Mary Valley Art Festival 2020
Opening Night
Friday July 3
20 years in 2020
Entry Fee $15
Imbil Public Hall, Edward Street, Imbil
The Mary Valley Art Festival now celebrates 20yrs in our community.
This specially curated exhibition by Heinke Butt, brings the skill and dedication of artists from across our region.
Mary Valley Alive 2020 tells the story of the Mary Valley through its flora, fauna and people.
In 2010, the Mary Valley Alive! exhibition captured the place, time and events during the highly emotive Traveston Dam. The artworks from this exhibit are freshly presented and now collectively join the new artworks for Mary Valley Alive 2020.
The opening night spectacular is a multi-media event, bringing the story of the Mary Valley to life, recognising the wealth of talent we have in our region.
Join the community in celebrating 20 years of art and culture in the Mary Valley, with licensed bar and finger food and the 2020 award presentation.
Viewing Dates
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Sunday July 5
Entry Fees $5
Open daily from 10am to 3pm
Why not bring a group of friends for a great day out, have lunch in town and enjoy a fabulous country drive?
Feature exhibition open over the weekend, Mary Valley Alive 2020
You can find out more information at www.maryvalleycountry.com.au
Youth Awards & People’s Choice Awards
Sunday July 5
Closing celebrations offer art demonstrations, kids activities and licensed bar.
Celebrate Imbil Country Cabins People’s Choice Award and the Youth Award presentations sponsored by Bruce Dahl from 1pm.
Showcase your talent and enter the Mary Valley Art Festival
About the Mary Valley Art Festival
2019 wrap-up: More than 200 artworks, $8000 in prizes and an Open Award of $2500. These are the numbers that stacked up for the Mary Valley Art Festival in 2019.
An estimated 700 art lovers found their way to Imbil in Mary Valley Country, South-East Queensland from July 5-7, 2019.
The food market combined with live music and art demonstrations created a fantastic backdrop for the People’s Choice and Youth Awards on Sunday.
2019 results: Bendigo Bank Open Award – Teetering by Sandra Ross 1, Reach by India Gladwood HC, Ars Longa Vita Brevis by Meaghan Shelton HC.
Imbil Friendly Grocer Award (3D) – Animal Magic by Carol Weir 1, Cloak On Crucifix by Trevor Irvine HC.
Ron Jeffery Award (landscape) – Storm Down The Valley by Kathy Burden 1, Glass House Mountains by Colin Van Kruining HC, Stormy Sky by Anne Briggs HC.
GMT Heavy Mechanical Award (novice) – Travels Of Solitude Man by Tim Noles 1, Braided Maiden by Melissa Maree HC.
Animalia – Repairs Needed by Keith Blake 1, Bath Time by Yvonne Thompson HC, Devotion by Jacqui Close HC.
Railway Hotel Award (still life) – Tea Time by Sherrie Rowan 1, The One And The Many 2 by Sandra Ross HC, Goon by Kirk Radunz HC.
Human form – Self Portrait by Donna Munro 1, Free To Be by Victoria Fitzpatrick HC.
Drawing – Stage To Gympie With The Cream Team by John Morrison 1, Guanacos, Patagonia by Nonie Metzler HC.
Gympie Living Award (abstract) – Mount Wellington by Libby Parke 1, Wildflowers In Every Way by Jane Thompson HC, Argentum Circle by Glenys Fentiman HC.
Youth results: Price Farm Award (aged 14-17) – His Eyes Are As Green As A Fresh Pickled Toad by Dana Rollings equal 1, Silky Oak French Polished Box by Luke Dennis equal 1, Maggie by Jacqui Close 2.
Might Boy Excavators Award (aged 10-13) – Pot by Leam Davison 1, Stinging Nettle by Phillip Davison 2, Abstract by Leam Davison 3.
Mary Valley Tai Chi Award (aged 6-9) – Farm Construction Site by Thomas MacKay 1, The Jet Stream by Daniel Edmonds 2, The Rainbow Bunny by Daniel Edmonds 3.
History: The Mary Valley Art Festival began in 2000 in Imbil, the largest community in the Mary Valley, and continues annually on the first weekend in July.
While doors open for viewing at 10am on Friday, the Friday opening night brings together artists, judges, sponsors and the community over wine, fine food and entertainment. The festival is known for its friendly and professional approach, attracting quality art work showcasing the diversity of artists from our region and South East Queensland.
The festival continues on Saturday and Sunday and is an easy day trip for visitors from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Hervey Bay. Workshops and demonstrations are offered over the weekend and the popular People’s Choice Awards are held on the Sunday along with the Youth Award presentations, with licensed bar and refreshments.
