THE GRACEVILLE Arts Festival provides a rare outlet for Sunshine Coast residents living with a disability or mental health challenge to showcase their artistic talents.
Running from June 21-23 at St Luke’s Lutheran Church Nambour, the festival celebrates the diversity of local artists in an inclusive event that showcases the amazing talents of local creatives. This year’s feature artist is award-winning Landsborough artist Bob Maas.
Bob says he uses art as therapy, combined with exercise and maintaining good thoughts, to help him manage his stress.
Bob has been painting for 40 years in oils and working in pastels and regularly takes part in exhibitions on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane.
Funds raised from the arts festival, now in its fourth year, help support creative programs for the Graceville Centre’s clients.
The three-day event includes workshops, market stalls, entertainment, food and family fun. Entry is free and open to all.
St Luke’s Church, 10 Sydney Street, Nambour www.gracevilleartfestival.org.au
