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MARS was an artist run initiative based in Toowoomba, south-east Queensland since 2009.MARS is on project hiatus.http://marsonline.tumblr.com

MARS is on project hiatus after five years of exhibitions, residencies, projects and workshops et al. MARS is the founding gallery space on theGRID: hybrid arts collective in Toowoomba, south-east Queensland, Australia. Originally founded to address the lack of exhibition opportunity for contemporary artists in Toowoomba back in 2009, MARS started as seasonal exhibitions in Metro Cafe + Events. A

Mobile uploads 15/03/2015

STUDIO:
We ducked down the hill to check out the new body of work Gary Winfield is working on for his Brisbane outing come May.

This piece continues on from his previous series while new smaller pieces incorporate new flat plane techniques and minimalist backgrounds - forcing the mind into his intricate paint puddling.

Show opens May 12 at Redsea Gallery Brisbane.

Love it

Mobile uploads 07/03/2015

Thanks for coming yo ---- see you at No Complytonight for Dan Elborne's one night only Bon Voyage Studio show ... 8pm - his lovely lady performs at TheGRID: hybrid arts collective with travelling sisters 7pm - 8pm tonight as well. Optionssssss

Image: cards by Oake Creative

Mobile uploads 06/03/2015

Today - we're having a stock room / material stall among some sweet stalls by the likes of Oake Creative and more ... Bring your cash monies and your frands ...

04/03/2015

Congrats to local Jared Fountain on his solo show featuring at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace this month ... If you're in the area, check it out. His works mix the romance of traditional oil painters of old with the filthy edge of grainy street art feels.

http://www.19karen.com.au/jared-fountain/jared-fountain-new.php

03/03/2015

Amazing things happen when like minds unite: Brisbane's on a good thing lately - if you're in the area, this is a thing:
https://www.facebook.com/events/528006054008169/

Mobile uploads 27/02/2015

A sweet thing: complete with a couple of confirmed First Coat artists as guest tutors ... Get on it

Timeline photos 25/02/2015

80 days til First Coat . Its so time.

Image: Sophie Meara

Mobile uploads 24/02/2015

Changes! TheGRID: hybrid arts collective presents, TheGRID gallery in our stead: helmed by Linda Clark and Mace McGregor, we're stoked to pass the torch on to two passionate artists and curators ...
Artists: hit 'em up

Mobile uploads 24/02/2015

As we pack up our gallery bits and bobs, we've got some sweet stuff we'll be looking for new homes for ... And shall have a stall here to that end ... Hit up TheGRID: hybrid arts collective page if you want to register your own stall ... Otherwise we'll see you there!

Mobile uploads 24/02/2015

Thanks to everyone that joined us Saturday night.

Come check out Hayley Hammond's and Through the Looking Glass's 'Shockwaves' between 10.30am and 2.30 PM, TUES to FRI, on show until March 16.

Timeline photos 21/02/2015

TONIGHT:
A response to writer's block and apathy, Through the Looking Glass's new single 'Shockwaves' will be released tonight in an environment that's anything but ...

2 x exhibitions // 4 x artists // 3 x live music acts ...

Musician, filmmaker and songwriter Stephen Denham's film clip made in response to the song is a beautiful visual juxtaposition to the theme's weighty topics. It's a golden counter to writer's block and apathy ...

See you at 7PM for 'Shockwaves' and Hayley Hammond's ' ' == cash bar // nibbles // artists onsite

LIVE MUSIC incl. Grace DRUMMOND, Stephen Denham and Through the Looking Glass as they release single 'Shockwaves',

PS. this is the final exhibition hosted by MARS at theGRID. Come in to meet the new kids ...

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