Current Events and Exhibitions

Curated by Meg West, Gemma Frahm, Jade Courtney

Dates: 24 January – 10 March 

Opening: 13 February 

Location: A Block Gallery, Toowoomba

When in Rome is an exhibition inclusive of various multidisciplinary artists, who have created works in response to a trip to Japan as a part of UniSQ’s New Colombo Plan. The intention of this cultural experience was to influence the students personal artistic practice. ‘When in Rome’ demonstrates what these students have seen and experienced, and how their practice has been influenced by the travel.

Curated by Meg West, Gemma Frahm, Jade Courtney

Dates: 24 January – 10 March 

Opening: 13 February 

Location: A Block Gallery, Toowoomba

When in Rome is an exhibition inclusive of various multidisciplinary artists, who have created works in response to a trip to Japan as a part of UniSQ’s New Colombo Plan. The intention of this cultural experience was to influence the students personal artistic practice. ‘When in Rome’ demonstrates what these students have seen and experienced, and how their practice has been influenced by the travel.

O, Ophelia is presented by UniSQ School of Creative Arts in association with JUTE Theatre Company and Overall Arts.

What happens when a small-town girl meets a big secret?

At sixteen, Ophelia dreams of freedom, but life in Far North Queensland feels like a dead end—until Hamish.

He’s older, clever, and thrillingly rebellious, promising a way out of her overbearing brother’s shadow. But is his world all it seems?

O, Ophelia is a visually striking and emotionally resonant tale with a nod to the Shakespearean namesake that will captivate and surprise, taking audiences on a journey of self-discovery, courage, and the power of reclaiming one’s story. Starring a professional cast alongside chorus members from the UniSQ Acting Program.

Written and directed by Amber Grossmann, the founder of emerging youth theatre company Overall Arts, O, Ophelia has been developed from ‘the seed of an idea’ into a full-scale touring production thanks to support and a unique partnership with JUTE Theatre Company.

Duration: 90mins

Content Advisories: Contains loud noise, theatrical lighting and asthma safe haze, depictions / representations of coercive control, drug use, sexual violence, and contains coarse language. Recommended for audiences aged 15 and over.

Date: 24^th March
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Tickets: General Admission $20, Student Ticket $10

Curated by Peta Berghofer and Rhi Johnson

Dates – 30 April – 4 May, 2025

Opening 6pm – 8pm Thursday 20th March 2025

Location: A Block Gallery, Toowoomba

Project Callout – participate in this exhibition 

Previous Owner  is the third instalment of an annual postcard exchange and exhibition curated by Rhi Johnson and Peta Berghofer. Leveraging print exchange traditions and deploying these in a broader context, this project involves both an exhibition and an artwork exchange component. Participants are asked to submit a postcard-sized work, or multiple works, and in return will receive a randomly chosen work or works from another participating artist or artists.  This project engages with notions of community dialogue, creative connectivity, and inclusive arts practice. It is open to artists of all ages and all levels of experience and serves as a platform for storytelling and building community connections. 

ARTWORK GUIDELINES 

Participants are asked to submit between 1 – 5 postcard-sized works. These will be exhibited, then exchanged with other artists in the show. 

Important:  

By entering work into this show, you acknowledge that your work will not be returned to you. Instead, you will receive between 1 – 5 randomly chosen works from other participating artists. 

ARTWORK SIZE: A6 (10.5 x 14.8cm) 

There are no depth restrictions, however we ask that if you are creating a three-dimensional work (e.g., ceramic, or sculptural) that it is ready to hang.  

MEDIUM: Open 

Past submissions have included drawings, paintings, prints, collage, photography, digital art, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media works. 

NUMBER OF WORKS: 1 – 5 

Artists can submit up to 5 postcards for exhibition and exchange.  

EXHIBITION LOCATION 

A Block Gallery, University of Southern Queensland, 487-535 West Street, Toowoomba, Queensland. 

FEES 

There is no exhibition fee for your involvement in this exhibition.  

There will be no sales facilitated, as all artworks will be exchanged with other participating artists. 

