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8 May, 2025

Pen, paint and passion for Don

THE Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery is proud to welcome Don Woodley as its Artist of the Month for May, following the success of Sharon Lee’s captivating environmental storytelling exhibition in April.


spirit on May 24, the fete will be held at Kilcoy Hospital with market stalls opening at 9am and the off icial opening ceremony at 9:30am. The popular auction will begin at 11:30am, drawing crowds eager to snap up local goods and unique fi nds. Items being donated for auction must be onsite no later than Monday, May 19. All items donated must be in a safe, clean resale condition. Electrical items will be sold as it - it will be the buyers responsibility to get the item tested. Items must be paid for on the day of auction (May 24th). Bids will not be taken from minors. As with previous years, market stalls and food vendors will be set up on opposite sides of the main path, a layout that proved successful last year. All stallholders are asked to be set up and ready by 8:30am. In a touching tribute to the Auxiliary’s half-century of dedicated service, this year’s fete will also feature a special display showcasing its history, achievements, and the many people who have supported its mission over the decades. The Auxiliary is inviting all past members to join in the celebrations and reconnect with the community they’ve helped support. For more information or to get involved, contact Denise on 0427 644 454 or Lesley on 0438 136 179. Don’t miss this chance to support your local hospital, enjoy a great community day out, and be part of an important celebration. Enchanted evening Mt Kilcoy Kilcoy Hospital fete is back P
spirit on May 24, the fete will be held at Kilcoy Hospital with market stalls opening at 9am and the off icial opening ceremony at 9:30am. The popular auction will begin at 11:30am, drawing crowds eager to snap up local goods and unique fi nds. Items being donated for auction must be onsite no later than Monday, May 19. All items donated must be in a safe, clean resale condition. Electrical items will be sold as it - it will be the buyers responsibility to get the item tested. Items must be paid for on the day of auction (May 24th). Bids will not be taken from minors. As with previous years, market stalls and food vendors will be set up on opposite sides of the main path, a layout that proved successful last year. All stallholders are asked to be set up and ready by 8:30am. In a touching tribute to the Auxiliary’s half-century of dedicated service, this year’s fete will also feature a special display showcasing its history, achievements, and the many people who have supported its mission over the decades. The Auxiliary is inviting all past members to join in the celebrations and reconnect with the community they’ve helped support. For more information or to get involved, contact Denise on 0427 644 454 or Lesley on 0438 136 179. Don’t miss this chance to support your local hospital, enjoy a great community day out, and be part of an important celebration. Enchanted evening Mt Kilcoy Kilcoy Hospital fete is back P

Sharon’s display of thought-provoking paintings and sculptures sparked lively discussions among visitors, even catching the eye of a local councillor who purchased two pieces for his personal collection.
Now, the spotlight turns to Sunshine Coast artist Don Woodley, a long-time member of the Kilcoy Art Society Inc. (KASI) whose work reflects a lifetime of artistic passion and exploration.
Born in southeast England, Don immigrated to Australia in the early 1960s, settling first in the scenic Georges River/Botany Bay area of Sydney before eventually moving to the Sunshine Coast.
After retiring, his interest in line drawing and pen and wash blossomed into a broader love for watercolours and oils.
His inspiration grew from studying the works of Gold Coast artist Brin Jones and formal training through Griffith University’s Open College of the Arts.
Today, Don is an active figure in the arts community, serving as Art Leader on the Sunshine Coast Art Group committee and participating in several other groups including the Bribie Island Art Group, the Queensland Watercolour Society, and the Queensland Arts Council.
His works have been exhibited widely and are held in private collections across Australia and the UK.
Art lovers are encouraged to visit the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery throughout May to enjoy Don’s latest collection and support local creativity at its finest.

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