Trail 4 | 25 & 26 July | Gympie & the South

The Mary Valley Art Festival celebrates 25 years of showcasing incredible talent, featuring over 180 artists and 280 pieces of art.

The collection will include works from established, emerging and young artists from across Queensland.

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. 

Located in Imbil in the Mary Valley, Art on Yabba Fine Art Gallery is the newest addition to the Gympie Region’s vibrant arts scene.

Recently opened by Mary Valley Artslink, the purpose-built gallery proudly joins the Gympie Region Studio Art Trail. Art on Yabba presents monthly exhibitions, each launched with a special opening night event. Visitors can purchase original artworks and explore a dedicated shop showcasing a diverse range of creative pieces.

Mary Valley Artslink is also the driving force behind several much-loved local events, including the annual Mary Valley Art Festival each July and the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival. In addition, they are currently delivering a 12-month Artist Development Workshop series running through to 2027.

Address: 123 Yabba Road Imbil

Contact: Heinke Butt

Phone: 0419 024 291

Email: info@maryvalleyartslink.com.au

Website: Art on Yabba Gallery

Facebook: Art on Yabba

Access: Street front access, wheelchair accessible

Good to know: Free Entry, Shop, centre of Imbil township

From vibrant portraits to flowing landscapes, Sharon's award-winning works draws you in with bold colour and quite details capturing the unspoken stories written in the land and on people's faces.

Sharon will feature paintings of the Mothar Mountain Rock Pools and the Mothar Mountain Hall during the Studio Trails.

Visitors are welcome to sit back and enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful historic community hall. 

In 2025 Sharon won 1st prize in the Still Life category at the Mary Valley Arts Festival as well as 1st prize for the Watercolour category and the People's Choice at the Noosa Country Show. 

Commissions welcome. 

Address: Corner of Noosa and Shadbolt Roads, Mothar Mountain 

Contact: Sharon Bunter

Phone: 0409 332 271

Email: sbunter@hotmail.com

Facebook: sharons art space

Instagram: @SharonsArtSpace

Website: https://sharonsartspace@godaddysites.com

Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, bank transfer

Good to know: Wheelchair accessible, refreshments, off-street parking, shop.

Access: A beautiful scenic drive on sealed roads just 10 mins south of Bunnings on the Noosa Road.

Must do: Check out the stunning Mothar Mountain Rock Pools in the Woondum National Park, only five minutes from the hall.  

Originally an old hardwood garage; Helen's studio has been lovingly rebuilt from repurposed old windows, doors and cupboards that gives the space a timeless quality.

'The studio has a lovely energy...my kids say it's all the love and hard work that went into it...and it is a joy to explore my creativity in such a beautiful space.' A mostly self-taught artist, Helen has love of oils, using predominately palette knives and brushes and does portraiture using graphite and charcoal.

Commissions available - please discuss with the artist.

Address: 19 Gerike Road, Woondum

Contact: Helen Kajewski

Phone: 0428 320 462

Email: helen.kajewski@hotmail.com

Instagram: @Helen Kajewski

Payment options: Cash, Bank transfer

Good to know: light refreshments, Bathrooms, Off-street parking, Shop

Access: Studio is at the back of property. Come in through the large wire gate at the front of property, look for studio sign straight ahead and followed the paved path through the garden to the studio.  

The historic Dagun Station is at the heart of this vibrant artistic community. Enjoy wine tasting as you sip and shop locally crafted creations from artists and artisans from across the region. 

Watch the Mary Valley Rattler Silver Bullet train roll into the station, explore the historic station precinct with a local history room, a self-guided Natural History Walk and Labyrinth.

Address: Dagun Station, 45 Dagun Road, Dagun

Contact: Meridy Scott

Phone: 0449 224 087

Email: secretary.dagunstation@gmail.com

Facebook: Dagun Community Group

Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Bank transfer

Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Light refreshments, bathrooms, off-street parking. Wheelchair accessible amenities.

*Venue is not suitable for dogs

See the incredible creations by Juliet from Dragonjulzart come to life or weave your own in the Wild Pixies alfresco artisan's space.

With Hand painted t-shirts, soft pastel, charcoal and acrylic paintings and prints available on the day.

Commissions welcome.

