Art enthusiasts can experience stories of Somerset and a farm that’s anything but calm as part of two new exhibitions at The Condensery. ‘Colourful Chaos II’ is full of vibrant 2D colour pieces featuring animals and the occasional human. Each piece is inspired by Sandi Harrold’s country upbringing. Get carried away in the colourful chaos […]
The Somerset Bendigo Bank Art Awards returns to Somerset this Saturday, 27 and Sunday, 28 July. Showcasing entries from South-East Queensland and New South Wales, this exhibition provides a visual feast at Somerset Civic Centre in Esk. Mediums include 3D/sculptures, textiles, painting, works on paper, photography and more. EXHIBITION TIMES Saturday, 27 July | […]
Looking for a great day out with family and friends? The Esk Cultural Festival is a free event on Saturday, 27 July at Pipeliner Park, Highland Street, Esk. The festival celebrates the diverse histories, foods and cultures of Somerset and its neighbouring regions. Come along and enjoy a day full of cultural activities showcasing international […]
With Mother’s Day fast approaching on Sunday, 12 May 2019, it’s time to start planning something special to let mum know just how wonderful she is! Here are a few ideas to get you started… FOR MUMS WHO LOVE MARKETS AND MUNCHIES Take mum for a stroll through the Fernvale Country Markets this Mother’s Day […]
We can’t wait to celebrate the arts, of all kinds, at the inaugural Somerset Art Beat Festival. Held at the Somerset Regional Art Gallery – The Condensery in Toogoolawah on Saturday, 1 June 2019 the free festival will be a family friendly event celebrating all things creative. The festival will offer a range of art […]
The 2019 Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run or Ride will be held on Sunday, 14 July 2019. This event is back for its seventeenth year and will, for the third consecutive year, include a 24km bike ride in addition to the popular 8km and 3km run/walk events all held on Australia’s longest recreational rail trail. […]
It’s that time of year again, when Lowood comes alive with creative flair and cultural experiences. All are welcome to join in on all the fun at the Lowood Art Cultural Festival on Saturday, 27 April 2019. Get the chance to immerse yourself among the cultural performances available on the day including unique fire dancing, […]
The Colours of Somerset Arts and Culture Festival is on Saturday, 16 March 2019 from 10am to 3pm, giving you the opportunity to indulge and enliven the senses. Feel like you need to add some flavour, unique experiences or perhaps a bit of colour to your life? At this art and cultural festival, you will […]
What do you remember about your first holiday? The smell of sausages sizzling on the barbie? Gripping the slippery scales of the first fish you ever caught? Unzipping the tent and seeing a sunrise over the lake for the first time? Relive these unforgettable moments by taking a trip down memory lane with Experience Somerset, […]
This November marks the 100-year anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, which brought an end to World War One. To mark the occasion, the Somerset Regional Art Gallery – The Condensery will display a historical exhibition, An End to Conflict. This important exhibition presented by the Toogoolawah and District History Group includes a series […]
Did you know that Somerset has its very own art gallery trail? Yes, that’s right, Somerset offers galleries north and south of Somerset housing traditional oil paintings, creative fabric, crafts, sculptures, photography and modern impressionist pieces by Somerset artists. With various pieces on display throughout the region, you are guaranteed to find something that will […]
Are you on the hunt for a cosy beanie? Trying to find a jar of that homemade relish similar to what Nanna used to make? Or some unique craft goodies, after all Christmas is just around the corner. Look no further, Folk Art Cooperative might just be the one stop shop you’ve been looking for. […]
Esk is a beautiful country town known for its friendly atmosphere, backdrop of Glen Rock and abundance of cafes. But, there’s more! Esk is home to the heart and soul of the Somerset Art Society group with their displays on show at the Glen Rock Art Gallery. In 2009 a group of Somerset artists formed […]
The Somerset Regional Art Gallery – The Condensery has recently welcomed new exhibition Sitting Quietly by Elizabeth Poole to its gallery walls. This beautiful display, capturing the artist’s joy and appreciation of the Brisbane Valley’s natural environment, features various 2D and 3D artwork pieces made from organic and industrial objects. In this exhibit you are […]
If you’ve been looking for that perfect place that combines art and warm country hospitality, the Supper Room Art Gallery at Moore is the place for you. You will find this hidden gem housed in the historic Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall. This beautiful space is owned and supported by The Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall Association. […]
The Somerset community is a resilient one and that camaraderie is integrated into an artistic display in Fernvale’s CBD known as the Fernvale Murals. The murals were created post 2011 floods. Through difficult times, the Fernvale community and Somerset Regional Council banded together to create something incredible. The Fernvale Murals, a touching ode to Fernvale’s […]
Looking for the perfect place to reignite your creative senses? Travelling through Kilcoy? Then you should put the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery on your “must visit” list. Nestled in the picturesque Yowie Park, Kilcoy and alongside the Historical Society, Craft Cottage and Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre – lies the hidden gem, the beautifully refurbished Kilcoy […]
The Open Door Gallery at Lowood, is more than just a space for all things creative. It’s a place created by a group of passionate Lowood Lions Club volunteers who want nothing more than to bring creativity, art and fun experiences to Somerset visitors and residents. It has taken nine years for the building to […]
EXPERIENCE ART AND CULTURE IN SOMERSET Nash Gallery and Cafe, located in the main street of Esk in the historic Lars Anderson house, is a combination of everything owners Gavin Nash and Sandee Boyd enjoy most. They thrive off creating hand thrown crystalline pottery and flavoursome food infused with fresh herbs and local produce. As […]
Nestled amongst the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, surrounded by the beautiful Somerset country side, you’ll find the Old Church Gallery Moore. Originally built in the early 20th century, the church has been transformed by gallery owners David Mackenzie and Deborah Johnston-Booker, into a beautiful contemporary art space, retaining the buildings character and providing […]
The Somerset Regional Art Gallery – The Condensery is situated in the small town rich in country hospitality, Toogoolawah. A magnificent structure, rebuilt and restored to its original glory, Somerset Regional Art Gallery – The Condensery is certainly hard to miss. This building is known to many as the cultural footprint for Somerset providing visitors […]
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