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Sculptor and Artist-in-Residence Peter Syndicas to present art workshop in Hydeaway Bay
Sculptor and Artist-in-Residence Peter Syndicas to present art workshop in Hydeaway Bay

ARI Whitsundays and the Whitsundays Arts Festival are excited to announce the 2025 Artist in Residence Program will feature the renowned sculptor, Peter Syndicas.

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Announcing the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2025
Announcing the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2025
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Our Artist Resident for 2025 is Adelaide based Sculptor Peter Syndicas
Our Artist Resident for 2025 is Adelaide based Sculptor Peter Syndicas
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Led by Francesca de Valence (@fdvmusic), the founder of the revolutionary online song writing club, @iheartsongwritingclub, the Emerging Songwriter Workshop as part of @whitsongfest offers practical tools for overcoming songwriters’ biggest bar
The stars of the show ✨ Headlining the @whitsongfest this year is the incredible seven-time ARIA Award-winning songwriter @wendy_j_matthews, Queensland Music Award winner and viral star @itsjudeyork, AGT, Eurovision and The Voice sensation @johnnyma
Always dreamt of performing on the big stage? 🎶 Join the one-day Emerging Songwriter Workshop as part of the @whitsongfest, where you’ll discover foundational and essential song writing tools in a masterclass led by @fdvmusic of @iheartsongwr
We regret to announce that there will not be a Whitsundays Arts Festival this year. On a positive note, our organisation is evolving to focus more on mentoring and supporting both ongoing and emerging art and cultural events in our community. Read
Dive into hands-on workshops and demonstrations led by the skilled artisans themselves at the Handmade Markets. Witness the magic of Queensland's hat-making maestro, Ugo Kennedy, as he unveils the secrets behind his timeless craft using steam irons a
Are you an artist, designer, maker, or food vendor with a passion for creating unique, handcrafted goods? It's your last chance to come and be a part of the Handmade Markets, a vibrant celebration of creativity set against the stunning backdrop of th

Festival Partners

Whitsundays Arts Festival is presented in partnership with Tourism Whitsundays.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

The Whitsundays Arts Festival was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Whitsunday Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.