Exhibitions - Mission Arts

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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 exhibitions.

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

Mission Beach Artists and Craftworkers Association
25th Anniversary Exhibition
28 June - 30 July

25th anniversary celebration of our roots - the original 1999 formation of the Mission Beach Artists and Craftworkers Association (MBACA). The exhibition features a retrospective look at the original art and craft group in Mission Beach. Visit our history page for more insights into the group and its evolution.

Exhibition Opening Night: 28 June (Download the Invitation here or Click to Book)
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Mission Arts Annual Awards Exhibition
2 August - 10 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.

The 2024 Mission Arts Annual Awards Exhibition is presented by the Mission Beach Community Arts Centre and made possible through the generous contributions of our major exhibition sponsor, Mission Beach Community Bank (Bendigo Bank), and our other award & supporting sponsors.

Artists: Download the Call for Entries
Entries Close: 19 July
Artwork Delivery: 27 July & 31 July
Exhibition Opening Night: 2 August (Download the Invitation here or Click to Book)
Judge's Critique: 3 August (Download the Invitation here)

Up!Cycled
13 September- 15 October

Our biennial Up!Cycled Exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks, across a wide range of mediums, that have been made more beautiful, useful and/or interesting than their original components/parts. These unique creations have been cleverly and creatively reimagined, revamped or revitalised with the resulting artworks even more remarkable than one might expect.

Artists: Submit Your Entry Online
Entries Close: 30 August
Artwork Delivery: 7 September & 11 September
Exhibition Opening Night: 13 September

From Above
Artworks by Bruce Parry - Solo Exhibition
18 October- 12 November

This stunning collection of original artworks by local artist Bruce Parry showcases works in acrylic and watercolour and features the landscape as abstract. These works are inspired by aerial views of desert, tropical coasts, and the ancient Kimberley landscape.

For more about Bruce, his inspiration and links to view/purchase his artworks online, click here.

Christmas in the Gallery

15 November - 31December

Christmas in the Gallery, a combined Gallery and Shop offering of lovingly handcrafted affordable art, inspired and created by talented area artists and especially suited for Christmas gift giving.