Community Art Program

A splash of art is coming to Tewantin

Local artist, Sarah Bartel, will be painting a beautiful mural on the Unitywater green cabinet and odour control unit on Hilton Terrace, Tewantin (next to Noosa Tewantin Bowls Club).

This one dull piece of Unitywater infrastructure will be brought to life with colour, and Sarah's mural will be a celebration of Noosa's smaller species:

• Our wonderful bees with transparent wings on strawflowers; taking inspiration from the Noosa National Park’s Strawflowers, which are a vibrant yellow. There will be a background of blues in line with the colours of the ocean, plus sandy coloured accents and leaves.
• And an ode to the thousands of insects we have in Queensland, that we can never quite identify by name, but are prevalent in our everyday life. From picnics on Gympie Terrace to walks in the National Park, and everywhere in between. These small parts of the Noosa Biosphere are an integral part of the Queensland Ecosystem. Each bug is designed with Strawflowers, a flower Sarah has seen in the national park.

The design will have a punchy colour scheme to elevate the appearance of the shaded pump station.

Completed artwork site at Bray Park with local artist Dan Krause

The pump station along Francis Road in Bray Park has been transformed with a mural showcasing the vibrant local wildlife in the Moreton Bay region.

The community voted on their favourite design.

Each creature depicted has a special connection to our community and environment, reminding us of the natural beauty that surrounds us every day.

At the heart of the piece is an abstract blue swirl, representing the vital connection provided by water. It's a thread that ties nature and community together.

Completed artwork site at Noosa with local artist Sammy Ray Jones

The green box along Noosa Parade (next to the Garth Prowd bridge) has been transformed with a mural celebrating Noosa's cultural heritage.

About Sammy's mural

Sammy's mural will be brought to life with colour and will honour the rich First Nations culture and the deep connection between people and place. Sammy's artwork will showcase:

• the customs and practices of local First Nations people
• the unique flora and fauna of the Noosa region
• a powerful image of a First Nation’s Elder

Completed artwork site at Minyama with local artist Zartisha Davis

The green box along Nicklin Way (Jessica Park carpark) has been transformed with a mural celebrating connection and togetherness.

Zartisha completed her beautiful artwork at the beginning of July 2025.

About Zartisha's mural

Zartisha has created a powerful design to represent Kabi Kabi Country, particularly Sea Country and the story of the Shell Middens. The Shell Middens not only represent ancient remnants of her ancestor's diet but also represent community, gathering, food and language, and caring for our country.

Zartisha has used ancestor symbols to represent the ancestors watching over all of us that live, work and play on Kabi Kabi Country. She has also used kangaroo symbols to represent kangaroo lore which is the totem animal for Mooloolah clan, watering holes and the Mooloolah River.

Completed artwork site at Bongaree with local artist Jayda Bruce

The green box along the Bongaree foreshore (opposite 47 Welsby Parade) has been transformed with a mural celebrating Bribie’s hidden wildlife.

About Jayda's mural

This mural celebrates the native carnivorous mammals of Bribie Island – species that are often overlooked or mistaken for something else entirely. Many people don’t realise that these remarkable creatures live right here among us, quietly playing vital roles in the island’s ecosystem.

What are the animals?

Featured in the mural are three of Bribie’s native carnivorous marsupials: the brush-tailed phascogale, yellow-footed antechinus, and the common planigale. These tiny hunters are vital to the health of our local environment, yet many people have never heard of them – or may mistake them for common rodents.

Jayda’s artwork aims to:

• showcase the diversity of Bribie’s small native mammals
• inspire curiosity, respect and care for our local environment

Completed artwork site at Mountain Creek with local artist Owen Cavanagh

The green box along Karawatha Drive (on the roundabout on the corner of Golf Links Drive) has been transformed with a mural celebrating our Sunshine Coast beaches.

About Owen's mural

Owen’s mural is inspired by the stunning beaches of the Sunshine Coast.

Owen’s art piece has a colourful sunrise with blue skies and yellows and oranges reflecting on the perfect waves. He has added depth with a native beach tree including a pandanus and casuarina.

As a passionate surfer, Owen holds a deep connection to the ocean and its beaches, driving his commitment to protecting the unique wildlife both in the water and along the shore.

Owen's artwork invites you to:

• dream, and put you right on the beach at sunrise, with the golden light on the horizon and the perfect waves rolling in.