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The latest news, announcements and artist profiles from Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.

Local artists invited to take the spotlight

Published on 13 March 2026

Artists from across the Wide Bay-Burnett are being invited to showcase their creativity at the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, with expressions of interest now open for the 2026 Regional Spotlight exhibition.

Homecoming exhibition for local artist Colin Reaney

Published on 05 March 2026

Three powerful new exhibitions exploring themes of nature, environment and personal stories open at the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery this Friday, including a solo exhibition by local artist and educator, Colin Reaney.

Explore HBRG's 2026 Exhibition Program

Published on 25 February 2026

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is proud to launch the 2026 exhibition program.

‘Cane’ tours to Rockhampton Museum of Art

Published on 13 February 2026

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is proud to announce the tour Cane to Rockhampton Museum of Art, launching Saturday 28 February.

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery caps off standout year

Published on 22 January 2026

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery welcomed more than 11,000 visitors in 2025, delivering a strong year of engagement through 15 major exhibitions featuring local, national and touring artists.

New exhibition lets ‘cheeky dogs’ run wild in the gallery

Published on 27 November 2025

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery will close out the year with three compelling new exhibitions by Queensland artists, including a solo exhibition by Alywarr artist Dion Beasley.

Brian Robinson takes out People’s Choice in Girra

Published on 19 November 2025

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is excited to announce the Hervey Bay Boat Club People’s Choice Award for Girra 2025 has been awarded to Cairns based artist Brian Robinson for his distinctive artwork Spring + Sprout II.

Year in Review 2024-2025

Published on 22 October 2025

We are proud to present the 2024–2025 Year in
Review, the first to chart a full year of the gallery’s programming.

Creative Generation puts young artists in the spotlight

Published on 02 October 2025

Emerging young artists will take centre stage when ‘Creative Generation’ opens at the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery this weekend, celebrating the creativity and ideas of Fraser Coast senior high school students.

Collection on the move: Fiona Foley’s 'Janjari' heads to WA

Published on 19 September 2025

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is proud to announce that Fiona Foley’s video work Janjari will be presented in Place Makers at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of Western Australia, from 27 September to 6 December 2025.

Art exploring disability and labour wins Girra Art Prize

Published on 26 August 2025

Sunshine Coast artist Amanda Bennetts has won $25,000 and the biennial Girra: Fraser Coast National Art Prize for her 11-minute video artwork Carve Crevice from Grace, announced at the exhibition’s official launch on the weekend.

Hands-on workshops bring art to life in Regional Spotlight

Published on 02 July 2025

Art lovers of all ages are invited to get creative this July, with a series of engaging workshops and activities being delivered as part of Regional Spotlight 2025 at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.

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