The Toowoomba Studio Art Trail: Celebrating Creativity and Connection

 

Launched in 2023, the Toowoomba Studio Art Trail is an exciting initiative created by Cindy MacDonald and Jeanne Cotter and designed to connect local artists with the community. Every weekend in September, artists open their home studios to the public, offering a unique opportunity to showcase their work, engage with visitors, and contribute to Toowoomba’s growing artistic culture.

 

As founders of the Toowoomba Studio Art Trail, our mission is to provide a platform for local artists to share their creative practices and personal spaces with the public. By aligning with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers each September, this event celebrates our region’s talent with a focus on community spirit. The success of our inaugural event was marked by enthusiastic attendance, positive feedback, and meaningful outcomes for both our individual artists and the group as a whole.

 

Now in our third year, we are committed to fostering inclusivity and growth among Toowoomba artists while maintaining opportunities for fresh voices. We welcome all artists, old and new, to apply. For the 2025 event, participation will be capped at 20 studios. Each home studio can host one or two artists, so we encourage you to consider teaming up with a fellow creative. This approach ensures that visitors can comfortably explore all studios within a manageable timeframe, whether over a weekend or across multiple visits, without feeling overwhelmed by too many choices or lengthy travel distances.

 

Our ethos is to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and a rich experience for all of our artists and visitors. We look forward to welcoming you to the Toowoomba Studio Art Trail, where, just once a year, you can explore the studios and minds of some of Toowoomba's most eclectic creatives in their private spaces.

 

We look forward to another wonderful event in 2025.

 

Warm regards,

Jeanne Cotter & Cindy MacDonald

Founders, Toowoomba Studio Art Trail

 

www.toowoombastudioarttrail.com.au

toowoombastudioarttrail@gmail.com

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