Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

19/06/2026

Have you grabbed a copy of the latest 'Town Hall' publication yet?!
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Pick up the broadsheet from HBRG and read the feature article 'Vic Hislop: Fear and Loathing in Hervey Bay' written by our Gallery Director Sarah Thomson.

The edition also features a highlight on HBRG's 'Girra' 2025 winner, Amanda Bennetts.

Grab your free copy today!

18/06/2026

𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨 ⁠👣

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is proud to present 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴, a celebration of the achievements of young indigenous creatives and custodians across our region, making visible the footprints these leaders follow and the new pathways they forge.

Following the tracks of past, present and future.

Showcasing traditional and contemporary artforms, alongside interactive activities for all ages, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 invites every member of the community to deepen their connection to Country.

𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Featuring artworks by Zartisha Davis (Kabi Kabi, Butchulla and Cobble Cobble), Tori-Jay Mordey (Torres Strait Islander, Meriam, Dauareb and Maluilgal, Wakaid), Kaile Clarke (Butchulla, Woppaburra, Gunditjmara), and other community collaborations.

📸Installation view: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴. Photographer: Natasha Harth⁠

Find out more via the link below:
https://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Hervey-Bay-Regional-Gallery/Whats-On/Exhibitions/Tracks

11/06/2026

It's great to hear our HBRG touring exhibition 'Cane' is featured on Radio National!

Bringing local stories into dialogue with international perspectives, this exhibition makes connections between agricultural and labour practices across colonies of the British Empire in the 19th Century.

Through a process of truth-telling and creative exchange, Cane celebrates the enduring spirit and cultural legacy of Australian South Sea Islanders in the Fraser Coast.

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

🔊Click on the link below to hear the article. 🔊

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sundayextra/cane-exhibition-rockhampton/106763242

Image: Dylan Mooney 'Eden', 2024.

09/06/2026

Thank you Fraser COAST Community News for this stunning article!

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS BRING BUTCHELLA CULTURE, HISTORY AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER
By FCCN
Monday,
8th June, 2026
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Visitors are flocking to the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery as two significant new exhibitions invite residents and tourists alike to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Fraser Coast region.

The exhibitions provide an opportunity for people of all ages to engage with stories that connect the past, present and future. Through artwork, storytelling and creative interpretation, visitors are encouraged to reflect on the region's unique identity and the enduring relationship between people and Country.

Teachers and community organisations have already begun arranging group visits, recognising the educational value of the displays. Gallery staff say interest has exceeded expectations, with strong attendance recorded during opening weeks.

Community members have praised the exhibitions for encouraging meaningful conversations about local history while also celebrating creativity and cultural knowledge.

The displays feature a range of artistic styles and perspectives, allowing visitors to experience both traditional and contemporary interpretations of life on the Fraser Coast.

Local tourism operators believe cultural attractions such as these play an increasingly important role in attracting visitors seeking experiences beyond beaches and outdoor recreation.

Gallery representatives hope the exhibitions will inspire ongoing dialogue, greater cultural understanding and stronger connections across the community.

The exhibitions are expected to remain a popular attraction throughout the winter tourism season, providing opportunities for both residents and visitors to gain a deeper appreciation of the stories that have shaped the region.

PHOTO SOURCE: FCRC

05/06/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙨.

The artwork is an installation by Butchulla Gubbi Gubbi artist Zartisha Davis, enhancing the windows of HBRG.

Zartisha's design celebrates the culturally significant shell middens that once lined the Fraser Coast shores—more than remnants of a diet, they represent gatherings where families came together to share food, stories, and connection.

Visit HBRG now to see two exhibitions honouring the history and acheivements of members of the Indigenous community.

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:⁠
🎨𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 ⁠
🎨𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢

Find out more via the link below:
Hervey Bay Regional Gallery | Our Fraser Coast https://share.google/kHU9igU5HGEhLTlUo

03/06/2026

HBRG sincerely thanks the performers at the gallery over the past few months, entertaining gallery visitors as part of the exhibition 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘒𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦: 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘥. ⁠🗣️🎶⁠
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Your voices added a beautiful layer to the exhibition and enhanced the feeling of community spirit through song. It has been an honor to have you perform in the gallery as Anastasia had hoped. ⁠
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📸1. Richelle Nicholls 2. Bayside Harmony Choir. 3. Kyle Downes. 4. Anastasia Klose. 5. Timothy McCorkell.

02/06/2026

𝘿𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙎𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 🍽️⁠

Last month HBRG celebrated the final days of 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘺: 𝘰𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 with a dinner party in the gallery!⁠
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Surrounded by Reaney's minimalist artwork, the long dinner table in the gallery space was dressed in a similar theme, with menus echoing the rabbit and house shapes that appeared throughout the exhibition and Hemmingway quotes and silver pencils adorning the table setting.⁠
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Internationally acclaimed patisserie chef Amanda Young presented an intricate eight-course vegan menu with an exquisitely prepared succession of delicate morsels, each artfully created piece brimming with exquisite flavours. ⁠
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The evening’s finale was a dramatic performance piece - a lemon tree dessert featuring hand-blown sugar lemons filled with lemon mousse and scattered with candied cumquats, hazelnut clusters, Italian meringue, sugarcombe and gold leaf. The edible garden was created by Amanda insitu as mezzo soprano Richelle Nicholls voice filled the room with a compilation of stunning opera songs as the dessert creation unfolded in front of the audience of dinner guests.⁠

𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘚𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 was a perfect way to farewell 𝘰𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. A subtle fusion of carefully selected pieces, artfully assembled and thoughtfully enjoyed.

01/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening weekend celebrations during the launch of two new exhibitions, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 and 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢. 🌞🖼️✨🎉

The opening festivities included Welcome to Country and Butchulla dancers, along with an informative In Conversation with Fiona Foley and Larissa Behrendt, WBWH Women's Yarning Circle, printing with Uncle Les from Yabaa Designs and music by Jon Vea Vea. ⁠
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NOW SHOWING UNTIL 16 August 2026:⁠
🎨𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 ⁠
🎨𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢
Alongside our ongoing collection exhibition:⁠
🎨𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 20𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺⁠
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📫️Join our mailing list to receive launch event invitations straight to your inbox! Head to hbrg.com.au to sign up.

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗕𝗥𝗚 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 🎉

To launch our latest exhibitions 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢 and 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴, please join us for our official opening commencing with a Welcome to Country ceremony presented by Butchulla community members. All welcome.⁠

𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 - 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝘆
🕝️9:30am Welcome to Country
🕝️10:00am Speeches and Acknowledgements
🕝️10:30am In Conversation: Larissa Behrendt and Fiona Foley
🕝️12:30pm Music by Jon Vea Vea

📸Image: Jon Vea Vea, courtesy of the artist.

Opening event celebrations are free, please register via the link below:
https://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Hervey-Bay-Regional-Gallery/Whats-On/Events-and-Programs/Exhibition-Opening-30-May-2026