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Surat on Balonne Gallery

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Surat on Balonne Gallery

Celebrating regional art and stories in the heart of Surat. The Surat on Balonne Gallery (formerly known as the Balonne River Gallery) was opened in 1997.

The gallery’s vision then (and remains the same today) was for the development and promotion of local and regional artists through gallery space and curatorial assistance in a formal gallery setting. Over fourteen years and more than 120 exhibitions later the gallery’s annual exhibition schedule continues to read like the Who’s Who of regional artistic talent. Featuring a diverse range of art form

s, styles and techniques, as well as the occasional well known artist from further a field – don’t be surprised to see such well recognised artists as Sidney Nolan, Russell Drysdale or Hugh Sawry!! The Surat on Balonne Gallery is housed in the Cobb & Co Changing Station complex. This complex is also home to an amazing 25000 litre freshwater fish aquarium, where river dwellers swim in a simulated riverbed environment; an incredible social history museum featuring a working Cobb & Co Coach and the Shire Library. Surat on Balonne, Cobb & Co Changing Station,
Carnarvon Highway, Surat

62 Burrowes Street Surat Q 4417
P 07 4626 5136 F 07 4626 256 E [email protected]

20/08/2026

There's still time to catch The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition by Andrea Chapman at the Surat on Balonne Gallery, but not for long.

Visit before this stunning exhibition comes to an end. 🎨

16/08/2026

🎨 Now on display at the Surat on Balonne Gallery

Andrea Chapman’s Are You Coming is a heartwarming watercolour that captures the gentle bond between a mother sheep and her lamb.

🖼️ Are You Coming
🎨 Watercolour
📏 400mm x 400mm
💲 $570

Featured in The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition, this artwork celebrates the spirit of outback Queensland.

For sales enquiries, contact [email protected] or visit the Surat on Balonne Gallery to experience the exhibition and view this beautiful piece in person.

13/08/2026

Andrea Chapman’s Nanny Knows the Way is a delightful watercolour celebrating the character and charm of life on the land. The artwork captures a familiar rural scene, highlighting the quiet confidence of a lead nanny guiding the way through the landscape.

🖼️ Nanny Knows the Way
🎨 Watercolour
📏 500mm x 600mm
💲 $800

Visit The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition at Surat on Balonne Gallery to view this beautiful artwork and explore the full exhibition.

10/08/2026

No Room for Us is a nostalgic watercolour that captures the quiet character of the outback landscape. Depicting a small weathered dwelling, with sheep gathered in its shade, the artwork captures the quiet charm of rural life and evokes memories of times gone by, when simple structures stood as enduring landmarks in the landscape.

🖼️ No Room for Us
🎨 Watercolour
📏 470mm x 380mm
💲 $660

Featured in The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition, visit the Surat on Balonne Gallery to discover this beautiful piece and explore the full exhibition.

For sales enquiries, email [email protected] or visit the gallery.

07/08/2026

Bent not Broken is a powerful reflection of resilience in the Australian landscape.
Depicting cattle gathered in the shade, this evocative watercolour captures a quiet moment of endurance and strength, qualities deeply woven into life in outback Queensland.

🖼️ Bent not Broken
🎨 Watercolour
📏 800mm x 650mm
💲 $1,100

Featured in The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition, visit the Surat on Balonne Gallery to experience this remarkable exhibition.

For sales enquiries contact [email protected] or visit the gallery.

04/08/2026

This heartwarming watercolour celebrating the simple moments that make life in the country so special. Depicting a dad goat and its baby resting in the paddock, this charming work captures the gentle bond between parent and offspring, set against the familiar backdrop of the rural landscape.

🖼️ Bill and his Kid
🎨 Watercolour
📏 600mm x 500mm
💲 $800

Featured in The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition by Andrea Chapman, visit the Surat on Balonne Gallery to view this beautiful artwork and explore the full exhibition.

For sales enquiries contact [email protected] or visit the gallery.

01/08/2026

Afternoon Ride with Dad captures the warmth of shared moments and the simple joys of life in the outback. Painted in watercolour, this charming work evokes memories of family and time spent exploring together.

🖼️ Afternoon Ride with Dad
🎨 Watercolour
📏 380mm x 470mm
💲 $570

Featured in The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition, this artwork reflects the spirit of outback Queensland, where stories are passed down through generations and connections to family and country run deep.

Visit the Surat on Balonne Gallery to view this beautiful piece and experience the exhibition for yourself.

For sales enquiries contact [email protected] or visit the gallery.

30/07/2026

Andrea Chapman’s A Riverbed Rest reflects the quiet beauty and deep connection to country that defines life in outback Queensland. Through rich tones and thoughtful composition, this oil on linen work captures a moment of stillness within a landscape shaped by rivers, roads and the enduring rhythm of the bush.

🖼️ A Riverbed Rest
🎨 Oil on linen
📏 900mm x 650mm
💲 $1,100

Visit the Surat on Balonne Gallery to experience this remarkable exhibition and discover the stories woven through each work.

For sales enquiries, email [email protected] or visit the gallery.

Andrea Chapman Artist

26/07/2026

Introducing Andrea Chapman’s World Cup Dreaming, a striking oil on linen work that captures the imagination through rich colour, movement and storytelling.

🖼️ World Cup Dreaming
🎨 Oil on linen
📏 1100mm x 850mm
💲 $1,300

Featured as part of The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition, this captivating artwork is available to view and purchase at the Surat on Balonne Gallery.

Visit the gallery and discover the collection of works.

24/07/2026

Experience Springers Creek by Andrea Chapman, a beautiful watercolour capturing the character and beauty of the waterway.

🖼️ Springers Creek
🎨 Watercolour
📏 580mm x 460mm
💲 $780

This artwork is featured in The Heart of the Coolabah exhibition.

Visit the gallery to view this stunning piece and explore the full exhibition.

For purchase enquiries, email [email protected] or visit the gallery.

Address

62 Burrowes Street
Surat, QLD
4417

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61746265136

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