All Weekends in July | Gympie & Surrounds
Join us for an inspiring journey as we meet the artists of the Gympie region and explore their creative spaces, from studios to galleries.
This unique event invites you to uncover a world of artistic possibilities, showcasing a diverse range of mediums and practices. Engage with talented local artists, learn about their techniques, and appreciate their creativity firsthand.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the vibrant creative community in Gympie.
Gympie Regional Gallery | All Saturdays in July | 10am-4pm
Your next great artistic adventure starts here! Embark on your Studio Trails journey at the Gympie Regional Gallery.
Located in the beatuiful 1905 School of Arts building, the Gallery has proudly served as the hub for arts and culture in the Gympie region for over 25 years. Here, you can view exhibitions from established and emerging talent, as well as an array of touring exhibitions that bring the best of Australian art right to your doorstep.
Whether you're looking to participate in art classes and engaging artist talks or simply wish to explore our exhibitions, we invite everyone to visit us and become part of our vibrant arts community.
FREE ENTRY.
Address: 39 Nash Street Gympie
Hours: 10am-4pm Tuesday- Saturday
Phone: 07 5481 0733
Email: gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au
Facebook: Gympie Regional Gallery
Instagram: GympierRegionalGallery
Website: Gympie Regional Gallery – Gympie Regional Council
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible, Shop, Bathrooms, Off street parking at the rear of the building
ART POST | Artist Run Initiative | All Saturdays in July | 8am - 1.30pm
Housed in the historic Old Gympie Post Office, located in the centre of Gympie, ART POST is a beautiful exhibition space with dark walls and a contemporary ambience. The gallery hosts professionally presented exhibitions, events and performances dedicated to showcasing emerging and experienced artists of all artistic practices. ART POST is a welcoming space to gather, share stories, inspire and enjoy a beverage from the adjacent Chai Chai Teahouse, while being by the artwork on show
ART POST and the Chai Chia Teahouse are open from 8am - 1.30pm Monday - Saturday, serving a selection of teas, coffee, cakes and chocolates.
Address: 22 Channon Street, Gympie
Contact Person: Sandra Ross
Phone: 0421 179 010
Email: hello@thegenus.org
Instagram: art.post.gympie
Facebook: Art Post
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Bank Transfer
Good to know: Café, Bathrooms, Demonstrations/activities. Shop, Steps.
Art on Yabba Fine Art Gallery | All weekends in July | 10am-4pm
Nestled in heart of the Mary Valley, on the banks of the Yabba Creek, Art on Yabba Fine Art Gallery features a collective, First Nations art exhibition:
'Strength, Vision, Legacy; talking to country'.
Address: 124 Yabba Road, Imbil
Phone: 0419 024 291
Email: heinkebutt@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au
Payment Options: Cash, EFTPOS, Bank transfer
Good to know: Off-street parking, Bathrooms, Shop
Awatea Arts 4570 | Gaven and Dee Hewitt | Multiple Artforms, textiles, printmaker, potter | All Weekends in July | 10am-4pm
Award winning artists Dee and Gavin Hewitt create share and teach from their inspiring home studio beside the beautiful Mary River at the Palms near Gympie.
Their aesthetic is simple and sustainable, celebrating a natural rustic weathered charm through a variety of mediums. Media includes timber, textiles, prinmaking, painting, sculpture, assemblage and metal.
Enjoy a Make and Take activities, Sculpture Garden and picnic areas as well as small potted plants for sale and student art sales table.
Workshops and classes available.
Address: 212 De Catella Road, The Palms, Gympie
Phone: 0448 007 298 Email: dee-jay-tee@hotmail.com
Facebook: http://AwateaArts4570
Instagram: @Awatea Arts 4570
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Bank transfer
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Off-street parking, gravel road or driveway.
Access: Come through the main gates and follow the signs
Cindy Vogels | Textiles, Photography, Design | All weekends in July | 10am-4pm
International designer to the stars, Cindy Vogels invites visitors into her dynamic and eclectic production studio. This is the creative heart where couture meets culture...home to the creation of designs for red carpet events, film clips and runway shows. The studio also showcases the iconic millinery created for international superstar, Lady Gaga. Step inside a working production space where regional creativity connects with global stages, and experience where imagination, craftsmanship and music-inspired fashion come to life! Sewing, photography and Millinery demonstrations.
Address: 15 Crown Road, Gympie
Phone: 0403 291 880
Email: cindylouvogels@gmail.com
Instagram: @cindyvogels
Facebook: The Cindy Vogels
Website: https://www.cindyvogels.com/
Good to know: Refreshments available. Steps. Just 950mtrs from the Mary Valley Heritage Railway and Steam Train and some of Gympie's most stunning historic pubs.
Access: Signage at top of driveway. Enter through gate down the driveway on the right side of the house. Stairs to the back up to studio.
Creative Pours | Roselen Tate | Visual Arts | All Weekends in July | 10am-4pm
Creative Pours first opened in Imbil just over four years ago specialising in the unique art form of Acrylic and Resin pours.
Here you’ll find a new and exciting range of handmade items painted and finished using this technique which are designed for everyday use as well as stunning acrylic and resin wall art that will add a touch of uniqueness to any home decor.
Paint and create workshops are also held and can accommodate up to twelve participants giving you the opportunity to learn this very popular art form in a relaxed environment whilst having some fun.
Roselen will be giving demonstrations during the Studio Trails
Commissions welcome.
Address: 157 Ballard Road, Imbil
Contact: Roselen Tate
Phone: 0422 771 377
Email: creativepours@gmail.com
Facebook: Creative Pours
Instagram: @Creativepours
Website: https://www.creativepours.com
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Pay-ID
Good to know: Off-street parking, bathrooms
Uniqueartz Gift Shop | Trish Ramsay and Graham Barnes | Mosaic, Woodwork, Jewellery, Ceramics, Leadlight, artisan crafts, steampunk| All Weekends in July |
A collective of seven artisans showcasing unique works and one-of-a-kind pieces - steampunk, sculpture, woodwork, mosaic and more...
The shop is open every weekend throughout the year.
Workshops available every month. Visit the website for more information.
Address: 4 Heights Drive, Gympie
Contact person: Trish Ramsay
Phone: 0428 524 469
Email: ramsaytrish5@gmail.com
Facebook: Trish Ramsay 1591
Instagram: @ramsay.trish
Website: https://uniqueartz.com.au
Payment Options: Cash, EFTPOS, PayPal
Good to know: Ring bell for access, Off-street parking, Bathrooms
For all enquiries, please contact:
Jacqueline Briggs, Officer Arts and Cultural Development
Email: radf@gympie.qld.gov.au
Gympie Region Studio Trails 2026 is a Council Initiated Project supported by the Regional Artists Development Fund.
