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GYMPIEREGION

2018

GympieRegional Gallery

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Welcome ...... to the 2018 Gympie Region Studio Trails. The Gympie

region is home to a thriving arts community with many

award winning artists in our midst. The Studio Trails gives

you the opportunity to visit and explore the creative

spaces of our local artists and artisans.

Gympie Regional Gallery is the hub of the local arts

community and presents a dynamic and diverse

program of local, curated and touring exhibitions as

well as workshops, activities and events. Gympie Region

Studio Trails is an initiative of the Gympie Regional

Gallery in support of our local arts community.

Now in its third year, the Gympie Region Studio Trails

are held annually on weekends in June and July with

artist’s studios open from 10am – 4pm on the days

indicated. Most of the art works on display are for sale

and many of the artists are available to undertake

commissioned works.

Check out visitgympieregion.com.au for more

information on local attractions and places of interest.

Mayor Mick Curran BM

2018 Gympie Region Studio Trails Open Weekends

Tin Can Bay and Eastern Region, 16 & 17 June ........2

Gympie and Surrounds, 16 & 17 June .........................6

Northern Gympie Region, 23 & 24 June ...................14

Gympie and Surrounds, 30 June & 1 July .................22

Mary Valley and Western Region, 7 & 8 July ...........34

Appointments can be made directly with the artist at other times.

Join us for a day trip on the Trailblazer bus as we visit artist’s studios and attractions in the region.

Contact Gympie Regional Gallery for details on 5481 0733.

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Taking the trail? Take the bus - the Trailblazer bus!

Catch a Trailblazer then relax and let someone else

do the driving, while you sit back and chat! Email

[email protected] or phone 5481 0733 for more

information or to book your seat on the Trailblazer Bus.

Guide to Symbols

Parking available

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair amenities

Eftpos available

PayPal available

The Gympie Region

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Tin Can Bay and Eastern Region 16 & 17 June


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1 Cooloola Coast Art Group

Tuncunba Gardens, 20 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay

Open 10am – 4pm, 16 & 17 June or by appointment

t. 0438 803 990

e. [email protected]

Sharing their enthusiasm and love of art, the Cooloola

Coast Art Group explores a variety of mediums and

artistic techniques to produce a diverse collection of

art works on display. The Cooloola Coast Art Group is

committed to supporting artists to achieve their goals

and to promote a vibrant arts culture in the Cooloola

Coast region.

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2 Jill of the Witch’s Hat Decorative Art Gallery Jill McDonald

6 King Street, Tin Can Bay


t. 0458 139 747 | e. [email protected]

Fabric and fashion designer Jill McDonald’s successful

career reaches as far back as 1967. Recognised by

her peers for introducing hand painted fabric and

innovations such as the bikini, Hawaiian muu-muus to

the Sunshine Coast, Jill is now semi-retired from fashion

and can be found in her studio in Tin Can Bay creating

decorative collages, paintings, bikini and Hawaiian

muu-muus, home decorations and hand painted fabrics

and silk scarves.

Fresh local produce, historic buildings, winding country roads and too many swimming spots to pick from; there’s more than meets the eye in the Gympie region. Find more information at visitgympieregion.com.au.

Did you know recreational gold panning is only available in a few places across Australia? All are welcome to try their luck in the Gympie gold fields, just as our earliest settlers did in 1867. Fossicking licences for the Deep Creek Fossicking Area and equipment are available for hire at the Lake Alford Visitor Information Centre. Happy panning!

Quietly concealed in the Woondum National Park, the Mothar Mountain Rock Pools day area is the perfect family friendly location for a BBQ and a swim in shallow waters.

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, local growers and producers sell their fresh-picked harvest direct to the public from 3pm to 6pm at River Road Marketplace. There’s fruit and vegetables, seafood, smallgoods, preserves, skincare, sweet treats and much more on offer. Be quick – many stallholders sell out fast!

For Gympie region locals or even those interested in family history, a Gympie Family History Society Cemetery Crawl night might be for you. Bring a torch along for a night out at Gympie cemetery, researching family heritage and historical plots. The Gympie Cemetery Burial Register dates back to 1869.

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Gympie and Surrounds 16 & 17 June


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3 Susan Zela’s Sustainable Services Zela Bissett

3 Carrington Avenue, Gympie



A versatile artist working principally with paper, Zela’s

botanical handmade papers retain a unique character

from the original plant, often complemented by the

addition of earths, ochres and recycled waste paper.

