Butter Factory Arts Centre

The Butter Factory Arts Centre is a community centre operated by the local council, which hosts exhibitions, workshops and a range of events.

Located in the Noosa hinterland at Cooroy, this centre is an activity hub in the Sunshine Coast region, with thousands of visitors visiting throughout the year.

The venue is a converted old butter factory built in 1930. The butter factory closed in 1975 and was purchased by Noosa Council for use as a community centre in 1991. With new exhibitions opening every four to six weeks, the Butter Factory also regularly features solo exhibitions and curated group exhibitions.

The Butter Factory assists artists in bringing their works to a wide audience and often hosts exhibitions for new and emerging artists and those who are more established. You will often find a range of artworks inside the Butter Factory, including paintings, sculptures and pottery.

The Butter Factory also has an onsite potter studio that offers workshops throughout the week, including lessons about hand building, wheelwork and children’s classes.