Exhibitions Opening - January 2026

Mackay Regional Council and Artspace Mackay invite you to the launch of three new exhibitions

Tom Moore: Natural Oddity
Printbank Mackay: Coastal Imprints
Colleen Heathwood James: Habitat

to be officially opened by Cr Greg Williamson, Mayor of Mackay Regional Council.

Come along, celebrate and be among the first to see these great new shows and talk with visiting artists, curators, council, gallery staff and volunteers.

6pm Friday 23 January 2026, Artspace Mackay, Civic Precinct.

We encourage visitors to also register for associated public programs including:

>10:30am Sat 24 Jan: Exhibition Floor Talk w Tom Moore [Auslan interpreted]

>5:30 - 6:30pm Wed 21 Jan: Artists’ Talk w Printbank Mackay.

>10:30am Wed 11 Feb: Artist’s Morning Tea & Talk w Colleen Heathwood James.

Terms and Conditions

Read the terms and conditions before making a booking:

• All program attendees must be in good health prior to attending the session (eg. no runny noses, coughs, temperatures). If any of the attendees booked in feel unwell, please cancel your booking to enable another to use the vacant spot.

• Carefully consider your availability to attend the event BEFORE making your booking. Booking cancellations - especially late cancellations - can mean that we may not be able to fill that place, rendering it a lost opportunity for another community member.

• A reminder notification will be sent 24 hours prior to the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel through Eventbrite, or contact Artspace Mackay ASAP on 4961 9722 to advise so they may remove you from the list manually.

• Photography Permission: Please be aware that all programs may be filmed and posted to Artspace Mackay website and Facebook page to provide access to those unable to attend the session. Filming will focus on the presenter but may include attendees. Do not attend if you do not wish to be filmed.

• By making a booking you agree to all the above.

EVENT TIPS:

• Download and use the Eventbrite App to store your ticket and add a reminder to your calendar.

• Allow time for travel and parking. For more information about the location of Artspace Mackay visit www.artspacemakay.com.au

• Please arrive promptly to each event that you have registered to attend to allow for minimal disruption.

IMAGE: Glass works by Tom Moore. Photography and compositing by Grant Hancock. Image courtesy the artist.