Join co-curators, Dr Sue Davis and Dr Lisa Chandler, for a wander through the Wildflowering by Design exhibition.

Explore contemporary artworks by Queensland female artists and gain valuable insights into the rise of interest in wildflowers and stories about the people who nurtured, loved and protected them.

Complimentary tea/coffee will be available on arrival.

Dr Sue Davis is an independent curator, artist, writer and researcher. She is the initiator of the 'Wild/Flower Women' suite of projects and exhibitions. These projects have a focus on building awareness and understanding of Queensland’s native wildflowers, women’s contributions to protecting the environment, and the role of art and creativity for wellbeing and sustainable futures. The first exhibition was inspired by the life and work of Caloundra based artist/environmentalist Kathleen McArthur with over 10 exhibitions since featuring different groups of contemporary artists, exploring the wildflowers of local and regional areas, as well as the stories of women involved. The current touring exhibition ‘Wildflowering by Design’ comes to Caloundra Regional Gallery in October.

https://www.wildflowerwomen.net/

Dr Lisa Chandler is a curator, artist, writer and Adjunct Associate Professor in Art & Design at University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC). She was the founding director of the UniSC Gallery and has curated numerous exhibitions including co-curating: the award-winning East Coast Encounter and the current ‘Wildflowering by Design’ touring exhibition. She is also a practicing artist, whose work is shown by ca Gallery Coolum and in 2025 was selected for the Sunshine Coast Local Contemporary Art Prize.