Zela also experiments with bio film – microbial cellulose

produced from the Kombucha culture and uses this in a

range of art practices including casting (relief shapes in

plaster), paper sculpture, collage, paintings, cards and

artist books.

4 Gympie Bone Museum

Shop 8 Condies Arcade, 163 Mary Street, Gympie



w. www.gympiebonemuseum.org.au

t. twitter@gympiebones | i. instagram@gympiebones

f. The Gympie Bone Museum

The Gympie Bone Museum fuses art, science and

education and intends to be a world class facility for

the study and teaching of comparative anatomy as well

as a tourist destination. Curators Deb and Jaimie Cook

use natural bone to produce jewellery, framed bone

art constructions and decorated skulls. Visiting artists

also exhibit steam punk bone fusions and wearable art

pieces. As Jaimie likes to say, ‘Come and see what you’ll

look like later.’

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6 Cherryl Williams and Gwen Smithers

15 Pine Street, Gympie

Open 10am – 4pm, 17 June or by appointment


Ceramicist and visual artist Cherryl Williams explores

many different artistic mediums in her practice and is

currently studying for a Bachelor of Visual Arts with

Canberra University at the Nambour TAFE campus.

Gwen’s love of her garden and nature is reflected in

the mosaic works constructed in her studio and in the

luminous acrylic paintings of flowers and flamboyant

leaves found in tropical gardens. Gwen’s quirky view

of nature is echoed in the eccentric ceramic masks she

creates as sculptural pieces for her garden.

5 Art Down Under Studio Kathy Burden’s Art School

23 Shanks Street, Gympie


t. 5483 2838


Kathy has been teaching art in Art Down Under for 22

years. As a mentor and tutor, Kathy has helped many

people from children to adults to find and understand

their own unique style of painting.

Students enjoy learning and applying techniques for all

styles and mediums. Take part in a small activity during

the Studio Trails.

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8 The Edge Studio Kym Barrett

71 Rammutt Road, Chatsworth

Open 10am – 4pm, 17 June or by appointment


w. www.kymbarrett.com

i. instagram@kymbarrettart

f. kym barrett mixed media art

Award winning artist Kym Barrett’s studio is a large shed

nestled in bushland beside a tranquil creek. Kym paints

with oils, cold wax medium and mixed media on board.

She creates abstract paintings that aim to evoke aspects

of the landscape imbued with a sense of depth and

mystery, revealing surface and history. Kym offers a live

art demonstration and a workshop on the Studio Trail.

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7 Net Rae Art Lynette Dimmock

10 Luckona Court, Southside


t. 0488 033 471


t. twitter@Net Rae Art | f. net.rae.7

Not picking up a paint brush until September 2016,

Lynette is a self-taught artist using acrylics. Lynette

enjoys painting subjects that are close to her heart like

local beaches, seascapes, coral and marine life especially

sea turtles.

Lynette says, ‘I hope my paintings evoke a happy

memory or feelings for whoever gazes upon them’.

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Northern Gympie Region 23 & 24 June


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9 Rockygrove Gayle Robinson

68 Dan Meurant Drive, Curra



Inspired by her beautiful garden’s bright colour palette,

Gayle’s artwork is a vivid display of texture and colour.

Her artwork ranges from painting with acrylics and

watercolours, to ornamental pottery as well as unique

practical pieces. A member of the Curra Art Group

and the Cooloola Potters Group, Gayle is instrumental

in supporting creativity and the love of art in the

local community. The gardens of Rockygrove are an

inspirational work of art that visitors are welcome to

explore.

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10 Curra Community Arts Collective

Curra Community Hall, 10-22 David Drive, Curra

Open 10am – 4pm, 23 & 24 June

t. 0411 876 584

This newly built state of the art facility opens on the

Studio Trails weekend to bring together the creative

groups of the Curra Community.

The spinners, quilters, potters, woodworkers, the

Camera and Gem Clubs will showcase their works in a

mini arts expo at the Curra Community Hall.

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11 Firewood Designs Peter Watts

172 Hoopers Road, Curra



Peter has been creating unique woodworking designs

for 15 years. Interested in many forms of woodworking

such as making pens and tables, Peter also explores free

form wood carving. Peter has milled the majority of the

timber he uses himself. Some timber is sourced from

reclaimed trees within the Sunshine Coast and Gympie

regions.

Peter will be giving demonstrations on the Studio Trail

weekend as well as offering visitors a morning tea of

billy tea and damper.

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12 Kerrie Atkins

1783 Sandy Creek Road, Downsfield


t. 5486 5187

Inspired by nature and Sandy Creek that runs beside her

studio, Kerrie is an award winning artist whose work

ranges from miniature studies to large works on canvas.

