ΝΟΣΤΟΙ | Homecomings: Stories of the Ionian Island Diaspora in Queensland
ΝΟΣΤΟΙ explores the way that storytelling, history, myth, memory and experience of the Ionian Islands off the western coast of Greece (Kerkyra, Paxi, Lefkada, Ithaki, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Kythera) fuels the imagination and identity of the diaspora in Queensland.
The exhibition is the result of a three-year collaboration between the Antiquities Museum and Ionian Islands diaspora communities in Queensland. It combines artefacts, documents, garments and photographs from public and private collections with newly recorded oral histories to create a rich tapestry of how the islands are remembered, experienced and passed on to future generations.
Proudly presented by The University of Queensland RD Milns Antiquities Museum, UQ Arts, the Kytherian Association of Queensland, the Ithacan Society of Queensland, and supported by Friends of Antiquity and the Kytherian Brotherhood of Queensland.
Event Website URL: https://antiquities-museum.uq.edu.au/nostoi-homecomings-stories-ionian-island-diaspora-queensland
Warrajamba
Follow the mermaid in the bay.
Dive into story, culture and hands-on creativity with our latest Artist in Residence, Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins.
Journey alongside Delvene to the shores of Minjerribah and discover the ancestral story of Warrajamba, the mermaid, a living cultural legacy that Delvene continues to explore as she searches for its lost ending.
Get hands-on and create your own mermaid or dugong using artist-designed stamps, connecting with the stories of Warrajamba and Yungong, the dugong. Discover Delvene’s powerful sculptural work made from materials gathered from Country—yungair/yungaire (freshwater reed), talwalpin (beach hibiscus cotton tree), and quampie shell. Come and be immersed in a space that celebrates care for land, sea and story.
Visitors are also invited to create and connect through a series of workshops, school holiday activities, and opportunities to see Delvene creating in the space. Want to be the first to know? Become a MoB Member.
Fragile and Forever: Ceramics from the Queensland Museum Collection
Ubiquitous yet enduring, aesthetically appealing in their essence and artistry, ceramics are often at the heart of our rituals and ceremonies.
Explore Queensland Museum ceramics, from the artistic to the more practical, many on display for the very first time in this free exhibition.
From pottery fragments thousands of years old, made by the Jōmon people of Japan to contemporary artworks from celebrated First Nations artists, the exhibition showcases ceramics that are truly fragile and forever.
50 years of Caxton Legal Centre Inc.: new legal heritage display at SCLQ
Supreme Court Library Queensland invites you to visit the library to view our latest legal heritage display, 50 years of Caxton Legal Centre Inc.: stories of justice.
Since 1976, Caxton Legal Centre Inc. has delivered free legal and social support to the people of Queensland. As the state’s first community legal centre, Caxton has stood with some of Queensland’s most vulnerable individuals and communities through their toughest hardships. Explore key projects, cases and achievements in Caxton’s history, and discover how Caxton has promoted and protected human rights in Queensland for 50 years through access to justice.
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Supreme Court Library Queensland
Level 12, Queen Elizabeth II Courts of LawFree entry—open to the public
Visit sclqld.org.au/caxton-legal-centre for more information.
Art tour in Brisbane: Taste of QAGOMA Tour and Lunch Experience
Join us for the Taste of QAGOMA: Tour + Lunch Experience, led by QAGOMA's welcoming and experienced local art guides. Discover Brisbane and Queensland through art, architecture and food.
Starting at the Queensland Art Gallery, you’ll hear the story of the Gallery from its early origins in 1895 to its establishment across two architecturally acclaimed buildings today. Your tour will include fascinating revelations and insights into impressive artworks at the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), before concluding with a relaxing lunch at GOMA Bistro overlooking the Brisbane River.
Queer Readings of the QUT Art Collection
This pop-up exhibition presents a series of written responses to selected works from the QUT Art Collection. Multi-award-winning writers and QUT alumni—Jarad Bruinstroop, Rebecca Cheers, Anna Jacobson, Rebecca Jessen and Rae White—were invited to engage with artworks by artists Lincoln Austin, eX de Medici, Scott Redford, and Luke Roberts.
Drawing on their own lived experience and creative practice, each writer offers an interpretation that unveils new ways of both seeing and understanding the collection. These readings invite audiences to consider how diverse viewpoints can challenge, expand, and enrich our relationship with art and self.
Date Start: 17 March 2026
Time Start: 10:00 AM
Date End: 30 December 2026
Time End: 5:00 PM
Lace it up
Delicate yet enduring, lace represents beauty and elegance. Originally crafted by hand, lace making was time consuming and required a high level of skill.
