THE DOWNLANDS ART EXHIBITION

An annual highlight this month, is the RME Downlands Art Exhibition; featuring more than 1000 stunning artworks in a diverse variety of media.

Appealing to art lovers and art investors alike, the exhibition is part of the official Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers program and runs from September 20 to 28.

Attracting international, national and local artists, the high standard of work displayed has cemented the exhibition as the region’s premier and largest art event.

“The Downlands Art Exhibition

truly is a community event that I’m incredibly proud of,” curator Evan Hollis said.

“The combination of work from local artists as well as interesting, high–quality work from around Australia and the world, means there really is something here for everyone,” he said.

For investors, some of the biggest names in Australian art will be on show, including Pro Hart, Norman Lindsay, Michael Challen, Hugh Sawrey and Greg Postle, through to the more modern John Perceval, Tim Storrier, Geoffrey Proud, Rex Backhaus–Smith, and many other significant artists.

Feature artist Diana Battle has a strong connection with Toowoomba and with Downlands through her children and grandchildren who attend the college.

Diana’s paintings incorporate elements of colour and shape, light and shade, to create strong feelings and impressions of intrigue and discovery.

Her works are highly sought–after in galleries from Buderim to Brisbane.

Recent awards include first prize in the 2019 RASQ Toowoomba Show ‘Still Life’ section.

The Exhibition kicks off with the Gala Opening from 7pm on Friday, September 20.

It is a fabulous night of art, food and friends with tickets strictly limited and available online from the Exhibition website.

Tickets for the Exhibition are available at the door from 10am to 4pm daily, from September 21 to 28.

The Art Café operates during Exhibition hours for snacks, coffee and lunch.

Further information is available www.downlandsart.com