Address: 6 Busby Street, Amamoor

Phone: 0419 875 425

Email: dragonjulzart@gmail.com

Instagram: @dragonjulzart

Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS

Good to know: Located at Wild Pixie Amamoor

Access: Come through front gate and follow signage around the left side of the house to the studio at rear of house.

With works on display representing a range of mediums, this enchanting and whimsical space showcases the unique talents of artist from across the Mary Valley. The vision for this Gallery is to entice the visitor into an intimate relationship with the creative detail that makes up each piece, whilst browsing through a variety works to create a memorable experience.

Wild Pixie encourages the concept of: 'Slow Looking', a practice of focused and extended observation that allows deep engagement with a single artwork or object, to enhance the appreciation of and connection to the artist and their work.

Address: 6 Busby Street, Amamoor 

Phone: 0408 061 055

Email: nathaliebrousse@outlook.com

Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS

Good to know: Off street parking, public toilets nearby

Access: Access to the Gallery is on the right-hand side at the front of the building, proceed up the ramp to the Gallery.

Through the wooden gate located on the left-hand side of the building, follow the heart signs to the art shed to view more artwork.

Continue following the hearts to find a whimsical and enchanted fairy garden to appreciate additional creations found under the sequoia tree. 

"Watch your step" on the ramp up to the Gallery.

Caedmon Johnson Jewellery showcases unique, historically inspired designs and experimental techniques using silver, and mixed media such as bone, copper, slate and semi-precious stones. His inspiration comes from growing up in the medieval city of York, and the study of art and ancient British history.

Combining ancient methods with modern technology, his studio is a melting pot of classic craftsmanship, customised, handmade tools and innovative approaches to old techniques. Caedmon's designs strive to channel ancient archetypes into contemporary works of wearable art.

Caedmon will be offering brief demonstrations that explain the use of some of the equipment - there is no pre-arranged time, just as visitors wish.

Address: 4 Ray Myers Road, Imbil 

Contact: Caedmon Johnson

Phone: 0476 112 309

Email: caedmon313@gmail.com

Facebook: Gecko Skin Jewellery

Website: https://caedmon.com.au

Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS

Good to know: Bathrooms. Off-street parking.

Gympie Living is an independently owned free community publication established in 2018.

Through storytelling Gympie Living shares the reader’s connection to this place and its people.

The magazine aims to inspire, educate and support a culturally vibrant and progressive community. Gympie Living is produced in a home office, in the local cafe and out in the community.

'We keep local news and local stories that matter to you - thriving. The Mary Valley is a beautiful place to live and work and we invite you into our home, garden and studio.'

Address: 4 Ray Myers Road, Imbil

Contact: Lesa Bell

Phone: 0428 193 156

Email: office@gympieliving.com.au

Facebook: Gympie Living

Instagram: @gympieliving

Website: https://gympieliving.com.au

Payment: Cash, EFTPOS

Good to know: Gravel driveway, off-street parking

* Short garden and orchard tour on request.  

Meet a number of Tall Trees Art Inc Association artists, view and discuss their work, watch a demonstration or two and take part in a hands-on workshop, find a work of art to take home...

Address: Traveston Soldiers Memorial hall, Traveston Road, Traveston

Contact: Wendy Birrell

Phone: 0438 118 452

Email: wendybirrell101@gmail.com

Facebook: Tall Trees Art

Instagram: @talltreesartinc

Website: https://www.talltreesart.com

Good to know: Wheelchair accessible, bathrooms, refreshments

Dedicated to the traditional and contemporary artisan craft of leadlight, Graceful Glass studio offers design, restoration, and hand-made leadlight panels using time-honoured techniques focusing on quality, detail, and lasting beauty. The studio serves as a working workshop and a creative hub, where custom pieces are thoughtfully made to suit each client and space. The studio also offers classes and workshops, sharing skills and knowledge with those interested in learning the art of leadlight.

Contact Elli to find out more about workshops and classes.

Commissions welcome.

Address: 152 Cavanagh Road, Greens Creek

Phone: 0429 668 868

Email: ebwebb65@gmail.com

Facebook: Graceful Glass Studio

Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS

Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Friendly dog.

Access: Park in front of the house (there is a drop off on the edge of the bitumen road) and come through the second metal gate near the garden shed to the left of the house and follow pathway to the studio.