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FireWorks
Step into a world of creativity at FireWorks, an extraordinary exhibition featuring both established and emerging local artists, all united by the timeless art of clay. Immerse yourself in a world where creativity knows no bounds—whether it's hand-built or wheel-thrown, functional or decorative, each piece tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. Explore a collection of one-of-a-kind creations in every shape, size, and colour imaginable. From the intricate to the bold, the whimsical to the refined, FireWorks offers a dazzling display of handmade artistry that is sure to inspire. Come see the beauty of clay come to life!
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
FireWorks - Meet the Artists
Step into a world of creativity at FireWorks, an extraordinary exhibition featuring both established and emerging local artists, all united by the timeless art of clay. Immerse yourself in a world where creativity knows no bounds—whether it's handbuilt or wheel-thrown, functional or decorative, each piece tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. Explore a collection of one-of-a-kind creations in every shape, size, and colour imaginable. From the intricate to the bold, the whimsical to the refined, FireWorks offers a dazzling display of handmade artistry that is sure to inspire. Come see the beauty of clay come to life! Exhibition open 19th April from 9am, Meet the Artists from 4pm
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
Brisbane fibre crafters social group
Bring your knitting, weaving, spinning or crochet projects to work alongside like-minded fibre crafters, make new friends and be inspired with new ideas.
Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts - From Bach to Blockbusters
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents From Bach to Blockbusters. Sydney’s Daniel Justin presents an organ concert featuring music from JS Bach to the famous Thieving Magpie Overture by Rossini, as well as music from the movie How To Train Your Dragon and Interstellar, and famous Jazz standards such as Tiger Rag and A Handful of Keys. You'll be sure to leave with a musical ear-worm or two! This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Salubrious Productions.
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Songs & Soiree
Experience the beauty and power of music at the Songs & Soiree concert. This exceptional event features three talented voices: Sopranos Luisa Tarnawski and Gabrielle Jack, in partnership with former Ten Tenor Roger Davy. You'll be taken on an unforgettable musical journey from beloved opera classics to popular musical hits, from Phantom of the Opera to Cosi fan Tutte. Plus popular songs by Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman and the rollicking song from La Traviata. There is something here for everyone. SunPAC is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit the SunPAC website.
Crafty Party with MIKAs
Become a jewellery designer for a night! Art meets fashion when contemporary maker Mika brings her eclectic, architectural jewellery design to MoB for a very special Crafty Party. Grab a glass of bubbly, and settle in for a walk-through of Mika’s design practice, before trying your hand at sketching out your own design. Then put theory into practice as you bring your creation to life with guidance from the artist. Each participant will take home a one-of-a-kind piece inspired by Mika’s design philosophy. Workshop includes: –2.5 hour designer-led workshop –All sketching and making materials supplied to make a statement necklace –A glass of bubbles thanks to our friends at Symphony Hill Wines or a soft drink Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, please visit the Museum of Brisbane website.
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Painting with Light with Marian Drew
A moment of magic, gone in a flash, but captured forever in a photograph – enter the incredible world of painting with light. Inspired by her mesmerising works in New Light: Photography Now + Then, join artist and photographer Marian Drew for a hands-on workshop dedicated to harnessing the power of light in your photographs. Explore the art of creating striking still life compositions using found objects, mirrors, and flowers, as Marian guides you through techniques of manipulating light to create high impact images with your digital camera. The workshop is appropriate for beginners and experienced photographers. What to expect: – 2 hour long workshop led by artist Marian Drew – Hands on tips and tricks for composition and lighting – Artist led tour of New Light: Photography Now + Then What to bring: –Digital camera (must have manual option) and tripod –Water bottle Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, please visit the Museum of Brisbane website.
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
Brisbane fibre crafters social group
Bring your knitting, weaving, spinning or crochet projects to work alongside like-minded fibre crafters, make new friends and be inspired with new ideas.
