Sculptures By the Wharf

Overview

Portside Wharf's bars, restaurants and resident cinema have competition until the end of spring — and you have something new to look at while you're at the waterside precinct. Yes, the river is right there and makes a picturesque backdrop all-year-round; however, it has competition as well.

Until Wednesday, November 30, the Hamilton spot is hosting Sculptures By the Wharf, an exhibition featuring 30-plus pieces of art along the waterfront and the venue's surrounding plaza.

Free to see — and also pet-friendly given its location — the showcase includes pieces by big Queensland sculpting names such as multimedia sculptor Perry Wagner-Grouse and Indigenous artist Colleen Lavender.

From animals to cars and everything in-between, the exhibition features art in all shapes and sizes, so you can peer at sculpted critters, abstract forms and more on a sunny afternoon.

There's also an indoor component, although you'll need to time your visit just right to see it — it's open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am–2pm.