Caloundra Regional Gallery

Caloundra Regional Gallery is a public gallery on the Sunshine Coast, located at 22 Omrah Avenue in Caloundra, close to Caloundra Library, the Bulcock Street shopping precinct and Kings Beach. Entry is free, making it an accessible stop for visitors who want to spend time with contemporary art without committing to a paid attraction. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, and on weekends from 10am to 2pm.

Its exhibition programme brings together local and national artists, with a focus on thoughtful, visually engaging work and the stories behind it. The programme includes LORE and LAND, an exhibition featuring First Nations artists from the Art Collection and grounded in cultural knowledge, ancestral connections and sovereignty. The gallery has also presented How Soon is Now?, a touring exhibition by Brisbane-based artist Bruce Reynolds, whose relief sculptures and collaged linoleum works explore memory, migration, time and the relationship between people and their environments. The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is another significant part of the gallery’s programme, with finalists and winners recognised through the region’s art community.

The experience is designed to reward taking your time. Visitors can look closely at works that sit between painting, sculpture, drawing and architecture, or use the gallery’s self-guided art activities for a more hands-on visit. These activities make the gallery a practical option for families, while the changing exhibitions and artist-led perspectives give solo visitors and regular gallery-goers plenty to consider. The nearby library, shops and Kings Beach also make it easy to combine a gallery visit with other time in central Caloundra.

For people who cannot attend in person, Gallery on demand offers a selection of videos featuring artists, talks, workshops and gallery events. The online collection includes artist interviews, exhibition discussions and behind-the-scenes looks at the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. The gallery also promotes a Caloundra street art walking tour and offers an accessibility guide to help visitors plan ahead. Those wanting a closer connection can join the Gallery Membership Program, which supports artists, public programmes, emerging creative practices and broader access to the arts across the Sunshine Coast.