Abstract Blooms is a new series of abstract paintings by Toowoomba artist Sam Walton. Drawing inspiration from the landscape, Sam uses vibrant colour and texture to capture the wild energy of flowers, creating art that evokes a genuine sense of connection and joy.

Image: Sam WALTON / Into the cosmos 2024 / mixed media on canvas / 93 x 123cm / © Sam Walton

Back Road Artists present Eclectic Harmony, a vibrant showcase of diverse styles and mediums. United by a spirit of collaboration, these regional artists invite viewers to explore art that’s both personal and communal, celebrating creativity without limits.

Image: Jodie RIGBY / Genie jars 2025 / mixed media on paper / 30 x 42 cm / © Jodie Rigby

Lyne Marshall finds joy in the freedom of experimental artmaking, working with non-traditional methods and unusual materials.

Her Mindscapes exhibition features paintings primarily created with acrylics on aluminium and polythene paper, alongside works in encaustic wax and sculpture.

This collection offers an ethereal and emotive experience, inviting viewers to see the world through shifting perspectives. Inspired by memory and place, Marshall’s art evokes a sense of peace, healing, and quiet expectation—leaving lasting impressions that resonate beyond the canvas.

Known for his social documentary photography, John Elliott’s portraits of Australian icons and country music legends celebrate the lives and passions of people across this country.

A consummate storyteller, John has been photographing the people and places of regional Australia for fifty years.

An inspiring art exhibition by renowned local artist Nadine Reynolds in collaboration with fifteen emerging young artists. This unique exhibit is an artistic journey across generations, capturing a moment in time through vibrant paintings, drawings, and breathtaking embroidered silk works.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of botanically dyed fabrics meticulously adorning Australian seedpods, unlocking a realm where every pod becomes a canvas, every thread a brushstroke, every work a testament to the delicate interplay between the natural world and human creativity.

Botanical Bloom explores an alchemic process of textile transformation, breathing new life into humble seedpods.

Step into the captivating world of Ellis Rowan, a trailblazing 19th-century Australian botanical artist whose breathtaking watercolours and solo expeditions pushed the boundaries of art and exploration.

This exhibition highlights Rowan's remarkable travels from 1880 to 1910, taking you on a journey from Rockhampton to the Torres Strait and Papua New Guinea, through extraordinary paintings, sketches, diary entries, and photographs.

Experience the beauty and detail of Rowan’s work through 28 original watercolour paintings depicting plants and flowers, paired with objects from the Queensland Museum Collection that explore how First Nations peoples used these plants in everyday life.

Local artist Alex Stalling brings vibrant inspiration to this creative space inviting guests to immerse themself in a dynamic world where science, nature, and art collide! Push the boundaries of creativity, unleash your imagination using science, and draw inspiration from the wonders of nature to create something extraordinary. Explore hands-on activities, engaging experiences, and expert insights that reveal the fascinating connections between these realms.

The Lindsay Collection was established by William and Marion Bolton in Toowoomba in the 1950s. It was officially opened by Prime Minister Robert Menzies in 1959 and has been housed at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery since 1994.

Guided by the collection’s namesake Sir Lionel Lindsay and his brother Sir Daryl Lindsay, the Boltons acquired works by ‘Masters of Australian painting’ (Bill Bolton letter to Sir Lionel, 1 July 1957). The Lindsays were eminent artists and Sir Daryl was Director of the National Gallery of Victoria 1941-1956.