Art Trails To Drive For
Southern Queensland Country
With over 30 established art galleries and museums in Southern Queensland Country, escaping the city doesn't mean leaving art and culture behind.
It's not just indoor art that you'll find here, with everything in the country an artist's canvas and numerous art festivals during the year too. So fill up the tank and hit the road to discover the amazing artworks on your doorstep:
With two painted silo artworks, three painted water tanks, and nearly 100 murals to discover, follow this guide to find the region’s best outdoor artwork. A must-see is the silo mural at Yelarbon, Queensland's largest mural silo artwork with an 1800 sqm painting across 8 silos... more
Every year local artists add to the colourful street art in Goondiwindi’s vibrant Bowen Lane. Join the street party to watch them at work. Celebrations include street performers, interactive art workshops and plenty of food and drink... more
Granite Belt Art Trail
Dedicated to all things creative, this free event showcases the ever growing talent of artists and artisans who call the Granite Belt home. Discover a variety of local artisans as they exhibit at studios and galleries as well as taking up residence in community space... more
Laneway Art Trails
Spend a few hours wandering around Toowoomba’s streets and lanes exploring cafes, classic architecture and one of Australia’s largest outdoor street art galleries. February 2014 saw local and world-class artists put paint to walls at sixteen locations over three days in the First Coat Street Art Festival, the art of which can still be seen today.... more
More Great Laneway Trails
Other street art trails that are well worth exploring in the region's towns include:
Lockyer Valley – In Gatton you'll find iconic murals by local artists on both Railway and Spencer Streets
Stanthorpe– With giant murals scattered throughout the CBD, there's also a sculpture trail by local sculptors at Weerona Park
Warwick – Check out the artworks near Town Hall in the CBD and in various locations around town
Goondiwindi – Along with major painted murals and sculptures in the CBD, spot the smaller artworks hidden away Bowen Lane
Kingaroy Art Trail – Take a walk and discover the unique art trail around Kingaroy's CBD
If you’re a budding artist or a seasoned creative professional, now’s the time to book into the McGregor Summer Art Retreat. Held every January in Toowoomba at the University of Southern Qld, this immersive art retreat brings together the best art tutors from the state and sometimes Australia. Check out the line-up here... more
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