International artist Tracey Keller has called Eumundi home for the past few years. Tracey is represented by various galleries nationwide, and loves showcasing her most recent originals at Eumundi Markets every Wednesday and Saturday with her husband Kim.
It is invariably the visitors of Eumundi Markets that get to see Tracey's latest creations before they are shipped to a gallery or overseas to an international art fair!
Tracey creates all of her work from her home studio less than 10 minutes from Eumundi, and sometimes the paint is still drying whilst it is displayed at her stand.
Market visitors also have the opportunity to purchase small studies - pieces that are not available anywhere else and are unique to Eumundi Markets, along with original paintings, limited edition prints and handmade cushion covers with exclusive images of Tracey Keller's paintings.
Markets
#visitsunshinecoast Indulge all of your senses on a Sunshine Coast markets trail. This video shows the Sunshine Coast's hot market spots including the famed Original Eumundi Markets and local farmers markets so you can incorporate a unique market experience in your Sunshine Coast holiday. For more, go to visitsunshinecoast.com.au
Unique Stone Art - Eumundi Markets
These little stones come all the shapes, regular or irregular, and all naturally formed.
They inspire Hans, who paints them from his imagination and truly brings them to life – everything from cats, dogs, koalas, penguins, pandas, guinea pigs, owls, kookaburras, moo-moos to lions, tigers, and dragons. You name it and he paints it – even your face!
They are wonderful gift for friends for any occasion, or simply put onto your desk to prevent your paper or notes from blowing away. They will not take up too much space in your house. You do not need to feed them.
They are quite possibly the most easy-going quiet companions on the planet.
Noosa Villages - Pomona
visitnoosa.com.au Named after the Roman goddess of fruit and orchards, Pomona is a relaxed country town that is located at the foot of Mt Cooroora.
Pomona was first settled in the late 1880s and, when the railway arrived soon after, became a centre of agriculture. Originally known as Pinbarren siding, the town's name was changed in 1906 to 'Pomona'. Pomona was the administrative centre for Noosa shire from 1910 until 1980.
Today Pomona's history is evident in its heritage streetscapes and well-preserved public buildings. Things to do
Wander past the art deco buildings along the main street and do a spot of shopping or stop for a coffee break.
Pick up a map at the Pomona Visitor Information Centre and take the Pomona Heritage Walk -- an easy wander past more than 30 of Pomona's historic buildings of interest.
Discover stories and artifacts that reveal the local history at the Noosa Shire Museum. Located in the Old Shire Chambers, the museum displays include photographs of important moments in Pomona's history, a Post Office Exhibit, and a room dedicated to the original inhabitants of the area, the Gubbi Gubbi people.
Pomona is also the home of the Majestic Cinema, the oldest continuously running silent movie cinema in the world. Built as the Majestic Hall in 1921, it was originally used for social and sporting events and silent movies. 'Talkies' were introduced briefly in 1931, but the cinema reverted back to silent movies and today shows The Son of the Sheik, starring Rudolf Valentino, every Thursday at 8.30pm, as well as a hot of other events throughout the year.
Call in at the Old Pomona Railway Station Art Gallery, housed in the original town railway station, where work by local artisans is on display.
Test your fitness in the King of the Mountain race. Each year runners from all over the world flock to Pomona to compete in the popular fun run and test themselves on the slopes of the 438 metre-high Mt Cooroora.
For more information on Pomona, visit the official Pomona website.