$200,000 PROFITS FROM DOWNLANDS ART SHOW
FROM its first days as an “education prop” to now becoming a hallmark event on Toowoomba calendar, the RME Downlands Art Exhibition has remained everpopular and only increased its reach across the region.
Curator Evan Hollis said 980 pieces of art filled the halls of Downlands College, with the most expensive pieces selling for up to $19,000.
“Everything is very finely curated,” Mr Hollis said.
“The public usually spend a couple of hours just looking around.
“It’s not just a commercial exhibition, it’s actually something to put on your sightseeing map each year.”
An artist himself, Mr Hollis said a rewarding part of the exhibition is seeing people engage with the art.
“I try to push the envelope get Toowoomba to get used to more exciting stuff,” he said.
Mr Hollis said for this year’s event sales totalled more than $200,000 straight from the gallery.
The exhibition hosted works from the likes of Tim Storrier and David Boyd.