Hello and welcome to Noosa Open Studios in 2018.
This year, we are delighted to have over 60 artists participating in our event, celebrating the remarkable talent that exists within the Noosa region. With such a beautiful environment and climate, it is no wonder that so many artists reside here, delighting in the warm climes and being inspired by the spectacular natural surrounds of our region. We are indeed lucky to live here, and we welcome many visitors to the place we call home.
We hope that the thousands of visitors to Noosa Open Studios this year are inspired by the wonderful array of art, and the creative beings who make it. We are grateful to the many artists who take the time to prepare and open their private studios to the public, providing the opportunity for a two way exchange around the love of art and the creative processes. We thank them all for their willingness to share their studios, their art and often, their art secrets, with the wider community.
This year we have also arranged for a series of art workshops to be held by some of our artists. We hope that our visitors are able to enjoy both the making and the viewing of art whilst here – and that perhaps some make an art investment to take home with them too.
Thanks to our many sponsors – from the grant providers at Noosa Council and Tourism Noosa, to the support so generously given by our key partners at Noosa Regional Gallery, IN Noosa Magazine, Noosa Arts and Crafts Association and HANGloosa noosa property, as well as the countless
businesses and individuals who have contributed donations and financial support. All of these combine to allow us to promote and share the creative talents of our region with a wider audience.
Finally, thanks must go to our hard working committee, all of whom have donated their precious time over many months to bring this event together – Trevor Purvis (vice president), Andy Harvey (treasurer), Lisa Jones (secretary), Beryl Purvis, Ty Saul and Annie McDonald. Your dedication and huge investment of your time is much appreciated by all involved. Thanks too to our volunteer coordinator, Shirley Terrell and marketing sub committee members – Nell Harvey, Jan Bentley, Gabi Dick and Cheryl McGannon - not to mention our talented graphic designer, Amanda Woods. None of this would have come together without the diligent efforts of many!
We hope you enjoy your Noosa Open Studios experience
Sarah Therese President 2018
Kent Smith
OPEN 10am - 4pm X = Closed
