Leisl Baker is a Toowoomba-based contemporary painter celebrated for her expressive landscape and still life artworks. Working primarily in oils, Leisl captures fleeting moments in time as vivid visual snapshots, using a spontaneous, energetic, and intuitive painting style. Her process is both physical and deliberate: she applies thick layers of oil paint to board, then works wet-on-wet to convey the ever-changing light, atmosphere, and energy of a place.

Now in its fourth edition, the Mini Series Art Prize invites emerging and professional artists from across Australia to submit a cohesive three-piece series in any medium (excluding video). Artworks must be under 80cm each and explore a unified theme.

The exhibition will showcase the most exciting and original entries, with the winner awarded a solo exhibition at The Corner Store Gallery in 2026. Two Highly Commended artists will receive online exhibitions and join our gallery stable. Winners will be announced on Opening Night.

Don’t miss this vibrant showcase of contemporary Australian art from August 6–17.

Sam Suttie’s work is characterised by its meticulous still life compositions, often featuring native Australian flora, birds, and symbolic elements. Her paintings are created from her imagination, drawing upon reference materials and occasionally three-dimensional objects. The arrangements are imbued with metaphysical themes and social commentary, reflecting her interests in environmental issues, climate change, and biographical narratives.

In this new series, From Blackened Earth, Ana returns her attention to the Australian landscape in the wake of fire. This body of work is a meditation on transformation - how destruction gives way to renewal finding balance through contrast. Inspired by walking through bushland scarred by fire, Ana is struck by the vivid interplay of charred earth and new growth. Deep blacks, ashen greys, and burnt ochre sit beside flashes of green, soft pinks and bold oranges, forming a visual language that speaks of loss, survival and beauty. Through layered texture and gestural brush work, her work evokes both the drama and the quiet of the post fire landscape. Each painting is both a tribute to nature’s cycles and a reminder of our connection to a living environment that endures and evolves.

Rachel Melchers is an Australian contemporary artist creating bold, expressive abstract landscape paintings that capture the emotional and sensory experience of nature. Known for her vibrant use of colour, layered textures, and intuitive mark-making, Rachel’s original artworks bring movement, energy, and atmosphere into any space.

Melanie Vugich’s still life paintings are a joyful celebration of colour, form and the quiet beauty found in everyday objects. Her richly detailed compositions often feature fresh flowers, fruit, vintage textiles and handmade ceramics – arranged with care and painted with a deep appreciation for pattern, texture and harmony.

Amanda Holman is an emerging Australian artist based in Central West NSW, renowned for her evocative landscape paintings that capture the ever-changing beauty of rural Australia. Inspired by the luminous light, shifting seasons, and vast natural scenery of the Orange region, Amanda’s work reflects a deep appreciation for the Australian landscape, reminiscent of the early Australian Impressionists.

The Corner Store Gallery in Orange, and Sydney Road Gallery proudly present a collaborative gallery swap, bridging the creative energy of city and regional artists. This exchange showcases a curated selection of contemporary works, offering new audiences the opportunity to engage with diverse artistic voices from both communities.

By sharing exhibition spaces, the galleries celebrate their shared commitment to fostering artistic connections and expanding the reach of Australian artists. From evocative paintings to intricate mixed-media pieces, this collection highlights the unique styles and perspectives that define each gallery’s creative community.

Emma Sutherland is a contemporary abstract artist whose work captures the energy and essence of Australian landscapes through soft, colourful, and expressive compositions. Her paintings bridge the sensory experience of being immersed in nature with a modern abstract representation, using gestural brushstrokes, delicate mark-making, and a carefully considered colour palette.

Libby Moore is an Australian artist celebrated for her colourful, modern still life paintings, which highlight the beauty of ceramics and coloured glassware. Her work delves into the fascinating interplay of light, shadow, and form, transforming everyday objects into vibrant, contemporary compositions. Inspired by the shapes and textures of her subjects, Moore brings a fresh perspective to traditional still life, focusing on the relationships between objects and the abstract forms created by reflections and shadows. Through her art, she seeks to evoke emotion and invite viewers into a world of dynamic visual narratives.

Amanda Ogilby is a Margaret River artist known for her atmospheric and refined still life oil paintings. Her work balances a modern aesthetic with traditional techniques, showcasing a strong foundation in representational realism and a sensitivity to light, tone, and detail. Each piece pairs carefully chosen homewares, florals, and seasonal produce to create quietly evocative compositions with a sense of calm and presence.

