The Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail returns to Braidwood, Bungendore and Queanbeyan, opening the doors to more than 20 artist studios and galleries over three weekends from September 30.

SHOWCASING an impressive range of artwork from ceramics, glassworks and jewellery to paintings, prints and textiles, the annual Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail is a unique opportunity to meet the makers of the region.

“The Arts Trail is one of the highlights of our annual events calendar. It celebrates our local artists and makers, brings the community together and draws visitors from outside of the region,” said Mayor Kenrick Winchester.

“The first weekend of the event – September 30-October 1 – will be dedicated to our Braidwood artists, with two brand new creative sites on offer.

“Bungendore takes the focus the following weekend with seven galleries in the mix, and finally Queanbeyan on October 14-15, making it easier to explore all there is to offer.”

The trail provides an opportunity to meet the makers in their creative spaces, buy directly from the studio, and tour local galleries.

“We believe we have many of the best galleries and artist studios in the south-east region, and we are proud to showcase the wealth of talent and creativity residing in Queanbeyan-Palerang,” said Janita Byrne, the council’s team leader for Culture, Arts and Museums.

“The annual Arts Trail offers our local artists, creative practitioners and galleries an opportunity to open their doors to visitors, or to activate public or disused spaces with art. For many of our participating artists, it’s a chance to not only showcase their incredible art, but also their creative spaces, inspiration and creative process.

“For visitors to the trail, not only is it a fantastic, intimate opportunity to delve deeper into the world of art, it also offers the perfect opportunity to explore our towns further with visits to local cafes, restaurants, parks and boutiques, with many of the participating galleries and studios situated in the hearts of our towns.”

There’s more at treasuretrail.com.au/arts

Braidwood Arts Trail (September 30-October 1)

• Braidwood Clayworks
• Braidwood Library Quilt Exhibition
• Braidwood Regional Arts Group
• Carousel Printmakers
• Fyre Gallery – Sibling Rivalry Exhibition
• Gallery 103
• Mary-Lou Nugent Handprinted and Bursaria Workshop
• Studio Altenburg
• V&M – Vetro e Metallo

Bungendore Arts Trail (October 7-8)

• Bungendore Fine Art Gallery
• Bungendore Woodworks Gallery
• Deniston Cottage Antiques + Art
• Rushe Photography Gallery
• Suki & Hugh
• Water Through Reeds
• X Gallery

Queanbeyan Arts Trail (October 14-15)

• Art by Anders
• Berendina de Ruiter
• Bunker Arts Studio
• Cheryl Hodges Studio
• Matthew Curtis & Harriet Schwarzrock Glassmakers
• Nullarbor Nights Knitwear
• Queanbeyan Art Society
• Queanbeyan Camera Group at 4th Seed Cafe
• Queanbeyan Hive Gallery
• Queanbeyan Market
• Queanbeyan Museum
• Rusten House Arts Centre