Noosa Regional Gallery

24/05/2026

18/05/2026

“I envisage that this exhibition may naturally become a space where Quilty’s storytelling becomes an act of advocacy, education, and deep reflection within our communities.” - Ellie Waterhouse, curator, Afghanistan

ANDREW QUILTY: AFGHANISTAN
Now showing until 14 Jun 2026

Afghanistan is a Museums & Galleries Queensland (M&G QLD) touring exhibition presented in partnership with photojournalist and author Andrew Quilty, and curator Ellie Waterhouse. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program. It is proudly sponsored by Heckler and supported by Human Rights Watch.

M&G QLD is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Image: Andrew Quilty, Omid-e Sabz, Kabul District, Kabul Province, 11/8/2016, inkjet pigment print on Alupanel, 42 x 63 cm. Courtesy of Andrew Quilty.

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15/05/2026

ARTPLAY SUNDAY is this weekend!
11am–1pm | Free!
Bring the family for fun hands‑on artmaking by Noosa River.
This Sunday’s activities include:
- Magic Art Birds and Fish - create invisible drawings that appear like magic with watercolour paint
- Paper Flowers - make a gorgeous paper flower coloured however you choose
- Funky Faces - design an imaginative collage face

No bookings necessary, just drop in and play. See you by the river!

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14/05/2026

AFGHANISTAN challenges audiences to look beyond headlines, encouraging thoughtful engagement and meaningful discussions around what it means to survive—and thrive—in the face of adversity.

This exhibition is not just a showcase of Andrew Quilty’s artistic talents; it’s an invitation to connect with the stories behind the images, to empathise with distant lives, and to explore the vibrancy and complexity of Afghan society.

ANDREW QUILTY: AFGHANISTAN
Now showing until 14 June, 2026

Afghanistan is a Museums & Galleries Queensland (M&G QLD) touring exhibition presented in partnership with photojournalist and author Andrew Quilty, and curator Ellie Waterhouse. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program. It is proudly sponsored by Heckler and supported by Human Rights Watch.

M&G QLD is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Image: Andrew Quilty, Qala-e Musa, Kabul City, Kabul Province, 24/1/2018, inkjet pigment print on Alupanel, 31 x 46.5 cm. Courtesy of Andrew Quilty.

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13/05/2026

ARTPLAY SUNDAY is this weekend!
11am–1pm | Free!
Bring the family for fun hands‑on artmaking by Noosa River!
This Sunday’s activities include:
- Magic Art Birds and Fish - create invisible drawings that appear like magic with watercolour paint
- Paper Flowers - make a gorgeous paper flower coloured however you choose
- Funky Faces - design an imaginative collage face

No bookings necessary, just drop in and play. See you by the river!

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10/05/2026

AFGHANISTAN is a national touring exhibition of photographs by award-winning photojournalist and author Andrew Quilty, curated by Ellie Waterhouse.

An initiative of Museums & Galleries Queensland, this project has been assisted by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program. It is proudly sponsored by Heckler and supported by Human Rights Watch.

“I envisage that this exhibition may naturally become a space where Quilty’s storytelling becomes an act of advocacy, education, and deep reflection within our communities.” - Ellie Waterhouse

ANDREW QUILTY: AFGHANISTAN
Now showing until 14 June, 2026

Image: Andrew Quilty, Shugnan District, Badakhshan Province, 4/5/2015, inkjet pigment print on Alupanel, 29 x 43.5cm. Courtesy of Andrew Quilty.

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07/05/2026

Learn artist Dr Glen Skien’s renowned ‘Deconstruction Drawing Method’ engaging a variety of mediums including charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and collage.

SATURDAY 23 MAY
10AM – 3PM
$280PP Including all materials
limited places available

DECONSTRUCTION DRAWING METHOD
WITH DR GLEN SKIEN

For more information: https://www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au/learn/deconstruction-drawing-method/

06/05/2026

IMAGINATE: FIELDS OF FEELINGS
Featuring Bonnie Hislop

COMING SOON
20 JUNE – 12 JULY, 2026

Celebrate the wonder of you, your feelings, and everyday wins!

Artist Bonnie Hislop invites you to creatively explore your emotions and personal victories through clay, collage and drawing at Noosa Regional Gallery's biennial children's exhibition event, IMAGINATE!

FIELDS OF FEELINGS is an exhibition full of BIG emotions and tiny treasures. A place where all feelings belong and every emotion has a space to shine.

Explore the artworks created by Bonnie and local school students where trophies celebrate everyday wins, feeling flowers bloom, funny faces express big emotions and teacups hold hidden treasures within. Each piece tells a story about how we feel, what we care about, and the little things that matter most.

$5 per person - bookings open soon.

See our website for more information.

Video by Rory Shannon

Proudly supported by .underglaze Noosa

05/05/2026

“To me, it was the experience of Afghan non-combatants, those upon whom the war was imposed rather than the professional soldiers who chose to participate, whose stories most deserved to be told.

Witnessing the experiences of Afghans for whom neither innocence nor neutrality were enough to protect them from the war, compelled me to stay and guided my focus.

The images I take are not just about conflict; they’re about the resilience of the people caught in it.”
- Andrew Quilty

ANDREW QUILTY: AFGHANISTAN
Now showing until 14 June, 2026

Afghanistan is a Museums & Galleries Queensland (M&G QLD) touring exhibition presented in partnership with photojournalist and author Andrew Quilty, and curator Ellie Waterhouse. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program. It is proudly sponsored by Heckler and supported by Human Rights Watch.

M&G QLD is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Image: Andrew Quilty, Qasaba, Kabul City, Kabul Province, 24/8/2021, inkjet pigment print on Alupanel, 100 x 150 cm. Courtesy of Andrew Quilty.

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01/05/2026

Andrew Quilty describes his work as an ‘imperfect portrait of time and place’, skilfully balancing moments of breathtaking beauty with the harsh realities of war.

Through his evocative compositions, visitors will encounter not only the devastation and hardship wrought by conflict but also the resilience, hope, and humanity of the people he lived among.

ANDREW QUILTY: AFGHANISTAN
Now showing until 14 June, 2026

Afghanistan is a Museums & Galleries Queensland (M&G QLD) touring exhibition presented in partnership with photojournalist and author Andrew Quilty, and curator Ellie Waterhouse. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program. It is proudly sponsored by Heckler and supported by Human Rights Watch.

M&G QLD is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Image: Andrew Quilty, Chahr-e Anjir, Lashkar Gah District, Helmand Province, 23/4/2016, inkjet pigment print on Alupanel, 106 x 160 cm. Courtesy of Andrew Quilty.

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