Being an Artist in the Western Downs

Western Downs Region was created in March 2008 as a result of the report of the Local Government Reform Commission released in July 2007.

Prior to 2008 the region consisted of five local government areas: the Town of Dalby, the Shire of Chinchilla, the Shire of Murilla, the Shire of Tara, the Shire of Wambo and Division 2 of the Shire of Taroom

Each of these local government areas brought with them a long history of Arts and Culture interactions, events and institutions. These include arts groups, art galleries, and Arts and Culture events.

Western Downs artists have a choice of several art galleries to display or sell their works:

• Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla

• Gallery107@Dalby

• Dogwood Crossing@Miles

• Bell Art Group and Bluebelles Art Gallery, Bell

• Myall Park Botanic Gardens and Art Gallery

Artists in the Western Downs have many opportunities to enter competitions, such as:

• The Western Downs Regional Artists Exhibition (yearly)

• The Melon Festival Exhibition (Lapunyah Art Gallery - a biennial event)

• The Bell Art Exhibition (yearly)

• The Tara and District Art Exhibition

Arts and Crafts Groups include:

• Chinchilla Potters and Painters

• Chinchilla Patches

• Bell Art Group

• Glenmorgan Art Group

• Miles Art Group

• Dalby Potters

WESTERN DOWNS ARTS AND CULTURE LINKS