The people have voted - Brianna Campbell, with In Your Arms, is our People's Choice Winner for Seeing the Soul 2024! Congratulations Brianna! And we can see why - this incredible charcoal drawing was created by young Woombye artist Brianna and it is just stunning. Brianna will receive the $500 prize for her work which we hope will help support her very promising future in art. You can find Brianna on Instagram @briannakate.art Seeing the Soul for 2024 exhibition has officially closed at Cooroy Butter Arts Factory. Luckily, all available works can still be viewed and purchased through our website or through Hoofbeats Sanctuary. We will be sharing all the goodness in the coming weeks! Up next, the raffle prize winners!
Celebrate this Mother's Day by taking a trip to @Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre to see the last day of our Seeing the Soul Art Prize and Exhibition for 2024! We can't believe it's already at the end, but you still have a chance to purchase some art, enter the raffle and get your vote in for the People's Choice Award. The raffle winners and People's Choice Award winner will be announced later today, so keep an eye out for that and have your tickets ready! Winners will be contacted. Does it get any better! Who do you think will win?
The @seeing.the.soul exhibition finishes this Sunday. So if you want to take a looky time is running out. This is my piece "The Touch" on display until then, it is available for sale through their web site. It is professionally framed in a lovely white molding, with double matt and non reflective glass. If you are local pop in and check it out! @hoofbeats.sanctuary Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre #sunshinecoast #horserescue #horsesanctuary #artprize #artcollective #artshow #seeingthesoul #equinetherapy #hoofbeatssanctuary #sunshinecoastart #sunshinecoastartist #noosahinterland #helencoulterart #bestcatsclub #cartsareawesome #ilovecatssomuch #Ilovecatsmorethanpeople
Have you had a chance to visit the current Seeing the Soul Art Prize & Exhibition yet? A lovely Hoofbeats Sanctuary volunteer will be there to greet you each day and you can wander through this stunning exhibition open until Sunday May 12. This major fundraising exhibition is held in aid of Hoofbeats Sanctuary’s equine therapy and trauma recovery programs. You can also buy a raffle ticket with fabulous prizes and all funds go directly to support the Sanctuary’s programs! Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am-3pm 11 Maple St, Cooroy @butterfactoryartscentre @seeing.the.soul @hoofbeats.sanctuary #butterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactory #artexhibition #hoofbeatssanctuary #seeingthesoul #fundraisingart #fundraisingraffle #equineart #equineassistedtherapy #cooroy #noosa #noosahinterland #sunshinecoast
We are super excited to share that the artworks of our Major Prize Winner Jo Hawkins and our Highly Commended winner Jasmine Veronique have sold! We are so happy that some incredible people get to enjoy this beautiful artwork and that this raises money for Hoofbeats Sanctuary. Such a reason to smile :) Congratulations @catajojo and @jasmineveroniqueartist Many of our works have been sold already, so make sure you check them out before they're all gone either at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre until 12th May, or online at seeingthesoul.org.au
If you've forgotten it's Mother's Day Sunday 12th May, never fear because we have the PERFECT gift for you - artwork that is beautiful and lasts a lifetime. We still have some artwork available for purchase for our Seeing the Soul 2024 Art Prize and Exhibition and this year, the quality of work was just Stella. All works sold goes directly back to Hoofbeats Sanctuary, a mental health charity for women and girls here on the Sunshine Coast. So head to our website at seeingthesoul.org.au to see what we have OR pop into Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre and see the work in person and make your purchase there and then! The exhibition will be running until the 12th of May so get in quick and spoil your Mum this Mother's Day. The works will be for sale after the exhibition has ended, but it will be online only! Your Mum deserves it <3
And a final congratulations to our Under 18s Emerging Artist winner for Seeing the Soul 2024, with her incredible work entitled Kindred Spirits - Ellenie Faith Kirkman! So much talent in such a young person, just wait until you hear what Ellenie has to say: "This oil painting tries to capture the feeling of close connection between human and horse. I love the term ‘kindred spirits’ and I love meeting fellow kindred spirits whether they are humans or horses." Ellenie Faith is a seventeen year old artist creating on Kabi Kabi country. She has been creating all her life, but started committing to art two years ago. She studies oil painting, graphite and charcoal. Horses have always been a main focus in her art. Her two rescue mares are huge inspirations for her artwork. This year she had her first ever art exhibition and aims to become a full time artist in the future. Ellenie Faith contributed the oil painting Kindred Spirits as well as the charcoal drawing Greeting towards the prize exhibition. You can find Ellenie on Instagram @elleniefaith_art - so impressed by her talent! As always, you can still find all the art for this year's exhibition available for viewing and purchase at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, open daily until 12th May. Don't forget to enter the raffle to win some incredible prizes too!
A massive congratulations to our Highly Commended Winner for Seeing the Soul 2024 - Jasmine Veronique for her work Innocent Harmony. We absolutely love sharing the meaning behind the work so we thought we'd take this opportunity to share with you all: "In my painting I wanted to capture a moment of pure innocence and unspoken understanding between a young girl and her white foal. This oil painting weaves a visual narrative of peace, safety, and the beauty that can exist between humans and animals. The subjects are nestled in an idyllic setting, where the gentle interplay of warm greens, pinks, and browns creates a backdrop that feels both comforting and ethereal. . . (continued online)" Jasmine Veronique is an emerging fine artist based in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. She draws inspiration from the raw, imperfect beauty and meaning of nature, a fascination that is deeply mirrored in her artwork. Jasmine has garnered notable recognition as a finalist in the Caloundra Regional Gallery Local Contemporary Art Prize 2024, both a finalist and the People’s Choice Award Winner in the 40 Under 40 Exhibition and Art Prize 2024, and a two-time finalist in the Lethbridge Gallery 20000 Small Scale Art Awards. Her work has been featured in Art Edit Magazine’s Summer Edition 2023 and a two-page feature in the Autumn Edition 2024. Marking a significant milestone in her career, this year Jasmine is participating for the first time in the Affordable Art Fair in Brisbane, represented by Stevens Street Gallery. She has also actively participated in various group exhibitions throughout the years. Additionally, Jasmine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Animation from the Queensland College of Art, graduating in 2007. You can find Jasmine on Instagram @jasmineveroniqueartist - in love! As always, you can still find all the art for this year's exhibition available for viewing and purchase at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, open daily until 12th May. Don't forget to enter the raffle to win some incredible prizes too!
