Toowoomba’s Grammar Art Show clears $280k with massive event featuring 900 pieces

Avid collectors have snapped up nearly $280,000 worth of pieces at one of Toowoomba’s biggest art shows, with its committee smashing its sales target. See our mega-gallery of photos here:

One of Toowoomba’s biggest art shows has smashed its goal by clearing nearly $280,000 in pieces, in a bumper weekend celebrating some of Australia’s most talented creatives.

The Grammar Art Show drew hundreds of people across its three-day run, with avid collectors and enthusiasts eyeing off incredible pieces.

First-time committee president Jodie Humphreys said of particular interest for potential buyers were works from this year’s feature artists Joanna Davies and Nell Symonds.

President of Grammar Art Show Committee Jodie Humphreys and Pam Brown in front of "Flowers" by artist Jess Baker at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

“Joanna has sold all but one of her pieces, which is awesome, and Nell has sold half of hers,” she said.

“There are 650 pieces on display, and we’ve got another 250 online as well, but you can purchase the art here and online from the website.

“Everyone has loved all the colour and the hang, and it’s been good, positive feedback.

“It’s been really well supported, it’s been a beautiful vibe in the cafe with the children entertaining us.”

Ms Humphreys said the committee had set a goal of $250,000, noting she was happy with the response so far from collectors.

“My goal was $250,000 so we’ve smashed that — with the economic climate right now and so many people travelling, we didn’t have the same expectations as last year,” she said.

“We’re very happy with the response.”

Check out photos from the event below:

(from left) John and Anne Lloyd with Barbara Wippell and Ann Robertson at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Dianne and Gordon Marrie at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Sophia and Selina Croft at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Anne Howard, Lizzie Carr and Mearon Geldard at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Dennis Scheiwe and Donna Brown at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Muppi Dean and Sherry Salter at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Julia Thomas and Sandra Rosentreter at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Peta and Jacki Harvey with Peta's charcoal drawings at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Toowoomba Art Group members Barb Hancock, Carol McCormack and Jane Bridle at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Jo, Beverley and Sharyn Underwood at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Hayley Farry, Vicki Stenhouse, Rachel Doljanin and Annette Scott at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Helena Stark and Wendy Jackson at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Laine and Abbie Neale at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Philip and Tina Thow at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Traci Cash and Tanya Jarvis at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Saturday, March 25, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.