Past Events
Basics - from drawing to acrylic
Event: 13 May, 2023 10:00am
Two Day Workshop with Jeanette Sellwood
Emerging Art
Exhibition: 1 May, 2023 to 28 May, 2023
A collective exhibition of works - artist from Art from the Start art group.

Coastal Quirky
Exhibition: 3 April, 2023 to 30 April, 2023
Unique - Original - Quirky An exhibition of works by artist Marianne Coady

Coiled Basketry Workshop
Event: 11 March, 2023 10:00am to 2:00pm
The first workshop for 2023 season - Coiled Basketry at the ArtWorks

You are invited
Event: 27 January, 2023 5:30pm
Hinchinbrook Regional Arts Invites you to join us to celebrate emerging artist Heather Edwards’ first solo exhibition Botanica

Botanica - Heather Edwards
Exhibition: 10 December, 2022 to 28 January, 2023
An exhibition of beautiful artworks by botanical artist Heather Edwards
Watercolour Wonder
Event: 19 November, 2022
A workshop in watercolour painting with Cheryl Bigger - bookings essential

The Art of Cheryl Bigger
Exhibition: 4 September, 2022 to 22 October, 2022
A selection of work by artist Cheryl Bigger

Mission Beach Library
Event: 24 August, 2022 1:30pm
"The Art of Story Telling" exhibition will be presented at Mission Beach Library from Aug 22 - September 30th Illustrator - Author Chat Wed 24th August 1.30pm

Spirit of Place
Exhibition: 2 August, 2022 to 2 September, 2022
An exhibition of works by artist Sally Moroney Inspired by the nature that surrounds her in the beautiful Cassowary Coast
Ojos de Dios Workshop
Event: 26 June, 2022 1:00pm
Similar to Dreamcatchers - making magical objects - Bookings Essential!
Making Mala Workshop
Event: 26 June, 2022 9:00am
Mala with Auri'An starts 9am June 26th Bookings Essential

The Art of Story Telling
Exhibition: 13 June, 2022 to 17 July, 2022
June Exhibition Preview - The Art of Story Telling “have you ever thought about writing a children's book?” Maybe you have a story book that you have dreamed of publishing or illustrating? come along and take look at some locally written & illustrated books and the art of writing and illustrating

Pen & Ink Workshop
Event: 22 May, 2022 10:00am to 2:00pm
Pen & Ink with Kristina Fontana Book Early - call 0428316209
School Holiday Kids Workshop
Event: 6 April, 2022 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Gallery of Modern Art - APT 10 Art for Kids…colourful fun

Macramé last day of 3 day workshop
Event: 19 March, 2022 10:00am
Macramé with Lou Philp 3day workshop

General Meeting time change!
Event: 14 February, 2022 5:00pm
Please join us for our first general meeting for 2022 - at a slightly earlier time of 5pm

Art from the Start
Event: 3 February, 2022 9:00am to 12:00pm
Every Thursday - Art Class - with Rosemary Start the year with something new…come along and enjoy a morning of creativity
Clay Christmas Decorations Part 2
Event: 5 December, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm
Linda Bates Workshop part 2
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Event: 4 December, 2021 10:00am to 2:00pm
A wonderful festive workshop to end the year Festive Christmas Wreaths with Lester Essery Sounds like fun… come and prepare for your special Christmas
Macrame Workshop
Event: 21 November, 2021 10:00am to 2:00pm
Join Louise Philp for Macrame… good creative fun in good company…
Hand-building Clay 3 Day Workshop
Event: 13 November, 2021 10:00am to 2:00pm
A wonderful 3 day clay workshop with Jane Arnold… this will be another stunningly creative workshop…you will be astounded by your creations…
Clay Christmas Decoration Workshop
Event: 7 November, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm
Linda Bates 2 day workshop Making unique clay Christmas Decoration Stunning gifts to give or lovely personal treasures to keep

Glass Bead Making Workshop
Event: 6 November, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm
Glass bead making with Linda Bates - a one day workshop making unique and original handcrafted glass beads.

