The Tableland’s diverse landscape creates breathtaking natural beauty in which colourful villages and bustling towns are nestled. In this clean mountain air, a rich arts community thrives and shares their talents. Artists, potters, photographers, sculptors and teachers create artworks that capture the true heart of the Tablelands. Take home your own piece from one of the studios and shops across the region.
We operate three galleries in the Tablelands Region. Exhibitions are constantly changing and include artworks from local artists, travelling exhibitions, and school and community groups.
Interested in participating in the arts and activities that benefit health and wellbeing? Have a look at our Arts Workshops.
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Tableland Regional Gallery
Opening Hours
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Monday
Closed
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Tuesday
10am–4pm
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Wednesday
10am–4pm
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Thursday
10am–4pm
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Friday
10am–4pm
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Saturday
9am–12pm
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Sunday
Closed
Since 2008, the Tableland Regional Gallery has showcased a diverse array of artistic talent from the Atherton Tablelands, and provided an excellent venue for touring exhibitions, art workshops and cultural events.
The gallery is closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
Anthology
The Art of Poetry, an exhibition inspired by poems old and new. The artists have distilled the essence of the poetic vision in a variety of different styles and media. Be drawn back to those poetry lessons in school, images that inspired, rhymes remembered.
By Tablelands Region Art Society
On display until Saturday 15 August.
Whispers of the Forest
The forest is a complex yet tranquil and balancing space. ‘Being’ in the forest stimulates and awakens our senses in many ways. These sensory experiences are reflected in this collaborative exhibition.
Maryke Dobe’s works on paper are inspired by her connection to sight, sound and texture in the Yungaburra surrounds. Michael Pluschke’s sculptures celebrate form and beauty captured in Atherton Tablelands timbers.
By Maryke Dobe and Michael Pluschke
On display Tuesday 18 August–Saturday 10 October.
Exhibition opening 5pm Friday 21 August.
Artists in residence
Maryke Dobe — Thursdays 10.30am–12.30pm
Michael Pluschke — Tuesdays 11.00am–12noon
Old Post Office Gallery
Opening Hours
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Monday
Closed
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Tuesday
10am–2pm
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Wednesday
10am–2pm
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Thursday
10am–2pm
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Friday
10am–2pm
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Saturday
10am–2pm
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Sunday
Closed
The Old Post Office Gallery is located at the Hou Wang Chinese Temple and Museum precinct and is a delightful exhibition space showcasing the work of talented local artists and community groups.
A workshop room is available for hire for arts-related activities.
The gallery is closed on public holidays, between Christmas and New Year, and for the month of February.
Art and Mind
The Yungaburra Village Artists bring a patchwork of perspectives to their latest exhibition, exploring the evolution of their work through gathering as a group to share ideas, critiques and the occasional creative crisis. Art and Mind presents new paintings, sculptures, glass, jewellery and more that celebrate years of practice and friendship, as well as new directions.
By Yungaburra Village Artists
On display until Saturday 8 August.
From My Sketchbooks
Graeme’s paintings in this exhibition have been created from his sketchbooks over the last 33 years. He takes his sketchbook everywhere, and whenever something catches his eye, he can’t help but pick up a pen. He draws inspiration from these sketches to create acrylic works on canvas and let his imagination run riot with composition and colour. This exhibition will mainly comprise landscapes, most from the Tablelands, complemented by a selection of bird and fantasy works.
By Graeme Draper
On display Tuesday 11 August – Saturday 3 October
Exhibition opening 5pm Friday 14 August.
Foyer Gallery
Opening Hours
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Monday
8.30am–5pm
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Tuesday
8.30am–5pm
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Wednesday
8.30am–5pm
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Thursday
8.30am–5pm
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Friday
8.30am–5pm
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Saturday
Closed
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Sunday
Closed
The Foyer Gallery showcases a vibrant selection of emerging artist and art group exhibitions.
The gallery is closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
Reflections
Members of the local U3A Happy Snappers photography group are fascinated by reflection photography and where reflections can be found. There are both natural and man-made reflective surfaces utilised in the stories photographed.
By U3AAT Happy Snappers
On display until Friday 21 August.
Magnifico
Tableland Community Link (TCL) is a local organisation that supports people to connect, grow, and thrive within the community. The Grove is TCL’s creative and social activity hub. A welcoming space where participants can explore new skills, friendships, and self-expression through a range of activities and programs.
The theme of this year’s exhibition is Magnifico — a celebration of the things that bring joy, wonder, inspiration, and meaning to our participants. Through art, colour, creativity, and personal expression, participants have explored what they marvel at, the people, the places, and passions that make life feel special.
Magnifico invites the community to experience creativity through the eyes of our participants and celebrate the beauty of what makes each person unique.
By The Grove — Tableland Community Link
On display Monday 24 August – Friday 13 November.
