When: 30 July – 2 August 2026 Where: Whitsunday Sailing Club, Airlie Beach Creative Connections Whitsundays is proud to announce the return of the Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition — a regional highlight and one of the standout events on the Greater Whitsunday arts and culture calendar. Over the past three years, Creative Connections Whitsundays has proudly presented the exhibition as part of the Great Barrier Reef Festival’s program, showcasing the depth of creative

Thank you Team! The hard work is starting to show! Open Soon!

With thousands of portrait commissions under her belt and a thriving studio that welcomes everyone from beginners to seasoned artists, Suzi Hancock has built far more than a business, she’s built a place where people connect.

This month, we're proud to feature local portrait artist James Stickland, a fine artist whose expressive oil paintings are rich with story, subtlety and character. A Creative Spark Reignited James’ journey into professional art began eight years ago, though creativity had always quietly travelled alongside him. For 19 years he ran his sign business, Saber Signs, while raising two children and building a happy life. Still, something felt incomplete. That shift came unexpectedl

Creative Connections Whitsunday officially received the keys to our future Community Gallery and Creative Hub at 192 Main Street, Proserpine — and what a joyful, affirming moment it was. After months (and months!) of planning, discussions, paperwork, dreaming, problem-solving, and patience, we finally stood together on the front steps of the former Visitor Information Centre with the keys in hand. A simple act, yes — but a deeply symbolic one. Keys in hand — CCW’s Managemen

Creative Connections Whitsunday (CCW) will mark an important milestone in the creation of the Community Gallery and Creative Hub with the official handover of keys on Tuesday 3 February at 10.30am.