Publications

The Enduring Creative Vol 1
‘Hey Soul Sister’ — Editor Jo Tyrrell

Burnie Creatives
Created by Heather Wild & Lyndal Thorne
(stARTS North West)

Artist Retreats

Residency: Studio Ginestrelle, Assisi, Italy

Art Travel Adventures — with Ross Laurie
East MacDonnell Ranges

Art Travel Adventures — with Debbie McKinnon
Currawong

Selected Exhibitions

Devonport Tidal 2025
‘Fish Trap’

Tasmanian Women's Art Prize 2025
‘Nothing Stays the Same’

Margaret Brown Studio Painters 2025
Beach Shadows — Major Award Winner

Education

2011–2017
Various semesters of study and workshops including:

• National Art School, Sydney

• Australian Print Workshop, Melbourne

• LARQ Gallery (Printmaking)

• Various state and national creative and fine art workshops

1993
Bachelor of Education (UTAS)

1970
Tasmanian Teacher's Certificate

1978
Diploma of Handweaving/Fibre Art, Burnie TAFE

1990
Certificate I, II & III – Pattern Clothing and Construction, Burnie TAFE

Exhibitions, Publications & Awards

2017

• Solo Exhibition – Burnie Regional Art Gallery (20 October – 3 December)

• Recipient – Regional Arts Fund Australia Grant

• TasArt Exhibition, Burnie City Council – Major Award Winner

• Finalist – Bay of Fires Art Award

• Solo Exhibition – Another View, Wonders of Wynyard

• Group Exhibition – A Brush with Colour, Wonders of Wynyard

• BCAG Patron's Award (The Hon. Jeremy Rockliff)

• Featured in Australian Artist Magazine (April Edition)

2016

• Paper on Skin, Burnie Art Gallery

• Rialto Gallery Group Exhibition

• Featured in Textile Fibre Forum Magazine (March Edition)

• Shed 5 Tulip Farm September Exhibition

• ArtEx Ulverstone

• TasArt Exhibition – Highly Commended, Warrior

2015

• TAHPC Paper Garments for the Grave Touring Exhibition

  • Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, Launceston

  • Burnie Regional Art Gallery

  • Rosny Barn, Hobart

• Margaret Brown Studio Group Exhibition

• Featured in InPrint Magazine (Autumn Edition)

• Eskleigh Art Award

• ArtEx Ulverstone

• TasArt Exhibition – Public Vote Award

2014

• Featured Artist – Australian Artist Magazine (September Edition)

• Margaret Brown Studio Exhibition – Highly Commended (Judge: Kit Hiller)

• LARQ Gallery – Queenstown Heritage & Arts Festival Exhibition

• Paper on Skin, Burnie Art Gallery

• Solo Exhibition – Table Cape Tulip Farm, Shed 5 Gallery

• Somerset Arts Festival – Highly Commended (Mixed Media)

• TasArt Exhibition

• Burnie City Council Burnie Shines Pop-Up Exhibition

2013

• Spring Collection, Table Cape Shed 5 Gallery

• Selected Artist – Material Girl Touring Exhibition (2012–2013)

• Tasmanian Art Award, Eskleigh

• TasArt Exhibition

• ArtEx Ulverstone

2012

• TasArt Exhibition – Major Award Winner
  (McLean McKenzie & Topfer Acquisition Award)

• Solo Exhibition – UTAS Makers Workshop, Burnie

• Tasmanian Art Award, Eskleigh

2011

• TasArt Exhibition

1989

• Commission – Art for Public Buildings Scheme

1988

• Clarence Council Bicentennial Acquisition Art Exhibition

  • Textile Award

  • Bicentennial Award

Community Arts Involvement

2017

• Board Member – Tasmania Regional Arts

• Advisory Board – Burnie Regional Art Gallery

• Friend – Burnie Regional Art Gallery

• Member – Burnie Coastal Art Group

• Member – Burnie Arts Council

• Tutor – BCAG, Learn to Paint with Acrylics

2016

• Board Member – Tasmania Regional Arts

• Advisory Board – Burnie Regional Art Gallery

• TAHPAC Palliative Care – Bi-monthly Try Me Art Activities

• Friend – Burnie Regional Art Gallery

• Vice President – Burnie Arts Council

• Member – Burnie Coastal Art Group

2015

• Board Member – Tasmania Regional Arts

• Advisory Board – Burnie Regional Art Gallery

• UTAS Cultural Advisory Board

• Vice President – Burnie Arts Council

• Member – Burnie Coastal Art Group

• Tutor – BCAG Acrylic Workshop: Familiarisation and Technique

• Opening Address – Secondary Art Teachers Association, Burnie Art Gallery

• Friend – Burnie Regional Art Gallery

2014

• Judge – Somerset Arts Festival

• UTAS Cultural Advisory Board

• Opening Address – Ruth Stendrup Exhibition, Wynyard

• Tutor – BCAG Acrylic Workshops

• Member – Burnie Coastal Art Group

• Vice President – Burnie Arts Council

2013

• UTAS Cultural Advisory Board

• Tutor – BCAG Acrylic Workshops

• Friend – Burnie Regional Art Gallery

• Vice President – Burnie Arts Council

2012

• UTAS Cultural Advisory Board

• President – Burnie Arts Council

• Organiser – Tony Dyer's Exploring the Past to Create New Options for the Future, Makers Workshop Burnie

• Member – Burnie Coastal Art Group

2011

• President – Burnie Arts Council

• Opening Speaker – Lions Club Arts Expo, Wynyard

• Opening Speaker – Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition, Wynyard

• Opening Speaker – Tasmania Regional Arts Touring Exhibition, Wynyard