encompassing a range of subjects in a realistic style. A free-lance graphic designer, Noo combines the disciplines of traditional and digital techniques to create beautiful images for printing onto a range of items.
Visiting her studio, you can create your own masterpiece, which can be printed onto a T-shirt or mug as a personalised souvenir of your visit.
- Demonstrations of printing throughout the day
- Create your own artwork to be printed onto a T-shirt or mug. 2 hrs. From $20-45
- Contact the artist for more information and bookings.
Address: 6 Mary Street, Amamoor
Phone: 0409 152 480
Email: nooart@spiderweb.com.au
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS
Good to know: Multiple steps. Commissions accepted. Light refreshments, bathrooms, off-street parking, shop.
Access: Through the gate and up the front steps to the verandah.
Honeybee Creative | Creative Hub | Saturday 26 July | 10am – 4pm
Unfortunately, as Honeybee Creative has recently relocated, they will not be open for the Studio Trails on Saturday 26 July.
Contact Honeybee Creative directly for any enquiries.
A multi-use space reflecting a multi-arts ethos, hosting creative arts workshops and engaging through music, visual arts, theatre, performance, video and sound production. Honeybee Creative is the Gympie region’s premiere disability arts organisation. Based at Kandanga's Honeybee Wellness Retreat; we host a daily program of creative arts workshops for those with varying abilities; engaging through music, visual arts, theatre, performance, storytelling, video and sound production.
- Live performances and improvisations
Address: 26 Channon Street, Gympie
Contact person: Stephan Beattie
Phone: 0422 103 806
Email: honeybeecreativeqld@gmail.com
Facebook: Honey Bee Creative
Website: https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/
Payment options: Cash only.
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Accessible amenities. Bathrooms. Off-street parking.
Access: From the carpark, turn right on the footpath, walk towards the garden, cross the lawn to your left, look for the HBC sign next to the studio door.
Mary Valley Art Festival | Collective, Visual Arts | 24 - 27 July | 10am-4pm
Experience what the creatives of the Mary Valley and beyond have to offer at the 24th annual Mary Valley Art Festival featuring over 350 artworks.
Entry: $5
Address: 14 Edward Street, Imbil
Contact person: Heinke Butt
Phone: 0419 024 291
Email: info@maryvalleyartfestival.com.au
Facebook: Mary Valley Arts Festival
Website: Mary Valley Art Festival - Mary Valley Artslink
Good to know: $5 entry. Wheelchair accessible. Off-street parking. Bathrooms.
For all enquiries please contact:
Gympie Region Studio Trails 2025 is a Council Initiative under the Regional Artists Development Fund. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gympie Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
This project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.