A drawing and sketch artist, Kerri also paints in a variety

of media including acrylics, gouache, watercolours and

pastels.

Kerrie has held many solo and group exhibitions and

accepts commissions.

13 The Jungleroom Art & Framing Studio Robert Nobilia

13 Chamberlain Street, Woolooga



f. Jungle Room Art and Framing

From an early age, Robert has been inspired by many

movements including Cubism, Impressionism and the

works of many contemporary artists. Working mainly

with oil on canvas, Robert also enjoys exploring new

mediums and techniques such as culture, acrylic

paint, oil pastel and pencil. ‘I aim to create works of art

through the exploration of my own mind and being

that will connect with and inspire others’.

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Gympie and Surrounds 30 June & 1 July

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14 Kilkivan Bush Camping

577 Rossmore Road, Kilkivan

Open 10am – 4pm, 23 & 24 June

t. 5484 1340


f. Kilkivan Bush Camping & Caravan Park

Nestled on the banks of Fat Hen Creek, Kilkivan Bush

Camping is the perfect place to escape from it all and

enjoy nature.

The park has been transformed into an art space with

many public art features for guests to enjoy thanks to

the time and skills donated by members of Artisans

Gympie Region Inc. Join us on the Trailblazer bus and

enjoy lunch at the park.

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The Gympie region hosts many wonderful markets where you can stock up on a wide range of locally grown seasonal produce and delicious preserves, smallgoods, seafood and snacks.

For information on Gympie region markets, visit www.gympieregionalproduce.com.au.

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15 Colourful Clay Studio Sam Keane

27 Crescent Road, Gympie

Open 10am – 4pm, 30 June & 1 July or by

appointment


f. sam keane

Zany, brightly coloured, decorative and individual is

the approach Sam takes when creating her pieces. Sam

concentrates on form, colour and technique and does

whatever is necessary to achieve the desired result.

Sam uses different clays and paints on clay adding

embellishments and details that give her artwork a

distinctive flair. A sense of fun and cheekiness, yet there

is an emphasis on form and function to Sam’s work.

16 Sally Spencer Studio

15 Lady Mary Terrace, Gympie


appointment

t. 5483 6758 | e. [email protected]

f. www.sallyspencer.net

Sculpture and installation artist, Sally Spencer is

concerned with symbolism as a powerful way of

conveying ideas and meaning. Ancient history and

tracing the roots of civilisation has been the source of

inspiration for many of her works.

Sally has been working as a creative for 50 years and

held her first exhibition in London in 1973. Clay is the

primary medium for her art practice and many of her clay

sculptures and drawings are on display in her studio.

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Gympie and Surrounds 6 July

17 AGRI at the quARTz HuB Artisans Gympie Region Inc.

13 River Road, Gympie


appointment

e. [email protected] | f. quartzhub

The quARTz Hub is the headquarters for Artisans

Gympie Region Inc. and is a collective working art space

for artisans and artists.

Artisans Gympie Region Inc. is a dedicated group that

supports the local arts community by providing a retail

space at the quARTz Hub for artists to showcase their

craft as well as monthly exhibitions and a variety of

workshops.

18 Instrument Showcase: The Driveby Tour

Gympie Regional Gallery, 39 Nash Street, Gympie

Open 6pm, 6 July

t. 5481 0733 | e. [email protected]

Geoffrey Datson is a regional Queensland Sound artist,

instrument maker, musician, songwriter and poet.

The Driveby is a synthesis of all forms of sonic expression

of which the voice and sound field are interdependent.

Datson’s’ instrument making practice inhabits the

juncture of art, craft, design and ancient technologies.

Together with his partner Annette Hughes, the duo is

touring their debut album ‘Flowers and the Axe’. Don’t

miss this one off concert and showcase of these unique

handmade instruments.

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Geoffrey Datson’s instrument showcase is supported by Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Regional Arts Development Fund RADF, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Australia.

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19 Studio of Sandra Ross

3 Musgrave Street, Gympie

Open 10am – 4pm, 30 June & 1 July


f. Sandra Ross

A visual artist and educator, Sandra has studied art at

both undergraduate and post graduate levels obtaining

a Master of Visual Arts from the Queensland College of

Art, Griffith University in 2003.

Primarily focusing on painting and drawing, Sandra has

exhibited in many regional galleries across south east

Queensland.

Her art practice explores natural form, memory and the

influence this has on human relationships.

