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From painting to photography, mixed media to mosaic, fibre arts to sculpture, we stage an ambitious calendar of exhibitions for emerging and experienced artists to display their latest artworks.

The mix of solo, small group, themed and open community exhibitions offers variety within the exhibition programme which delights exhibiting artists and gallery patrons alike.

Exhibition opening nights are open to the public and offer a more personal glimpse into the exhibition, with many of the exhibiting artists on hand to share the creative inspiration behind their works.

Gallery entry is free of charge. All purchases support the ongoing programming & activities of our community arts centre and the livelihood of our local artists.

Check out our event calendar for upcoming exhibition opening nights, artist floor talks and other exhibition-related offerings. View our video gallery for a sampling of our previous exhibitions or our exhibition archive for links to our 2023 and 2024 exhibitions.


Interested in exhibiting in a solo, shared group or curated exhibition at Mission Arts? Contact us for further details.

FOCUS Photography Awards Exhibition
14 March - 22 April
Open to All Photographers

The FOCUS Photography Awards Exhibition is our annual community photographic exhibition. Open to photographers of all ages and skill levels, this family-friendly community exhibition showcases an array of diverse images from amongst a number of different categories. Individual award prizes are generously sponsored by Mission Beach businesses.

Photographers: Download the Call for Entries or Exhibition Terms & Conditions
Entries Close: 28 February Submit your entry online
Photo Delivery: 8 March & 12 March
Exhibition Opening Night: 14 March (Download the Invitation here or Click to Book)
Judges' Critique: 15 March (Download the Invitation here)
Winner's Announcement: Download the Award Winners
Wet Tropic Times Article (20 March)
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The Push The Pull
Artworks by Sarah Philips - Solo Exhibition
26 April - 20 May

The Push The Pull is a collection of realist paintings featuring tealight candles juxtaposed in marine contexts. This body of work reflects on the push and pull of the forces both internal and external which govern our experiences. The context of our histories against the immediacy of our present; the beauty and grace of the natural world against the erosion it inevitably demands; the simultaneous helplessness and hope which are inextricable from our passage through life.


Exhibition Opening Night: SATURDAY 26 April (View the Invitation here or Click to Book)
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Earth & Fire
23 May - 17 June

Elements of earth, ignited by the transformative power of fire, inspire magical and marvellous creations. This exhibition is a visual feast of unique and original 3D artworks inspired by or incorporating the elements of clay, glass, mosaic, wood, pyrography and/or metal.

Artists: Download the Call for Entries or Exhibition Terms & Conditions
Entries Close: 9 May Submit your entry online
Artwork Delivery: 17 May & 21 May
Exhibition Opening Night: 23 May (Download the Invitation here or Click to Book)

Art from the Heart
20 June - 15 July

Art from the Heart is a collaborative exhibition of local artists who participate in Mission Arts' weekly Art From The Heart Acrylic Painting Group. From its inception in 2015, this group has evolved into a regular gathering of area painters of all skill levels. Works on display feature a variety of techniques and vibrant and varied subject matter.

Exhibition Opening Night: 20 June
green-fields
new growth
18 July -12 August

green-fields is the latest showcase of unique original works by five North Queensland artists (Carol Giuliany, Lynda Hannah-Williams, Bruce Parry, S. Pullman and Patricia Voltz), known collectively as the "green" painters. Formed in 2010, this group has exhibited on five previous occasions at Mission Arts. A range of diverse painting styles, techniques and mediums (oil, acrylic and watercolour) expressing various themes are on display.

For additional information on the "green" painters & the green-fields exhibition, click here.

Exhibition Opening Night: 18 July
Mission Arts Anniversary Awards Exhibition
15 August - 30 September
Open to All Artists | All Mediums

Since opening its doors to the community in August 2011, Mission Arts has showcased the works of talented local & regional artists in an annual awards exhibition. Prized awards, made possible through corporate sponsorships and contributions by local businesses and individuals, are extended to artists in various categories.


Artists: Call for Entries COMING SOON 
Entries Close: 1 August
Artwork Delivery: 9 August & 13 August

Get on Board
3 October- 21 October
Open to All Artists | All Mediums

A collection of original works – limited size, unlimited inspiration

Artists are invited to ‘Get on Board’ and enter works created on an A4 size plywood project board (supplied). The project board can serve as the backing (or canvas) for 2D works or the base for 3D sculptural pieces. This exhibition is open to artists of all ages for original artworks in any medium.

Artists: Call for Entries COMING SOON
Entries Close: 19 September
Artwork Delivery: 27 September & 1 October
Exhibition Opening Night: 3 October