Lino Printing on Textile Workshop
Event: 24 October, 2021 10:00am to 2:00pm
Lino Printing with Libby Clegg - one day workshop

Mosaics Workshop Part 2
Event: 23 October, 2021 9:00am to 1:00pm
Part 2 of a two day workshop with Wendy Strutt and Ann Zamora

Mosaic Workshop Part 1
Event: 16 October, 2021 9:00am to 4:00pm
Mosaics with Wendy Strutt & Ann Zamora

OPENING NIGHT
Event: 2 July, 2021 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cardwell Gallery 20 years Exhibition Opening & Awards Night - All Welcome

Cardwell Gallery - 20 years
Exhibition: 2 July, 2021 to 11 July, 2021
Hinchinbrook Regional Arts Assoc Inc proudly presents an Exhibition & Historical Display to celebrate 20 years of art in Cardwell by the Sea

Rosemary Cresswell - Exhibition
Exhibition: 29 March, 2021 to 30 April, 2021
a selection of works by Cardwell painter Rosemary Cresswell

March Meeting 2021
Event: 15 March, 2021 5:30pm
Meeting: Monday March 15th 5.30pm @ the Artworks - look forward to seeing you there

Beginners hand building 3 day course
Event: 13 March, 2021 to 14 March, 2021 10:00am
Beginners Hand Building-3 Day Pottery Course Learn to prepare clay, coil & slab a large terracotta pot you will be working with Cardwell potters Jane Arnold & Judi Bull All materials supplied - You may like to make a garden pot or decorative pot

Workshop - Magic Mosiac 2day workshop
Event: 27 February, 2021
Make a decorative mosiac feature for your house or garden - with Ann Zamora & Wendy Strutt

Jonno Dean - Exhibition
Exhibition: 23 February, 2021 to 23 March, 2021
Cardwell Gallery presents - colourful and creative - Jonno Dean exhibiting his exciting and varied digital images.

Workshop - Magic Mosiac 2day workshop
Event: 20 February, 2021
Make a decorative mosiac feature for your house or garden - with Ann Zamora & Wendy Strutt

Workshop - Macrame "Wrapt in Knots"
Event: 13 February, 2021
Create a Macrame Wall Hanging with Annette Goodhew

Lino-printing on Textiles with Libby Clegg
Event: 30 January, 2021
Lino-printing on Textiles Suitable for adults and high school age students

Go Wild with Clay part 2
Event: 9 January, 2021
Follow-up glazing session for those who attended Linda Bates workshop in November 2020

Christmas Lunch 2020
Event: 30 November, 2020 12:00pm
Members & Volunteers Christmas Lunch 2020 @ Cardwell Beachcomber Restaurant

Opening Night "Decorative & Functional" exhibition
Event: 12 November, 2020
Cardwell Gallery invites you to join us for opening night at November's Exhibition "Decorative & Functional"
Decorative & Functional Exhibition
Exhibition: 11 November, 2020 to 4 December, 2020
Cardwell Gallery is very excited to present this upcoming Art Exhibition showcasing the diversity of art works produced by its members. This exhibition, to be held in the Library Foyer Gallery, features works of wood, clay, glass, metal and textile.
Go Wild with Clay
Event: 10 November, 2020 3:00pm
Linda Bates, renowned Raku clay sculptor, will be presenting this exciting workshop on behalf of the Cardwell Gallery.

Book Launch-Book Signing- Exhibition
Event: 9 October, 2020 6:00pm
Celebrating Australia's Magnificent Wildlife - the art of Daryl Dickson October 9th 6pm Cardwell Library Foyer Gallery

Celebrating Australia's Magnificent Wildlife
Exhibition: 16 September, 2020 to 9 November, 2020
This exhibition celebrates not only wildlife but the launch of a wonderful artbook - Celebrating Australia's Magnificent Wildlife - the Art of Daryl Dickson, published by Exisle Publishing to be released worldwide in early October 2020

