‘tightly wound’ features textile works from Danish Quapoor’s recent good grief series, recontextualising them amongst related works. The title references both the laborious process of creating the works and the related personal memories, anxieties and catalytic concepts explored within. These include grief, memorialisation, prophesies, expectations, gender roles and sexuality. The works within ‘tightly wound’ were […]
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This April in galleries 1 and 2, we are presenting In ether, an exhibition of new paintings, drawings and objects by Rosslynd Piggott. In the words of the artist, this latest body of work explores themes of ‘grief, terror, and hope, the present fractured nature of the world, but also its potential for elevated connection.’ Many
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Wentworth Galleries is proud to present the evocative work of Reece George, whose art practice brings Martu cultural narratives to life through a masterful fusion of tradition and contemporary technique. His work celebrates connection and identity, with a profound sense of place, offering a unique perspective on Martu culture. Reece’s paintings are marked by rich
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Mitchell Fine Art in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley proudly presents ‘Works on Paper,’ a captivating group exhibition showcasing Aboriginal and Contemporary artworks, all unified by paper as their primary medium. The exhibition brings together an exceptional group of artists who push the boundaries of traditional paper-based art, incorporating mixed media, texture, and innovative techniques to transform
The Institute of Modern Art’s exhibition You Are Here Too is activated with an evening of performance. Tay Haggarty is a Magandjin (Brisbane) based artist making at the intersections of performance, video, and sculpture. Their practice is interested in queer abstraction and explores how reductive forms can be used as an open field to reflect upon personal and shared queer
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Applications are now open for the 2025 Stardust Residency, established in memory of the late Suzi Lyon—an artist, mentor, and educator whose poetic and inclusive practice deeply shaped the Mparntwe arts community. Hosted by Watch This Space (WTS), the residency offers up to 8 weeks of studio time during August/September, along with a $2000 artist
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Moreton Bay resident Joe Furlonger is one of Australia’s most respected landscape painters. His gestural method invokes the vibrance of Kabi Kabi and Quandamooka Country. Roadside sketching sessions flanked by cows are often where Furlonger’s work takes shape. Immerse yourself in the local environment for a morning of guided sketching and natural observation. We’ll start
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Shifting Sands of Land and Memory features a new series of acrylic paintings by Magan-djin/Brisbane-based artist Paula Payne. Drawing inspiration from recent time spent as Artist in Residence at the Broken Hill Art Exchange—located on Wilyakali Country in far-west New South Wales—this new series captures the emotive resonance of the surrounding landscapes. Payne’s abstracted recollections
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Crit Sessions are a unique opportunity to develop your emerging, early or mid-career visual arts or curatorial practice with constructive feedback and discussions on your works or works-in-progress from some of australia’s leading artists, curators and industry professionals. This professional development series provides artists with valuable insights which are often hard to find outside of
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Applications are now open for La Fabrique des Arts, a multidisciplinary artist residency in Paris hosted by Fondation Fiminco. Open to French and international artists of all ages, the residency supports practitioners across visual arts, crafts, dance, music, design, cinema, and literature. Residents receive a private studio, production support, access to state-of-the-art workshops, professional development,
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Join us at the Queensland State Archives for a special artist talk with Melissa Stannard, the artist behind the exhibition Winagaylay Ngiyani Ganunga: We Will Remember Them. A proud Yuwaalaraay, Gamillaraay and Koama woman, Melissa draws upon family histories, oral testimony, and archival research to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who
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Collage Forage combines the magical appeal of mushrooms with collage making in a pub. This workshop is a casual meet up an creative afternoon for beginners and seasoned collage artists alike. No prior experience is necessary. Plenty of fun guaranteed. Share conversation, dip into a treasure-trove of materials and make collages inspired by the textures,
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Join artist and educator Anna Guthrie for a hands-on, full-day workshop exploring zine-making as a creative and expressive medium. This free session is ideal for artists, educators, and anyone interested in using zines for conceptual development, personal expression, and DIY publishing. This workshop will include: An introduction to the history and purpose of zines Techniques
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Whether you are an experienced zine- er or have always secretly thought “what the heck is a zine” we would love to have you. Paper and materials will be provided along with some snacks. WHERE: Orleigh Park (exact location to be announced on the day via stories) WHEN: Saturday May 10 @ 1:00 PM
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Welcome to Horizon 2025. As always, our program invites you to explore the whole region — from a country pub in Mapleton, to Stumers Creek in Coolum, the urban streets of Maroochydore and Nambour to the stunning coastline of Alexandra Headland. Horizon 2025 is grounded in the proposition of radical hope urging us to move beyond passive
For over 25 years Patricia Piccinini has interrogated the complex relationship between our natural and artificial worlds, beginning each creative project with the posing of a speculative question, a wondrous ‘What if…?’ Known internationally for her astonishing hyperrealism, Piccinini’s practice comprises drawing, photography, video, mixed-media painted compositions, large-scale installation, and includes the now iconic hot-air
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DEMO 1/4—short for Demonstration—is the first in a series of after-hours art experiments at the Judith Wright Arts Centre, where Brisbane’s creative pulse beats a little louder after dark. The program unfolds into the night with performances, exhibitions, and activations that invite curiosity over formality. Think of it as art without the usual edges—just space to
QCAD Thursdays is a series of QCAD Galleries opening events that seek to broaden the art experience. These events are a space for the presentation and interpretation of contemporary visual arts and design practice, and a site for gathering, conversation and learning. Join us on Thursday, 15th May from 5pm as we celebrate three new
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Postcards from Athens is a series of bold and energetic monotype prints inspired by the artist’s recent travels to Greece. Having been selected as finalist in the 2025 Australian Monoprint Prize, Jacqueline has recently been recognised for her talents in this medium. Connecting with her Greek heritage, the artist followed her interest in classical reference points and
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A group exhibition that explores themes of digitalism, reality and subjectivity within a hyper-digital post-human existence. We will experience augmented reality, ceramics, digital, textiles, and sound installations by local artists: Carrie Radzevicus, Paul Young, Michelle Brown and Michelle Le Plastrier. OPENING NIGHT Friday 9 May, 7pm With live music performance by Orthotype-a and Cedar Roppola.