A special congratulations to our Runner-Up prize winner for Seeing the Soul 2024, Ellie Sutton and her gorgeous work entitled Little Bird. One of the best things about art is hearing the backstory and inspiration behind the work. We wanted to share Ellie's so you can fall in love with her work just like we have: "Little Bird aims to capture the profound and heartwarming bond between a young girl and a tiny bird, transcending the barriers of species to showcase the beauty of an unspoken connection. This art piece delves into the magical realm where innocence and nature converge, presenting a tale of friendship that is both tender and profound. At the heart of the artwork is the little bird, a symbol of untamed freedom and delicate vulnerability. The feathered creature’s plumage rendered with a softness that echoes the tenderness of the girl's touch. The bird's eyes reflect trust and serenity, illustrating the implicit understanding between the two beings." Ellie Sutton is an emerging Australian artist raised in the picturesque southern highlands and now residing in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Even as a newcomer to the art world, she is already making her mark, having been selected as overall winner and abstract category winner in the 2023 Bluethumb art prize. She has also been selected finalist in multiple prestigious art prizes and hung in exhibitions Australia wide. Central to Ellie’s artistic vision is a deep reverence for the spiritual realm. Through her art, she seeks to transcend the limitations of the material world, inviting viewers to delve into the ethereal and connect with something greater than themselves. You can find Ellie on Instagram @ellie_sutton_artist - worth a follow! As always, you can still find all the art for this year's exhibition available for viewing and purchase at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, open daily until 12th May. Don't forget to enter the raffle to win some incredible prizes too!
Congratulations to our Major Prize Winner for Seeing the Soul 2024 - Jo Hawkins! With her incredible work entitled Unconditional. We want to take a moment to spotlight our winners and their stunning works, so we thought we would share a little bit more info about Jo's work: "What love is more unconditional than a person and their dog? I wanted to convey that sense of love between human and animal with this painting. Most of my art is commissioned animal and people portraits from photos using acrylic paint and sometimes watercolour, pencils or digital art. An interesting subject always helps make the process easier. I use Photoshop and Procreate to enhance the photo when required and paint from this as reference. I find that no matter who or what I am painting, I am inspired by each subject’s unique beauty. Being self taught, every day is a new adventure for developing my skills and style." Jo Hawkins only recently began her artistic adventure after a full time career as a graphic designer. Self taught apart from the occasional art class or workshop, she sees inspiration in the beauty of animal and humans and sometimes in nature, which she likes to bring to life using predominantly acrylic paint. Jo’s work is mainly commissioned pieces which have gone to private collections in Australia, the USA and the Middle East. She has only just began putting work into public galleries. Jo has been featured in “I Am” Magazine, participated with 2 sketchbooks in “The Sketchbook Project” which is part of the the Brooklyn, New York, Library of Art. Her sketchbooks are in the lending library and digital library. She has also participated in group collections/exhibitions in the local Sunshine Coast area. You can find Jo on Instagram @catajojo - so impressed by her talent! As always, you can still find all the art for this year's exhibition available for viewing and purchase at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, open daily until 12th May. Don't forget to enter the raffle to win some incredible prizes too!
Don't forget to grab some raffle tickets when you visit the exhibition! If you can't get there in person, follow the link to grab yours today: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=wxz8d Help raise funds to support the mental health programs for women and girls impacted by trauma, here at Hoofbeats Sanctuary. Prizes include: 1st Prize - Stunning Sculpture (RRP: $950.00) - Raku ceramics with kintsugi sculpture on timber stand by Julie Field - Second Prize - Accommodation, Restaurant & Spa Vouchers (RRP: $750.00) - An overnight stay at 5-Star, award-winning RACV Noosa Resort in a one bedroom Suite including buffet breakfast for 2 people. Valued at $550, plus A $100 voucher for Herbert Restaurant, Noosa, plus A $100 Ikatan Spa Voucher Third Prize - Health & Wellness Package (RRP: $675.00) - Power Of The Breath Pack including 2 x Hooded Towels and and Ice Bath voucher - valued at $350 TH7 Body Works Noosa - $50 voucher Anna Bidgood Holistic Health - 1 hour online EFT session - valued at $125 Sacred Sounds & Wellness - $100 voucher Stella Fitness - one month subscription to online sessions plus a 45minute online PT Pilates session - total value $150 Fourth Prize - Gourmet Food & Pamper Products Package (RRP: $578.00) - Gourmet Food Hamper donated by Wolf & Lion Co family - Valued at $400, plus Tepuy Pamper Pack - Valued at $178 Fifth Prize - Yoga, Spa & Beauty Package (RRP: $475.00) - Village Yoga - Coolum - 1 Month Unlimited Pass - Valued at $200 Ikatan Spa Gift Pack - Valued at $175 Verve Noosa Beauty Salon - $100 Voucher Sixth Prize - Locals Luxury Package (RRP: $295.00) - A Chocolate Gift Pack from The Noosa Chocolate Factory - Valued at $125 Jungle & Co Cafe - Noosa - $100 Voucher Pottery for the Planet - 2 ceramic travel cups - Valued at $70 We will be doing a very special thank you to all our raffle donators soon - it is just so incredible that we have received all of this. So enter before 12th May when we will be drawing the prizes!
