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Marks & Gardner Gallery at Secret Garden is committed to exhibiting quality contemporary art by established and emerging Australian artists. The innovative exhibition program presents exhibitions by contemporary painters, sculptors, printmakers, jewellers and designers, together with focus exhibitions including original illustrations from children’s books, and an annual ceramic exhibition.
The exhibition calendar changes every 4 weeks.
Marks and Gardner Gallery is located on Tamborine Mountain, the Green behind the Gold™, just 35 minutes from the Gold Coast beaches and one hour from Brisbane. The area is famous for its natural beauty, cool rainforests, waterfalls, expansive views and national parks.
The gallery is surrounded by 5 park like acres, with Witches Falls Winery located immediately beside the gallery and other attractions close by.
Opening hours
Open from Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 4pm,
it is a delightful spot to while away an afternoon surrounded by quality artwork.
Now showing:
Jacques van der Merwe - Foreign Landings
May 17th - June 15th, 2013
Upcoming book launch:
The Moose is Loose - Mark Carthew (book illustrated by Matt Stanton) - QLD Book launch
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 (from 10.30 a.m.)
Recently:
Dave Groom - Autumn - Paintings and Drawings
Catherine Macauley - New Sculpture
The Red Centre: works by Ross Booker,
Pene Edwards and Carol Roche - until April 20th
Recent book launch:
"Bea" - by Christine Sharp (click for full details)
Sunday, 24th March at 11 a.m.
Recent book launch:
"Hidden" - by Marianne Curley (click for full details)
See the Facebook page HERE ...
Watch the trailer on
YouTube.
Recently::
Smallworks 2012
November 23rd to December 31st
Recent Book launches:
The Tale of Sybil Snake - by Sarah Brennan (illustrated by Harry Harrison)
January 20th, 3 pm
Saturday, 8th December at 2.30 pm - Matthew Tesch
Saturday, 15th December at 4.00 pm - Kate Morton
Recently:
Maki Horanai - “in the distant forest”
See general shots of the gallery HERE ...
David Hinchliffe - From the Mountain to Montmartre
September 7th to October 11th, 2012
of Tamborine Mountain to the dusty bookshops of Paris
Recently: August 4th, 2012 to 6th September 2012
Monte Lupo - Alice (Sculpture for lovers of literature)
also Recently:
Art for the Bibliophile
NOTE: an overall view of the Gallery can be seen HERE
Bruce Buchanan - Watercolours
Elizabeth Poole - Sculpture
The Fabulous Finola Fox -
original illustrations by Kerry Argent
(click for a full gallery of illustrations by Kerry Argent)
Recent Booklaunch
Sunday, 26th August 2012 (starting at 10.30 a.m.)
James Lamar Peterson - Sculpture
David Groom - Paintings & Pastels
Pene Edwards — New Works
Small Works 2011
Small Works - Jewellery and Small Works
Small Works - Painting, Prints, Sculpture and Illustrations
Recent Booklaunches:
(click for a full gallery of illustrations by Kerry Argent)
Mr Darcy Booklaunch - written by Alex Field,
illustrated by Peter Carnavas
Recently:
Denise Murray - Dancers
Other Booklaunches:
Come Down Cat (click image to enlarge)
Penguin Australia, 2011
From the combined genius of celebrated author Sonya Hartnett and emerging illustrator Lucia Masciullo comes this tale of friendship and bravery, and the things we are capable of doing for those we love.
Meet the illustrator Lucia Masciullo.
Join us for an informative talk by Lucia, a book reading and kids' activities.
Three Little Pumpkins (click image to enlarge)
Written by Nadia Sunde
Illustrated by Jody McGregor
Published by Hootenanny Books 2011
Three Little Pumpkins is a riotous celebration of all things ‘garden’, masterfully written by Kindy-Indie sensation - Nadia Sunde and stunningly illustrated by Jody McGregor.
Meet the author and illustrator.
Book reading, book signing, demonstration and festive activities for the kids.
Original Illustrations from Children's Books 2011
August 13th - September 11th, 2011
Maki Horanai - the sound of the moon descending into the sea
June 24th - July 24th, 2011
Monte Lupo - A Sumptuous Affair
Annie Franklin & Cheryl Jones - DRIFT
PAINTINGS
by Julie Martyn &
CERAMICS
by Monique Quarantini
Also Recently:
Booklaunch:
click to download PDF invitation ...
"Samuel's Kisses" offers a powerful and positive
message to all readers, not just children. It reflects
that everyone can make a difference to the world
just by sharing something as simple as a smile or in
Samuel's case, a kiss.
A beautifully presented book for 2 – 6 year olds.
Other recent Booklaunches
Kate Morton's appearance at the launch of her third novel “The Distant Hours”.
Kate Morton is currently Australia’s most successful international novelist. Her books are published in 37 countries around the world and they have been bestsellers in Australia, the UK, the US and many European countries. In the UK, Kate Morton is one of the top five authors borrowed from libraries.
Last Tree in the City - Peter Carnavas
Award-winning Queensland author/illustrator Peter Carnavas will be back to launch his 4th book at Secret Garden. Come along at 2pm and enjoy a reading with Peter, author talk, drawing demonstrations, fun children's activities and the exhibition of the original artwork ... MORE
Pond Magic - Angela Sunde
Please join us for the launch of Angela Sundae’s new book POND MAGIC on Sunday, October 17th at 2.30.
Children’s author and illustrator Angela Sunde spent her childhood in the family orchard, working, playing or dreaming while curled up with a book under one of the apple trees. Today she takes delight in writing and illustrating stories that inspire the dreams of children everywhere. Illustrated by Lisa Coutts, Pond Magic’s themes are French, frogs, magic and fairytales.
And we would love children to come along to the launch dressed as a character from their favourite fairytale and adults to come in something ‘French’. And join us for stories, songs and games in the garden. ... MORE