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19 November – 3rd January
Eclectica Art Awards
The Eclectica biennial art prize is back in 2026 with a different approach. We are creating a two-part exhibition, opening it up to non-members and allowing our visitors to judge the major prizes instead of a judge.
We are offering two major cash prizes, both based on people’s choice judging. Our two-part structure is focused on size of works. In the three downstairs galleries we accept 2D work up to a metre in any direction and pottery pieces to fit on a plinth space of no larger than 50cm square. In the upstairs gallery we accept works no larger than 30cm in any direction and pottery that will fit into a display box 30 x 37cm. Artists will only be allowed to enter one work in each space.
Entries close 13 November.
To enter click on the link below, please read the terms and conditions before submitting your entry.
17 September – 11 October
Creative Generation
Celebrate a rising generation of young artists in the Creative Generation exhibition. Featuring high quality artwork across a diverse range of media, materials and techniques from Year 11 and 12 students across the North Coast (South) region (from Gympie, to Maleny and down to Caloundra).
At the exhibition opening award winners will be announced who will have their work exhibited in GOMA in 2027. For many of the students in this exhibition this will be their first exhibition showcase.
Artwork: Same Eyes, Different Mind, Olive Dempsey
17 September – 11 October
Start Up Student Art Prize
An ArtsNational Noosa sponsored Prize exhibition of artworks by Yrs 10-12 students from the North Coast (South) schools region. This exhibition will take place at the same time as the annual Creative Gen exhibition.
Works in ‘Start Up” will be for sale and a selection of works will also be shown in the end of year Eclectica Prize.
One student will be selected for a $1000 ArtsNational Noosa Sponsored prize.
Artwork: Under the Jacaranda, Lacey Pohle
15 October – 15 November
Creative Minds 2026
Noosa District State High School Years 7-12
Bringing together artworks from students from the Pomona and Cooroy Campuses, this exhibition showcases a diverse range of ideas, perspectives, materials and creative processes.
Through painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, digital art and mixed media, students have explored their personal experiences, identity, culture, environment and the world around them.
Artwork: The Red in the Meadow, Jessica Paskin
15 October – 15 November
The Windsong Horses
Karen Osborn is an internationally recognised equine artist based on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Her work has been selected for exhibitions and competitions worldwide, including the Dutch Equine Art Fair in 2024 and 2025, Fieracavalli in Verona, and the 2026 Art Ascend Competition in Manhattan. Her distinctions include Best Equine Art at the Camberwell Art Show, finalist selections for the Du Rietz Art Awards, Target Painting Prize, Doyles Art Award and Shirley Hannan Portrait Award, and recognition from the Jackson’s Art Prize and Almenara Art Prize.
The Windsong Horses explores quiet interactions, rest, vulnerability and the powerful presence of herd life.
Artwork: Wide Open Heart, Karen Osborn
15 October – 15 November
Hidden Talents
It should not be surprising to learn that staff at The Cooroy Butter Factory are also artists. Even though we teach, organise and market our local artists we also get to make our own art in our non-work time.
Whether we are talented or not (we like to think we are) we are definitely hidden. This exhibition puts us in the spotlight for a change.
Works in 2D and 3D by Kevin Wilson, Fiona Groom, Sophie Chegwyn, Greg Hamilton, Helen Price and Tracey Richards.
Artwork: Message for the Moon, Helen Price
The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre aims to provide a friendly and supportive environment to both new and established artists working in any media. We welcome exhibition proposals from artists, collectives and curators for group or solo exhibitions in one or a combination of our gallery spaces. With new exhibitions opening every four to five weeks, we regularly feature solo exhibitions and curated group exhibitions.
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