WELCOME TO NOOSA OPEN STUDIOS ART TRAIL

Queensland's Largest Open Studios Art Event

9 - 18 October 2020

Noosa Open Studios Art Trail provides locals and visitors to our beautiful region on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with the unique chance to visit artists in their private studios over several days in October. Whilst there, visitors can learn about the artists’ creative processes, see their work and perhaps even make an art investment to call their own!

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Thousands of years ago a half naked, hairy human w

Thousands of years ago a half naked, hairy human who knew nothing but grunts and groans, decided to scratch and mark the inside of a fire-lit cave. This was the first displays of humans creating art.⁣
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The above statement may not be factually true, but it does sound kind of plausible. Art has come an awful long way since caveman days, however we do know a few artist who like to paint half naked 😂.⁣
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If you do love art, then Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre @butterfactoryartscentre has an amazing exhibition on right now.⁣
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The Eclectica Art Awards, Friends of the Butter Factory Exhibition opened on 27th November and will be available to view until 10th Jan 2021.⁣
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This is a fantastic chance to see a few of NOS’s talented artists all in the one room, @bronwynbarton @trevor.purvis.artist @daleleachart @beatriceprost @jenny_hines_artist @dallaslesleyart @catlin.wendy and @libbyderham.art⁣
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Also a huge congrats to @bronwynbarton whose artwork ‘Elephants in the Garden’ was awarded winner of the 2D painting award at the ‘Eclectica Art Awards’ which was judged by Michael Brennan, the director of Noosa Regional Gallery.

This coming Saturday 5th December 7am to noon is also the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Christmas Pottery market. This is a great chance to not just see work by local artists, but also to buy some Christmas presents.

The 2020 Noosa Open Studios event has passed, our

The 2020 Noosa Open Studios event has passed, our artists have partied and then recovered from the amazing 10 day event. They all now dived back into their passion of art. New canvases setup on easels, fresh clay thrown on the wheel, steel being forged and beaten into shape.⁣
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Given our artist don't stop, we won't either and figure we might as well keep you up to date with all things art throughout the year until the 2021 Noosa Open Studio's event.⁣
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So if you are a Noosa artist and want us to share what you're up to, please DM us so we can chat.⁣
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Coming up soon it a workshop and exhibition by Libby Derham (@libbyderham.art), one of the many painters of the NOS crowd.⁣
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'Watercolour Workshop' - Sunday 6th December⁣
Aimed more at the beginner level, this workshop will provide you with the skills to get you started. This will be an introduction for those wishing to learn more about the beautiful medium of watercolour and come and explore luscious washes, understand about the different papers, types of paints and so much more.⁣
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The workshop is $120 all inclusive of materials and morning tea. Contact Libby 0424 880 703 or libbyderham@gmail.com very limited places only 6 available!⁣
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Solo Exhibition - 30th November through to January⁣
Libby will be having a solo exhibition at Sarah’s Unplugged Cafe - Maleny. Artwork sold is available to be collected during the show, so great fo Christmas presents!⁣
Work will be based on the colours and views of the hinterland and there will be some new BIG work.

It has been about 2 weeks post Noosa Open Studios

It has been about 2 weeks post Noosa Open Studios 2020 and many of our artist are still buzzing with joy over the amount of love and support people showed to the event. It truly was an amazing event.⁣
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Now the event is over we have lots of post production work to finish off, but we still have time for a bit of a celebration. If you are a Noosa Open Studios 2020 artist, check your emails for an invite that we sent you last week for our celebration event coming next week. Come and enjoy a drink or two, some wonderful food at talk all things art.

What a week.⁣ ⁣ It feels like months ago that

What a week.⁣
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It feels like months ago that together with @visitnoosa, some of our artists got a little extra creative and painted 30 deckchairs for our fundraising auction.⁣
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We wanted to come up with a way to merge art and Noosa and with the help of yanni_artist_photographer came up with this wonderful deckchair idea.⁣
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All 30 chairs sold at the auction so there are many happy campers sitting around on works of art.⁣
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Come and see what else our artists can do with the hands and creative minds. They will be waiting for you this weekend. Look out for our free art guide around Noosa or head to our website for a digital version.

