Whether you join to stay close to what’s on, enjoy member value, or play a deeper role in the Gallery’s future, your membership helps support artists, welcome more people into creativity, and build the cultural home the Coast deserves.

Why become a member?

Sunshine Coast’s Regional Gallery is more than a place to visit. It is a cultural meeting point where ideas are shared, artists are supported, and community life is enriched. When people walk through the doors, the message is simple: you belong here.

By becoming a member, you help make that possible. Your membership helps back bold local creativity, nurture emerging artists, grow community access to the arts, and create welcoming experiences that connect people through creativity. It is a practical, meaningful way to help shape a more creative, connected Sunshine Coast.

Choose the membership that’s right for you

What your membership helps make possible

When you support Caloundra Regional Gallery, you help create a region where creativity thrives, more people feel they belong, and bold local voices have room to grow.

Help more people feel they belong through creativity	Help bold local creativity grow and be seen	Help build the cultural home the Coast deserves
Your support helps create inclusive public programs, events and participation opportunities so more people across the Sunshine Coast feel welcome, connected and creatively engaged.	Your membership helps local and emerging artists build careers, test new ideas and share their work with confidence through prizes, commissions, artist development and new initiatives.	Your support helps create welcoming spaces, stronger visitor experiences and richer community use of the Gallery so more people can connect with art, artists and ideas close to home.

Give creativity a future

Creativity shapes the character of our region. It tells our stories, brings communities together, and inspires new ways of seeing the world. By becoming a member, you are supporting more than an exhibition space — you are investing in a vibrant creative ecosystem on the Sunshine Coast.

Nurture emerging artists
Support working artists
Grow community access to the arts
Build the future of the Gallery
Keep creativity alive in our community

Member FAQs

Do I need to be an art expert to join?	Not at all. Membership is for anyone who wants to stay close to the Gallery, enjoy member value, and support creativity in our region.
Is the Gallery still free to visit?	Yes. The Gallery remains welcoming and accessible, and support helps keep creative experiences thriving for the community.
Are all benefits available immediately?	All available benefits are available when joining with new offers, programs, events and workshops to be added throughout the year ahead and are subject to availability.
Who administers Gallery memberships?	The Gallery Membership Program is delivered by Sunshine Coast’s Regional Gallery in partnership with Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation. Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation administers membership payments and receipts.
How do I cancel my membership?	You can request to cancel by emailing gallerymembership@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Please include your name, contact details and membership number, if available.
Will I receive a refund if I cancel?	Membership fees are generally non-refundable if you choose to cancel after joining. Refunds may be considered where required by law, where a payment has been processed in error, or in exceptional circumstances. See Refund policy for more details. Include link: https://www.scartsfoundation.com/refund-policy/
Can I cancel automatic renewal?	Yes, if automatic renewal is available to your membership, you can cancel it by contacting us. Click the Renewal Agreement Change Request in your email, or you can email gallerymembership@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Please do this at least 10 business days before your scheduled renewal payment.
Does cancelling automatic renewal end my current membership?	No. Cancelling automatic renewal stops the future renewal payment only. Your current membership remains active until its expiry date.
What happens if my renewal payment fails?	We may contact you to update your payment details. If payment is not completed, your membership may expire.
Where can I read the full terms?	Please read the Gallery Membership Terms and Conditions, Privacy and Refund Policy before joining.

Join today and be part of the Gallery’s next chapter.

Whether you choose CONNECT or ENGAGE, your membership helps support artists, grow participation, and strengthen the cultural life of the Sunshine Coast. Join today and be part of a community helping creativity connect, include and inspire.

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