Brushes by the Sea 2017


“BRUSHES BY THE SEA” is a brilliant collection of competitive work by talented local artists from around the Cooloola Coast area held on 21 - 22 January.

The event is now in it’s 9th year and is growing in popularity from year to year along with the talent of the local artists it promotes.  All work submitted in the festival are judged in a range of categories including; Acrylic, Oils, Water Colour, Quilting, Craft, Young Artist, Drawing, Photography real life and landscape, and “Local Area”.  

The “Local Area” category celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of our area and is proudly sponsored by the Rainbow Beach Sports Club.  The winning entrant wins a cash prize and has the winning piece displayed on the walls of the Club.

Money raised by the event is given to a different local charity each year. The exhibition is held at the Sports Club.