SEEING THE SOUL ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION: Hoofbeats Sanctuary - APRIL 12 - MAY 12 This major fundraising exhibition is held in aid of Hoofbeats Sanctuary’s equine therapy and trauma recovery programs. “The sanctuary is home to a herd of ten horses and ponies, most of which have experienced big life stressors in their own lives, making them the perfect teachers. Proceeds from Seeing the Soul exhibition will enable us to train more program facilitators and offer more program places.” Barb Blashki, CEO of Hoofbeats Sanctuary All artworks in the exhibition are for sale and money raised will go to supporting mental health programs at Hoofbeats Sanctuary. Artwork 1: Grateful (detail) by Tameson Godfrey, Oil on Canvas @_lagunaart Artwork 2: Joyful Life by Sabrina HR Choi Watercolour Painting Artwork 3: The Ghost Horse (detail) by Pam Miller Acrylic on Canvas @pammiller.artist Artwork 4: Siren by Gayle Lockley, Clay Sculpture @alynthi1studio Artwork 5: Squeak (detail) by Ann White, Oil on board @anna_pomona Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Gallery Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am - 3pm, 11 Maple St Cooroy @butterfactoryartscentre @seeing.the.soul @hoofbeats.sanctuary #butterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactory #hoofbeatssanctuary #fundraisingexhibition #artexhibition #artscentre #artgallerys #seeingthesoul #animalhumanconnection #cooroy #noosa #noosahinterland #sunshinecoast
Just how gorgeous are these flowers from Blooms of Noosa which were presented by CEO Barb Blashkie to our judges and sponsors for being part of Seeing the Soul! Thank you so much @bloomsofnoosa for supporting the exhibition and the work we do here at Hoofbeats Sanctuary. If you are ever in need of some delightful flowers, please do check out https://bloomsofnoosa.com.au/! We share this because not only are we raising money for the Sanctuary and our mental health programs here, but also, these artists donate their work to the exhibition. Special thanks to our staff and volunteers for running the exhibition, which you can still go and see at Cooroy Butter Arts Factory Centrer until 12th May, open everyday. All artwork is available for purchase on our website too: https://hoofbeats.org.au/product-category/horse-art/ Don't forget to follow Seeing The Soul on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date and start preparing your entry for next year! Plenty more pics to come and we will be sharing the entire photo gallery soon and the video of the winners ceremony so stay tuned!
Today we would like to send a special thank you to Cooroy Seasons IGA for providing scrumptious platters for our guests at the opening which were a big hit (nothing was left)! It is so wonderful to be able to have the support of so many local businesses, bringing our community together to help raise money for a wonderful cause. You can order you own platters at: https://igacooroy.com.au/ We share this because not only are we raising money for the Sanctuary and our mental health programs here, but also, these artists donate their work to the exhibition. Special thanks to our staff and volunteers for running the exhibition, which you can still go and see at Cooroy Butter Arts Factory Centrer until 12th May, open everyday. All artwork is available for purchase on our website too: https://hoofbeats.org.au/product-category/horse-art/ Don't forget to follow Seeing The Soul on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date and start preparing your entry for next year!
The opening was incredible and we wanted to send a special thanks to the incredibly talented CLEAR, an emerging Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter-music artist, who provided music at the opening on Saturday 13 April. Not only did CLEAR's voice just perfectly match the vibe, but she did this out of kindness and for that we can't thank her enough. You can find CLEAR at: Facebook: Is That Clear Instagram: @is.that.clear Website: https://www.crowdpleaser.com.au/CLEAR Thank you so much again <3 We share this because not only are we raising money for the Sanctuary and our mental health programs here, but also, these artists donate their work to the exhibition. Special thanks to our staff and volunteers for running the exhibition, which you can still go and see at Cooroy Butter Arts Factory Centrer until 12th May, open everyday. All artwork is available for purchase on our website too: https://hoofbeats.org.au/product-category/horse-art/ Don't forget to follow Seeing The Soul on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date and start preparing your entry for next year!
Super big congratulations to all our winners for Hoofbeats Sanctuary's Seeing the Soul Art Prize and Exhibition 2024! How talented are these artists! We were lucky enough to get some snaps of them with their works (except sadly for Ellie, she is located interstate but we are so excited she received a prize!) Major Prize Winner - Jo Hawkins @catajojo Runner Up Prize Winner - Ellie Sutton @ellie_sutton_artist Highly Commended - Jasmine Veronique @jasmineveroniqueartist Under 18s Emerging Artist Winner - Ellenie Faith Kirkman @elleniefaith_art We share this because not only are we raising money for the Sanctuary and our mental health programs here, but also, these artists donate their work to the exhibition. Special thanks to our staff and volunteers for running the exhibition, which you can still go and see at Cooroy Butter Arts Factory Centrer until 12th May, open everyday. All artwork is available for purchase on our website too: https://hoofbeats.org.au/product-category/horse-art/ Don't forget to follow Seeing The Soul on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date and start preparing your entry for next year! And we were honoured to be featured in Noosa Today as well: https://noosatoday.com.au/news/15-04-2024/animal-connection-wins-art-prize/ Plenty more pics to come and many more people to thank!
Congratulations to the Seeing the Soul Art Prize and Exhibition Winners announced at the official opening on Saturday April 13 held at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre! Major Prize Winner: Unconditional by Jo Hawkins Other prize winners announced were: Runner-Up Prize: Little Bird by Ellie Sutton Highly Commended Prize: Innocent Harmony by Jasmine Veronique Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize: Kindred Spirits by Ellenie Faith Kirkman Selected by judges Nina Shadforth (Sunshine Coast Art Collection Curator, Caloundra Regional Gallery), Megan Williams (Manager, University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery) and Steve Clarke (Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank Cooroy), prize winners were selected from 82 entries by 48 local, Queensland and interstate artists. Seeing the Soul Art Prize & Exhibition 12 APRIL - 12 MAY @seeing.the.soul Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 3pm 11 Maple St, Cooroy Image 5: Unconditional (detail) by Jo Hawkins @catajojo Image 6: Little Bird (detail) by Ellie Sutton @ellie_sutton_artist Image 7: Innocent Harmony (detail) by Jasmine Veronique @jasmineveroniqueartist Image 8: Kindred Spirits by Ellenie Faith Kirkman @elleniefaith_art @butterfactoryartscentre @hoofbeats.sanctuary #butterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactory #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #prizewinners #artprize #artexhibitions #seeingthesoulexhibitioncooroy #hoofbeatssanctuary #artistsoninstagram #cooroy #noosa #noosahinterland #sunshinecoast
