Our Sunshine Coast: A Sunshine Coast Art Exhibition Celebrating the Places We Love

If you’re looking for a Sunshine Coast art exhibition this August, I’d love to invite you to visit Our Sunshine Coast, proudly hosted by Bendigo Community Bank Marcoola from 13 August to 6 October 2026.

This exhibition brings together a collection of original Sunshine Coast digital artworks celebrating the places, memories and moments that make this remarkable region feel like home.

Whether you’re a local, a regular visitor or discovering the Coast for the first time, I hope these artworks encourage you to pause, reconnect with a favourite place and see our beautiful region through a fresh artistic perspective.

Inspired by the Beauty of the Sunshine Coast

There is something about the Sunshine Coast that keeps drawing us back.

It might be the first glimpse of Mount Coolum as you drive north.

The sound of waves rolling onto the beach at sunrise.

A walk through Noosa National Park.

An afternoon beside the Maroochy River.

Or watching the sun disappear behind the hinterland.

These simple moments quietly become part of our lives. They shape our memories, connect us to place and remind us why we love calling the Sunshine Coast home.

Those moments have inspired every artwork in this collection.

Why I Create Digital Art

I’m often inspired by the beauty that surrounds us every day.

When an idea strikes, I love being able to capture it immediately. Working on my iPad with an Apple Pencil gives me the freedom to create wherever inspiration appears, while allowing me to combine creativity, precision and bold graphic design.

Every artwork is an original digital creation, inspired by the optimism and timeless style of the Mid-Century travel posters of the 1950s and 60s.

Rather than simply recreating a landscape, I aim to capture how a place feels.

The excitement of arriving somewhere new.

The peace of an early morning walk.

The joy of a family holiday.

The comfort of returning to a place you love.

My hope is that every artwork sparks a treasured memory, inspires a future adventure or simply makes you smile.

More Than an Art Exhibition

One of the greatest rewards of sharing my artwork has been hearing the stories people tell when they recognise a familiar location.

Everyone has their own Sunshine Coast.

A favourite beach.

A hidden lookout.

A walking trail.

A place where children learned to swim.

A destination that became a family tradition.

Those conversations remind me that art has a wonderful way of bringing people together through shared memories and a love of place.

The exhibition features a curated selection of professionally framed archival fine art prints available for purchase.

It also offers a glimpse into my growing collection of more than 35 original Sunshine Coast digital artworks.

I hope visitors continue exploring the collection online, where they’ll discover even more Sunshine Coast locations together with a range of fine art print sizes to suit different homes and spaces.

Supporting Local Art and Community

I’m incredibly grateful to Bendigo Community Bank Marcoola for generously supporting local artists and providing a welcoming community space for this exhibition.

Their commitment to creativity, local business and community connection makes opportunities like this possible, and I’m sincerely thankful to the entire team for their encouragement and support.

You’re Invited

Whether you’ve lived on the Sunshine Coast for decades, have recently made it home or are simply visiting our beautiful region, I’d love to welcome you to Our Sunshine Coast.

My hope is that you’ll rediscover a favourite place.

Find a new one.

Or simply enjoy seeing our beautiful coastline through an artist’s eyes.

Because every place has a story.

Every story holds a memory.

And every memory deserves to make you smile.

Art to simply make you smile.

Continue Exploring the Collection

If you can’t make it to the exhibition, or you’d simply like to see more of my work, you’re warmly invited to explore my complete collection of original Sunshine Coast digital artworks online.

There you’ll discover more than 35 artworks celebrating iconic beaches, landmarks and hidden gems across our beautiful region.

You’ll also find a range of professionally produced fine art print sizes to suit different homes and spaces.

Whether you’re searching for Sunshine Coast artwork, a meaningful gift or a lasting reminder of your favourite coastal destination, I hope you’ll enjoy exploring the collection.

Visit www.art-by-simone.com to discover the complete collection.

Exhibition Details

Exhibition: Our Sunshine Coast

Artist: Simone Wolowiec

Dates: 13 August – 6 October 2026

Venue: Bendigo Community Bank Marcoola
930 David Low Way
Marcoola QLD 4564

Admission: Free

I hope to see you there.