Gateway Drive Noosaville is fast becoming known as the art destination Gateway to Art.
As Noosa’s first dedicated art precinct, this creative hub is attracting tourists and locals alike looking for an immersive experience, a virtual year round art trail.
With nearby buzzing retail outlets, breweries and designers, it is a hub for the public to discover artists and makers in their studios and galleries. It is a great place to mix and mingle in this creative community while also enjoying great coffee or grabbing a bite to eat.
The trail blazers in this growing community of artisans featured in the vibrant Gateway to Art are much loved, Fried Mudd Clay Studio, Jo Cook Artist Studio Gallery, Studio One Noosa Gallery, Dallas Lesley Art, and Sunshine Mosaic Art. Visit these studios and soak up a diverse range of local art experiences encompassing ceramics, mosaics and contemporary art or book in for a class or workshop. There is a wonderful world of immersive experiences right at your fingertips, come discover for yourself.
All of these creative destinations will be open during Noosa Open Studios Art Trail, which runs from Friday 30 August – Sunday 8 September from 10am-4pm. Gateway to Art is accessible all year round.
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Jo Cook Artist Studio Gallery
Jo Cook opened her studio gallery featuring her art, sculpture and art products earlier this year. Her creative vision is to evoke emotions and create conversations about the journey of women in our current society. She is also a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner and offers sessions at her studio or online at. Visit jocookartist.com.au
Studio One Noosa Gallery
Studio One Noosa Gallery proudly showcases an ever changing exhibition of original artwork by a vibrant collective of local artists. With a commitment to ’Hanging local art on every wall,’ the studio not only offers original artwork but also specialise in creating gallery quality, large-format prints that will amaze, including exclusive art wallpapers. Visit the gallery from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm, or discover online at studioonenoosa.com.au.
Fried Mudd Clay Studio
Cathy, owner of Fried Mudd Studio, Gallery and Workshops specialises in sculpture workshops (Bathing Beauties) native birds, hens, ducks and guinea fowls. Visit friedmudd.com.au for more information, dates and bookings. Fried Mudd Gallery is open by appointment only.
Sunshine Mosaic Art
Jackie from Sunshine Mosaic Art is a skilled mosaic and stained glass artist offering bespoke commissions and small group workshops. Known for creating intricate, detailed designs, Jackie combines traditional techniques with artistic flair, delivering stunning, custom-made pieces that will enhance any space.
Dallas Lesley Art
Dallas is known for the movement, light and energy of her expressionist coastal, birds and underwater paintings. An AGNSW Sulman Prize Finalist and in over 80 exhibitions, her paintings are in public, corporate and private collections in Australia and internationally.