We mentioned in our last post that this event coul

We mentioned in our last post that this event couldn't have happened without people. This year we have two special people who went above and beyond and not only participated in the event, but also became sponsors.⁣
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Ron and Lyn Scott of @moonmountainsanctuary not only sponsored the event, they also allowed us to have an outdoor get together to celebrate it...⁣
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Last Saturday afternoon we gathered at Moon Mountain and were pleasantly greeted by a rather friendly herd of rescue brumbies, that seemed to very much enjoy the wearable art by artists @yanni_artist_photographer and @ameliaj.designs
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The grounds were decorated with amazing sculptures by @nickwarfield which are made from all sorts of recycled scrap and materials. Plus to help us enjoy the setting sun and the charged glasses @adiamusstringquartet created wonderful music.⁣
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It was such a lovely way to celebrate the start of Noosa Open Studios and see the end of one amazing Saturday at Noosa. Noosa truly does like to put on a show.⁣
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Once again thank you to Lyn and Ron and all your efforts to help us make this year's event truly spectacular.

It's all about the people. It truly is.⁣ ⁣ Yes

It's all about the people. It truly is.⁣
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Yes, there's art to see, studios to look at, different types of pottery, paintings, sculptures to purchase. Yet without the people who love creating it and those who love looking at it, Noosa Open Studios wouldn't exist.⁣
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We have loved all of you who have smiled, laughed, explored and tagged us to share it with you. We aren't too sure how to explain the 'buzz' we are feeling, yet it is wonderful. This has been one of the best events to date and we want to thank all of those who have come along and supported Noosa art.⁣
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Thank you so so much.⁣
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Of course, there is still this weekend to go, and we get the feeling this one will be bigger again.⁣
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So please if you are visiting artist, take a selfie, tag them, tag us and we will make sure to share it on our page.⁣
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Who is coming to tour the studios this weekend?

Watch out everyone these people are getting creati

Watch out everyone these people are getting creative.⁣
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There have been several art workshops taking place around Noosa this week as a part of the Open Studios event. Our artists are sharing the fun and based on these pictures all the guests are too.⁣
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There are still some left, so flick through the our art guide and check them out.⁣
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@moceanart⁣
@fgroom_artist⁣
@daleleachart⁣
@fibreandclaybylyn alongside @theshedgallerycooroy

Who is on your Noosa Open Studios list?⁣ ⁣ Noo

Who is on your Noosa Open Studios list?⁣
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Noosa Open Studios has 98 artist this year, more than ever. With a few more weekdays and a whole weekend to go there is plenty of studios to pop on your lists of stops.⁣
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Linda Evans might be one of them. Linda @lindaevans4667 is a merging artist who has been painting for 12 years. Her ability to paint is in the family blood that emerged when she moved from Singapore to Australia. She loves playing tennis and golf beside her love to paint. She paints in any medium, the subjects mostly based on her travel all over the world.⁣
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If you love Linda’s work leave a 💛 below or tag someone who you think would like her work.⁣⁣

It was an amazing first weekend for us here at Noo

It was an amazing first weekend for us here at Noosa Open Studios and the vibe has been wonderful. Seeing so many people walking through the studios where it all happens. Of course we are not even half way through yet. All the artists still have their studio doors open and are ready to greet you with a friendly smile. One such artist is Gwen Cook.⁣
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Gwen grew up in Melbourne and worked in the art department of "Patons Knitting Wools" designing knitwear, embroidering garments and ticket writing, etc. In later years she took up art as a hobby and enjoyed working in pastels but was more drawn to acrylics for their brilliant colour. Her inspiration is often nature, which provides her with many ideas for design and colour harmonies. In her paintings she focuses on aesthetic design rather than a purely accurate botanical representation. She enjoys exploring the use of colour, pattern and bold design elements. She has had solo exhibitions in Galleries in Victoria.⁣

If you love Gwen’s work leave a 💛 below or tag someone who you think would like her work.⁣

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