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20 The Vintage Shed on Stewart

15 Stewart Terrace, Gympie


appointment

t. 0414 682 295


f. TheVintageShedOnStewart

A space for artisans to display their works. From vintage

handmade pieces, recycled/upcycled creations, a variety

of wood and metal work, knitted, crocheted and hand

sewn pieces, paintings and photography, glasswork,

a gardening section, a woodland fairy room with

handmade fairy wings and paraphernalia, handmade

bath and body products, handmade candles,

handmade jewellery and much more.

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21 Cooloola Potters Group

Jean Beattie Hall, 2 Cooinda Street, Gympie


appointment

t. 0411 876 584


The Cooloola Potters Group has been going strong for

45 years and boasts a growing membership of people

of all ages. The group meets regularly and enjoys

helping each other and encouraging creativity by

working with clay.

The group explores all styles of pottery including

ceramics, hand building and wheel work. New

members from beginners to the experienced are

welcome to join and create with this fun group.

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22 Pesart Art and Ceramics by Prue Prue Sheehan

52 Bushland Drive, Southside

Open 10am – 4pm, 30 June & 1 July or by appointment

t. 5483 7646 or 0401 586 638


f. Pesart Art and Ceramics by Prue

Pesart Art and Ceramics by Prue is a dynamic business

specialising in clay and ceramics for all ages. Prue is an

artist and teacher with a passion for helping others.

Visitors on the Studio Trails can enjoy learning to make

their own pot or plate for a small fee. Prue creates

individual art pieces that reflect her love of colour and

form that are also functional and sculptural.

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Public Art

While touring the various artist studios, take the time to

admire some of the public art in locations throughout

the Gympie region.

• Lady Mary sculpture on Mary Street, Gympie

• Gold City Centre Stage amphitheater with ceramic

tiles; Mary Street, Gympie

• River of Gold Balustrade on Smithfield Street, Gympie

• Alchemy installation on both sides of Smithfield

Street, Gympie

• The ARC at Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre on

Tozer Park Road, Gympie

• Horse and rider statue outside the Library,

31 Bligh Street, Kilkivan

• Memorial Laneway murals, Mary Street, Gympie

• The Crate at the front of the Gympie Regional

Gallery, 39 Nash Street, Gympie

• The Pinnacles at the side of the Gallery,

39 Nash Street, Gympie

• Various murals on the water pumping stations at

Central Shopping Centre, One Mile Ovals and

Nelson Reserve in Gympie

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23 Florence Dennis

315 Lawson Road, Pie Creek


appointment

t. 5483 2811 or 0437 882 811

Florence has been tinkering with painting for more than

10 years and for the past two to three years has taken

her art practice to the next level.

Inspired by nature and landscapes, Florence is also a

keen gardener and has created a number of features

throughout her garden including a fisherman in a boat.

Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the gardens

as well as view her artwork on display.

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Mary Valley and Western Region 7 & 8 July


24 Kandanga Country Club Inc. Gallery

4 Bowling Club Road, Kandanga

Open 10am – 4pm, 7 & 8 July or by appointment

t. 5484 3253 or 0438 843 195


w. www.kandangacountryclub.com.au

f. Kandanga Country Club

The Kandanga Country Club hosts rolling exhibitions of

local artists and the occasional visiting artist. The works

are displayed throughout the club and promote the

artistic talent of the local community in the stunning

Mary Valley. During the Studio Trails, the Kandanga

Country Club is supporting local artists that do not have

their own studio.

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25 Mary Valley Arts Festival

Public Hall, Imbil Showgrounds, Edward Street, Imbil

Open 10am – 4pm, 7 & 8 July

The Mary Valley Art Festival is an annual event and art

competition with 13 sections and prizes valuing over

$8000. The $2500 Open Award attracts artists from

across south east Queensland. Stunning 3D forms

through to fine drawing, landscapes and a youth

category are on display with a new section celebrating

the iconic flora, fauna and built environment of the

Mary Valley. Join us for Sunday Celebrations where

you’ll find markets, music and art demonstrations

with licensed bar and finger food. The Mary Valley

Art Festival is proudly

presented by Mary Valley

Artslink.

26 Pat Cale

9 Elizabeth Street, Imbil


t. 0456 263 747


Multimedia artist Pat Cale’s works are a representation

of the objects, music and events that inspire her.

Trained as an artist in the UK during the 1960’s, Pat has

worked as a professional artist all her life. Her paintings

are often a fusion of acrylics and oils to create texture,

light and colour.

Overlooking the town of Imbil, Pat paints and draws her

impressive artworks from her back deck.

