by Rowena Payne and Clare Murphy: a Mother-Daughter exhibition Rust and Rain brings together the remarkable talents of two Mount Isa artists — mother and daughter Rowena Paine Murphy and Claire Murphy — in an exhibition celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and a lifelong passion for making art. For Rowena, the journey began at school, where she […]
Sculptures in the Grass Makes Successful Debut in Tambo Tambo’s newest arts event, Sculptures in the Grass, officially opened on Sunday 14 June, with a strong crowd gathering at the Tambo Dam to celebrate the launch of the town’s first outdoor sculpture exhibition. Officially opened by Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Mayor Andrew Martin, the inaugural exhibition […]
Meet our Judge The Tambo Arts Council was delighted to welcome Trudie Leigo as the judge for the 2026 Grassland Art Prize. With more than 20 years of experience in the Australian arts industry, Trudie brings a wealth of knowledge, insight and practical expertise to her role, along with a deep appreciation for artists working […]
Grassland’s Third Art Prize – GAP 2026 The 2026 Grassland Art Prize brought together an outstanding collection of artworks at the Grassland Art Gallery in Tambo, with artists responding to this year’s theme, Changing Perspectives. With more than 30 entries received from Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, the exhibition highlighted the depth of creativity, […]
A Little Pot of Gold at the Grassland Art Gallery brings to life the children’s book The Most Magnificent Pot of Gold, written by Kiralee Sanderson and illustrated by Georgina Hart. The exhibition showcases Georgina’s original artworks, displayed page by page, inviting visitors to journey through the story. A celebration of imagination, family and creative collaboration, it reveals how words and images combine to create something truly magical.
The Art She Gave Us celebrates the artwork of Cassie Swanson and recognises the enduring contribution that both Cassie and Geoff Swanson have made to the Grassland Art Gallery and the wider Tambo community.
Christmas at Grasslands This festive season, the Grassland Art Gallery came alive with colour and creativity for its special Christmas installation, a project designed to bring the Tambo community together through art. The Tambo Arts Council purchased large canvases and invited local artist Kiralee Sanderson to draw the outlines of Christmas trees and stars, creating […]
Torrent by Miriam Innes Grassland Art Gallery is proud to present Torrent, a powerful and deeply moving exhibition by acclaimed artist Miriam Innes. Known for her large-scale charcoal drawings of urban landscapes, Miriam swapped her favourite medium of charcoal for a knife to create this extraordinary body of work. The result is a breathtaking collection […]
Heart of the Coolabahs by Andrea Chapman The Grassland Gallery is proud to present Heart of the Coolabah, a solo exhibition by artist Andrea Chapman, now on display until the beginning of October. Andrea’s work speaks deeply of life in outback Queensland, where connection to the land runs like a lifeline through community, memory, and […]
Seasons: A Celebration of Local Art and Creative Expression The Seasons exhibition is more than just an art show – it was a vibrant celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community spirit. Every second year, the Tambo Arts Council’s Coordinator, Kiralee Sanderson brings together a diverse group of local artists who explored the theme Seasons through […]
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