'As One' my entry into the Hoofbeats Art Exhibition and prize ...Currently on show from 12 April until 12 May 2024. @ The Cooroy Butter Factory, Cooroy, Queensland,Australia. I wasn't one of the prize winners...but that's ok, I entered and donated this piece to support this wonderful charity. There is of course People's Choice 🤪 #hoofbeatssanctuary #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #noosaregionalartgallery #pressgangnoosa #noosaartsandcrafts
Inspiration for my mixed media artwork 'As One ' This is Lucas my sister's Andalusian pony with my grandaughter in England. #hoofbeatssanctuary #seeingthesoulexhibitioncooroy #noosaregionalartgallery #pressgangnoosa #mixedmediaprintforsale
My Artists Statement for the 'Hoofbeats 'Exhibition @ The Cooroy Butter Factory in Cooroy, Queensland, Australia. 12 April - 12 May 2024 I have donated this artwork in aid of this wonderful charity that assists and supports mental health #hoofbeatssanctuary #seeingthesoulexhibitioncooroy #printmakernoosa #pressgangnoosa #noosaregionalartgallery
Be the first to see Seeing the Soul - it opens today at 10am. Get in quick to buy one of the 84 artworks by 49 artists. And vote for the People's Choice Award which we'll announce when the exhibition closes. How incredible is it all looking! Don't forget you can watch the livestream tomorrow of the opening ceremony where we will be announcing the winners! Head on over to our Seeing the Soul Facebook Page for the link which will appear tomorrow! https://www.facebook.com/seeingthesoul
This is my 2nd entry into the @seeing.the.soul exhibition in the Cooroy Butter Factory. It is to support and raise funds and awareness for the Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a mental health charity on the Sunshine Coast. Equine therapy programs are a key part of their work. The theme was human-animal connection. I have called this The Touch as as special as touch. From a soft paw to a loving hand, touch is a healer of great power. It needs no words, it conveys all we need to feel loved. It is available to purchase right now on their web site, with part of the proceeds going directly to the Sanctuary. If you are local it runs from 13th April until 12th May at the Cooroy Butter Factory. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre #sunshinecoast #horserescue #horsesanctuary #artprize #artcollective #artshow #seeingthesoul #equinetherapy #hoofbeatssanctuary #sunshinecoastart #sunshinecoastartist #noosahinterland #helencoulterart #bestcatsclub #cartsareawesome #ilovecatssomuch #Ilovecatsmorethanpeople #kittenlovers #tabycatsrule #tabbycatsofig #tabbycatslove #tabbycatofinstgram #tabbycatlover #tabbycatlovers #tabbycatsrock #tabbycatsoftheworld #tabbycatlife #tabbycatsarethebest #mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthart
Artist profile THERESE VAN HAASTER has entered a water colour piece entitled The Farrier. She says "This artwork was inspired by a magazine photo, showing a horse being shod by a young woman. My interest is painting people, and this subject especially, as it included a horse, and I love horses. The lines and subtle minimalist colour choice portrayed in this scene, make for a pleasing quiet piece, which would look good in any space." Gorgeous. You can find Therese at: Facebook: Therese Van Haaster Instagram: @theresevanhaaster.art Our Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All works are for sale. Please head to our website for more information. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
We are super excited and honoured to have guest artist CLEAR performing at the Exhibition opening this Saturday! How lucky are we to have such incredible and kind local talent right here on the coast. CLEAR will be delighting us with music throughout the opening - does it get much better? Again, we can't thank you enough CLEAR and we can't wait to hear you in person! CLEAR will be performing between 2-4pm at the Exhibition opening - see you there! You can find CLEAR at: Facebook: Is That Clear Instagram: @is.that.clear Sunshine Coast based artist CLEAR is an acoustic singer songwriter performing gigs coast-wide, playing at events both public and private such as weddings, birthdays, other celebrations, pubs, cafes and corporate functions. She is known for her notably beautiful vocals and memorable sound. CLEAR’s two released singles Somnium and Always are available on all streaming platforms.
GET YOUR TICKETS for our Seeing the Soul Raffle - you won't want to miss this! Thanks to our wonderful Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor Cooroy Bendigo Community Bank for donating the stunning sculpture, Sense of Belonging 2 by local artist Julie Field as first prize in our fundraising raffle. Steve Clarke, Branch Manager was on hand to help install the sculpture at the bank, where it’s on display and to launch ticket sales. Raffle ticket prices are $5 each; 5 for $20, 14 for $50. Other prizes, thanks to generous supporters are: 2nd prize RACV Resort accommodation & dinner package plus Ikatan Spa Voucher - total value: $750 3rd prize Health & wellness vouchers plus yoga mat & power of the breath hooded towel - total value: $675 4th prize: Gourmet food hamper and personal pamper pack - total value: $578 5th prize Coolum Yoga pass plus Ikatan Spa voucher plus Verve Beauty voucher - total value: $475 6th prize: The Noosa Chocolate Factory gift pack plus two Pottery for the Planet keep cups plus Jungle & Co Cafe voucher - total value: $295 Please follow the link to get yours: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=wxz8d Thanks to our supporters: Community Bank Sunshine Coast @racvnoosa @ikatanspanoosa @noosachocolatefactory @potteryfortheplanet Jungleandco Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
The countdown is on till the announcement of the winners of the Seeing the Soul Art Prize on Saturday 13 April at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. And we'll be live-streaming the announcement from 2.30pm. A total of $5500 in prizes will be announced: Major Prize, Runner-up, Highly Commended Prize and Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize. Winners will be selected from 84 entries by 49 local Queensland and interstate artists. The theme for entries was Seeing the Soul: the animal-human connection. The exhibition will be on display until 12 May, during which all artworks will be for sale with funds raised to support Hoofbeats Sanctuary. Check out the works for sale: https://seeingthesoul.org.au/exhibition2024
Artist profile JULIA WHEELER has entered an acrylic piece on canvas entitled Unspoken Connection. She says "Seeing the soul - that deep, all-encompassing feeling of mutual unspoken connection between kindred spirits. No purer emotion to heal the heart and soul. This painting is, to me, how that love feels - skin on fur, eyes closed, inhaling the safety and comfort of a pure soul. The green of the background signifies the nurturing and regrowth of nature, the renewal of energies and the healing of emotions. The blue of her jacket signifies inner peace, serenity and spiritual development. White - the beautiful horse - the purity of an animal’s soul. This is why the work at Hoofbeats is so very important - healing connections are forged and lives are enriched with love and hope." Beautiful. You can find Julia at: Instagram: @jwdidit Our Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All works are for sale. Please head to our website for more information. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
Check out the entries for Seeing the Soul on the exhibition website. 84 artworks by 49 artists. https://seeingthesoul.org.au/exhibition2024. All works are for sale and funds raised support the Sanctuary's programs for women and girls who have experienced trauma. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. You can find them all here: https://seeingthesoul.org.au/exhibition2024 Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