Jo Fernandez is a landscape artist living on the outskirts of the historic village of Millthorpe, in the NSW Central Tablelands. Her work draws deep inspiration from the region’s expansive skies, open land, and the shifting light and colour brought by its distinct seasons. Rooted in a landscape that is personal and close to home, Jo’s paintings begin with an emotional response to her surroundings. She seeks out elements that resonate deeply, using colour, tone, and atmosphere to distil their essence. Her technique of glazing—applying transparent layers of oil paint—brings a luminous depth to her works.

Exhibiting Artists: Pippita Bennett, Lea Durie, Christina McLean and Karlie Simring

Four artists, each rooted in the mediums of ceramics and textiles, unite in an exploration of materiality. This exhibition invites the audience on a sensory journey of earth and fiber. Through their distinct yet interconnected practices, the artists celebrate the tactile essence of these ancient materials, revealing stories of tradition, innovation, and the profound relationship between maker and medium.

Our extremely popular Art Prize INSIDE THIS BOX is back for another! Thanks to our friends at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Solicitors AND De Salis Wines in Orange, there will be two prizes up for grabs: the overall winner, selected by Gallery Director Madeline Young, will receive $1000 in cash sponsored by Whiteley Ironside and Shillington Solicitors. There will also be a People’s Choice Award with voters choosing their favourite work announced at the close of the exhibition, the winner will receive a Magnum of 2021 Lofty Pinot Noir from De Salis Wines.

A few years ago, I felt this strong desire to paint these fascinating birds. I hadn’t paid much attention to them until I moved to Bathurst, where they became impossible to ignore. I started to notice something unique about Magpies—they don’t just glance at you like other birds; they actually stare. At first, I found them a bit intimidating, but even more so, I was captivated by their boldness. Magpies exude confidence, strutting around with an air of coolness, and their expressions can range from cheeky to downright intense. This exhibition aims to capture their playful spirit and the vibrant moods they convey.

This collection of paintings is inspired by my experiences this year of travelling across continents and living ‘in between’ places - from the tranquil shores of Pittwater in Sydney to a wild headland above Roaring Beach in Tasmania and finally to Yunosato, a village in the forest in Japan. Even though each place is different in landscape, climate and culture I have found that they have similarities that connect them. Being surrounded by nature and these vast and beautiful environments whilst living in small humble shelters has also given me a sense of feeling grounded in each place.

This series is congruent with the artist’s wider art making practice that resonates with the notion of buildings as “guardians of identity “ and “silent witnesses” ( Alain de Botton, Architecture of Happiness 2006 ). The Central West has so many distinctive structures and scenes that tell stories of earlier lives and ongoing practices. These features exist in open space and light in a way that refresh and somehow comfort the city based artist.

Liz Wickramasinghe’s paintings explore a combination of themes around domestic crafts, such a textiles and hand-making traditions and the rugged, costal landscapes where she lives on Wadawurrung country in Victoria. By combining a range of painting, masking and relief-printmaking techniques, her works explore layering, repetition, texture, linework and pattern. This approach allows Liz to explore naturally occurring repetition and pattern found in the landscapes and botanical life of her region, highlighting the parallels with her love of weaving, patchwork and collaged imagery. This body of work includes Liz’s first attempts at portraying a still life setting, which bring together the themes and visual references so often apparent in her art practice.

Nerrida Parfitt’s oil paintings explore themes of solitude, impermanence, and the interplay between self and environment. In this exhibition titled 'Pause', she captures brooding landscapes and abandoned spaces, evoking a quiet tension through light, shadow, and profound stillness.

Spending most of her time living and working on a cattle property in Texas, Qld,  Jane Henry uses her rural surroundings as a constant inspiration for her creative artworks.

A mostly self-taught artist who enjoys blending various mediums, recently including her own individual style of fibre art. She is constantly extending the capabilities of hand stitching on archival paper with foraged natural fibres and objects creating extremely unique artworks.

These recent intricate botanical creations combine Jane’s love of Australian native flora as well as paying homage to her mother & grandmothers who passed down the skill and appreciation of slow needlework.