Lace adorned collars, cuffs and gowns and became a powerful symbol of wealth, status and refinement.
Woven from fine threads, lace carries stories of artistry, status and identity across time and cultures. It has transcended its decorative role to become a medium of storytelling and artistic expression.
Visitors are invited to look closely and explore the intricate patterns and various lace making techniques.
Exhibition developed by City of Moreton Bay.
Bribie Island Seaside Museum is open from Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Nocturnal Life
Step into the magic of night at Bribie Island Seaside Museum, where young explorers discover what comes alive after dark.
Guided by Moko the Mopoke Owl, children can shine a torch on hidden animals, explore mangrove habitats, and listen to the sounds of the night.
From crabs in the mud to owls in the trees, this hands-on space brings Bribie Island’s unique wildlife to life.
A calming night-sky storytelling zone introduces connections between stars, seasons, and Country. Designed for all ages, this interactive experience encourages curiosity, play, and respect for nature and First Nations knowledge.
The magic of The Jim Henson Company exclusively at GOMA
Bursting with colour and overflowing with familiar friends, the world-exclusive exhibition ‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’ (12 September 2026 – 18 April 2027) at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) celebrates a legacy of creativity and innovation in storytelling.
‘The magic is always there, as long as we keep looking for it’
'Uncle Travelling Matt'Featuring more than 500 objects, from handcrafted puppets and animatronic creatures to large-scale puppeteering sets, iconic props, unique costumes and original drawings, as well as moving-image clips and digital puppetry, the exhibition offers audiences of all ages a fascinating journey through The Jim Henson Company’s many television, film and stage productions.
Installation view of 'Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company', featuring ‘Jim Henson’ puppet from Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness [stage show] 2019–25 and ‘The Country Trio’ banjo from The Perry Como Winter Show 1972
Talk and Make: Art and dementia program
Creativity for people living with younger onset dementia and their care partners.
Join us for a small-group workshop combining conversation and art-making in a welcoming, supportive gallery environment.
Engaging with art through conversation and making can support wellbeing, connection, and curiosity. This program offers gentle mental stimulation and a chance to connect with others in a meaningful and inclusive way.
What to Expect:
* Guided group discussion inspired by William Robinson artworks from the QUT Art Collection
* Relaxed, hands-on art-making activity
* A supportive space to connect, share, and explore creativity
Date Start: 15 September 2026
Time Start: 10:00 AM
Date End: 30 March 2027
William Robinson: Lessons in Looking
William Robinson: Lessons in Looking offers a richer portrait of William Robinson’s life and legacy through the eyes of guest curator Anne Wallace—an acclaimed artist and Robinson’s former student. Drawing together a diverse selection of works, Wallace reflects on her formative years at art school under Robinson’s tutelage before he retired in 1989 to pursue artmaking full-time. For much of his career, Robinson’s artistic practice was inseparable from his teaching, both ideologically and practically, as teaching commitments and the demands of daily life shaped the rhythms of his artmaking. This exhibition explores how those intertwined roles, as artist, educator and mentor, informed a distinctive way of seeing that has left a lasting mark on Australian art.
Date Start: 15 September 2026
Time Start: 10:00 AM
Date End: 29 August 2027
Veiled Histories: Works by leading First Nations artists
Jennifer Herd (MBarbarum)
Armor, Weapon, cover, 2022.
Logan Art Gallery upcoming exhibitions
The White Portal
The white portal explores change and memory through sculpture and 2D artworks. Bruce Reynolds uses linoleum and plaster in his work and for Logan Art Gallery will construct a large sculptural gate to divide lino works from plaster reliefs. This split shows a journey between past and present, referencing suburban life, colonial history and ancient ideas. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on transitions and time.
2026 Robyn Daw Young Visual Artist Scholarship
The 2026 Robyn Daw Young Visual Artists Scholarship exhibition celebrates emerging Logan artists aged 18–35 whose practices reflect their cultural backgrounds. Established in memory of Robyn Daw (1958–2022), a respected artist and arts leader, the scholarship supports professional development, exhibition exposure, and mentorship. Finalists participate in workshops and exhibit at Logan Art Gallery, with one recipient awarded a $7,000 scholarship. The inaugural 2024 recipient was Nadya Wilson, whose work explored bicultural identity through her Australian-Malay heritage. In 2025, Emma-Lee Boniface was awarded the scholarship for their layered representation of multicultural themes.
Logan’s run: an emerging artist exhibition Sonja Coburn & Andy Siong
Sonja Coburn’s photos show moments of joy, community, and nature across Logan, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Sonja’s art celebrates simple pleasures and encourages viewers to find beauty in their surroundings.
