Connected to Bunya Country
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Connected to Bunya Country

Thursday 19 February to Saturday 25 April 2026
Opening event Saturday 21 February 3pm
Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm
Closed Sunday-Monday

Immerse yourself in a visual feast celebrating the majestic Bunya trees and the unique ecosystems of the Glasshouse Mountains!
Local, interstate and international artists unite to showcase the beauty and significance of the iconic species through diverse artistic expressions.

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Artists on the Range 2025
Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw

Artists on the Range 2025

Saturday 29 November - Saturday 7 December 2025
Opening event Saturday 29 November 3pm

With work spanning painting, printmaking, paper sculpture, watercolour, monoprint and woodcut, the show promises a rich celebration of creativity on the Blackall Range.

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In Bloom
Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw

In Bloom

Saturday 9 - Saturday 23 August 2025

In Bloom: Native Orchids Through Art and Lens obrings together 14 local artists in a celebration of Australia’s native orchids through art, photography, and object-based work. Presented alongside the launch of Joan Heavey’s new Native Orchid Field Guide, the exhibition explores the beauty and ecology of these fascinating plants.

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Cultural Conversations From the Couch
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Cultural Conversations From the Couch

Saturday 19th July 2025

Join us for a powerful afternoon of truth-telling, shared stories, and deep listening.

Led by respected Jinibara Elder Aunty Zeitha Jalamala Murphy and proud young Kabi Kabi woman Brianna Hanson, this special NAIDOC Week event brings two generations together in conversation—sharing strength, vision, and legacy.

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Wildfood Saturday
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Wildfood Saturday

Saturday 31 May 2025

Hosted at The Little Red Cottage and presented by Forest Heart ecoNursery, Wildfood Saturday on 31 May 2025 offers a hands-on introduction to Australian edible native plants. Led by Karen Shaw, this small-group workshop includes tastings, wildfood tea, cooking demonstrations, and afternoon tea in a warm and welcoming setting.

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Narratives: Connecting Hearts, Minds and Nature
Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw

Narratives: Connecting Hearts, Minds and Nature

Friday 2 May to Sunday 11 May 2025
Opening event Friday 2 May 4-6pm
Open Friday-Sunday 10am-4pm

Narratives: Connecting Hearts, Minds and Nature returns in 2025, bringing together more than 16 artists in an exhibition of handmade artist books and sculptural paper works. Presented alongside the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival, it offers a rich encounter with storytelling through intimate, tactile artworks.

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Beyond Bunya Dieback
Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw

Beyond Bunya Dieback

Wednesday 5 March - Wednesday 19 March 2025
Opening event Saturday 8 March 3pm
Open Wednesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm
Closed Sunday-Monday

Beyond Bunya Dieback brings together local, interstate and international artists in response to the beauty and vulnerability of Bunya trees and the ecosystems they support. As part of the wider Beyond Bunya Dieback program, the exhibition will invite reflection on resilience, loss, ecological care, and connection to Country.

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Narratives: An Artist Book Exhibition
Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw

Narratives: An Artist Book Exhibition

Friday 4 October to Sunday 20 October 2024
Opening event Friday 4 October 4-6pm
Open Friday-Sunday 10am-4pm

Narratives brings together 15 artists from the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Brisbane. Presented alongside the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival, the exhibition introduces visitors to the intimate and tactile world of artist books through works that blend storytelling, visual art and bookmaking.

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under one sky
Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw Past Exhibitions Karen Shaw

under one sky

Saturday 13 January - Sunday 28 January 2024
Opening event Saturday 13 January 2-4pm

Bronwyn McKean and Peter McLean present paintings, drawings and prints celebrating the landscape and biodiversity of Bimblebox Nature Refuge in central Queensland.

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