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - Go the Distance: Tenori
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents Go the Distance - Tenori. This concert will be AUSLAN interpreted. Andrew, David and Stewart have travelled a great distance doing what they love. In their new show, they open their treasure trove of songs and stories from the road. Go the Distance explores their fascination with exotic locales and tall tales (with the occasional true story). The three met while touring internationally with The Ten Tenors, performing in venues such as London’s Royal Albert Hall, The Pantages Theatre in LA and the Sydney Opera House. After some time apart working with Opera Australia, Opera Queensland and many of the country’s finest orchestras, they are back together doing what they do best. Tenori has quickly established a formidable reputation and is known for juxtaposing high-quality singing with a large dash of cheeky humour. They are equally at home crooning with a solo piano in a cabaret bar or rocking out with a big band onboard the iconic Queen Mary 2. Individually, they have beautiful voices. Together they sing like the band of brothers they are, with the camaraderie and precision that more than a decade of harmonising together can bring. 'Tenori have perfected an entertaining mash-up of opera, musical theatre, jazz and pop.' The Australian This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Evolution Productions.
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Goob 2.0 Opening Night
ᗯEᒪᑕOᗰE TO GOOᗷ TᗯO!!! The most wacky, weird and wonderful art show of the year! Login to a tech-fueled nostalgia trip as GOOB 2.0 brings together 25+ Meanjin-based artists for an event filled with art, robots, music, and sustainability! Inspired by late ‘90s and early 2000s tech, this event reminisces on the early days of the internet and transforms discarded devices into imaginative creations. 🤖 Meet the Custom Robots! 🤖 Tech meets creativity with Stephen Finkel’s interactive robots, reimagined and customised by four Maganjin-based artists. Watch these revamped machines spark new life in this exciting collaboration between art and technology! ♻️ Sustainable Art in Action ♻️ In collaboration with Reverse Garbage, this event highlights the magic of upcycling—where discarded tech and salvaged materials can make your artistic dreams come true. Witness the power of reimagining waste and be inspired to create with what’s already around you! Join us for our Opening Night on May 2nd! All ages event - Parent/Guardian required for ages 16 and under. NO BYO - We have a licensed bar on the premises. Event produced by Art Show Factory Inc. Photo by Stephen Finkel. Proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council. For more information visit Art Show Factory's Instagram page.
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Be drawn into a dialogue with nature through Rachel Apelt’s Understory. Visual artist Rachel Apelt, who lives in the upper catchment of Kedron Brook and Cabbage Tree Creek, shares her deep connection to nature with this exhibition. A ‘walking artist,’ her work presents details and impressions from her daily walks along creeklines and forest reserves. The work celebrates the special role of Macaranga trees in creekline regeneration, highlighting their beauty and ecological importance as well as the sense of community that can flourish in their shade. Understory is open now until 30 May 2025 at the Boondall Wetland Environment Centre. Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12pm
RQAS Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things
Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition: All Creatures and Wild Things For this exhibition, artists were invited to consider our relationships with animals. Artworks can depict imagined, observed or experienced perceptions of the natural world, explore environmental and scientific themes, or investigate animals in folklore, symbology or the domestic realm. The exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Thursday, 17th April to Sunday, 11th May 2025. *Please note* gallery closed for the Easter long weekend (Apr 18-20th) and ANZAC Day (Apr 25th). Awards Night On Wednesday, 23rd of April at 7pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the exhibition Awards Night! At this event we will announce the winning artworks. Nibbles will be provided and drinks available for purchase. Ticket prices: RQAS Brisbane Branch Members tickets: $5 Non-Members tickets: $15 Make sure to secure your ticket soon via the RQAS website! For further details, please contact the Gallery at 07 3367 1977 or email [email protected]. You can also follow @Petrie_Terrace_Gallery on Instagram and rqasBris on Facebook The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
Manly Creative Markets
The Manly Creative Markets operates Every Sunday (except when Christmas Day is on a Sunday!) from 8am until 2pm, as an alternative retail outlet for local and regional creative talent, and is definitely not a flea market. You will find artisan wares, arts & crafts, plants, great coffee, entertainment, massage, fashion, pet items and so much more at the Manly Creative Markets in Little Bayside Park every Sunday. Free parking in the surrounding streets.