The Manly Gallery is in the perfect spot in my opinion. If I don't have anything on of a Sunday…read moremorning, my favourite sequence of events is to grab a coffee from the Celtic Corner, wander through the Manly markets and admire the artwork on display in the Manly Gallery, looking out for new pieces on display. And all this practically on the same block, right on the harbour. The gallery has on show and for sale, artwork, paintings, sculpture and various other bits and pieces from local artists. Although there is a range of subjects, the overall feel of the gallery is local and water themed, making it a one of a kind in my opinion. Artists vary but include Christopher Pope, Pat Tolcher and my favourite, Karen Atkins.

I love small galleries which support and help nurture local talent. I realise it's not all…read morealtruistic, but there's a love for art emanating from small galleries and this one's no exception. Not too pretentious, Manly Gallery has some lovely works by local artists, some of whom have been creating fabulous littoral works in the Bayside for years. It's not all about the ocean, though; there are some lovely prortraits, sculpture and jewellery to check out too. This gallery has recently changed hands and I'm sure the enthusiasm to keep it relevant and vibrant is as strong as ever. Why not combine a weekend browse through the gallery with a visit to the Manly markets, brunch or fish and chips by the harbour?

Redland Art Gallery is a great place to have a wander through on a lazy Sunday in Cleveland. If you…read morevisit the markets on a Sunday it's a must, as it's right on the corner of Bloomfield Street in the heart of the downtown. The gallery is modern and has a numbr of exhibtiion spaces. Sometimes the an exhibition is curated from the Redland City Council's own collection, but fsr more often than not an excellent travelling exhibition will find a home for a few weeks in this modern and well equipped little gallery. Check the website for details of upcoming exhibitions. Oh, and it's free. A word of caution, don't go on Saturday as there will be no-one there. Even the lovely volunteers deserve a day off.