Pictured are (from left) Nicky Watson, Sally Luchich, Lesa Bell, Kaili Parker-Price, Lyn Hughes, Heinke Butt.
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Volunteer Teams
Tasks include:
Setting up and taking entries the Sunday prior to Friday opening. This simple task allows you to meet the artists and be the first to view their submission. Each work needs labelling with receipts issued. Lunch is provided for those who work morning to afternoon shifts.
Operating the Festival Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10am-3pm. Split shifts are offered. The committee takes responsibility for opening and closing the venue and door takings, we simply ask for two people to share each shift.
It is all great fun and you meet some wonderful people, make friends and have quiet time to really appreciate the art.
Contact Mary Valley Art Festival
The Mary Valley Art Festival has a management committee
You can get in touch with us at
info@maryvalleyartfestival.com.au
Mary Valley Artslink
PO Box 124
Imbil Q 4570
Or use the form below:
Our Sponsors
Bendigo Bank
Mary Valley Art Festival is very pleased to welcome back its festival partner Bendigo’s Gympie & District Community Bank for a second year. They offer a prize pool of $2500 to the Open Award making it an exciting prospect for artists devoting their time and passion to create a unique piece of art. The Bendigo Bank Open Award offers artists the chance to develop their skills and work within their community providing unique experiences for both locals and visitors.
Twin Bunya Park
Richard and Heinke Butt of Twin Bunya Park return as major sponsors of the Festival. Their continued creativity and joy in assisting this event has nurtured an important part of the art community in the Mary Valley.
Ron Jeffrey Realty
The selection of an agent to trust with the sale or management of your property is a critical decision.
With offices in Montville, Imbil & Kenilworth, ron jeffery realty have a team of highly qualified staff with a wealth of real estate experience. They achieve excellent results and provide the best real estate service in the region.
ron jeffery realty work exclusively in the Mary Valley & Blackall Range! We cover the rural and village areas, west of the Bruce Highway, from south of Gympie to the Maleny Greater Region. The forests and national parks are our natural western boundary (see the map on the About Us page).
In the Mary Valley & Blackall Range regions of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland … we’ve got you covered!
Imbil Friendly Grocer
Imbil Friendly Grocer is a major sponsor of the Art Festival having supported the event for many years. The Imbil Friendly Grocer is your one stop shop for catering, camping and having fun in the Mary Valley. They have an ATM service, fuel, ice and grocery.
Peter and Lee will be presenting the 3 Dimensional Imbil Friendly Grocer Award
Mary Valley Show Society
The Mary Valley Show Society has been supporting the art festival since its inception in 2000. Imbil Public Hall is synonomous with the Art Festival. A fantastic country hall comes alive each year with professional displays of artistic talent.
Imbil Railway Hotel
Imbil Railway Hotel offers country hospitality and a great place to unwind after a country drive. Long time owners, the Hoopers support this homegrown event as major sponsors. They will be presenting the Still Life Railway Hotel Award
Marina Taylor Catering and Decor
Marina Taylor has been involved in the arts for most of her life. Her business is creating fantastic decor for events, weddings and festivals. Her team provide delicious finger food for the Opening Night of the festival. If you have attended previously, you will have tasted her delightful menu. Come and enjoy.
Imbil Country Cabins
Imbil Country Cabins hosts, Karen and Donna have been coming to Imbil since they were children, visiting their grandparents home in Elizabeth Street. Set on 6 hectares of land overlooking the Yabba Creek and the Imbil Weir Imbil Country Cabins offers four cabins, all freshly painted and tastefully decorated with your comfort and convenience in mind. www.imbilcountrycabins.com.au
Gympie Living Magazine
Launched in 2018, Gympie Living provides community news and lifestyle news throughout the Gympie Region. Printing 8,500 copies it aims to be informative and inclusive of all facets of the community.
Gympie Living will be presenting the Abstract Award
GMT Heavy Mechanical
GMT Heavy Mechanical is based at Imbil in the Mary Valley, and just as the name suggests, is a one-stop-workshop for all heavy machinery, trucks and four-wheel-drives.
GMT Heavy Mechanical will be presenting the Novice Award.
Valued Sponsors
- Rae Gate
- Mightyboy Excavations
- Mary Valley Yoga and Tai Chi
- QCWA Imbil
- Amamoor Lodge
- A&P McVerry
- Imbil Post Office
- Karrabee Bus & Coach
- Mary Valley Traders
- Seeds to Serendipity
- Golden Apple Hairdressing
We are extremely grateful to our valuable sponsors for the Mary Valley Art Festival
THANK YOU TO YOU ALL!