SEEING THE SOUL ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION: Hoofbeats Sanctuary - APRIL 12 - MAY 12 This major fundraising exhibition is held in aid of Hoofbeats Sanctuary’s equine therapy and trauma recovery programs. Works in the exhibition depict the relationships and deep bonds that occur between animals and humans, reminding us of the importance of a kind and beneficial human-animal relationship. Cash prizes will be awarded for overall winner, painting/drawing, sculpture/3D and photography categories, as well as people’s choice award. Official Exhibition Opening Event will be held Saturday, April 13 from 2pm Artwork: I Feel the Soul by Gayle Lockley, 2024 Entry @alynthi1studio @butterfactoryartscentre @seeing.the.soul @hoofbeats.sanctuary #butterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactory #hoofbeatssanctuary #seeingthesoul #newexhibition #artscentre #animalconnection #artexhibitions #artprize #openingevent #localartists #cooroy #noosa #noosahinterland #sunshinecoast
Artist profile DANIELLE LATTA has entered an ink drawing on paper entitled Walkies with my Mate. She says "This piece is about unusual playmates and the acceptance of animals no matter their size into the family unit. It also plays home to the classic dog walk, pets are bigger in the country." Love it! You can find Danielle at: Facebook: Running Duck Studio Instagram: @runningduckstudio Website: https://rds.ink/ Our Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All works are for sale. Please head to our website for more information. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
Artist profile COURTENAY POTTER has entered a water colour on canvas entitled The Joy They Bring. Courtenay says "through this painting I have sought to portray the light and beauty horses bring into our lives simply through their existence". So talented. Our Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All works are for sale. Please head to our website for more information. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
so am part of the @seeing.the.soul exhibition again this year, in the Cooroy Butter Factory. It is to support and raise funds and awareness for the Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a mental health charity on the Sunshine Coast. Equine therapy programs are a key part of their work. The theme was human-animal connection. I have donated this artwork, so 100% of the sale goes to the sanctuary, it is available to purchase right now on their web site. Its called Waterboy-In memory of Sunny. He was a painting I did awhile back and this sketch is based on it. This grand old horse was a light in his owners life, one that can never be extinguished. If you are local to the Sunny Coast the exhibition is from 13th April to 13 May. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre #sunshinecoast #horserescue #horsesanctuary #artprize #artcollective #artshow #seeingthesoul #equinetherapy #hoofbeatssanctuary #sunshinecoastart #sunshinecoastartist #noosahinterland #helencoulterart #horsesforlife #horsesarelife #horsesoninstagram #horsesofthedayy #instagramhorses #horsesofinstagramdaily #horsesofinsta #lovemyhorses #ilovemyhorses #chestnuthorse #chestnuthorses #horsetime #equinesofinstagram #beautifulhorse #mentalhealth #mentalhealtart
Artist profile MAHDI KHALILPOUR has entered a water colour piece entitled Harmony with Nature. Mahdi has a masters in art and over 20 years of experience in fine arts and sculpture. How incredible. Our Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All works are for sale. Please head to our website for more information. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
Remember to come along and see this exhibition on Saturday April 13 between 2 and 4pm. Get your FREE tickets on the link below. @https://mailchi.mp/c3178e6ca89f/your-invited-celebrate-the-opening-of-seeing-the-soul?e=04652487e9 #hoofbeatssanctuary #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #noosa #sunshinecoast
Introducing Seeing the Soul Art Prize judge Megan Williams. Megan is a curator and writer with over twenty’ experience in the university art museum sector. Since 2016, she has been the Manager of UniSC Art Gallery. In 2020, Megan led a major redevelopment of UniSC Art Gallery that expanded exhibition and storage space and re-positioned the Gallery as the leading public gallery in the Sunshine Coast region. Before joining UniSC, she worked at QUT in a range of curatorial and programming roles across QUT Art Museum, the William Robinson Gallery, the Creative Industries Precinct and The Cube. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
Artist profile SCARLETT TRIGAR has created a graphite pencil piece entitled Whisper. She says “I did a Masterson’s workshop and it was about using light touch to relieve tension in horses. This drawing is about connecting with your horse.” So much talent. Scarlett is also one of our amazing Under 18 Emerging Artists - can you believe she is only 12 years old! Our Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All works are for sale. Please head to our website for more information. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Venue: @butterfactoryartscentre
We just wanted to take this opportunity to thank our Seeing the Soul sponsors for 2024. We couldn’t do it without their support, and it is so wonderful that so many local businesses are willing to support us. All businesses are tagged so please go give them a like and follow and thank them for their support: Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Hosted by: @butterfactoryartscentre And of course a special thanks to all our volunteers and team members for bringing this together. Cannot wait to see it all happen! Exhibition Opening Night & Prize Winners announced: Saturday 13th April 2024
Artist profile: JO COOK has entered an oil and mixed media piece on canvas, entitled Nurture Your Heart. She says “Haiku: Little lamb on my shoulder, you nurture my heart Simplicity & solace Lambs bring us back to the beauty and innocence of new life and unfettered joy. This piece speaks to the journey of life, travelling as we do from birth to death along the bumpy roads of life experience. We can potentially find that going within will ultimately bring us back to authentic selves, liberating our hearts, our souls and our capacity to live with freedom and joy.” Amazing. You can find Jo at Socials: @jocookartistnoosa Website: www.jocookartist.com.au Our Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All works are for sale. Please head to our website for more information. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Hosted by: @butterfactoryartscentre
Artist profile: KAUR RAMAN has entered an acrylic and oil painting on canvas, entitled Being with Myself. She says “This artwork shows loneliness of a bird, A bird who got lost int the storm, and can’t go back where it came from because it doesn’t know how to. sometimes in life we get lost in the storm and don’t know how to get back where we came from.” Just beautiful. You can find Raman on: Socials: artist_raman Website: https://www.artbyraman.com/ Our Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All works are for sale. Please head to our website for more information. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday 13 April and the exhibition continues until 12 May. The diverse artworks depict the human connection with animals at liberty, across a wide range of media including painting, drawing, pastel, metal and found material sculpture and photography. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Hosted by: @butterfactoryartscentre
