General Exhibition 
Prints are also available 
More prints available 
Friday Workshop 
Our 3D Artists 
More 3D Artists 
The Gallery is Open 7 days a week 
Life Drawing workshops continuing from May 2023 – the 1st and 3rd Thurdays of the month. 
General Exhibition 
General Exhibition 
General Exhibition Works 
1st Prize by Hans Sipsma “Alter Ego”
Welcome to the Hervey Bay Art Society all art aficionados, artists and those who wish to explore something new.
Gallery 5, our fine art gallery and studio, is open 7 days a week and always has superb local art on display and for sale.
The Art Society conducts tutored workshops and social painting groups throughout the year. Members and non-members always welcome.
We look forward to seeing you at our gallery and hope you visit soon.
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OUR CURRENT EXHIBITION IS
BOATS/WHARFS/MARINAS
Make sure you come and have a look at this spectacular exhibition on display now until Friday, 10th May 2024. Each piece is packed with detail put together by these talented artists. If you wish to see all artworks from this exhibition, come visit our Gallery 5 in person, or take a look at the video on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
40th Annual Competitive Art Exhibition (ACAE) (Coming Soon)
Hervey Bay Art Society proudly showcases their 40th Annual Competitive Art Exhibition (ACAE) at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.
Six sections will be on display at the gallery, showcasing a broad range of subjects and mediums including, landscapes and seascapes, abstract artworks, flora and fauna, figurative works and portraits, miniatures, and an open category.
Since 1984 the Annual Competitive Art Exhibition has been the largest community art competition in the region, allowing local, Queensland and interstate artists to come together to share their work.
Coming Soon
Hervey Bay Paint & Sip
All Paint and Sip are currently on hold….we do apologise for any inconvenience caused.
CURRENT WORKSHOPS WITH MARK BROSE
As advertised in the latest newsletter, a new round of Basic Art Skills classes begins on this Monday 1st April. This is an opportunity to learn how to draw and apply colour theory. Bring along a sketchbook, pencils (HB, 2B, 6/8B) and an eraser. Being able to draw is a skill every artist should develop. Be at the gallery by 12:15pm for a 12:30-3:00pm session each Monday.
For those who have basic drawing and colour skills, Beyond Basics classes may be for you. During these classes, we explore each medium for 4/5 weeks (watercolours, pastels, pen & ink, acrylics) This Tuesday, 2nd April, I am starting a series of classes on learning Acrylics. Bring a sketchbook, acrylic paints (red, yellow, blue, white and black) and a variety of brushes. No canvas is needed at this stage.
Classes are 12:30-3:00pm every Tuesday afternoon.
On Wednesday afternoons, these intermediate classes are for those artists who have the basics and have explored a variety of mediums but want to delve deeper into being an artist. We go into the ‘Next Steps’ to becoming a more confident artists. During these classes, we try different techniques, learn about composition, applying colour theory effectively and generally improve our understanding of art. This Wednesday afternoon (12:30-3:00pm) the class will explore developing ideas for creating artworks for a set theme. We will look at possible ways to attack the upcoming Shared Ground exhibition with the theme of Reconciliation. Come along to delve deeper into becoming a better artist.
Each of these classes costs only $7 for members or $15 for non-members. Please pay cash. All money goes to HBAS.
Online Member’s Gallery
Our online member’s gallery exhibits a selection of our society member’s art. Read More>
Our featured artist for April 2024 is Carol Perry
I came to Australia from the UK in my late teens and although my venture into watercolour painting came later in life, I have always had an interest in all aspects of art. My early career began with an involvement in colour and design and later I worked in the high end jewellery trade, where a flair for display and presentation confirmed my interest in creating beautiful artwork.
Go here to see Carol’s works in our online member’s gallery.
If you enjoy the online gallery please come and visit Gallery 5 to see more artworks.
A big thank you to Kerri Dixon who finished her last workshop today Monday 4th December 2024. Kerri has been conducting wildlife workshops at Gallery 5 for quite a while now and we are all sorry to see her go. If you wish to join Kerri in her other workshops you can find her on Facebook and Instagram. We wish her well.
