2026 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Opening Night and Awards Celebration

Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 am to 09:00 am UTC+10:00

92 Main St, Montville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4560 | Montville

Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize
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2026 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Opening Night and Awards Celebration
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Opening Night Celebration and Prize Giving Ceremony
Barung Landcare is excited to invite you to the opening of the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize in its new venue - the Glass House at Montvale.
The 16th Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize event is celebrating its first year as a standalone event alongside the Montville Timber Trail. The prize celebrates beautifully crafted timber sculpture and furniture from sustainably sourced native timbers and W**d timbers.
As well as announcing the winners in each category - Furniture, Sculpture and Tiny Treasures - we are honoured to launch the William Bayliss Commemorative Prize as the major Wootha Prize award.
Key sponsors include MCU Communities, Hinterland Business, Queensland Water and Land Carers, and Arbortech.
The exhibition will be open for viewing and refreshments will be served.
We invite you to meet the artists and enjoy the atmosphere at the beautiful “Montvale” venue. All works are for sale.
At the Opening
+ Announcement of winners in Furniture, Sculpture, Tiny Treasures
+ Launch of the William Bayliss Commemorative Prize and award of $10,000 announced
+ Meet the artists
+ First options to purchase unique hand crafted pieces with all entries for sale.=
+ Finger food provided and drinks available for purchase at the bar
+ Enjoy an evening in the stunning Montvale Glass House
Key Information
When: Friday 1st May, 5pm to 7pm
Where: The Glass House, Montvale at Montville, 92 Main Street Montville.
Tickets: $20. Bookings essential
Dress: Smart
Venue: Parking is available below the venue or beside the venue on the spare allotment
Tickets available until Monday 20th April, 2026
Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/sunshine-coast-wootha-prize-opening-night-and-awards
All ticket proceeds support Barung Landcare’s annual prize and environmental programs.
More information about the competition can be found at: https://barunglandcare.org.au/woothaprize/
The Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize is a proud initiative of Barung Landcare, hosts of the Wootha Prize since 2004, and is proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council.
We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional lands of the Jinibara people. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their rich and continuing connection to land, water, and culture.
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92 Main St, Montville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4560

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