Perfectly timed for the Easter Holidays, Monte Lupo has an exhibition of sculpture, “Run Rabbit Run” on show at Under the Greenwood Tree, Bookshop & Contemporary Art Gallery from March 31st – May 3rd.

Monte Lupo was established by Multicap in 1991 to provide meaningful employment to people living with disability, with a focus on producing beautiful and unique pottery.
Their bold, bright and whimsical sculptures have been enchanting people for over 30 years. Many of the artists have received national and international recognition for their work, and Monte Lupo is regularly featured in major exhibitions including the Swell Sculpture Festival and Sculpture on the Edge.
Embodying the spirit of teamwork and creativity 18 Monte Lupo artists and six job coaches have worked tirelessly to bring this exhibition to fruition. With lots of playful charm, the studio has buzzed with excitement as the pieces took shape.
Rabbit-inspired garden dwellers sculptures, wall sculptures, garden stakes and paintings by Chris Chan and Peter Hughes: this is an exhibition not to be missed.
Under the Greenwood Tree is open 10 – 4 every day except Tuesday and Thursday, at 92 Main Western Road North Tamborine.

GALLERY WALK CALLED OUT FOR ATTENTION FROM MAIN ROADS
Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause has called on Main Roads to fix a damaged traffic island on Gallery Walk.
The damaged traffic island, just south of the Macdonnell Road roundabout, poses a safety issue for pedestrians who cross the road at that point. This week there was a pedestrian involved in an accident in that area which required an ambulance to treat the person involved.
Mr Krause said that he understood the damaged traffic island, and the potential danger it posed, had been the subject of complaints to Main Roads on several occasions by locals before he took it up with Main Roads.
“Gallery Walk is one of the top places people come to when they visit Tamborine Mountain,” he said.
“Anybody can see the risk posed by this crumbling infrastructure. It was pointed out to me personally late in January, and I immediately sent it to Main Roads for their attention.”
“I was informed on 13 March 2024 that Main Roads was aware of the situation, and contractors would be undertaking repairs “in the coming weeks”. I understand we’ve now seen an incident happen there, so let’s see Main Roads get their contractors on the job as soon as possible.”
“My thoughts are with the person injured. I hope they will have a full and fast recovery.”
Mr Krause pointed out that the Queensland Government has overseen a blowout in the maintenance and repair backlog for State-controlled roads, like Gallery Walk, and there was now over $5 billion in repairs and maintenance that has not been carried out.
“Labor’s mismanagement of our State-controlled road network is off the chart. Scenic Rim residents see it every day. The backlog makes it extremely hard to get even the most urgent repairs carried out. Queensland deserves better.”