Today is your last chance to get your entry in to Hoofbeats Sanctuary’s Art Prize and Exhibition 2024 - Seeing the Soul: The Human-Animal Connection. Entrants will compete for the Major Prize of $2,500, Runner-Up Prize of $1500, Highly Commended Prize of $1500, People’s Choice Prize of $500 and a new Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize of $500 will also be awarded. We are looking forward to receiving works in any medium－painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital, 3D and sculpture－depicting people with animals at liberty, without restraints of any kind. The second Seeing the Soul Art Prize & Exhibition will again be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from Friday 12 April to Sunday 12 May 2024. Artworks will be for sale through the Seeing The Soul website. We can’t wait to share all the entries with you! For more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out or head to our website: https://seeingthesoul.org.au/ Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Hosted by: @butterfactoryartscentre
Artist profile: ELLENIE FAITH KIRKMAN has entered a charcoal drawing entitled Greeting. She says: The connection between a horse and a human occurs at first touch. I drew this using charcoal on a toned paper the warm colour of the palomino this drawing is of. I wanted to capture the gentle warmness of meeting greeting a horse for the first time. Socials: @elleniefaith_art Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Hosted by: @butterfactoryartscentre
ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY MARCH 15 The second Seeing the Soul Art Prize & Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from Friday April 12 to Sunday May 12 Artists are invited to submit works that depict the theme of Seeing the Soul: The Human-Animal Connection. We look forward to receiving works in any medium－painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital, 3D and sculpture－ that depict people with animals at liberty, without restraints of any kind. Entrants will compete for the Major Prize of $2,500, Runner-Up Prize of $1500, Highly Commended Prize of $1500, People’s Choice Prize of $500 and a new Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize of $500 will also be awarded. Entries can be submitted online at seeingthesoul.org.au by Friday 15 March Image: ‘Ferdinand’ Melinda Parbery - Digital Photo - 2024 Entry This major fundraising exhibition is held in aid of Hoofbeats Sanctuary’s equine therapy and trauma recovery programs. @butterfactoryartscentre @hoofbeats.sanctuary @seeing.the.soul #butterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactory #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #hoofbeatssanctuary #artprize #artexhibition #callingartists #localart #localartists #artistsoninstagram #cooroy #noosa #sunshinecoast
Artist profile: SARA HOPE has entered a painting titled Trust. She says: This painting represents trust between humans and animals enabling a deep relationship and a beautiful, almost indescribable, bond that can transform the lives of both. This demonstrates a sharing peace of mind, which can reduce anxiety and overthinking, to be at one, with kindness, care and trust. Socials: @st.hopeart Website: www.StHopeArt.com Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program Hosted by: @butterfactoryartscentre
Reminder: Closing date for online entries is this Friday 15th March! This year entrants will compete for the Major Prize of $2,500, Runner-Up Prize of $1500, Highly Commended Prize of $1500, People’s Choice Prize of $500 and a new Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize of $500. Works can be in any medium－painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital, 3D and sculpture. Visit the website to enter: seeingthesoul.org.au. All entries are for sale on the website to raise funds and help support our mental health programs. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil Hosted by: @butterfactoryartscentre
Artist profile: JONATHAN JONES has entered a ceramic tile painting and poem entitled Reflection:: The Arabian Horse. Jonathon says: “The Arabian horse has engaged and captivated mankind for over 6000 years. This, my artwork including complimentary prose “called Reflection”, celebrates that horse in all of his beauty, intelligence and powers. This piece is my impression of “Ahnshahn Ahnahni”, my stallion that I designed, created and showed up to a national stage level, some years ago. He cast a spell over me from his imprinted birth on my small registered stud in the Mooloolah Valley. We became best friends. He was recognised at a national show level in Sydney as a brilliant example of the Arabian horse - never forgotten - always cherished”. Entries close Friday 15 March and the exhibition opens on Friday 12 April. Visit the website to enter: seeingthesoul.org.au. All entries are for sale on the website to raise funds and help support our mental health programs. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
CALLING FOR ENTRIES: The second Seeing the Soul Art Prize & Exhibition will be held again at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from Friday 12 April to Sunday 12 May 2024. Artists are invited to submit works that depict the theme of Seeing the Soul: The Human-Animal Connection. We are looking forward to receiving works in any medium - painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital, 3D and sculpture - depicting people with animals at liberty, without restraints of any kind. Entrants will compete for the Major Prize of $2,500, Runner-Up Prize of $1500, Highly Commended Prize of $1500, People’s Choice Prize of $500 and a new Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize of $500 will also be awarded. Entries close Friday March 15 Find out more: https://seeingthesoul.org.au @butterfactoryartscentre @seeing.the.soul @hoofbeats.sanctuary #butterfactoryartscentre #cooroybutterfactory #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #callforentries #artprize #artexhibitions #artexhibitionprize #seeingthesoul #hoofbeatssanctuary #localartist #localartists #artistsoninstagram #callingforartists #cooroy #noosa #sunshinecoast
Artist profile: CLARE HOOPER has entered a painting entitled Party leaders said puppy’s joyful. She says: “Artists including set pieces from various artists art works including different designs puppy lot fun together party for you day with friends joyfully happy birthday”. Entries close Friday 15 March and the exhibition opens on Friday 12 April. Visit the website to enter: seeingthesoul.org.au. All entries are for sale on the website to raise funds and help support our mental health programs. Socials: @clare.hooper Website: www.clarehooper.com Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Calling all Emerging Artists! This one is specifically for Under 18s! Have you started your entry to 2024 Seeing the Soul Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize & Exhibition. There’s just under 8 weeks before entries are due on Friday 15 March 2024. We are seeking entries that reflect the theme of ‘Seeing the Soul: The Human-Animal Connection’ - that depict a spiritual, symbolic or actual connection between people and animals. The animals in entries must be at liberty, without restraints of any kind. Works can be in any medium－painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital, 3D and sculpture. Artworks will be for sale through the Seeing The Soul website. The second Seeing the Soul Art Prize & Exhibition will again be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from Friday 12 April to Sunday 12 May 2024. Artworks will be for sale through the Seeing The Soul website. So head to our website to see how you can enter: https://seeingthesoul.org.au/ Cannot wait to see your work! Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Artist profile: MELINDA PARBERY has entered a digital photography piece titled Ferdinand. Melissa says: “Ferdinand” is a digital photo looking into the soul of a beautiful character I had the pleasure of working with every day for over 3 years. Learning his likes, dislikes, understanding his personality and gymnastically working with him, these amazing animals let us into their lives. I feel the eye represents and tells us so much about who they are. Entries close Friday 15 March and the exhibition opens on Friday 12 April. Visit the website to enter: seeingthesoul.org.au. All entries are for sale on the website to raise funds and help support our mental health programs. Socials: Melinda Parbery Design Website: www.melindaparberydesign.com Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Artist profile: ELLIE SUTTON, has entered a photograph entitled Little Bird. She says: Little Bird” aims to capture the profound and heartwarming bond between a young girl and a tiny bird, transcending the barriers of species to showcase the beauty of an unspoken connection. This exquisite art piece delves into the magical realm where innocence and nature converge, presenting a tale of friendship that is both tender and profound. At the heart of the artwork is the little bird, a symbol of untamed freedom and delicate vulnerability. The feathered creatures plumage rendered with a softness that echoes the tenderness of the girl’s touch. The bird’s eyes reflect trust and serenity, illustrating the implicit understanding between the two beings. Socials: Ellie Sutton Artist Website: www.elliesuttonartist.com Entries close 15th March. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
The 2024 Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize & Exhibition is extending its entry date to March 15th. We know it can take time to organise things, so we thought extending the date will give everyone more opportunity to enter. Entrants will compete for the Major Prize of $2,500, Runner-Up Prize of $1500, Highly Commended Prize of $1500, People’s Choice Prize of $500 and a new Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize of $500 will also be awarded. Entries can be submitted online at seeingthesoul.org.au until midnight on Friday 15 March 2024. Artists are invited to submit works that depict the theme of Seeing the Soul: The Human-Animal Connection. We are looking forward to receiving works in any medium－painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital, 3D and sculpture－depicting people with animals at liberty, without restraints of any kind. The second Seeing the Soul Art Prize & Exhibition will again be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from Friday 12 April to Sunday 12 May 2024. Artworks will be for sale through the Seeing The Soul website. Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Artist profile: RUSSELL SOLOMON, has entered a wire sculpture titled Bushfire. Russell shares “As a teen I have as struggling with home life and school. I had a horse friend “Bushfire” we would ride out into the forest for hours of peace. He would walk into the dam afterwards for a cool off. On sunny days he would lay on his side with me on his belly, his powerful loving energy soothing my stresses.” Find more about Russel’s work on Instagram: Rusty Wire Sculptures Entries Close: Friday 8 March Enter at: https://seeingthesoul.org.au/ Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealeastate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: Laguna Pest Control Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @Cooroy RSL Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Artist profile: MATTHEW CLARKE, has entered a painting titled, Wallaby Number 4. He shares “This is a wallaby sculpture in a long string of wallaby sculptures. They are about colour, shape and proportion woven in with the life of a wallaby. It also reflects how I feel, for me personally have a strong spiritual feel.” You can find Matthew on Instagram: @matthewclarke86_art Entries Close: Friday 8 March Enter at: https://seeingthesoul.org.au/ Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealeastate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: Laguna Pest Control Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @Cooroy RSL Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Artist profile: TARA MEERTENS has entered a painting titled, My mates. Her picture shows Russel the steer and an aging lady who enjoys the company of her mates! “They’re standing just inside the shed which is Russel the steer’s favourite spot to hide from the heat on the aging lady’s block. The aging lady is still very much active around the block and finds friendships in her little herd of four-legged beasts.” Find Tara on Instagram: @tarasartychoke Entries Close: Friday 8 March Enter at: https://seeingthesoul.org.au/ Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealeastate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: Laguna Pest Control Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @Cooroy RSL Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Artist profile: CALI ROSE has entered a painting titled, The Mystic Trail to the Otherworld. She says every living being is spiritually connected to the vast energy field of the universe. “When we experience trauma, this connection may feel broken or disappear entirely, and at the deepest level, our soul may even be injured or wounded. The act of creating a bond between a human and a sensitive, emotional animal, such as a horse, can repair that damage and renew our mystic link to the cosmos.” Entries Close: Friday 8 March Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Introducing Seeing the Soul Art Prize judge Nina Shadforth, Sunshine Coast Art Collections Curator for Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra Regional Gallery. Nina has over 20 years working professionally in the arts sector. “Working with passion and integrity in the ever-inspiring world of multi-arts and culture, my objective through my work is to make a valuable contribution to the creative ecology of the arts in my region and help enable accessibility, connection and fulfilment in the arts”. You can find out more about Nina and her wonderful work at: https://www.instagram.com/caloundraregionalgallery/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/caloundraregionalgallery/ Friends of Regional Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthegallerycaloundra/ Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Seeing the Soul Art Prize and Exhibition will include an Under 18’s category this year. So if you are a young, budding artist with a passion for animal art, please submit your entry via our website. The theme for this year is “Seeing the Soul: the human-animal connection” and is open to art that depicts the human-animal connection with any animal (not just horses). It can be in any medium of your liking, from drawing to painting to digital art to sculpture to photography - whatever your medium is! The exhibition will once again be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from Friday 12th April to Friday 12th May. A $500 prize for the under 18 emerging artist will also be awarded. Entries close on Friday 8th March. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions - we can’t wait to see your submissions! Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
