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.
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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
10am–1pm
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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.
Object
This exhibit focuses on the connection between ordinary possessions and past relationships. These small, tangible items can create an important link to those loved ones who may now be absent from our lives or only exist in our memories. Join us for the exhibition opening 10am–12noon Saturday 23 September.
By Rose Rigley.On display Tuesday 19 September — Saturday 21 October.
Beyond The Zone: Photographic Portraits Of Artists In Action
Jan Sargeant presents a passionate obsession of photographic portraits featuring artists and artisans from the Tablelands and Townsville regions. The collection presents a candid representation of each artist — endeavouring to capture the relationship of artist to art in moments of their mutual absorption.
Join us for the exhibition opening 5–7pm Friday 27 October.
By Jan Sargeant.On display Wednesday 25 October — Saturday 25 November .
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.
The Silent Earth
Steve and Marijke Hancock’s latest collection of artworks represent their individual responses to their surrounding environment. Marijke’s pointillist landscapes reveal her world through the lens of magic realism. While Steve’s expressionist artworks conjure the inherent energy of these timeless landscapes.
By Steve and Marijke Hancock.On display Tuesday 12 September — Saturday 14 October.
SNAP 2023
SNAP showcases a diverse array of student artworks from secondary schools on the Tablelands. It highlights contemporary art-making approaches and expressive forms, including painting, mixed media, drawing, photography and 3D works.
Join us for the exhibition opening 5–7pm Friday 20 October.
On display Tuesday 17 October – Saturday 25 November
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.
Judy & Friends Creative Quilters
Judy and her friends create beautiful quilts every Wednesday morning at the Old Post Office Gallery. The group also make artworks for charity groups and enjoy a lot of laughter together.
On display Tuesday 1 August – Friday 29 September.
TRAS At The Foyer
The artists of Tableland Region Art Society (TRAS) have come together to share their works with the community. Working in a wide variety of mediums and across many topics, they demonstrate love for their craft and the things that inspire them. Colours, shapes and tones combine to provide a vibrant and delightful collection from this group.
On display Tuesday 3 October – Tuesday 30 January 2024.