As a proud Nhunggabarra artist, my work is deeply rooted in the stories, traditions, and landscapes of my heritage. For the past eight years, I have dedicated myself to exploring and expressing my culture through acrylic paintings on canvas and various public murals. My art serves as a bridge between cultures, weaving together traditional teachings and contemporary perspectives. Through this fusion, I aim to share the richness of my Aboriginal identity with a broader audience. Each piece reflects my deep connection to the land, the generations before me and the stories that have been passed down through time.

Learn how to make your very own textile landscape artwork with artist Pippita Bennett. You will create your own canvas mounted stitched landscape using naturally dyed and thrifted fabric. You will also learn different embroidery stitches and experience the meditative and restorative quality of working with textiles. You will enjoy a light antipasto platter and bubbles on the Sunday, and afternoon tea on the Saturday. It’s about connecting, chatting and playing with stitch with an intimate group of people in the beautiful space of The Corner Store Gallery.

The Corner Store Gallery, in partnership with Seesaw Wines, is delighted to present a vibrant group exhibition to celebrate the Orange Wine Festival. This colourful and diverse showcase features an exciting mix of local talent alongside artists from beyond the region, all coming together at Seesaw Wines for a special event.

Exhibiting Artists: Kim Bizo, Larissa Blake, Rhonda Campbell, Mary Donnelly, Clare Dubina, Madeline Young.

This collection focuses on an obsession with the light in the sky at dawn and at dusk. The paintings were inspired by wanderings and early commuting into the rising dawn and the setting sunlight. They are imbued with a sense of peace, calm and hope unique to the start of a new day and the sense of unwinding and drawing in at day's end.

Natasha is an award-winning designer and artist based in Molong, NSW, on Wiradjuri Country. Since completing her Bachelor of Arts in Graphic and Web Design in 2004, Natasha has built a diverse career spanning design agencies, state government, higher education, and now local government. Currently, she leads a creative team in Orange, managing major design and communication projects. When she's not fulfilling her role as Chief Snack Officer at home, Natasha is busy developing websites and crafting brand identities at work. In her spare time, she enjoys experimenting with timber and paint in her shed, exploring shape, composition, and colour. Natasha's creative journey was shaped by her studies at university and her time as a Senior Creative at a Sydney design agency. Drawing inspiration from the Bauhaus and Swiss Design movements, she blends design, fine art, and craft. Her evolving process reflects this intersection, as she continually experiments with function, materials, and colour.

In my latest exhibition, "The Things We Collect," I invite you to explore the interplay between the literal and the allegorical. Initially, the concept is straightforward: the still life paintings that depict our tangible collections—objects that are familiar, safe, and pleasing to the eye. These works, though somewhat allegorical, are easily understood and offer a simple aesthetic pleasure.

Artists were invited to submit one landscape artwork of any medium (video excluded) to be judged by a panel of experts. This competition is open to emerging and established artists living in regional, rural and outback Australia. Artworks submitted may depict any type of landscape, eg. traditional, rural, arial, abstract, suburban, imagined etc.The finalist exhibition will include the most exciting and original artworks submitted for selection from artists all over regional, rural and outback Australia.

This collection of work explores domestic life centred around the dining table that occupies an important place in the artist’s home. A table of interesting dimensions, long and thin, it was made originally to fit a difficult space. It has since moved house twice, and has fitted into each new space as if it were made to be right there.

As the cold season approaches, the table becomes the place to sit in the warmth of Winter sun - to eat, to read, to work, or to talk with friends.

This diorama series is a progression of Jason’s artwork involving montage of his photography and graphic design. Each frame is a blend of two images - the flora and toy models positioned in the landscape in a single shot and then his original photograph of the animal/bird dropped into the set via digital editing.

Dioramas have historically been described as a “means to visually preserve nature as different environments change due to human involvement”. Unlike the antiquated versions which presented taxidermy animals and birds in realistic poses, Jason lets his camera lens capture the live models presenting a spectacle with the aim to “nurture a reverence for nature with its beauty and grandeur”.

To honour and celebrate of a decade of cultivating and showcasing Australian talent, The Corner Store Gallery proudly presents a commemorative exhibition featuring ten of our distinguished artists from the past decade. Each artist has created two unique 10 x 10 inch works capturing the spirit of their practice and reflecting the gallery’s enduring commitment to artistic innovation.

TEN not only celebrates the last decade of The Corner Store Gallery, but also acknowledges the vibrant community of artists who have contributed to our success. Join us as we honour the past and look forward to the future with this milestone exhibition.