Call for entries! The Hoofbeats Sanctuary Seeing the Soul Art Exhibition for 2024 is now open for entries. This year’s theme is Seeing The Soul: The Human-Animal Connection. Works featuring any animal and their human are eligible this year, not just horses. It is open to all mediums as well - from photography to painting to drawing to sculpting, any medium to you like. Entries will be open until midnight Friday 8th March, and can be submitted online at seeingthesoul.org.au. The exhibition will be held once again at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from Friday 12th April to Sunday 12th May 2024. Entrants will compete for a Major Prize of $2500, Runner-Up Prize of $1500, Highly Commended Prize of $1500, People’s Choice Prize of $500 and a new Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize of $500 will also be awarded. All money raised will go to supporting mental health here at Hoofbeats Sanctuary. We look forward to seeing your entries, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! Seeing the Soul Gold Sponsor: @communitybanksunshinecoast Seeing the Soul Silver Sponsor: @pennyneeprealestate Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @lagunapestcontrol Seeing the Soul Minor Sponsor: @cooroyrsl Supported by the @sunshinecoastcouncil grants program
We may love the colour purple here at Raw Energy but we’re always trying to be as green as possible 💚🌏 Look at our cute new drink holders and plant pots! We also want to let you know that we will be partaking in @4changeqld and all donations are going to the amazing and hardworking team @hoofbeats.sanctuary 👏👏 Look out for the little 10c icon on the back of your bottles and bring them into us on your next visit, along with some tips and tricks on how we can make our store a little bit greener 🙏 💚 #sustainablecafes #sustainability #localcafe #rawenergyperegian #rawenergy #containersforchange #hoofbeats #hoofbeatssanctuary #sunshinecoast #sunshinecoastcafes #recycle #reuse #repurpose #sustainabilitytips #peregianbeach #peregianvillage
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She is in her own world.... My dreamy horse whisperer Detail from my painting @seeing.the.soul . . . #claudiahickelart #femaleportraits #dreamlike #butterfactoryartscentre #hoofbeatssanctuary #dreamyart #femaleface #paintingemotions #traumhaft #traumbilder #traumbild #frauenportrait #frauenporträt #facesketch #intuition #naturegirl #inherownworld #connectinghappiness #myhappy #myhappymoment #whispersofoursouls #stillnessspeaks #listeningwithin #magicmoment #shedreams #dertraum #herdream #beautifulsilence #heartconnection
Happy Easter everyone ❤️🐰❤️ If you want to do something a bit different in your Easter holidays head over to Corooy, have a cuppa in one of the cute cafes, visit the Shed full of beautiful and eccentric antique wares and visit the "Seeing the Soul" exhibition @Corooy Butterfactory ( only closed on Easter Monday ) which also has a lovely gallery shop full of stunning and affordable local artwork. Finish it off with a tasty beer & dinner #copperheadbrewery Oh and make sure to eat plenty of Easter Eggs 😍🐰 . . . #claudiahickelart #sunshinecoastevents # #butterfactoryartscentre #sunshinecoastart #seeingthesoul #hoofbeatssanctuary #sunshinecoastgalleries #sunshinecoastartist #sunshinecoastartists #fundraisingevent #horsetherapy #horselovers #sunshinecoasthinterland #horsepainting #horsepaintings #soulhorse #horseartwork #horseloversofinstagram #horselove #horseart #horsesanctuary #horsewhisperer
Laguna Pest Control were really excited to sponsor the inaugural Seeing The Soul Annual Art Prize & Exhibition in support of the mental health programs at Hoofbeats Sanctuary Sunshine Coast. The fantastic event was a major fundraising initiative to support and promote the Sanctuary’s work by celebrating and showcasing equine art. The inaugural event was held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre on the 31 March with over 200 people in attendance. Thank you to the photographer Cooper Brady and graphic designer Heidi Jenkins from The Creative Frog for taking some amazing photos of the night. #mentalhealth #seeingthesoul #hoofbeatssanctuary #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport
Horses for courses ~ since the opening of @hoofbeats.sanctuary @seeing.the.soul exhibition at @butterfactoryartscentre I’m witnessing horses in everything and really loving my horse shaped lenses… I will share a few more of the amazing artist entries over subsequent posts. Better still head to Cooroy to enjoy the exhibition which closes at the end of this month. You can also support the @hoofbeats.sanctuary charity which focusses on mental health for women and children with complex trauma through equine programs by heading to the online silent auction to bid via @seeing.the.soul bio link. For now, this is what lit up in the mountain on my morning walk. Can you see the horse shape emerging from the weeds and brown leaves surrounded by greenery? I think there might even be a bottlebrush unicorn 🦄 horn #equinetherapy #hoofbeatssanctuary #seeingthesoul
Happy Wednesday 🌅 I’m so excited to be a part of this beautiful Exhibition. This Exhibition is a must for all you equine lovers💞 🐎& lovers of all things Art 🌸 Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition is a major fundraising initiative to support and promote the Sanctuary’s work by celebrating and showcasing equine art. In 2023, the inaugural event will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 31 March to 30 April 2023. With 42 local and interstate artists submitting 75 incredible artworks this will be an absolutely amazing exhibition! We have been overwhelmed at the generosity of our artists. Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a trauma-healing centre that brings people, animals and nature together to improve the emotional well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community – women and children living with mental health challenges resulting from complex trauma. I have donated my work “The Paddock with the Apple Tree” and all proceeds of the purchase of my pieces will go to Hoofbeats Sanctuary ❤️ So if you are on the Sunshine Coast & love love love horses.. The Cooroy Butter Factory Art Centre is the place to be 🐎🌸🙌 So looking forward to opening night ..Friday 31st March🌅 #hoofbeatssanctuary #seeingthesoul #cooroybutterfactoryartscentre #recycledart #equine #mentalhealthawareness #horse #horselovers #freeyoursoul #bekind
I dropped my paintings off in Corooy @butterfactoryartscentre today! The gallery was full of soooo many beautiful paintings and art work- ready to be installed. Can't wait until the opening night this Friday! . . . #claudiahickelart #seeingthesoul #hoofbeatssanctuary #sunshinecoastartist #sunshinecoastart #sunshinecoastevents #horselover #horsegirl #horselovers #soulhorse #seelenpferd #seelenpferde #naturegirl #wildhorse #horseart #horseartwork #pferdeliebe #pferdeliebe❤️ #spirithorse #horsewhisperer #freehorse #horsebeauty #pferdeliebhaber #wildemähne #wildmane #wildhorses #happyhorsehappylife #freespirit #wildandfree #pferdeglück
It's getting closer!🤗💙🐎 Seeing the soul exhibition, opening night: 31.3.23 @butterfactoryartscentre in Corooy . . . #claudiahickelart #seeingthesoul #hoofbeatssanctuary #horseloversofinstagram #horseartwork #windhorse #mentalhealthart #mentalhealthartwork #therapyhorses #horselovers #charityfundraiser #sunshinecoastsart #sunshinecoastartist #sunshinecoastartists #freespirits #horsespirit #spirithorse #soulmatehorse #freedomhorse #wildhorse #wildhorses #whitehorse #sunshinecoastevents #horsepower #horselove #horsegirl #horseart #horsepainting #horsepassion
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Popped up to see the @hoofbeats_er_sanctuary Tamerton herd. Absolutely mugged of our treats. 😂 Miss them but they are all so happy and doing well ❤️ #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #pony #ponies #poniesofinstagram #cute #photooftheday #rescue #equine #equestrian #love #hoofbeatssanctuary
WIP. For an upcoming @butterfactoryartscentre exhibition for @hoofbeats.sanctuary. Acrylic on 40x50cm canvas. Got lots to go yet. Photo from Karen Browmmelsick. #hoofbeatssanctuary #cooroybutterfactory #acrylichorsepainting #acrylicpainting #horsepaintings #noosa