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 also closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
Drawn to the Wild
After retiring from veterinary practice, Pete Marshall has developed her art career over the past 15 years specialising in wildlife and the environment. Her latest exhibition Drawn to the Wild is inspired by her travels in Australia and around the world, with artworks mainly in coloured pencil, pastel and graphite.
By Pete Marshall.
On display until Saturday 24 September.
Pub Rock
Pub Rock celebrates the people, places, scenes and sounds defining 1970s and 1980s Australia. Drawn primarily from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection and enriched with works by leading Australian music photographers including Tony Mott and Wendy McDougall, Pub Rock will feature staged portraits and publicity shots alongside images captured during unguarded moments and the grungy energy of live performances.
From the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra.
On display Tuesday 27 September to Saturday 12 November.
This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
A Common Thread
An invisible thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place and circumstances. The three artists live in Kuranda. Their diversity serves as a testament to the importance of recycled materials as an artistic genre. Artworks include packaging paper, fabrics, threads, stone, wood, leaves and our environment’s ‘flotsam and jetsam’.
By Toni Rogers, Marcelle Dieben and Shiree Burnside.
On display Tuesday 15 November 2022 to Saturday 21 January 2023.
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
Closed
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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 also closed on public holidays, between Christmas and New Year, and for the month of February.
Finding Myself
An exhibition of three sisters who are on a journey of self-discovery and self-reflection. This exhibition is an eclectic collection of works that sway from dark trauma to the lightness of nature’s beauty.
By Three Sisters — Karissa, Haeley and Grace Armstrong
On display until Saturday 15 October.
In My Studio
A view into four artists’ studios reveals the mystery of processes, tools and materials; working in different ways with elements that inspire.
By Kate Eden, Olga Kaptein, Marion Clarkson and Sandra Burchill.
On display Tuesday 18 October to Saturday 26 November.
SNAP
A selection of artworks by secondary school students from the Tablelands.
On display Tuesday 29 November 2022 to Saturday 28 January 2023.
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 also closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
A Collection Of Art
An exhibition featuring art in varied mediums by Ravenshoe Arts Shed Group artists. The group welcomes new artists wishing to join.
By Ravenshoe Arts Shed Group.
On display until Friday 2 December.
TRAS At The Foyer
A selection of works by emerging and experienced artists from the Tableland Region Art Society.
By the Tableland Region Art Society.
On display Tuesday 6 December 2022 to Friday 24 March 2023.