The inclusion of one command strip per postcard is appreciated, as this helps offset the costs of installation.

DELIVERY/COLLECTION OF WORK 

Delivery (on or before 12th March 2025) 

In Person: to the collection point situated outside Rhi Johnson’s office (A240), A Block, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba. Qld. 

OR 

By Mail: to Rhi Johnson, A240, School of Creative Arts, UniSQ, West Street, Toowoomba. Qld. 4350. 

(The artwork must arrive by COB 12th March 2024. Cost of shipping to be paid by the artist). 

Collection  

All works to be collected within 14 days of Monday 29th April 2025 from the UniSQ A-Block Foyer. Specific collection times will be announced.  

If return shipping is required, this will be completed by the curators within 14 days. Cost of return shipping to be paid by the artist. 

KEY DATES

Delivery of artwork: by Wednesday 12th March 2025

Installation date: Monday 17th March 2025 – Tuesday 29th April 2025

Exhibition open: Thursday 20th March – Tuesday 29th April 2025

Opening Event: 6pm – 8pm Thursday 20th March 2025

Collection of work: Within 14 days of Tuesday 29th April 2025

Curated by Peta Berghofer and Rhi Johnson

Dates – 30 April – 4 May, 2025

Opening 6pm – 8pm Thursday 20th March 2025

Location: A Block Gallery, Toowoomba

Project Callout – participate in this exhibition 

Previous Owner  is the third instalment of an annual postcard exchange and exhibition curated by Rhi Johnson and Peta Berghofer. Leveraging print exchange traditions and deploying these in a broader context, this project involves both an exhibition and an artwork exchange component. Participants are asked to submit a postcard-sized work, or multiple works, and in return will receive a randomly chosen work or works from another participating artist or artists.  This project engages with notions of community dialogue, creative connectivity, and inclusive arts practice. It is open to artists of all ages and all levels of experience and serves as a platform for storytelling and building community connections. 

ARTWORK GUIDELINES 

Participants are asked to submit between 1 – 5 postcard-sized works. These will be exhibited, then exchanged with other artists in the show. 

Important:  

By entering work into this show, you acknowledge that your work will not be returned to you. Instead, you will receive between 1 – 5 randomly chosen works from other participating artists. 

ARTWORK SIZE: A6 (10.5 x 14.8cm) 

There are no depth restrictions, however we ask that if you are creating a three-dimensional work (e.g., ceramic, or sculptural) that it is ready to hang.  

MEDIUM: Open 

Past submissions have included drawings, paintings, prints, collage, photography, digital art, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media works. 

NUMBER OF WORKS: 1 – 5 

Artists can submit up to 5 postcards for exhibition and exchange.  

EXHIBITION LOCATION 

A Block Gallery, University of Southern Queensland, 487-535 West Street, Toowoomba, Queensland. 

FEES 

There is no exhibition fee for your involvement in this exhibition.  

There will be no sales facilitated, as all artworks will be exchanged with other participating artists. 

The inclusion of one command strip per postcard is appreciated, as this helps offset the costs of installation.

DELIVERY/COLLECTION OF WORK 

Delivery (on or before 12th March 2025) 

In Person: to the collection point situated outside Rhi Johnson’s office (A240), A Block, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba. Qld. 

OR 

By Mail: to Rhi Johnson, A240, School of Creative Arts, UniSQ, West Street, Toowoomba. Qld. 4350. 

(The artwork must arrive by COB 12th March 2024. Cost of shipping to be paid by the artist). 

Collection  

All works to be collected within 14 days of Monday 29th April 2025 from the UniSQ A-Block Foyer. Specific collection times will be announced.  

If return shipping is required, this will be completed by the curators within 14 days. Cost of return shipping to be paid by the artist. 

KEY DATES

Delivery of artwork: by Wednesday 12th March 2025

Installation date: Monday 17th March 2025 – Tuesday 29th April 2025

Exhibition open: Thursday 20th March – Tuesday 29th April 2025

Opening Event: 6pm – 8pm Thursday 20th March 2025

Collection of work: Within 14 days of Tuesday 29th April 2025