Andy Siong’s sculptures and artist’s book help us see how wildlife is affected by pollution and habitat loss. The artworks encourage people to care for animals and take small steps to protect them in their own neighbourhoods.
Holding force Eliza Adam
Responding directly to her surroundings, Eliza Adam explores recent and distant histories embedded within the landscape. Holding force focuses on the Logan River environs and catchment, examining the lasting effects of human intervention on ecological systems. Through this investigation, the work reveals the interconnected nature of people and place, encouraging consideration of the ways in which human activity shapes the environment over time.
Intersections: Back and forth Judy Constable, Vikki Kindermann & Robyn Pell
Intersections: Back and forth is a collaborative exhibition where 3 Logan-based artists explore connection through clay, metal and paper. Their artworks show how materials, ideas and friendships intersect. Visitors are invited to reflect, contribute and discover shared stories through interactive displays and creative groupings.
Art Cases National Gallery of Australia
The Art Cases program includes 5 themed, art-filled cases which travel to community centres, schools, libraries, art centres, galleries and aged care homes. With themes including ‘Bodies’, ‘Country’, ‘Earth’, ‘Past, Present and Future’ and ‘Form and Function’, works are examined and handled by people of all ages for a hands-on experience of learning, artmaking and storytelling. Logan Art Gallery will present ‘Bodies’ and ‘Form and Function’ until 5 December 2026.
Beyond books: inclusive and creative spaces
November | The Edge and The Parlour | Free and ticketed events
This November, we’re celebrating 20 years of the Millennium Library Project, which brought us the State Library building we know today, with a fresh line-up of new workshops and some old favourites.
From 3D printing, zine-making, cyanotype, mending and embroidery to urban sketching and smartphone photography walks inspired by our stunning architecture, there’s something for everyone.
Far From This Land Exhibition
Acknowledges the sacrifices and struggles of local families during the First World War
Landsborough Museum’s exhibition, Far from this Land, commemorates those that gave their lives during the First World War. The exhibition acknowledges the sacrifices and ongoing struggles of local families and those that returned to the Sunshine Coast.
Criminal law: then, now, tomorrow
Explore the history of Queensland’s criminal code online
www.sclqld.org.au/criminal-law
Did you know that Queensland was the first jurisdiction in the Commonwealth to abolish the death penalty? Discover the Criminal law: then, now, tomorrow exhibition online—anywhere, anytime and on any device.
Examine how our society and criminal offences have evolved together through the upheavals and advancements of the 20th century and consider how they might continue to change in the future.
Lace it up: Behind the scenes
Immerse yourself in the stories behind the display of objects featured in the exhibition, Lace it up.
Explore the intricate and stunning detail of the exhibition and get hands-on with a white-glove experience guided by Moreton Bay Museum’s Collection Officer.
Get up close to amazing lace from the collection, including some rarely seen pieces from the archives selected especially for this fascinating program.
Visitors are invited to look closely and explore the intricate patterns and various lace-making techniques.
Free - Bookings essential
Image credit: Embellysh Photography.
Bribie Island Seaside Museum is open from Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Lace making demo
Lace Making Demo
Next date: Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Person with bobbins of white cotton making lace on an orange board
Discover the delicate and intricate art of lace making at Bribie Island Seaside Museum's exhibition Lace it up.
Join members of the Queensland branch of the Australian Lace Guild for a fascinating live demonstration showcasing traditional lace-making techniques. Watch skilled artisans transform simple threads into beautiful, complex patterns. Learn about the rich history and craftsmanship behind this centuries-old textile art.
Visitors can meet guild members, ask questions, and discover the immense patience and creativity required to produce these exquisite handmade works. Whether you are a craft enthusiast, history lover, or simply curious about traditional skills, this demonstration offers a unique chance to experience the artistry up close.
Come along and be inspired by the remarkable craftsmanship featured in Lace it up!
Bribie Island Seaside Museum is open from Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
When
Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location
Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree, 4507, View map
Brisbane Living Heritage 25th Anniversary celebration
Celebrating 25 Years of Brisbane Living Heritage
This year, Brisbane Living Heritage (BLH) celebrates a very special milestone — 25 years of connecting, supporting and championing Brisbane's heritage community. From our humble beginnings to the vibrant network we are today, this anniversary is a chance to reflect on a proud shared history and look ahead to the future of heritage in our city.
Brisbane Living Heritage was established as a Brisbane City Council initiative, and we're grateful for the Council's continued support over the past 25 years. Today, BLH is an independent, community-led organisation, proudly bringing together museums, places of worship, heritage architects, cultural groups and individual heritage lovers from across greater Brisbane.
