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.
Miracles
This moving multimedia exhibition guides viewers through the artist’s personal journey with in vitro fertilisation, egg donation and pregnancy. It represents a major body of work for a renowned local artist, and a celebration of her children and the challenging and miraculous story of creating their family.
By Amanda Feher
On display until Saturday 17 January.
Glimpses
An exhibition of new paintings that offer glimpses into the artist’s life in rural far-north Queensland. Tim Ellis’ paintings are cinematic in composition, capturing fleeting moments rendered in vivid detail and bright, fluid brushstrokes.
By Tim Ellis
On display Tuesday 20 January–Saturday 7 March.
Exhibition opening 10.30am Saturday 24 January.
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.
Earth Poems
Jean McMaster explores the nature of local materials through wood-fired ceramics. This collection of vessels holds traces of her intuitive journey, balancing an element of control and working with the nature of the material to see what will emerge. It is in this uncertainty that McMaster finds a sense of stillness and quiet, attuning to her place and respecting the land beneath our feet.
By Jean McMaster
On display until Saturday 24 January.
Exhibition opening 10.30am Saturday 6 December.
Artist in residence.
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.
Local People: The Third Series
This exhibition is the third in a series by the Songriver Photographers that feature portraits of residents of the Tablelands Region. Their stories are as rich in variety as the topography of the area itself. The subjects range from locals whose families have farmed here for generations to artists, musicians, authors, scientists and business entrepreneurs who have chosen this special place to make their home, far from their origins.
By Songriver Photography Group
On display until Friday 20 February.
