Whitsundays Arts Festival not to be in 2024
We regret to announce that there will not be a Whitsundays Arts Festival this year. On a positive note, our organisation is evolving to focus more on mentoring and supporting both ongoing and emerging art and cultural events in the Whitsundays.
Nathalie Hartog-Gautier Artist Residency
The inaugural ARI Whitsundays artist residency with Nathalie Hartog-Gautier, co-sponsored by the Whitsundays Arts Festival, was a great success.
Join print artist Nathalie Hartog for a workshop and demonstration in Hydeaway Bay
Join French Australian print artist Nathalie Hartog for a workshop and demonstration in Hydeaway Bay.
The Handmade Markets return to the Airlie Beach foreshore
The Whitsundays Arts Festival and Whitsunday Creatives are delighted to host the Handmade Markets on the Airlie Beach foreshore. This event showcases the incredible talent of our local artists, designers, and makers while providing a unique shopping experience for visitors and locals alike.
Chart-topping superstars Vika & Linda (OAM) announced at the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and Residency
The Whitsundays Arts Festival is thrilled to reveal Vika & Linda (OAM) as the final addition to this year's Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and Residency.
Award-winning Australian songwriter Mark Sholtez will be a mentor at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival
Award-winning artist, and lecturer in Songwriting and Music Production at the University of Southern Queensland, Mark Sholtez will be performing and teaching songwriting as part of the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival.
Toni Childs joins the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival
Whitsundays Arts Festival is bringing Emmy Winner and three-time Grammy nominated American recording artist Toni Childs to Airlie Beach as part of the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival.
Announcing the second annual Whitsundays Songwriter Festival & Residency
The Whitsundays Arts Festival is thrilled to launch the second annual Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and Residency, taking place from 31 August to 4 September in Airlie Beach.
Wishing you a Wonderful Art-Filled Festive Season!
Wishing all a wonderful festive season and tune in for important festival updates.
Well That’s A Wrap!
We've been reminiscing on the memorable moments of the 2022 Whitsundays Arts Festival - thanks for joining us!
People’s Choice Award Winner
We're delighted to announce the winner of the 2022 Whitsundays Art Prize People's Choice Award, sponsored by Bendigo Bank.
Whitsundays Art Prize Winners Announced
Whitsundays Arts Festival is delighted to announce the award winners in the 2022 Whitsundays Art Prize Exhibition.
Celebrate The Arts
Celebrate the arts with the Whitsundays Arts Festival! 🎪
This September, immerse yourself in the arts in the heart of the Whitsundays, and enjoy the sights and sounds in the form of fine arts, sculpture, original music, professional art workshops, multicultural performances, children's art workshops, handmade art markets, exclusive & intimate concerts, film screenings, and impressive installations.
Announcing the Inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival & Residency
Announcing the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival & Festival, a 3-day Festival comprised of a Residential Retreat, a one day Emerging Songwriters workshop, and a Dinner & Conversation at The Belvedere.
Whitsundays Art Prize Finalists Announced
Whitsundays Arts Festival announces the finalists in the 2022 Whitsundays Art Prize Exhibition.
Fun for the whole family
The Whitsundays Arts Festival is bringing arts to the whole family on 25 September on the Airlie Beach foreshore. With interactive activities, a free kids art workshop program, and massive art installations, it promises to be a fun-filled, creative day out!
Meet the makers at the Handmade Art Markets
Discover the Whitsundays Arts Festival Handmade Art Markets on the Airlie Beach Foreshore.
Airlie Beach Foreshore Comes Alive With Art
Airlie Beach Foreshore will come alive with art on September 24 & 25 as Whitsundays Arts Festival artists-in-residence create a spectacular outdoor exhibition of art installations.
Get Artsy With Our Workshop Program
Time to get artsy with the Whitsundays Arts Festival! Our full art workshop program takes place 17-25 September, with many of the workshops explore the Festival theme “Memories,” and others are just for fun. Get involved as the 2022 artists-in-residence take participants through a series of free and ticketed workshops designed to enjoy, learn, develop skills, network with your community of fellow artists, and collaborate on large art installations while you create an art piece to take home.
Weaving Stingrays With Marine Debris
Recently we hosted the first free workshops for the 2022 program, weaving large stingrays with artists Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths which will be part of the ‘Soaring Stingrays’ installation.