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28 Friends of Amamoor Art Group

3 Busby Street, Amamoor

Open 10am – 4pm, 7 & 8 July


The Friends of Amamoor Art Group meet every Monday

in the Goods Shed at the historic Amamoor Railway

Station in the beautiful Mary Valley. This stunning

location provides a space for local artists and artisans

to share ideas and skills and work on their arts projects.

Artworks on display include ceramics, quilting, and

various styles of painting. Artists from the Friends of

Amamoor Art Group will be giving art demonstrations

during the Studio Trails weekend and invite you to

enjoy morning tea on the station platform.

27 Hopkins Gallery Pam Hopkins

47 Yabba Road, Imbil


t. 0407 375 267 | w. www.pamhopkins.com


f. Hopkins Gallery

Imbil artist Pam Hopkins began painting professionally

after retiring from teaching in 1979. Pam paints

predominantly with acrylics but has worked with all

mediums. Her work is impressionistic and inspired by

bright happy scenes of local beaches, animals and

interesting people in everyday situations. Pam’s specialty

is painting horses in an impressionistic style.

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Index

Cooloola Coast Art Group ......................................................................3

Jill of the Witch’s Hat Decorative Art Gallery: Jill McDonald .......4

Susan Zela’s Sustainable Services: Zela Bissett .................................8

Gympie Bone Museum ............................................................................9

Art Down Under Studio: Kathy Burden’s Art School .................. 10

Cherryl Williams and Gwen Smithers .............................................. 11

Net Rae Art: Lynette Dimmock .......................................................... 12

The Edge Studio: Kym Barrett ............................................................ 13

Rockygrove: Gayle Robinson .............................................................. 15

Curra Community Arts Collective ...................................................... 16

Firewood Designs: Peter Watts ......................................................... 17

Kerrie Atkins ............................................................................................. 18

The Jungleroom Art & Framing Studio: Robert Nobilia............. 19

Kilkivan Bush Camping ......................................................................... 20

Colourful Clay Studio: Same Keane .................................................. 24

Sally Spencer Studio .............................................................................. 25

AGRI at the quARTz HuB: Artisans Gympie Region Inc. ............ 26

Instrument Showcase: The Diversity Tour ...................................... 27

Studio of Sandra Ross............................................................................ 28

The Vintage Shed on Stewart ............................................................ 29

Cooloola Potters Group ....................................................................... 30

Pesart Art and Ceramics by Prue: Prue Sheehan ......................... 31

Florence Dennis ...................................................................................... 32

Public Art ................................................................................................... 33

Kandanga Country Club Inc. Gallery ............................................... 35

Mary Valley Art Festival ........................................................................ 36

Pat Cale ...................................................................................................... 37

Hopkins Gallery: Pam Hopkins ........................................................... 38

Friends of Amamoor Art Group ........................................................ 39

Beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and too many fishing spots to pick from, there’s more than meets the eye in the Gympie region. Find more information at visitgympieregion.com.au.

The quiet shores of Tin Can Bay are a perfect place for would-be sailors to test their tack. Book a houseboat, join a fishing charter or hire a beginner’s hobie cat for a day to discover the protected waters of the Bay. Have breakfast with the resident dolphins – Mystique, Patch and Squirt – who are waiting to be fed at the marina from 7am every morning.

Take a journey through time on the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail. This 88km recreational country trail follows the historic Kingaroy Branch Railway Line between Kilkivan and Kingaroy.

Once a month, Smithfield Street in the Gympie Town Centre comes alive with live music, street performers and gourmet food trucks. Enjoy a night under the stars in the revitalised Town Centre, or bring the family down for a night out at one of Mary Street’s many restaurants.

You won’t have to scramble for a spot along the Great Sandy National Park – with kilometres of open white sandy beaches, there’s lots of choice when it comes to throwing in a line. Rainbow Beach and Cooloola Cove are popular spots for open ocean fishing. Wash away the salt with a dip in the freshwaters of Seary’s Creek on the way home.

Gympie Regional Gallery39 Nash Street, Gympiet. 5481 0733 | e. [email protected] w. gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery i. Gympie Regional Gallery f. Gympie Regional Gallery

Visit Creative Unlimited to connect with creative locals.

www.creative-unlimited.com.au

Gympie Regional Council acknowledges the support given by the Mary Valley Arts Link Inc. to this project and to individual artists in this project.

Gympie Regional Council thanks photographer Charmaine Lyons for the use of her images in this publication. Contact Charmaine at www.clyonsphotographer.com, [email protected], 0412 786 511.

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