Gatakers Artspace

14/10/2026

Join us for Open Studio this weekend and create alongside fellow artists in a relaxed and welcoming space.

📅Saturday 17 October | ⏰10am–1pm
📍 Upstairs Studio, Gatakers Artspace, 311 Kent Street Maryborough

Bring your own project, share ideas, enjoy a cuppa and connect with other creatives. Artists planning to work onsite are encouraged to register to help us prepare the space.

For more details visit the link https://bit.ly/Open_Studio_Oct

13/10/2026

𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘!!

There’s still time to turn your unwanted items into something extraordinary! Entries for the 2026 Waste to Art Competition close this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟔 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫.

Whether it’s sculpture, fashion or something completely unexpected we can’t wait to see your creative reuse ideas come to life.

Further information including delivery dates can be found by visiting the following link https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Waste-and-Recycling/Waste-to-Art-Competition

08/10/2026

✨ You’re invited! ✨

Join us for the official opening of St Mary’s College Twenty26 Exhibition — an evening celebrating creativity and talent from years 7 to 12 students.

📅 9 October 2026
🕕 6:00PM
📍 Gatakers Artspace, 311 Kent Street

Come along, enjoy the exhibition and live entertainment.

29/09/2026

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE | NICOLA HARDY

Nicola Hardy is currently undertaking an Artist in Residence at Gatakers Artspace to develop new work and explore ideas. Follow Nicola’s creation process as she develops a series of mixed-media collages culminating in a digitally printed limited-edition,
hand-bound artist book.

📆 Until, 3 October 2026
⏰ Daily from 10am to 2pm
📍 Upstairs Studio, Gatakers Artspace 311 Kent Street, Maryborough.

Pop in and say hi!

25/09/2026

So many amazing artworks created at Larissa Dabrowski's Remnants Reimagined Workshop last Sunday! Participants transformed recycled materials into unique works of art. 🎨♻️

Larissa is currently featured in the Regional Spotlight exhibition at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.

25/09/2026

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐎
Last Saturday, local artists joined Artist in Residence Mark Dober for Open Studio, spending the day creating, sharing ideas, and connecting with fellow creatives.

Held monthly at Gatakers Artspace, Open Studio is a free opportunity for artists of all skill levels to explore their creativity.

Next Open Studio will be held on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
For more information visit; https://bit.ly/Open_Studio_Oct

17/09/2026

Join us this Saturday for a special Open Studio session with Artist in Residence Mark Dober. Create alongside Mark, observe his process or simply enjoy a chat as he reflects on his residency and the work created during his time on the Fraser Coast.

📆 Saturday, 19 September 2026
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Upstairs Studio, Gatakers Artspace, 311 Kent Street Maryborough
🎟 Free to attend; To help us prepare the space, if you’re an artist planning to work onsite, please register using the link. https://bit.ly/Open_Studio_Sep

Vistors are welcome to;
▪️ Work on your own projects (please bring your own materials)
▪️ Share ideas and cross-collaborate with other creatives
▪️ Create art in a supportive, inspiring space
▪️ Or simply enjoy a cuppa and a friendly chat

16/09/2026

Have an interest in Watercolour?
There are a few places left to join Victorian artist, Mark Dober for a guided en plein air watercolour workshop exploring the vibrancy and beauty of the Hervey Bay Botatanic Gardens.

📍Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens | 17 September 2026
🎨 All skill levels welcome
🎟$40 per person | 📅 Bookings essential

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this outdoor workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn new techniques and gain creative inspiration.

For further details or to register visit https://bit.ly/HB_Mark_Dober_Watercolour_Workshop

15/09/2026

What a beautfiul day to be outdoors! Our Artist in Residence Mark Dober is at the Fay Smith Wetlands today and tomorrow;
⏰Tuesday, 15 Sep | 10am - 2pm
⏰Wednesday, 16 Sep | 10am - 2pm
📍Fay Smith Wetlands, Neptune Street Maryborough, Entry is via the wetlands access point opposite Sprake Drive.

See Mark working on his large-scale artworks inspired by the local landscape and enjoy a unique opportunity to observe his creative process in action. Stop by, say hello, and watch the wetlands come to life through watercolour. 🌿🖌️

14/09/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐭🖼

Join Regional Spotlight artist Larissa Dubrowski at HBRG and Gatakers Artspace for a creative day of assemblage sculpture. Using found and recycled materials, you'll create your own quirky artwork, from regal rabbits to framed curiosities and imaginative sculptures.

Bring your own treasures or explore the galleries' stash of materials and transform discarded objects into something truly unique. Perfect for display at home or entry into the upcoming Waste to Art competition.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘁, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗺𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽! 🗑✨🖼🐇

Join us at Gatakers Artspace for a fun day of assembling waste into unique sculptures. Bring along your own treasures or have a scrounge through the galleries stash to create fun, unique sculptures worthy of the mantlepiece or entering into the upcoming 𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘳𝘵 competition!

Facilitated by 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 artist Larissa Dubrowski, you will be guided in the joy of assemblage sculpting with tips on how to get it all to stick together to become a completed piece of artwork.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵
⏰Sunday 20 September, 10:30am - 1:30pm
📍Gatakers Artspace, 311 Kent St, Maryborough
🎟 $40.00 each
😃12+
🔗Book now Maryborough: https://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Hervey-Bay-Regional-Gallery/Whats-On/Events-and-Programs/Remnants-Reimagined-Assemblage-Workshop-at-Maryborough