The Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG) invites established and emerging artists to submit entries to the annual COSSAG non-acquisitive art prize and Winter Exhibition. “All are One” is the theme of the art prize and one of inclusion and connection. 1st prize $2500 2nd prize $1000 3rd prize $500 Our theme was inspired […]Read Post ›
Back in November 2016 Cossag was asked to overseer a major mural project at the cathedral. We rose to the challenge! A series of murals have been created by Cossag members along with local artists and members of the community and community groups. There is 70 meters of painted mural – which is a huge achievement. […]Read Post ›
Cossag’s yearly Fair Trade market is on again. You are invited to our preview and opening from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday 27/10/2106 – with light refreshments and demonstrations. Held in the Francis Rush Centre, the Cathedral of St Stephens precinct, 249 Elizabeth st, Brisbane. Then 28/10/2016 to the 31/10/2016 open daily 9:30pm to 4:30pm […]Read Post ›
Cossag’s yearly Fair Trade market is on again. 27/10/2016 to the 31/10/2016 Featuring Fair Trade products from around the world. * Unique and traditional handmade wares * Genuine fair trade products * Eco friendly products Be an ethical consumer and do your Christmas shopping here at the market. Discover beautiful artisan products that are not […]Read Post ›
We are please to announce the details of this years free public lecture. It will be held on the 15th of September in the Francis Rush Centre, Cathedral of St Stephen precinct, Elizabeth Street, Brisbane. Each year Cossag hosts a public lecture engaging distinguished artists or art industry professionals to share their insights. This year […]Read Post ›
Highlights from opening night of “The Good Samaritan”. Congratulations to the winners of our Art Awards: Conrad Gargett Art Prize (overall winner) – Olga Bakhtina. The Kennedy Art Prize (second overall winner) – Maureen Vander Zalm The Best 3D work (sponsored by Mullins Lawyers) – Karen Benjamin Best work on paper (sponsored by Anthony Storry […]Read Post ›
It’s day 3 of our winter exhibition and we couldn’t be more pleased with the feedback we have received. There were 48 finalist works exhibited at the Francis Rush Centre. Thursday evening was the judging and sponsors preview night. On Friday evening the exhibition officially opened with prize announcements being made. Many of our visitors […]Read Post ›
The finalists have been chosen, the catalogues printed and we are all geared up for the curation and hanging on Thursday. The judging panel will gather on Thursday night to decide on the winners of each of our art award categories. Then we officially open the exhibition on Friday the 24th. Come along from 6pm […]Read Post ›
We would like to thank all our wonderful sponsors for this years Art Awards. The winners of each award will be announced at the exhibition opening night, the 24th of June. The exhibition will then continue to the 27/6/2016 in the Hanly Room, at the Francis Rush Centre, in the Cathedral of St Stephens precinct,249 […]Read Post ›
The theme for our 2016 Art Prize and exhibition: “The Good Samaritan” 24/6/2016 to 27/6/2016 We are also proud to announce our new sponsored prizes for 2016: The CONRAD GARGETT ART PRIZE for best overall work – $2500 The KENNEDY ART PRIZE for overall second, emphasis on spiritual content – $1000 Best work on paper […]Read Post ›
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