The following exhibitions are currently open or will be opening soon.
Australia Wide Nine
12 June -11 July
Arts Margaret River, 47 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River 6285
Gallery Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, Sunday: Closed
Artist Talk: Mon, June 23, 11.15am. Australia Wide Nine is a non-themed, survey exhibition showcasing the artwork of OZQN members from across Australia. The exhibition was launched at Fabrik, Lobethal, South Australia in November and will continue on tour until 2026.
Connected by Different
2 June – 31 July
Kyabram Town Hall Art Gallery, 199 Allan St, Kyabram VIC 3620
Gallery Hours: Monday- Saturday 10am -4pm. Closed on Sundays.
Connected but Different is a collection of recently finished quilts (mostly since 2018) with the addition of a few favourites. The collection represents the different styles of quilts that Margaret creates. Her quilts are connected by traditional techniques and block designs/repeats but are often very different in scale and colour. Her ongoing search for the achievement of luminosity in fabric choices is supported by fabrics in every possible colour, tint and tone.
Forces of Nature
6 June – 26 June
Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre, Matora Lane, Cremorne, Sydney
Gallery Hours: Open daily 11am to 3pm
Forces of Nature showcases the work of members of the six groups working out of Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre.
Explore the creative energy of six local arts groups in this collaborative exhibition showcasing works in basketry, painting, textiles, photography, paper arts and calligraphy.
Between Black and White: An Exploration of Pure Colour
6 June – 5 July
Gallery M, Marion Cultural Centre
Gallery Hours: Monday- Saturday 10am -4pm; Sunday Closed
The art quilt exhibition, Between Black and White, delves into the nuances of pure colour by exploring the infinite colour possibilities that lie between black and white. From vibrant hues to subtle shades, this challenging monochrome colour theme celebrates the variety of tones found within the spectrum of 24 pure colours.
Artist Demonstrations: Saturday 21 June; 10.30am – 12.30pm Zara Zannettino – Machine free-motion stitching and quilting display
Marette Hancox- Hand-stitching demonstration
12.30pm – 2.30pm Ros McDougall – Printing display and demonstration
Catherine Summers – Inktense painting of fabric
2.30pm – 4:00pm Stephanie Eland – Sketch books and tactile table
That Which is Around Us
1 May – 27 May 2025
Gallery 76, 76 Queen Street, Concorde West, NSW
Gallery Hours: Monday- Friday 9am – 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am- 2pm excluding Public Holidays.
That Which is Around Us presents a diverse array of Australian flora, organisms and coastal habitats that surround us but are often unvisited, unseen and unexplored. Layers of stitched thread and fabric are used to portray selected native bushland, arid flora, lichen, soft corals and seaweed.
Irene Koroluk is a visual artist based in Taroona, Tasmania. With her practice rooted in a profound connection with the natural environment, her work seeks to encapsulate and unveil the sense of wonderment and beauty inherent in wild and remnant habitats. This activity was supported by Arts Tasmania. Attend free opening event: Saturday 3 May 4pm- RSVP here.
HABITAT
23 May – 6 July
Belconnen Arts Centre , 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Printmakers from throughout Australia have been invited to respond to the theme of what HABITAT means to them.
HABITAT: being the place or environment where we as humans, plants, or animals naturally are located or have found ourselves residing in.
Explore the beauty of these precious eco systems, suburban, industrial, and other built landscapes. Where are there points of intersection, separation, and union? We have been purposefully open in our explanation of the theme, so artists have had enormous freedom to drive their own imaginative interpretation.
All finalist works are eligible for selection in the $500 People’s Choice Award.
Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Award 2025
28 June- 12 October
Central Goldfields Art Gallery, 1 Neill Street, Maryborough, VIC
Gallery Hours: Thursday to Sunday 10am–4pm
Maryborough has a proud textile history. This specialisation lives on as we champion contemporary innovations in textile-based art through our prestigious Award. This year Linda Steele, President of the Ozquilt Network Inc., joins Helen Kaptein, Art Gallery Coordinator, Central Goldfields Art Gallery to select the winner. The Award showcases contemporary art quilts from around Australia. The artist whose work has been selected as the winner of the Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Award, 2025 will receive $3,000. The winning work will become part of the Gallery’s permanent collection.
Exhibition opening and Award announcement: 2pm, Saturday 28 June 2025
Sorrento Art Prize
28 June- 31 August 2025
And Gallery, 21 Morce Ave, Sorrento, VIC
Gallery Hours: Open daily 10am- 5pm
The mission of the Sorrento Art Prize is to:
Provide a life changing financial reward to a worthy artist; Present an exhibition which reflects the best of Australian art; Encourage accessible community engagement and education of the visual arts through events, workshops, and forums; Increase visitation and economic simulation for Sorrento Village in the winter months. The work of sixty finalists will be exhibited in the gallery.