What We’re About and How to Join in
Competitions and Exhibitions
There are exhibitions on display year round at the art society’s fine art gallery Gallery 5.
Currently on display at Gallery 5 is The 2023 Annual Members Exhibition. There are many beautiful works on display.
Overall there are more than 100 fine artworks on display now. Visit us at Gallery 5 and take a look. A work of fine art makes a great acquisition or gift and can be enjoyed forever.
Art Education
We conduct regular art sessions and workshops throughout the year. You can choose from tutored workshops and art classes or social painting groups. Members and visitors always welcome. Read More>
Gallery 5 – Hervey Bay Art Society is pleased to announce that commencing in May 2023, the Life Drawing group will be continuing on a sessional, fortnightly basis. Read More>
Come and join us on Sat December 16 , 2023 for the next Paint & Sip session which is painting a Summer Sunset . Read More>
A full list of upcoming Paint & Sip Sessions can be found here
Life Drawing with paid models returns to Gallery 5. There is no better way to improve your art skills than by figure drawing from life. Read More>
Experienced teacher and artist Mark Brose is going above and beyond by conducting 3 separate classes every week. For beginners there is his ‘Basic Art Skills’ classes on Mon afternoons. Next level up there is his ‘Beyond Basics’ classes on Tue afternoons. Each of these classes is great value at only $7 per session (for members) and they are a great way to begin or continue your art journey.
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to find out what activities are happening and upcoming.
Membership
New members will receive a warm welcome at the Hervey Bay Art Society.
Membership gives you the opportunity to contribute to Fraser Coast’s cultural vibrancy, to hone your art skills, to display (and sell) your works and to mix with fellow artists and art enthusiasts.
The annual membership fee for new members is just $45. Renewal fee for on-going membership is $40.
To find out more about becoming a member go here.
If you are an existing member go here to find our events schedule, forms, rosters, manuals, exhibition rules and procedures and resources.
Friends of Gallery 5
Friends of Gallery 5 is a social network of people (non HBAS members) who support the visual arts in Hervey Bay by supporting Gallery 5 and the Hervey Bay Art Society.
If you think you may be interested in contributing to the cultural vibrancy of the Fraser Coast – please consider becoming a friend Gallery 5.
Visit or Contact Us
Visit us at Gallery 5 located at 5 Sandy St, Urangan, Qld. Gallery 5 is open daily and entry is free. Read More>
Contact us by
- Phone us on 07 4124 9200 or
- email at herveybayartsociety@bigpond.com
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If you do visit Gallery 5 we would love your feedback. Please post a review on Google or 
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About Us
Hervey Bay Art Society is a not for profit organisation run to promote participation and interest in the arts.
We value individual creativity and lifelong learning. We promote this through a variety of value-for-money activities.
Latest News
Newsletters
The art society issues monthly newsletters which are available to members and visitors.
The current newsletter is April 2024. Read More>
Acknowledgements
Our Current and Recent Sponsors
RealWay Phone: 0741284255
The art society strives to promote art in the Fraser Coast region. We are very appreciative of the support we receive from our generous sponsors in helping us do this.
Grant Acknowledgements
Since the formation of the Hervey Bay Art Society we have been fortunate and grateful to receive a number of grants which has enhanced our ability to execute our mission of encouraging appreciation of and participation in the arts in the Hervey Bay Region.
We would particularly like to acknowledge the Queensland Government and the Fraser Coast Regional Council. From their Gambling Benefit Fund and Community Grants Scheme respectively, we have received generous grant support in recent years. This has assisted us in providing high quality services and facilities to our members and to the community.
Our most recent grant was in Nov 2021 when the Art Society was approved for a grant in round 4 of the 2021-2022 Fraser Coast Council Rapid Response Community Grants. This Grant was to assist with the costs of running a skills workshop with well respected tutor and artist Pauline Adair. Read More>
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