Arts Connect Inc warmly invites our talented members to participate in ‘Sense of Place II’ Exhibition at Cooroy Butter Factory 2026, celebrating the creativity and skill of the Sunshine Coast arts community.

This year, our theme is “Sense of Place II”. We encourage artists to explore what this means to them: a connection to the landscapes, people, culture, or emotions that shape your identity and artistic vision. It could be reflected in the textures, colours, forms, and stories embedded in your work—whether through the sweeping brushstrokes of a landscape, the intimate detail of a watercolour, the bold experimentation of mixed media, or the sculptural presence of three-dimensional work.

We know you as members work across a diverse range of practices:

• Painters: acrylic, oil, watercolour, and ink, from bold contemporary explorations to delicate, detailed studies.
• Mixed media artists: incorporating fabric, paper, and innovative materials into experimental designs.
• Sculptors: working with wood, bronze, ceramics, and other materials, sculpting, carving, casting, and constructing works that resonate deeply with audiences. 3D works are to be no more than 5 kgs in weight, stable base and freestanding.  Cooroy have plinths available.
• Jewellery: artists work with metals, stones, glass, and mixed materials to form pieces that reflect belonging, identity, and connection.

Together, your work embodies the richness, skill, and creativity of the Sunshine Coast arts community, and we can’t wait to see how you interpret this year’s theme.

Key Dates & Requirements

Artwork Delivery: Sunday 15 March 2026, 2:30 – 4:00pm

Install Days: Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 March, 9:30am – 4:00pm

Exhibition Dates: Thursday 19 March – Sunday 19 April 2026

Exhibition Opening: Friday 20 March, 5:00 – 7:00pm (CBFAC will organise and run a bar where patrons can buy drinks. – Artists are asked to bring some nibbles to the Exhibition Opening event.)

Important Information:

• Cost $150 for up to 3 works – up to 1 metre each. (Creamery and Butter Box Rooms hired)
• Commission: 25% of retail price
• Artists are encouraged to engage with audiences by working in the gallery during the exhibition
• Please provide inventory and high-resolution images as outlined in the agreement
• This is your opportunity to share your work, connect with art lovers, and be part of a vibrant community exhibition.

Entries are now open and close 19 February 2026 at 10am.   Embrace the theme, express your artistic voice, and showcase your creativity in Sense of Place II, Cooroy Butter Factory, 2026.

Cooroy Butter Factory will promote the exhibition, curate the exhibition and is fitted out with a gallery hanging system exhibition along with staffing.  You are encouraged to come and work in the gallery during the exhibition. Artists creating are always very well received and this helps to boost sales.

Arts Connect Inc Committee