Exmouth Cultural Arts Centre

09/08/2026

Not sure how many spaces are left, so if you want to book for this Workshop then jump on line and see if you can book in.

✨ Capture the Sea with Pastels 🌊🎨

Have you always wanted to paint the beauty of the ocean? Or are you looking to take your pastel skills to the next level? Join acclaimed artist and Pastel Society President, Val Brooks, for an inspiring one-day workshop where you'll learn to create stunning coastal artwork.

📅 Sunday 30 August
🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, Val will guide you through:
🎨 Blending, layering and texture techniques unique to pastels
🌊 Capturing the dynamic movement, light and transparency of water
🖼️ Transforming your favourite seascape photo into a dramatic coastal artwork

What's Included:
✔️ All materials provided (pastels and specialist papers)
✔️ Light refreshments
✔️ Small class of just **12 participants** for personalised tuition
✔️ Ages 16+

💰 Members: $72
💰 Non-Members: $102

Please bring:
📱 An iPad/tablet or a printed photo of your favourite seascape
🥪 Lunch (30-minute break)
👕 Old clothes or an art apron

Places are strictly limited and are expected to fill quickly. Book now and spend a creative day immersed in the beauty of the sea! 🌊✨

BOOK ONLINE: https://exmouthculturalartscentre.com.au/workshops

08/08/2026

ArtQuest 2026 exhibition is now officially open! 🎨

⏰ Open daily 10am - 3pm
📍 Tantabiddi Gallery, Visit Ningaloo

We look forward to welcoming you soon 🩵🫶

Following on from last nights celebrations 🎉🎊 why not spend a relaxing morning (or afternoon) in a tranquil environment soaking up the art 🪷 stay a while, read the poetry wall and vote for your favourite artwork ✨ Artwork available to buy 🖼

We look forward to welcoming you soon 🩵🫶

🎨 ArtQuest Exhibition 7th - 29th August 2026
📍 Tantabiddi Gallery, Ningaloo Centre
⏰ Open 10am - 3pm

08/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Awards Night, and an extra special thank you to all our amazing volunteers who helped make the night such a success! 💛👏 We couldn’t do it without you! ✨

06/08/2026

So less than 24 hours to open night of ARTQUEST 2026. Lots of exciting artwork to see and purchase. Looking forward to seeing you there.

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who dropped off their amazing artwork this evening! We’re now busy getting everything hung and ready for judging.
🎨 Join us for our Opening Night this Friday, 7 August, from 6:00 pm at the Tantabiddi Gallery, Ningaloo Centre, Exmouth.

🏆 Prize presentations begin at 6:30 pm, and don’t forget to cast your vote in our People’s Choice Award!

🪙 Gold coin entry
🍷 Licensed bar
🎟️ Free raffle ticket
🎸Acoustic duo “Jackson & Danny”
💵 $100 board
🥂 Delicious buffet

We can't wait to celebrate the incredible talent on display. See you there!

05/08/2026

Count down is on.
See you at 6pm on Friday 7th

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who dropped off their amazing artwork this evening! We’re now busy getting everything hung and ready for judging.
🎨 Join us for our Opening Night this Friday, 7 August, from 6:00 pm at the Tantabiddi Gallery, Ningaloo Centre, Exmouth.

🏆 Prize presentations begin at 6:30 pm, and don’t forget to cast your vote in our People’s Choice Award!

🪙 Gold coin entry
🍷 Licensed bar
🎟️ Free raffle ticket
🎸Acoustic duo “Jackson & Danny”
💵 $100 board
🥂 Delicious buffet

We can't wait to celebrate the incredible talent on display. See you there!

04/08/2026

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who dropped off their amazing artwork this evening! We’re now busy getting everything hung and ready for judging.
🎨 Join us for our Opening Night this Friday, 7 August, from 6:00 pm at the Tantabiddi Gallery, Ningaloo Centre, Exmouth.

🏆 Prize presentations begin at 6:30 pm, and don’t forget to cast your vote in our People’s Choice Award!

🪙 Gold coin entry
🍷 Licensed bar
🎟️ Free raffle ticket
🎸Acoustic duo “Jackson & Danny”
💵 $100 board
🥂 Delicious buffet

We can't wait to celebrate the incredible talent on display. See you there!

03/08/2026

An opportunity to try something new with the very talented Val Brooks.

