Arts

After waking up with a burning desire to become an artist, 75-year-old Derek VanDenberg wasted no time putting his creative ideas on to canvas and now the arts community has rallied to coordinate his first exhibition after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The exclusive Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Artist Table event gives ticket-holders the chance to hear direct from artists about the inspiration behind the latest exhibitions over dinner and drinks.

Bundaberg Regional Galleries’ Photogruzzi exhibition held earlier this year has raised thousands of dollars for the charity StandBy.

The HERE + now exhibition is on dispaly at the Childers Arts Space showcasing 22 artists from across the region.

The Palm Lake Resort Garage Art Group exhibition A Brighter Outlook will be on display at the Gin Gin Regional Courthouse Gallery from Saturday, 7 August.

Having recently moved to the Bundaberg Region, renowned jazz musician and visual artist Chris Poulsen is sharing his creative gifts throughout the area.