Iconic Pubs of the Cassowary Coast - official launch
Event: 5 August, 2020 5:00pm
Launching our wonderful new book created by the artists and members of the Cardwell Gallery. Promoting the artists, history, business & tourism on the Cassowary Coast of the far north.
Art by Deb & Stan
Exhibition: 1 August, 2020 to 31 August, 2020
Latest exhibition in the Cardwell Library Foyer

Goldilocks Exhibition Opening Night
Event: 25 July, 2020 10:00pm
An out of this world exhibition by award winning artist David Rowe. David is a long term member and exhibiting artist at the Cardwell Gallery
Island Fashion on Tour - Children's Art Workshop
Event: 23 January, 2020 12:00pm
Fun | Colourful | Creative activities that encourage children and families to get creative with fashion and adornment.

A Bush Christmas - A Wild & Wonderful Christmas Exhibition
Exhibition: 9 December, 2019 to 7 January, 2020
This one is for the kids... Cardwell Gallery presents a little Christmas Exhibition with lots of great ideas for the holidays - how to have fun using recycled cardboard creatively

Bi-monthly Meeting
Event: 18 November, 2019 6:00pm
Bi-Monthly meeting Monday 18th November 6pm @ Cardwell Library Lots of great updates...
ART - History - Science
Event: 9 November, 2019
Citizen Science Day at Cardwell Library Nov 9th 1-4pm Exhibition - Cardwell Library Foyer Gallery "who's counting"
Who’s Counting?
Exhibition: 1 November, 2019 to 30 November, 2019
Can we count on you? An exhibition celebrating the beauty of the Pied Imperial Pigeon and telling the story of the Citizen Science Project- bird count that has taken place on Brook Islands for over 50years. A celebration of Art-Science-Citizen- History The team are seeking the next generation of counters. Information day will be held on November 9th 1-4pm Cardwell Library

Who’s Counting?
Exhibition: 1 November, 2019 to 30 November, 2019
An exhibition of works and information about the historic ‘Brook Island pigeon counts’ The exhibition will coincide with a program to recruit a new generation of volunteer counters to continue this historic program on Brook Island.
Seafest Exhibition
Exhibition: 1 October, 2019
Cardwell Gallery creatives present an exhibition reflecting our sense of place. A fishing village perched on the edge of the Coral Sea...

Cassowary Coast Art Deco Streetscapes 2019
Exhibition: 10 September, 2019 to 31 October, 2019
Cardwell gallery creatives present an exhibition celebrating the Art Deco Streetscapes of the Cassowary Coast
The Night of the Fancy Dress Ball - Alien Art
Event: 4 August, 2019 to 31 August, 2019
Sue Foley.....Cardwell UFO Festival 2019 coming soon ..
Cardwell Gallery Bi-monthly Meeting + curry
Event: 27 May, 2019 6:00pm
All welcome - please join us for our meeting followed by Pizza or Curry at the Marine Hotel
2019 The World Rafting Championships Tully Australia
Event: 13 May, 2019 to 20 May, 2019
This event will bring thousands of visitors to our region. I am sure many will be interested in spending time in our towns and enjoying all they have to offer, including our stunning local art. Let's start talking about what we can offer...

Cardwell Streetscapes Exhibition
Exhibition: 4 May, 2019 to 31 May, 2019
A Balliol Historic & Cultural Precinct event Coming to the Cardwell Library Gallery Space in May
Art Thursdays
Event: 18 April, 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm
An opportunity for members and their guests to get together, create some art while having a chat and a coffee.
Art Thursdays
Event: 11 April, 2019 1:00pm to 4:00pm
An opportunity for members and their guests to get together, create some art while having a chat and a coffee.
Art Thursdays
Event: 4 April, 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm
An opportunity for members and their guests to get together, create some art while having a chat and a coffee.

Cardwell's Flora & Fauna
Exhibition: 1 April, 2019 to 28 April, 2019
a celebration of the wonderful wildlife and landscape of Cardwell by the Sea
Art Thursdays
Event: 28 March, 2019 1:00pm to 4:00pm
An opportunity for members and their guests to get together, create some art while having a chat and a coffee.

