Partnership Projects

Adding to the arts landscape of the Sunshine Coast has been an important drive for Riley Cope and Marina de Jager, two local creatives. From auditions to curtain calls, theatre is a joyous experience that builds community and culture. Adding to the arts landscape of the Sunshine Coast has been an important drive for Riley Cope and Marina de Jager, two local creatives. Having contributed to various projects that have propelled the Sunshine Coast arts scene forward over the last

Sculpture on the Edge 2026 Sculpture on the Edge is a renowned annual sculpture competition hosted by Arts Connect Inc., set against the stunning backdrop of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. In 2026, the exhibition will feature selected entries from artists near and far, displayed at Flaxton Gardens—one of the region’s most scenic venues, with panoramic views from Noosa to Caloundra. Artworks include indoor and outdoor sculptures across diverse media, with the winning artist awarded the $10,000 first prize, generously donated

Based on the Sunshine Coast (Kabi Kabi Country), artist Shikani Sargent explores the connections between memory, home, and place through collage, drawing, text, and paint. Inspired by personal narratives, Shikani’s mixed media works reflect experiences of an itinerant home life, shaped by frequent moves across rural towns in regional Queensland. This exploration of home and place—of location and dislocation—is expressed materially, with torn, cut, and rearranged collages that often seek solace in painterly representations of nature. Shikani has exhibited widely

The next chapter of Rangebow is about to begin. The Rangebow Festival returns with a bold new program of performances, experiences and unforgettable moments across the Blackall Range. Friday 9 – Sunday 18 October 2026 Join us for a vibrant celebration of community where art and culture unite to promote a future of inclusivity and harmony. How to Donate: Choose your amount, make the transfer using the details below, and we’ll take care of everything else! We currently accept donations

Dancelab is a multilayered platform designed to support and provide training, mentorship and performance opportunities to emerging dance artists on the Sunshine Coast. Artistic Director, Michelle Bucci is a passionate creative leader with a career spanning over 30 years in choreography, coaching, and artistic direction. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts with qualifications in Dance, Design and Training & Assessment, Michelle brings a unique blend of expertise to every project and strives to inspire and nurture the next generation

An award-winning musical by Aleathea Monsour and Katy Forde A Surprise Smash Hit – Fuel the Momentum! Dear You! Thank you for being here! We’re Aleathea Monsour and Katy Forde. We wrote the musical “A Girl’s Guide to World War”. We are passionate about sharing this incredible true story. To our surprise and delight, our heartfelt show has become a runaway success. It has played to sell-out crowds and standing ovations across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. The musical also

Melissa is the founder of LJ Projects, a dance/theatre company specialising in immersive theatre, education and outreach programs. Melissa is a contemporary dance theatre artist with a career spanning 27 years working extensively in Australia and the U.K. She has worked on many social inclusion projects and main stream dance company productions as a dancer herself, then fulfilling roles such as dance development artist for (DanceEastBritish Arts Council), community dance artist/ teacher on independent projects and ultimately as a choreographer.

Fiona Jopp is a dancer and choreographer who creates contemporary dance and multi-art form performance projects. Fiona Jopp’s previous Sunshine Coast produced projects include: Aftereffect, a story of love and loss– In collaboration with Tobias Merz composing, arranging and performing the music. In Process 2022 – a distillation and deconstruction of the human form in collaboration with figurative artist David Bongiorno. Described as something you would see in New York or Edinburgh festival, In Process 2022 by Fiona and David