Art Tarts to unleash their creative side

A group of talented artists from Bribie Island is living proof you’re never too old to unleash your creative side, with many of the members' pieces set to feature in the upcoming Art Tarts exhibition.

Now in its 14^th year, Art Tarts will return to the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre from November 19 to December 1.

Artist Lyn Buck - who likes to work with glass - says it is one of the most popular exhibitions on the island.

“People love to come and see the Art Tarts exhibition because it’s an eclectic and vibrant mix of original artwork from local artists,” Lyn says.

“This year there will be 12 local artists - including three new artists - who will showcase everything from pottery to mosaics, macrame, glass, papercrafts, fabric art, jewellery, and more.

“I have been very fortunate to be involved for a number of years, and I am really looking forward to being part of it again this year and showing what I can do with fused glass.”

All the artists will be available for a special meet and greet on the opening night, which Lyn says everyone is welcome to attend.

“We welcome the whole community to come down for the opening night, which will include light refreshments made by the art tarts,” Lyn says.

“There is no need to book – just head on down.

“If you can’t make it that night, be sure to drop by on another day to see the exhibition.

“The whole gallery is just beautiful, and there is a really lovely café onsite, so you can easily spend a morning or afternoon browsing.”

A number of artworks will also be on sale for people to purchase in time for Christmas, and visitors can also enter a raffle to win prizes the artists have donated.

All money raised from the raffle will be given to the Bribie Island Pink Dragons - a local dragon boat paddling club that raises awareness about breast cancer.

To see more photos, click through the gallery below. 

Featured artists

Artists taking part in this year's exhibition include: 

Three of the original Tarts:

Bev Porter - Potter

Helen Mitchell - Mixed media artist and silver and enamel jewellery

Sheryl Davies - Mixed media

Returning Tarts:

Lyn Buck - Fused and slumped glass

Molly Galpin - Quirky pieces featuring recycled materials

Prim Rogers-Walker - Glass

Beth Morrow - Mosaics, macrame and acrylic

Wendy Lynch - Unique papercrafts - handcrafted/recycled/upcycled

Jenny Short - Fabric art featuring silk scarves and linen upcycled tablecloth aprons

New Tarts:

Kerrie Western - Jewellery

Corinne Purcell - Mixed media

Dale Berridge. - Whimsical, quirky pottery sculptures

Explore the gallery

The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre is located at 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach.

The gallery is open six days a week, from 9am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday and 9am-1pm on Sunday.

Entry is free.

There is also an on-site cafe called Cafe 191 that is open seven days a week from 9am-2pm Tuesday-Saturday and 9am-1pm Sunday-Monday.

For more information, visit the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre website.