BVAC - Brisbane Visual Arts Community

14/10/2026

Support our BVAC member group – Scattered Arts!

Looking for something special this weekend? Scattered Arts will be at the Shire Clerk’s Cottage Markets this Saturday, with a lovely range of handcrafted treasures to discover! 💛

Pop along, browse the stalls and support local creatives and makers. You never know what little gem you might find!

🙌 Thanks to Scattered Arts for continuing to bring creativity and handmade goodness to our community.

Check out their post below for more details!

12/10/2026

🎨🌈 A little colour goes a long way!

We’re delighted to share that our BVAC member group, ArtWest Community Gallery, is launching its new exhibition, Colour in Every Corner, today!

With around 400 artworks on display, there’s plenty to explore, discover and fall in love with. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, looking for a little creative inspiration, or simply enjoy discovering local talent, this exhibition is well worth a visit.

🖼️ Colour in Every Corner
📅 12 October – 29 November
📍 ArtWest Community Gallery, Indooroopilly
🕙 Open daily from 10 am
🎟️ Free entry, with all artworks available for purchase!

Congratulations to the ArtWest team and all the exhibiting artists. We love seeing our member groups bringing creativity and colour to our local communities! 💛

Head over to ArtWest Community Gallery’s page for more details.

🌈 Colour in Every Corner — now showing at ArtWest Community Gallery. 🎨

Brisbane, get ready to brighten up your feed, your day and maybe even your walls! ArtWest Community Gallery is bursting into colour with our brand-new exhibition, Colour in Every Corner — and trust us, there’s A LOT to see!

400 ARTWORKS. Endless creativity. One colourful gallery!

From bold and brilliant to quirky, dreamy, delicate and delightfully unexpected, this exhibition celebrates the incredible variety of art created by our talented local artists.

Whether you're a fan of vibrant abstracts, beautiful landscapes, stunning florals, intriguing photography or something completely out of the box, there's a whole world of creativity waiting to be discovered.

👀 Come for a browse.
💜 Fall in love with a piece.
🛍️ Take home something original!

With 400 artworks to explore — and every artwork available to purchase — you never know what might catch your eye. You might even find that perfect piece you didn't know you were looking for!

✨ COLOUR IN EVERY CORNER ✨
12 October – 29 November
Open daily from 10am
FREE ENTRY
ArtWest Community Gallery, 34 Coonan Street, Indooroopilly (above Spotlight)
All artworks available for purchase

Round up your art-loving friends, bring your curiosity and come get your colour fix!

We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.artwestcommunitygallery.org.au/

08/10/2026

🎄 Brisbane’s Favourite Handmade Pop-Up Shop is Back!

Join us 6 - 8 November and discover 30+ independent designers all under one roof!
Expect bold fashion, handmade ceramics, jewellery, homewares, art, stationery, unique gifts, and more.

✨ Take part in our holiday-inspired “Find a Wreath” competition for your chance to win prizes from our member artists.

🎁 Find unique gifts and handcrafted treasures to suit every taste.
💙 And most importantly — support your local artists and makers!

Tag your shopping crew, plan your weekend, and get ready to indulge in creativity and style.

Festive shopping has never looked this good.

Featured Member Groups
We are pleased to confirm participation from a number of BVAC member groups, including:

Scattered Arts
Qld Enamel Guild
Western Suburbs Clayworkers
APAT (Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers Inc)
Ceramic Arts Qld
ATASDA (Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association)
Papermakers and Artists Qld
Qld Bookbinders Guild
Creative Glass Guild
Sunshine Beaders

Brisbane Botanic Gardens – Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Toowong, QLD 4066
Friday: 10am–3pm | Saturday: 9am–4pm | Sunday: 9am–3pm
Free entry

https://www.bvac.org.au/event-details/bvac-pop-up-shop-november-2026

17/09/2026

🎨 BVAC Member Spotlight: The Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc. (ATASDA)! 🎨

Today, we are thrilled to highlight one of our exceptional member groups: The Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc. (ATASDA)!
ATASDA is a national not-for-profit organisation managed by member volunteers, formed to support and foster textile arts in Australia. With members ranging from beginners to professional artists, ATASDA welcomes anyone with an interest in textile arts and surface design.

🎨 What They Offer:
Connect: Meet like-minded individuals, share ideas, and build relationships through social gatherings, outings, and online interactions.

Learn: Participate in workshops with national and international tutors, covering a wide range of textile and surface design techniques.

Read: Stay informed with ATASDA's quarterly magazine, Fibreline, featuring member and artist profiles, and interesting articles on textiles and surface design.

Exhibit: Showcase your talents through ATASDA's exhibitions, displays, and creative challenges, and gain exposure for your work.

Whether you're a professional textile artist, an amateur enthusiast, or simply love textiles and surface design, ATASDA is the place for you!
Join ATASDA and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of textile arts. Support and connect with the creative community across Australia.

https://atasda.org.au/
Thank you, ATASDA, for your incredible contributions and dedication to the textile arts community!

Brisbane Visual Arts Community (BVAC) is a vibrant support organisation that serves as both a physical hub and an online hub for a diverse range of local art and craft groups.

15/09/2026

We all have them. Share your unfinished project in the comments. Stuck for how to finish your project? Let's see if our followers can help. 🛠💙

11/09/2026

Unique handmade items and art supplies for sale. Some of our member groups are open over the weekend. So support local, and head over to their pages for more information. 🎁🎨

Scattered Arts
West Community Gallery
End Studio Workshops & Powertex Training

10/09/2026

Another call-out! Glass workers this time. Go well. 🎈

08/09/2026

Something for makers. A destash on Sunday this weekend. Top up your supplies then visit the bayside spaces to plan how you are going to use them. Winning combination. 🎨🧶

Scattered Arts

... less than 1 week to go and counting! Are you excitied, because we are