The Redcliffe Art Gallery is set to welcome the community on March 1 for the highly anticipated first exhibition openings of 2025. With a dual showcase featuring 15 Artists 2025 and Joe Furlonger: Horizons, the event promises an inspiring celebration of contemporary Australian art and local creative excellence.
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15 Artists 2025: A Celebration of Diversity
In Galleries 1 and 2, 15 Artists 2025 returns as an annual acquisitive prize designed to enrich the City of Moreton Bay’s growing art collection. Each year, the exhibition brings together 15 Australian artists, offering a platform for diverse voices and thought-provoking perspectives.
This year’s exhibiting artists are:
- Kim Ah Sam
- Holly Anderson
- James Barth
- Troy-Anthony Baylis
- Naomi Blacklock
- Darren Blackman
- Jamie Congdon
- Torin Francis
- Claudia Greathead
- Libby Harward
- Kate Mitchell
- Tommy Pau
- Sha Sarwari
- Pamela See
- Keemon Williams
This year’s selection continues the tradition of showcasing innovative and compelling works across various mediums, reinforcing the region’s commitment to supporting contemporary art.
Joe Furlonger: Horizons – A Journey Through Landscape
In Galleries 3 and 4, visitors can experience Joe Furlonger: Horizons, an exhibition honouring one of Australia’s most esteemed landscape painters and a proud Moreton Bay local. Furlonger, who first gained recognition in the late 1980s for his large-scale figurative paintings, continues to captivate audiences with his masterful depiction of Australian landscapes.
Horizons offers a comprehensive look at Furlonger’s artistic evolution, spanning painting, ceramics, sculpture, and drawing. The exhibition features works from the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Collection alongside pieces from the City of Moreton Bay’s collection, making this a must-see for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Opening Event Details
The official opening will take place at 2:15 p.m. with speeches, followed by live music from Andre Reginato. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments as they immerse themselves in the exhibitions.
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Redcliffe Art Gallery, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m, continues to be a cultural hub for the Moreton Bay region. With these exhibitions, the gallery reaffirms its role in celebrating both emerging and established Australian artists.
All are welcome to attend this special occasion and be among the first to experience these remarkable exhibitions that mark the beginning of another exciting year in the arts at Redcliffe.
Published 10-February-2025