A melting pot of music, movement, art and performance, Lost Movements is an evening's celebration of all things creative, held in the cosy event space of Fortitude Valley's Coniston Lane. more
For artist Kelli McGregor, making a move to the Fraser Coast Hinterland has done a great deal more than change her landscape. It’s also refreshed and renewed her creativity in her artwork and inspired her latest exhibition, Brown Sugar. The collection of 35 paintings and prints will be held at White Canvas Gallery from October 5. In each work, Kelli explores her new environment in Tropical Queensland, particularly the history of the sugar cane farms that envelop the surrounding plains. Using vibrant colour, flurried brushstrokes and symbolism, Kelli explores the industry from the point of view of its workers and its impact on the region. @ White Canvas Gallery, October 4–16 more
A family can come in many forms, from single units to huge complex webs that branch throughout different countries and cultures. Whichever the case, the desire to belong to a family is one of the most commonly shared and basic of human desires – it's this notion that is explored by photographer Katrin Koenning in her latest exhibition. more
Creating a space where artists of all genres can practise and exhibit, while also fostering the local creative culture to grow Brisbane’s artistic community spirit, is new inner-city space Bird Gallery and Studio. more
The Queensland Art Gallery’s celebrated exhibition Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado has now held residence for quite a while. If you haven’t yet had a chance to poke around the astonishing collection of priceless works, now’s your chance with the Prado Up Late program. The after-hours event combines a gig with exhibition entry, with this week’s performer Brisbane four-piece, Gentle Ben & His Sensitive Side. To accompany the group’s sweet melodies, you are invited to taste a touch of Spain with a selection of national specialties on offer. Share a jug of tangy sangria amongst friends, or fill yourself with some of the yummy paella served up to hungry night-time attendees. @ Queensland Art Gallery, September 28 more
Local artist Jan Jorgensen is a keen observer of the city’s comings and goings. Combining her interests in her hometown of Brisbane with her talent with a paintbrush, Jan chronicles the daily lives of residents and regions of the city’s inner suburbs. In each of her paintings, bright colours clash with lively strokes, reflecting and celebrating the energy of the city around her. Locals will instantly recognise iconography that’s reflective of Brisbane, from CityCats to jacarandas in bloom, bridges and the timber verandahs of a Queenslander. You can explore Jan’s creations at Lethbridge Gallery from September 29 to October 31 more
The dreamy and hand-penned art of sign writing is being highlighted in new exhibition IT AIN’T DEAD. more
If you revel in the starry pleasures of the night sky and the possibility of a catching a glimpse of a shooting star, then the Santos GLNG City of Lights may pique your interest. more
As part of Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado, the Up Late series kicks off this Friday night, bringing a mix of musical talent and art together under the Queensland Art Gallery roof. more
Conceiving an idea, reconfiguring and reframing it, and then seeing it develop is the process behind new exhibition Reframed, opening at White Canvas Gallery this weekend. more
Annual creative conference Semi-Permanent returns to Brisbane this Thursday, bringing with it a stellar line-up of artists and designers across various fields. Sharing their knowledge, career stories and latest works are eight creative mavens from around the country. more
Art isn't just about shading, oils and brushes; it's also an arena where people can form weird and wonderful displays from stone and metal. Sculpture is a medium that is as diverse as it is old, with pieces harking back to the legendary Easter Island Heads and Michelangelo's David. more
For ten days, Airport Village will be transformed from a bargain mecca to an artist's wonderland with the installation of art exhibition Art with Altitude. more
The first of its kind in Australia, MAAP SPACE has opened in Brisbane, dedicating its heritage walls to featuring media art from Australia and the Asia Pacific. more
From Goya to da Vinci, some of the world's greatest artists have dabbled in the power of the pencil as an artistic tool. The Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing is one competition that celebrates the medium, and encourages Australian art folks to get scribbling. more
Fans of aboriginal art will be enthralled with the arrival of the colourful Desert Country to UQ's Art Museum. The collection is a part of the Art Gallery of South Australia's permanent collection of indigenous artwork that is currently touring the country. more
Seminal Australian video art will feature alongside works from the UK, USA and Japan in the latest exhibition to grace The Block at QUT. Parallel Universes will exhibit a selection of significant video art from between 1970 and 1985, exploring the conceptual and stylistic experimentation that emerged at the time. more
Experience Spanish history and contemporary design, food and culture in La Sala del Prado. A large-scale lounge environment to complement the Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery, La Sala del Prado includes a tapas bar, still life installation and new media portraiture. Try your hand at sketching the fruits, vegetables and produce of Spain or have your portrait transformed into a Spanish monarch-like sketch. The Sala Cafe serves healthy and simple tapas, wine and coffee, with miniature temptations for the kids as well. Stop by for a lunch of Poached Pickled Mackerel and a glass of Verdejo and listen to the rich sounds of live Spanish guitar. Check out La Sala del Prado on The Street Photographer. more
Showing works by some of history’s most revered painters, Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado opens at the Queensland Art Gallery this weekend. Unfolding the story of how painting evolved in Spain over three and a half centuries, this new exhibition delves into the progression of the modern Spanish identity through painting's development on the Iberian Peninsula. more
In 1941 Brisbane was home to fewer than 350,000 people. But as American troops flooded the city, passing through or stationed here, strains on transport, hotels and food supplies constricted freedom for residents. It wasn’t all dampened moods and wartime woes – the 1940s brought the Swing era of Big Band music and jitterbug dancing. more
