Tag: exhibition

Of Rust and Rain

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 […]

Meet Our Judge – Trudie Leigo

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 […]

2026 GAP

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, […]

Torrent

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 […]

Sisterly Splashes

By Wendy Keen & Ange Humphries Sisters in Art: A Celebration of Colour and Creativity Tambo is being treated to a vibrant and diverse art exhibition by sisters Wendy Keen and Ange Humphries, bringing their bold, abstract works to the Grassland Art Gallery. Though both have been painting for years for mainly personal enjoyment, their […]

Of Rust and Rain

Of Rust and Rain, a Mother-Daughter exhibition, brings together Mount Isa artists Rowena Paine-Murphy and Claire Murphy to explore their connection to the Australian Outback. Rowena’s large-scale gum tree landscapes in oil capture the land’s quiet strength and resilience, while Claire’s welded steel sculptures transform discarded materials into powerful forms of birds, animals, and humans. Together, their work celebrates family, land, and renewal, forged by hand, heart, and heritage.

Threads of Connections

Threads of Connections Rose Hewartson’s artistic journey began in 2017, triggered by a dramatic shift in her teenage son’s personality, as he struggled with severe anxiety and anger. To support him, Rose left her successful photography career and chose to homeschool him, embracing a child-led learning approach. “This shift required me to wear the hat […]

Rippling Riparians and Threads of Sand

an exhibition by Lynette (Lindy) Hardie Celebrating Local Talent: Lindy Hardie’s First Solo Exhibition What a day it was! Friends and family traveled from all over to support Lindy Hardie at the opening of her first solo exhibition, and the turnout was nothing short of incredible. Over eighty guests gathered at the Grassland Art Gallery […]

Colours of Australia

Robyn O’Sullivan may be considered a relative newcomer in the world of art, but she is determined to make up for lost time.