Welcome

Let’s get creative

The Caloundra Arts Centre Association (CACA) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run creative hub where members learn, share their artistic journeys, and connect. We facilitate 21 arts and crafts groups and proudly celebrate our 50-year anniversary in 2026.

Something for everyone

Caloundra Arts Centre hosts year-round groups, workshops, courses, exhibitions, events, markets, and two annual Artisan Fairs. Check out the calendar and come along for creativity, connection, and inspiration!

Our Christmas Artisan Fair is on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026. The perfect opportunity to get your end-of-year gifts!

Art, community, and inspiration all year

Join us and help grow Sunshine Coast’s art community. As a member, you’ll explore diverse artistic opportunities while supporting a space that fosters learning, appreciation, sharing, joy, and enrichment across all forms of arts and crafts.

Groups

Explore our 21 dynamic groups, meeting weekly. From diverse arts and crafts to music, there’s something to spark your imagination. We’d love to welcome you into our creative community!

Aspects of Art

Beads & Bling

Caloundra Potters

Caloundra Quilters

Caloundra Spinners & Weavers

Caloundra Stitchers Inc.

Creative Arts Group

Embroiderers

Expressive Art

Friday Art Group

Happy Yarners

Hard Pressed Printers

Lacemakers

Machine Embroidery Girls

Needlepoint / Tapestry

P-Plate Painters

Pumicestone Painters Art Group

QuiltArts

Seaside Scrappers

Textile and Fibre Art

The CACAphonics

Workshops and courses

We offer workshops and short courses across a variety of artistic techniques, with something to suit every interest and skill level. These activities are open to non-members and members. Take a look through the lineup and find your next creative adventure.

Events and exhibitions

CACA holds regular events and exhibitions, plus two popular Artisan Fairs – in May and November. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendar for our Christmas Artisan Fair on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026!

About us

Since 1976, our mission has been simple: ignite interest in the arts and grow creative talent. We stimulate cultural activity and foster artistic talent by opening doors to visual arts, crafts, literature, performance, heritage, and Indigenous and community arts – encouraging everyone to explore, connect, and take part.

Our Reviews

    
 
 
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   Heather BN 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have a great teacher mentor for our Saturday art group. Class members are very supportive and encouraging.
  
 
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   Sonja Bruss 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Being part of the pottery group at the Centre has been such a rewarding experience. The atmosphere is welcoming, creative, and community-focused, and I’ve made some wonderful new friendships through attending classes and events.

The management team is always friendly, supportive, and genuinely passionate about creating a space where everyone feels included and encouraged. I also absolutely love the bi-annual fairs - they are always beautifully organised, full of creativity, and such a great way to connect with the wider community.

The Centre truly lives up to its spirit of community, connection, creativity, and celebration. Highly recommend becoming involved!
  
 
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   Eileen Allan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very impressed with the craft shop.  Staff went above and beyond to help with our queries.  Looking forward to more interaction with their craft fairs etc.  Well worth a visit for a great gift for someone special.
  
 
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   Lynne Narramore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful talented people contributing to a fun craft fair on the weekend. I was able to do quite a bit of Christmas shopping!

North Street Made

North Street Made (NSM) is our onsite artisan gift shop filled with unique, high quality art and craft items, handmade by members of the Caloundra Arts Centre. Open daily from 10am-2pm.

Can’t choose which treasure to gift? Gift vouchers are available!

Support us

Help us nurture a vibrant future for the Arts. Your support keeps creative opportunities alive for the Sunshine Coast community and local artists. Join us in sustaining this vital work. Donate today—gifts over $2 are tax deductible.

Latest news

Read all about CACA’s latest news, community involvement, as well as our Art-i-Facts newsletter, packed with updates, insights, and stories about what’s happening across the Caloundra Arts Centre.