Whitsundays to Celebrate Opening of First Dedicated Community Art Gallery

What: Community Gallery Official Opening  When: 6pm-8pm Thursday 4 June 2026 Where: 192 Main Street, Proserpine RSVP: Free and open to all. RSVP by Tuesday 2 June

Creative Connections Whitsundays (CCW) invites local businesses, community partners, and the wider public to be part of a landmark cultural moment — the opening of the Community Gallery, the first dedicated community art gallery in the Whitsunday region.

As a new cultural hub for the region, the Community Gallery celebrates local artists and community creativity, providing a permanent space to showcase local talent, foster connection, and grow the Whitsundays’ cultural life.

CCW Vice President and Gallery Manager Linda Forrester said the gallery represents an important step forward for the region’s creative community:

“As a new cultural hub for the Whitsunday region, the Community Gallery celebrates local artists and community creativity. It’s a space designed to showcase local talent, foster connection, and grow the region’s cultural life.”

Opening 6pm Thursday 4 June 2026, the inaugural exhibition will feature works by the following regional artists highlighting a diverse range of artistic practice across multiple mediums:

Emma Anderson

Tony Ayling

Avril Ayling

Laura Black

Suzie Bowen

Margaret Burgess

Lynette Edwards

Linda Forrester

Trudy Hastings

Jacqui Henderson

Ingrid Hendriksen

Gingie Johnson

Liz Knight

Desma Munro

Gemma Louise Pap

Brigitte Peel

Susie Petkovski

Lucy Seddon-Brown

Carol Shannon

Debbie Stephens

Melissa Szalai

Jacqueline Taylor

Michael van Blerk

Haley Vogel

CCW President Glenda Brown said the opening marks an important milestone for the organisation and the wider region:

“This is a significant moment for the Whitsundays. The Community Gallery creates a permanent home for local creativity and ensures artists have a place to be seen, supported, and celebrated year-round.”

The opening night will bring together artists, community members, business leaders, government representatives, and supporters to celebrate the launch of a new cultural space for the region.

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