Bribie Island Community Arts Centre (07) 3408 9288

Bribie Island Arts Centre is set adjacent to native National Park Reserve in an area of natural bushland with rain forest species nearby, at Banksia Beach, Bribie Island. This has created a serene and inspirational environment for both those who visit and those who work here. You can find us at 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island.

Bribie Island Arts Centre has become a major tourist attraction for Bribie Island, welcoming over 40,000 visitors every year. Bus tour groups always welcome – please book. The arts centre has become the artistic hub of this Bribie Island community with four working studios used by potters, crafters and many other groups throughout the week.

We also have woodcrafters workshops and gem/silversmithing workshops set in the grounds. Come and see our artists and crafts people working, join a club or group yourself- develop your artistic talent and meet new friends – new members are always very welcome.

The Matthew Flinders Art Gallery hosts superb exhibitions throughout the year exhibiting art and craft from all genres – paint, clay, textile, photography, wood and others. The gallery is also used for regular music performances set amid artworks on current show.Open six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday, the Bribie Island Arts Centre is staffed by a willing band of volunteers who are always on hand to assist.

On the last Sunday of every month, in the bushland setting of the gardens, we hold the Bribie Island Art and Craft Fair. Large numbers of visitors soak up the atmosphere whilst browsing the stalls filled with locally made delights, enjoy the talents of local musicians or displays while relaxing with a coffee or Devonshire tea in the gardens.Come and visit this wonderful facility on beautiful Bribie Island.

Whats On - Events and Workshops - COMING UP

Current ExhibitionS - Matthew flinders art gallery

Artist of THE Month - DECEMBER 2011

...sees the opening ofthe dual show by Peter Bloesch and Liz Heber. This should be an unusual exhibition mixing fabulouswire creaturescrawling up the walls and hanging from the ceiling with paintings on silk from Europe and mixed-media things from Vienna.

Do join us for a morning tea at 10.30 a.m. to hear from the artists... more

arts & craft fair ~ Markets
now on last sunday of every month ~ 7.30am to 12 noon

NEXT ON:

Sunday, January 29th from 7:30 am - 12:00 noon

Handmade, handcrafted and homegrown goods - lots of new stalls - Open Day for the Centre with working together groups showcasing their artworks: pottery, painting, stained glass and more - lots of woodworking at the Woodcrafters, and gem work at the Gem Club - devonshire tea and sausage sizzle on the deck with live music. Stall enquiries contact Sharon Parsons email: sharon.parsons1@gmail.com or phone 0409 583 928 / 07 3410 1176.

Page Last Updated: 21 January 2012

Festival 2012 Go to Festival Page