Cardwell Library Foyer Exhibition
Exhibition: 30 November, 2018
"Magic of Mission Beach" on display until 30th November.

Bi Monthly Meeting NOV 27th 6pm NEW DATE
Event: 27 November, 2018 6:00pm
Please join us for our last bi-monthly meeting of Cardwell Gallery for 2018 It has been a busy, fun and successful year for our lovely community art group Please join us Tuesday 27th November - Cardwell Library Meeting Rooms 6pm. If you haven't already seen the "Magic of Mission" Exhibition in the Library Foyer Gallery Space - it will be a great opportunity to take a look. See you all Tuesday...everyone welcome!

Magic of Mission Beach comes to Cardwell
Exhibition: 29 October, 2018 to 30 November, 2018
On display in the Cardwell Library Foyer
come and paint a sea creature..Sept 29th at Seafest
Event: 29 September, 2018
Come along and have some fun "paint a sea creature" Cardwell Gallery will have a marque at Seafest Markets 2018

Artist of the Month - August 2018
Exhibition: 1 August, 2018 to 31 August, 2018
Exhibition of works by local artist Daryl Dickson

The Artist of Cardwell Gallery
Exhibition: 30 June, 2018 to 29 July, 2018
Tyto Regional Gallery Opening Night 29th June
'The Artist' Exhibition Opening Night
Event: 29 June, 2018 6:30pm
The Artists of Cardwell Gallery Exhibition opens at Tyto Regional Gallery on Friday 29th June 6.30pm
Opening & Awards Night Cardwell Arts Prize 2018
Event: 6 June, 2018
An elegant evening of art & a great night out in beautiful Cardwell by the Sea Open 6.30pm Awards presentation starts 7pm - come and join us and enjoy wonderful local & regional art
Bi-Monthly General Meeting
Event: 22 November, 2017
Please join us on Wednesday 22nd Nov at 6PM in the Cardwell Library. Come and meet our new president...you don't have to be a member to attend...all welcome!
Artist of the Month - November 2017 Jonathan Dean
Event: 30 October, 2017 to 30 November, 2017
INTRODUCING JONATHAN DEAN For him the saying ‘the camera never lies’ no longer rings true; the camera merely captures the base canvas and allows him to reject its reality and substitute it with his own.
AGM 2017
Event: 6 September, 2017
Hinchinbrook Regional Arts Assoc Inc Cardwell Gallery AGM Saturday September 6th 6pm

Artist of Cardwell Gallery Exhibition
Exhibition: 1 September, 2017 to 30 September, 2017
a joint exhibition of artist work

Artist of the Month June 2017 Judy Netterfield
Exhibition: 1 June, 2017 to 30 June, 2017
Hinchinbrook Regional Arts presents works by Judy Netterfield
Bi-monthly Meeting
Event: 17 May, 2017
Meeting Wed 17 May 6pm INTERESTED IN ART? why not come along to our meeting and meet others with similar interests - add some colour to your world!
Lyn Bagley Artist of the Month June 2017
Event: 6 May, 2017 to 29 May, 2017
Hinchinbrook Regional arts - Cardwell Gallery presents a selection of works by member and award winning artist Lyn Bagley
Artist of the Month May 2017
Exhibition: 1 May, 2017 to 28 May, 2017
Hinchinbrook Regional arts - Cardwell Gallery present award winning artist Lyn Bagley - an exhibition of selected works

Cardwell Gallery Presents Artist of the Month May 2017
Event: 1 May, 2017 to 28 May, 2017
Cardwell Library Gallery space Exhibition
MEETING - March 15th 5PM
Event: 15 March, 2017
Please note the early start to allow members to attend the Futures Forum Balliol St Cultural Precinct project discussion which is scheduled for a 6.30 start at the Library.

