The Studio: Valerie McIntosh

This exhibition showcases a wide selection of works uncovered in the studio of the late Valerie McIntosh.....Artist, Educator and Train Driver.

Valerie McIntosh, or "Val" as she was known as by many, was a prolific artist and contributed enormously to arts and culture on the Fraser Coast.

Well known as a key member of the Maryborough Printmakers, Val was also an active and enthusiastic participant in all sorts of creative and cultural activities...whether it be the Urban Sketchers Maryborough, Life Drawing group, Scottish country dancing, conversational French classes or driving the famous Mary Ann train.

Val's studio, the old Forester's Hall on Richmond Street, was filled to the brim with works in various mediums and varying stages of completion. This exhibition provides an opportunity to view the remaining pieces left in her studio and get an insight into the diversity of her artistic practice. Most pieces are for sale via silent auction, with proceeds going to Val's favourite charitable group, the Maryborough Animal Refuge. The silent auction will be open for the duration of the exhibition.

To take a glimpse inside Val's studio you can watch this digital story featured in the State Library of Queensland exhibition - "Five senses: sharing excellence in practice" held in 2009.

Silent auction information

All pieces included in the silent auction are marked with a small numbered black label. If wishing to bid on a piece, please complete a bidding form noting the artwork’s number and your full details. Place the form in the marked box on the gallery front counter.

By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to pay the amount nominated if identified as the highest bidder at the end of the exhibition. There are no reserve prices on any of the items.

Bidding will remain open for the duration of the exhibition, until Sunday 23rd February 2025. Successful bidders will be notified by phone within 10 days of the end of the exhibition. Payment and collection must be completed by 5th March 2025.

All pieces will be sold in “as is” condition.

All proceeds from sales will be donated th the Maryborough Animal Refuge in memory of Valerie.