Furneaux Community Arts

13/04/2026

We’re looking forward to the performance and workshop at the FAEC - Saturday 2nd / Sunday 3rd May 🙌

Get tickets on Humanitix - Emily Sanzaro - Performance & Workshop hosted by Furneaux Collective Inc. Flinders Island Arts & Entertainment Centre, 9 Patrick St, Whitemark TAS 7255, Australia. Saturday 2nd May 2026. Find event information.

18/01/2026

Opening times at the Strait Works Gallery to view the 2026 Islander Portrait Prize.
Today 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00 pm.
Wednesday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Saturday 10 30 am to 1.00 pm. Members are invited to sit at other times.

10/12/2025

Strait Works Gallery will be open tomorrow from 12.30 pm to 3.00 pm and Friday from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. New items being regularly added. Call in for a browse.

06/12/2025

Entries for the 2026 islander Portrait Prize https://fifestival.com.au/islander-portrait-prize

Please submit your registration details online by 24 December 2025

Artists are invited to submit a work of art to the 2026 Islander Portrait Prize. The subject matter should be a person who has a known connection to the Furneaux Islands.

The exhibition will be held at the Straitworks Gallery from 10 January – 31 January 2026

Artists are invited to submit a work to the 2026 Islander Portrait Prize. The subject should be a person with a known connection to Flinders Island.

21/11/2025

Strait Works Gallery will be open this morning from 9.30 am to 11.00 am. Come in for a browse. Lots of gift giving ideas

12/11/2025

The Summer Show 🤣🤣🤣 has now opened at Strait Works Gallery - check the signs for opening times.

18/10/2025

18/10/2025

Strait Works Gallery open today - opening of Naomi's exhibition "Whispers of the Tide". Open until 1.30 pm. Opening days will be Wednesday and Saturday.

09/10/2025

Just a reminder - the current exhibition in Strait Works Gallery finishes on Saturday 11 October. New exhibition opening on the 18th. Call in for a browse.

01/10/2025

Exhibition currently at Strait Works Gallery - Works by Paul Brophy, Corban and Julie Davis, and Aimee Wheatley. Call in for a browse.

19/01/2025

Congratulations to Se'elle Clarkson ✨

A huge round of applause to Se'elle Clarkson for her stunning portrait of Mick Schlick, taking home the 2025 People's Choice Award in the Islander Portrait Prize! 🏆

The exhibition is on at the Furneaux Museum until Feb 2nd

16/01/2025

✨ Time to Cast Your Vote! ✨

Voting for the People's Choice Award is open until 5:00 PM on Saturday, 18th January at the Museum. 🏆

🌟 Have your say in deciding this year’s audience favourite!

The winner will be announced at the Community BBQ Day at Emita Hall on Sunday. 🍔🎉