'On the Wild Side'
Exhibition: 3 March, 2017 to 30 April, 2017
Retrospective exhibition works of wildlife artist Daryl Dickson
Children's Art Workshop January 2017
Event: 19 January, 2017
our annual Gallery of Modern Art sponsored school holiday workshop is scheduled for January 19th The Gabori Sisters - Gathering by the Sea
Artist of the Month - December Daryl Dickson
Event: 5 December, 2016 to 5 January, 2016
an exhibition of recent works by award winning Cardwell artist Daryl Dickson
Artist of the Month-December - Daryl Dickson
Exhibition: 5 December, 2016 to 5 January, 2017
a selection of recent works by award winning Cardwell Artist Daryl Dickson
A special Christmas invitation...
Event: 24 November, 2016
Cardwell Gallery Christmas Shopping Evening

Sketching & Painting Afternoon
Event: 12 November, 2016
Fancy afternoon sketching and painting? Join local artists for a fun afternoon

Artist of the Month - David Rowe
Exhibition: 6 November, 2016
Exhibition of Landscape paintings by David Rowe
David Rowe - Landscape Exhibition
Exhibition: 5 November, 2016 to 1 December, 2016
An Exhibition of landscape works by renowned & award winning Ingham Artist David Rowe November 8- December 3

Hinchinbrook Regional Arts Annual general meeting 2016
Event: 21 September, 2016
All Welcome September 21st 6pm

An Exhibition of works by Rosemary Cresswell
Exhibition: 10 September, 2016 to 8 October, 2016
Rosemary’s work has been displayed in many galleries both here and in her former home state of WA; she has won numerous awards and is inspired by her surroundings in tropical north Queensland
Tyto Gallery
Exhibition: 3 September, 2016 to 2 October, 2016
38th Hinchinbrook Art Awards 2016 Opening Soon

38th Hinchinbrook Art Awards
Event: 3 September, 2016 to 2 October, 2016
Hinchinbrook Regional Arts well represented at Tyto Gallery this month

Artists of the Month August 2016
Event: 29 August, 2016
On Now till September 10th Textile artist Libby Clegg & potter Jane Arnold
Artists of the Month - August 2016
Exhibition: 13 August, 2016 to 10 September, 2016
Hinchinbrook Regional Arts - Cardwell Gallery present this month's joint exhibition by textile artist Libby Clegg & potter Jane Arnold

Cardwell & Community Bank- Cardwell Art Prize 2016
Event: 9 June, 2016
Images of a Wonderful Opening Night 2016
Cardwell Art Prize 2016
Exhibition: 9 June, 2016 to 18 June, 2016
stunning exhibition of local and regional art on display at Cardwell Library Gallery Space all works are for sale -
Cardwell Art Prize 2016
Exhibition: 9 June, 2016
Now On at Cardwell Library Gallery Space don't miss it!

Cardwell Art Prize 2016
Exhibition: 8 June, 2016
Exhibition Opening & Award Night Wed 8th June 7pm - open daily June 9-18th

Cardwell Art Prize 2016 - Opening and Awards Night
Event: 8 June, 2016
Once every 2 years we hold the Cardwell Art Prize - don't miss opening night 2016 Wednesday June 8th 7pm

Cardwell Art Prize 2016
Event: 8 June, 2016
Cardwell by the Sea's Biennial Art Exhibition Entry Forms available for download
"Shine" Tyto Gallery Exhibition
Exhibition: 8 April, 2016 to 1 May, 2016
Included in the 20 artists invited to exhibit are local artists Linda Bates, David Rowe, Daryl Dickson and Nina Dawson - come along to opening night 6.30pm April 8th
Christmas Exhibition 2015 - Dec 1st 2015 to Jan 15th 2016
Exhibition: 1 December, 2015
"Summer in the Tropics" Exhibition in the Cardwell Library Gallery Space
Cardwell Gallery Christmas Shopping Evening
Event: 26 November, 2015
We have made our sales evening a little earlier this year to make sure that you can come and join us.

