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THE Gumboot Collective’s ethos shone brightly at the Yarram Chalk Art Festival last Saturday, February 24, where both local and international artists came together to turn the footpaths along Commercial Road into a walk-by gallery for all to enjoy.

Jimboomba-based artist Stacey Bennett was crowned the people’s favourite at a Victorian chalk festival last week.

See local artists up in lights along the Slacks Tracks pathway . 10 talented local artists have created stunning digital artworks, illuminating what was once a blank wall near Moss Street in Slacks Creek. The vibrant images are transitioned slowly to create a dynamic outdoor gallery.

Logan City Council’s latest effort to encourage locals to explore the city after dark comes in the form of art. A colourful projection will light up the night along the popular “Slacks Track” pathway near Moss Street at Slacks Creek.

As the sun goes down, the blank back wall of SekoFood, next door to Extraction Coffee, comes alive from 6pm each night. A colourful projection will light up the night along the popular ‘Slacks Track’ pathway, near Moss Street, Slacks Creek before returning the area to darkness at 9pm.

A colourful projection will light up the night along the popular ‘Slacks Track’ pathway, near Moss Street, Slacks Creek. The mesmerizing display, which illuminates a plain wall next to the pathway, features the works of 10 local artists including Stacey Bennett. 

From the Artist Archive is a series of short interviews with Logan-based artists and Assorted Grains members. In this very first episode, we chat with pastel artist, Stacey Bennett. She shares what she loves and what’s most challenging about working with pastels.

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Local Logan artists, Lynette Gawne, Kristy Flynn, Stacey Bennett, James Brown and Gael Kennett are making their mark on the art scene with an upcoming exhibition. Set to run from March 15 to 19 at the Petrie Terrace Gallery, “Embracing Diversity” is the first exhibition of the newly formed Brisbane Arts Collective founded by Logan artist James…

Another successful Quota Jimboomba Art Show is drawing to a close. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, purchased, sponsored and assisted us to keep this annual community event up and running.

Judges had their work cut out for them at Quota Jimboomba’s 20th annual art show, as nearly sixty artists from Jimboomba, the Scenic Rim and beyond submitted about 200 pieces of art for their consideration. Adding to an already-robust body of work on display at Jimboomba Hall, several local craftspeople brought their handiwork to sell. Category…

People travelled from far and wide to attend the official opening of Quota Jimboomba’s 20th Annual Art show, where artists, their friends and families, and judges all mingled with one another.

It comes after an Art Plus Beer music extravaganza was announced for Underwood on July 24. Canterbury College songstress Briana Dinsdale will head up the local talent on show, along with Jimboomba artist Stacey Bennett and Cedar Vale resident Ronelle Reid. The big event at Monkey Tree Brewing Co will feature musical acts, art and…

Art Plus Beer The multidisciplinary event, Art plus Beer will take place at 6pm on Saturday 24 July at Monkey Tree Brewing Co in Underwood. The event was created by a collective of Logan creatives headed up by Ali Strachan and Jimmy Watts.The evening will include sets from Briana Dinsdale, Mayan Fox, Rae Leigh, and Logan’s own hip-hop crew, LC Official,…

Logan audiences are in for a treat with a dynamic mix of the region’s talented musical acts, spoken word performances, live and exhibited art. The multidisciplinary event, Art Plus Beer will take place at 6pm, at Monkey Tree Brewing Co in Underwood on July 24th.

Audiences will expect live art from street artist Phil B, spoken-word performances by Naavikaran, and exhibited work from First Nations artist, Allan Kina, wildlife artist Ronelle Reid, fluid impressionist Chloe Wigg and pastel and charcoal artist, Stacey Bennett.

What an amazing Opening Night! Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, purchased, sponsored and assisted us to keep this annual community event up and running. Please have a look through the photos and add names where possible. Congratulations to the winners and thank you also to the judges who volunteered their time for this…

Her work in this period has really allowed the artists to self-reflect and find new courage as a creative

Missed checking out our fabulous ‘Foot Square’ 2020 Competition? Well, as a small treat for you ‪this Monday Night‬ we have a short video of some of the work on show.

aspiregallery A little flashback to the solo show of our 2019 ‘Petite Pieces’ Winner, Andrea Moser – who hosted an immensely successful first solo exhibition in the midst of the chaos that was 2020!

With COVID-19 impacting lives worldwide we hope we can stay connected with you, our creative community, through a fortnightly update of the City of Logan Arts, Culture and Heritage e-bulletin.