The Queensland Centre for Photography has organised a guided tour to the Queensland State Library, to explore a selection of fascinating historical photographic folios. When: May 16, meet at the foyer of Queensland State Library at 9.45 am for 10 am start. Address: Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Brisbane. During the visit, we’ll have the opportunity to
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The Artist as Fundraiser is a free 3-hour fundraising workshop that is ideal for artists, producers and collectives looking to boost their knowledge, skills and confidence to strategically build supporter relationships and grow income from donations. This workshop will cover: Planning your fundraising campaign (individual donations) Building your case for support Mapping your network and
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ArtSpace Teneriffe is pleased to present Pamela Wardell’s latest exhibition, Still, a collection of still-life paintings. Image: Egg shell blue (jug, 4 bottles, 1 bowl) 2023, oil on marine ply, 32.5 x 32.5 cm
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A.J. Taylor’s latest body of work, On Surface, continues his exploration of the Queensland landscape. His paintings capture scenes from locations close to his home in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, such as Stony Creek and Mooloolah River National Park, as well as more distant sites, including Carnarvon Gorge, Lamington National Park, and the Bunya Mountains.
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In richly layered prints, Jo Lankester evokes the texture of Queensland’s north. A recent move onto the foreshore of Townsville’s North Ward, an established beachside suburb which overlooks the sea toward Magnetic Island, has ushered birds into the foreground of her imagery, along with the trees, undergrowth and lichens that attract them. Behind the abstracted
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The National Wool Museum and the City of Greater Geelong announce the opening of the We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize, a biennial competition celebrating dynamic and diverse ethical fashion design. Emerging designers from around the world are invited to submit one ensemble that showcases their commitment to sustainable fashion practices. Aligned with Geelong’s recognition as
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Recently completed paintings by Riley P completed during the time period of 2024 to 2025. Image: Doughnuts on a Rainy Night, Medium: Acrylic on board, 50cm by 40cm
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Printmaking is often thought of as a process of multiplication, yet within each edition lies something singular—a mark of artistic exploration, a moment of innovation, a lasting impression. Enduring Proof brings together a selection of printmaking works on paper created over the past 30 years, revisiting the ways artists have engaged with the medium as a
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One porcelain pinch-pot. One bird painting. Every day, for a year. In 2024, I embarked on a daily practice—part deep dive into artistic process, part meditation, part activism—that led to a flock of 365 Australian birds. I chose a simple yet profound form: the humble pinch-pot, an ancient ceramic practice that intimately connects the maker
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How many summers do we get? how many cats eyes will pierce our feet,? How many freckles will I have? how many wild yellow flowers will sweep and carpet the salt kissed grassy hills? The southerly winds will come regardless, rattling across the sea to cool and settle our worried little hearts, and just like
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Public Art on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Somerset Regional Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from artists in Somerset and South East Queensland (SEQ) to create public artworks for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. This opportunity is part of the council’s application for The SEQ City Deal Public
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I am old. My Mum and Dad are older. I am thinking about all the different kinds of spaces negotiated in a span of life and living. I like the way the fragility of paper, the transformation of recycled materials into new forms and the slightly ramshackle construction of these objects reflect on the construction
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Snowy River Toy Inc. is pleased to present its newest line of toy collectables in celebration of Australia’s rich cultural diversity! Fair Dinkies is a series of collectable Koalas ironically tasked with representing the vast cultural diversity within Australia. Simmering beneath the façade of playful innocence, along with promises of equality, safety, and prosperity, is
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A Celebration of Contemporary Australian Ceramics Ceramic Arts Queensland (CAQ) is delighted to announce the winners of the Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence and the Gwyn Hanssen Pigott Wood Fired Ceramics Award. The 2025 Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence has been awarded to Tamasin Pepper for the work ‘Wrapped Rust and Flight’. Highly commended awards, supported by The Australian Ceramics Association, were
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Jan Murphy Gallery presents a compelling group exhibition featuring a diverse selection of artists whose practices span painting, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. Each artist brings a distinct perspective, engaging with themes of culture, identity, memory, and materiality. ZAACHARIAHA FIELDING Born in Port Augusta (1991),Zaachariaha Fielding comes from a strong family lineage of artists and
The Ancient PRESENT brings together two remarkable Aboriginal artists, Tommy Yannimar Pikarli Watson (c1935-2017) and Joanne Currie Nalingu (b 1964), whose works highlight their unique journeys and shared connection to Aboriginal art. Watson, a senior elder from the desert heartlands of Central Australia, and Nalingu, who grew up beside the Maranoa River in South West
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