Next Meeting
Event: 18 November, 2015
our bi-monthly meeting - all are welcome planning is underway for the Cardwell Art Prize 2016 - a Christmas Exhibition - Christmas get together and Christmas Sale
UFO Festival Exhibition - Cardwell by the Sea
Event: 27 April, 2015 to 3 May, 2015
We are proud to present Alien, Weird and Wonderful - kids art creations celebrate the Cardwell UFO Festival 2015 May 1-3 A great imaginative kids exhibition of aliens, rockets, spaceships - painting and sculptures April 27 - May 3rd Cardwell Library Gallery Space

UFO Childrens Workshop
Event: 16 April, 2015 10:00am
Come and paint a UFO or create a 3D spaceship... great fun and your work will be part of an exhibition for the Cardwell UFO Festival 2015 Bookings Essential

School Holiday Workshop -Pattern Bandits
Event: 9 April, 2015 10:00am
Jemima Wyman - Pattern Bandits - children's art workshop
Gallery Working Bee
Event: 10 January, 2015
Saturday 10th January - cleaning out the shed day - all welcome 9am start

Gallery Christmas Shopping Night 2014
Event: 11 December, 2014 6:00pm
Who could ask for more... great art, good company, a glass of Christmas Cheer, free gift wrapping and a bargain to boot!
Cardwell Gallery Christmas Exhibition
Exhibition: 1 December, 2014 to 10 January, 2015
Cardwell Library Gallery Space Dec 1 - Jan 10
Bi-Monthly Meeting
Event: 19 November, 2014
HRA - Bi-monthly meeting November 19th Wednesday 6pm at Cardwell Library

Exhibition - Daryl Dickson
Exhibition: 18 November, 2014 to 30 November, 2014
ART - Painting-Illustration-Design

Exhibition - Daryl Dickson
Event: 18 November, 2014 to 30 November, 2014
ART - Painting-Illustration-Design

Lino Print Workshop
Event: 13 August, 2014
One day workshop Lino Print Workshop with Libby Clegg of YOTU Original Textile designs 13/08/2014 to be held at Libby's studio in the Kennedy Valley...should be great fun and a great workshop

Like to have an exhibition
Event: 29 June, 2014 to 1 November, 2014
The Cardwell Library Gallery Space has vacancies for exhibitions this year. Why not contact the gallery and have a chat about your exhibition now...

2014 Cardwell Art Prize
Exhibition: 4 June, 2014 to 15 June, 2014
The Biennial Art exhibition of 2014 is a major event in the calendar for Cardwell's 150th celebrations. 2014 is a very special year for Cardwell by the Sea..to celebrate the occasion The Cardwell Art Prize of 2014 will be a themed exhibition. The theme will be "The Nature of Cardwell" Enjoy the images from our 2012 exhibition and we look forward to seeing you in 2014 Entry form pack pdf can be downloaded from this page.
Governor of Qld visits Cardwell Gallery
Event: 17 March, 2014
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC Governor of Queensland visited Cardwell Gallery today followed by a formal lunch, tree planting and presentation at the library

Painting & Sketching Group
Event: 8 March, 2014
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month – Please come along and join in.

Painting & Sketching Group
Event: 8 February, 2014
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month – Please come along and join in.

Painting & Sketching Group
Event: 11 January, 2014 1:00pm
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month – Please come along and join in.

Painting & Sketching Group
Event: 14 December, 2013 1:00pm
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month – Please come along and join in.

Painting & Sketching Group
Event: 9 November, 2013 1:00pm
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month – Please come along and join in.

Painting & Sketching Group
Event: 12 October, 2013 1:00pm
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month – Please come along and join in.

Painting & Sketching Group
Event: 14 September, 2013 1:00pm
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month – Please come along and join in.

Gifts of Conflict
Exhibition: 17 August, 2013 to 20 September, 2013 5:00pm
Conflict in the artist's mind has been a driving force for me over almost my whole career as a painter, whether it is subject matter or the actual layout of the image.

Painting & Sketching Group
Event: 10 August, 2013 1:00pm
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month – Please come along and join in.

35th Hinchinbrook Art Awards
Exhibition: 2 August, 2013 to 31 August, 2013
The annual Hinchinbrook competition has been upgraded and now offers increased sponsorship and new sections for entry. All entries are automatically eligible for the Open Award prize valued at $1000 and the competition is no longer acquisitive.