Entertainment
25 June, 2026
Ten-plus for art exhibition
A RECORD-BREAKING crowd of more than 350 people packed into Mission Arts last month for the opening night of Bernard + 10 artists and artisans’ exhibition that transformed the gallery into a vibrant fusion of art, music, movement and community celebration.
Featuring over 90 hand picked original works from 20 of the region’s most talented painters, ceramicists, potters and artisans, the two day showcase offered an immersive cultural experience unlike anything Mission Beach has seen before. From large-scale paintings to intricate fine art photography, the exhibition explored the beauty of the Australian landscape and the depth of human emotion.
Curated by Bernard Kc, the exhibition highlighted individuality, while celebrating the power of creative collaboration. Local artists featured included Benjamin Josef, Bernard Kc, Catherine Officer, Courtney McCullough, Ebony Harper, Hilary Tredgett, Jennifer Payne, Judy Brady, Justin McCallum, Liz Gallie, Maria de Los Angeles Pena, Marylyn Pett, Pauline Roberts, Rebecca Arnall Smith, Sally Moroney, Sanita, Stuart Lloyd, Viv Cassady, Yuki Horiki and Yvonne Frizzo.
Opening night was a feast for the senses, with soulful live music from Viv Cassady, beats from DJ Intro, captivating performances by dancers Nina Martinez and Aysha Anjuli and aerial silk artists from Sundance Studio adding to the spectacle.
Across the weekend, visitors browsed the art market, met the artists and purchased original works, while the Mission Beach Scouts kept the crowd fuelled with a sausage sizzle and cold drinks. Belly dancer, Aysha Anjuli described the event as “another fabulously immersive evening of art, colour, music, movement and delightful people.”
Marcia Baker called it “the event of the year for Mission Arts,” praising Bernard Kc’s “next-level enthusiasm and creativity.”
Gitta Yelds echoed the sentiment, saying: “It was the best and most interesting event at Mission Arts. The artwork was amazing and the music, belly dancers and aerial silk performances made it spectacular. The spaces inside and out were used to perfection.”
Although the exhibition has now closed, all artworks remain available to view and purchase online www.observer.s.gy/W4FHAq
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