✨ Capture the Sea with Pastels 🌊🎨

Have you always wanted to paint the beauty of the ocean? Or are you looking to take your pastel skills to the next level? Join acclaimed artist and Pastel Society President, Val Brooks, for an inspiring one-day workshop where you'll learn to create stunning coastal artwork.

📅 Sunday 30 August
🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, Val will guide you through:
🎨 Blending, layering and texture techniques unique to pastels
🌊 Capturing the dynamic movement, light and transparency of water
🖼️ Transforming your favourite seascape photo into a dramatic coastal artwork

What's Included:
✔️ All materials provided (pastels and specialist papers)
✔️ Light refreshments
✔️ Small class of just **12 participants** for personalised tuition
✔️ Ages 16+

💰 Members: $72
💰 Non-Members: $102

Please bring:
📱 An iPad/tablet or a printed photo of your favourite seascape
🥪 Lunch (30-minute break)
👕 Old clothes or an art apron

Places are strictly limited and are expected to fill quickly. Book now and spend a creative day immersed in the beauty of the sea! 🌊✨

BOOK ONLINE: https://exmouthculturalartscentre.com.au/workshops

03/08/2026

A message from the ECAC Committee 🎨

From our hearts to yours... ❤️

When we began planning this year's exhibition, we knew it would be unlike any other.

Cyclone Narelle touched every corner of our community. Many families, businesses, and organisations have been focused on rebuilding, and because of that, we made the decision not to approach sponsors this year. It simply didn't feel right to ask when so many were already giving so much.

But one thing we did know was that we still wanted to bring people together.

Art has always been more than paint on a canvas. It helps us process, heal, reflect, and find hope. It's a reminder that even after the darkest storms, beauty can still be created.

That's why we chose to hold this exhibition and introduced a free Poetry Wall—an open space where anyone could share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We hope it has given people a chance to feel heard, connected, and supported.

This year also marks 30 years of ECAC, a milestone we simply couldn't let pass without celebrating the incredible creative spirit that has shaped our organisation for three decades.

To our amazing volunteers—thank you. Your generosity, passion, and unwavering commitment have carried us through another difficult year. This exhibition exists because of you.

To the sponsors who reached out to us and offered their support without being asked, thank you for believing in what we do and in the importance of keeping art alive in our community.

And to everyone who has visited, entered artwork, written a poem, volunteered, shared a kind word, or simply cheered us on—thank you. Your support means more than you know.

Although our gallery remains closed while repairs continue after the cyclone, our little team is incredibly proud to present this exhibition. It stands as a reminder that even when buildings are damaged, community spirit remains strong.

Thank you for standing with us through this journey.

Here's to healing, to creativity, and to brighter days ahead. We can't wait to welcome you home to our gallery, and we look forward to coming back stronger than ever next year.

With gratitude,

The ECAC Committee ❤️🎨

01/08/2026

✨ Capture the Sea with Pastels 🌊🎨

Have you always wanted to paint the beauty of the ocean? Or are you looking to take your pastel skills to the next level? Join acclaimed artist and Pastel Society President, Val Brooks, for an inspiring one-day workshop where you'll learn to create stunning coastal artwork.

📅 Sunday 30 August
🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, Val will guide you through:
🎨 Blending, layering and texture techniques unique to pastels
🌊 Capturing the dynamic movement, light and transparency of water
🖼️ Transforming your favourite seascape photo into a dramatic coastal artwork

What's Included:
✔️ All materials provided (pastels and specialist papers)
✔️ Light refreshments
✔️ Small class of just **12 participants** for personalised tuition
✔️ Ages 16+

💰 Members: $72
💰 Non-Members: $102

Please bring:
📱 An iPad/tablet or a printed photo of your favourite seascape
🥪 Lunch (30-minute break)
👕 Old clothes or an art apron

Places are strictly limited and are expected to fill quickly. Book now and spend a creative day immersed in the beauty of the sea! 🌊✨

BOOK ONLINE: https://exmouthculturalartscentre.com.au/workshops

31/07/2026

Today is hand-in day for your free poetry entry (max 500 words) - enter online https://exmouthculturalartscentre.com.au/artquest/ or email us: [email protected]

✒️ Submit your free poem entry (max 500 words) to be displayed at the ArtQuest exhibition.

Please send your poem into us by 31st July by either filling in the online form here: https://exmouthculturalartscentre.com.au/artquest/

Or email us: [email protected]