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Studios of the Scenic Rim 
Canungra Style!


September 12 and 13, 2009
from 10am Saturday - 5pm
and 9am Sunday - 5pm.

Artists of Canungra and surrounds:

 -   Artists in Residence     -      Exhibitions  -
-  Free Workshops      -       Demonstrations  -

Join Us on Saturday the 12th or Sunday the 13th September where we open the gates for anyone with a passion for Art to visit us and enjoy the works of local Artist Tamlyn Geiger displayed in our Art Space within our Retreat. Also, running over the weekend is a host of artists running workshops. These are free workshops from our visiting Artists Margaret, Gayle and Jeanie See our brochure.

From 9-5pm both days Art and Artists will be available to chat and discuss their work. Join us for  a relaxing day. Morning and afternoon teas available plus we will be cooking up a storm with the Wood Fired Pizza Oven - enjoy "Pizza of the moment with John", during lunchtime.

Checkout other Art in the Canungra area this weekend as Albert River Wines, Sarabah Estate Wines and Canungra Valley Vineyard  and the Canungra Information Centre all showcase our local talent with Art featured by Diane Cecil, Jackie Barker and Monique Sutherland plus many more.

Tamlyn Geiger with new series of NudesJeanie at Wallaby RidgeGayle Kusutov PrintmakerMargaret demonstrating Colour mixingTamlyn Geiger at Work

WHO          120 artists, 26 studios, 5 arts collectives representing 80 artists, 9 artists in residence, 3 Galleries and
                 Cultural Centres, 6 museums, 5 Visitor information Centres all in the Scenic Rim
                 and all brimming with art of every kind!

 

WHEN          5 + 6              Mt Barney Open Studios

                  12 + 13           Canungra Open Studios - ( Thats Us!)

                  19 + 20           Boonah Open Studios

                  26 + 27           Tamborine Mountain Open Studios

                  Studios of the Scenic Rim - every weekend in September 2009  and also in May 2010.

 

Where   Artists open their studios doors under the rugged peaks of Mt Barney, in Canungra- gateway to the Lamington National Park, in the heart of the beautiful Boonah, in historic Kalbar, and right across the Tamborine Mountain Plateau.

WHY         Spring is here and it's a great time to see artists in their natural environment! Come see artists at work painting, potting, sculpting weaving, carving, performing. Don't miss this opportunity to share the inspiration and creativity of the Scenic Rim

HOW        Free entry to all exhibitions and art spaces. Studios are open from 9 am-5pm.  For more information www.liveatthecentre.com.au .Studios of the Scenic Rim booklet with detailed information on studios and maps of the region available at an outlet near you 25th August 2009.  Full details on the website.

MORE      Spring is a great time to visit the beautiful Scenic Rim.  An easy drive from Brisbane, Gold Coast, the Northern Rivers, Toowoomba and Ipswich.