We're delighted to celebrate this milestone at Newstead House — one of BLH's inaugural members and one of Brisbane's most treasured heritage buildings. Steeped in history, this stunning riverside venue provides a fitting setting for an evening honouring 25 years of Brisbane's living heritage.
Refreshments and a cash bar will be provided by Cuisine on Cue, so you can relax, connect and celebrate with fellow members, friends and the wider heritage community.
Join us for an evening of connection, reflection and celebration — and help us mark 25 years of Brisbane Living Heritage.
📅 Sunday 29 November
🕔 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Newstead House
(Photos Newstead House Website)
Celebrate Heritage, Community and the Festive Season
An exclusive end-of-year gathering at Brisbane’s iconic Thomas Dixon Centre hosted by National Trust Queensland.
Join industry colleagues, partners and supporters for an evening of festive hospitality and connection on the Kite Terrace, overlooking Brisbane’s stunning city skyline. Set against the backdrop of Brisbane’s sparkling skyline, enjoy an evening on the spectacular Kite Terrace overlooking the city from the beautifully restored Thomas Dixon Centre. Connect with industry colleagues, valued partners, supporters and friends while enjoying premium canapés, beverages and festive hospitality.
Your evening includes:
Two hours of canapés and beverages
Reflections on the year from National Trust of Australia (Queensland) President, Mark Townend AM and CEO, Jayme Cuttriss
Networking with peers, partners and supporters
Optional 30-minute guided walkthrough of the venue at 6:00pm, followed by the event at 6:30pm.
This year’s venue perfectly reflects the power of heritage. Originally constructed in 1908 as a boot and shoe factory, the heritage-listed Thomas Dixon Centre has been transformed into the home of Queensland Ballet. Its award-winning adaptive reuse honours the building’s past while creating a vibrant future, demonstrating how historic places can continue to inspire new generations.
Whether you are a long-time supporter or new to our community, this special event offers the opportunity to celebrate shared achievements, strengthen connections, and look ahead to an exciting year to come.
OceanXperience
Discover a world beneath the waves in OceanXperience, where marine science missions come to life in this immersive experience celebrating the OceanXplorer research vessel, as seen in National Geographic's OceanXplorers series.
Using interactive technology, OceanXperience connects you directly to the discoveries shaping our knowledge of marine ecosystems and inspires the next generation of ocean advocates.
About the Exhibition
OceanXperience transforms you into a marine scientist! Explore immersive recreations of the ship's most vital spaces - Mission Control, the Bridge, Wet and Dry Labs, and the Sub Hangar - where groundbreaking research into marine species happens in real time.
Through hands-on tasks and real expedition footage, you'll experience how robotics, submersibles, and advanced mapping systems onboard the OceanXplorer are revolutionising our understanding of Earth's largest ecosystem.
The Condensery Exhibitions
YEAR OF THE HORSE
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Across cultures and mythologies, the horse endures as a powerful symbol of joy, transformation, ambition and the unyielding pursuit of freedom. In the Somerset region, horses remain an integral part of community life.
From camp draft arenas and local pony club competitions, to rodeos and trail rides across the countryside, the horse continues to feature in the region’s social,
economic and cultural landscape. The bonds formed between people and horses are often lifelong, shaped by trust, respect, hard work and quiet
companionship. This exhibition brings together nine Somerset
artists who reflect on the horse as both a mythological figure and a personal presence. Working across a range of mediums, the artists reflect on the wider symbolism of the horse, alongside its contemporary role within the region and impact on the local environment. Year of the horse offers thoughtful responses to
the horse as symbol, partner andenduring cultural icon.
ELIZABETH POOLE, OBSERVATIONS AT AN AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 2025, WIRE AND COPPER SCULPTURE ON PERSPEX.
BIRTHMARK, SEE ME EVERYWHERE
ALEXANDRA SLOANE
Birthmark, see me everywhere, explores the intertwining of body, nature, and space through a lens of fantasy, memory, and ecological embodiment. Drawing becomes a form of ritual and memory, where mark-making captures not only the movement of the body but also a deeply emotional and environmental awareness of being in the world.
Additionally, the exhibition seeks to engage with themes of childhood as a site of both naivety and power, invoking ritualistic processes like spell-making to explore how we protect ourselves and the world around us.
ALEXANDRA SLOANE, CURL, 2025,
Decades of hits: '60s, '70s and '80s music trivia
Get ready to rewind the clock and relive the soundtrack of your life at a fun-filled morning of music, trivia and nostalgia, inspired by our exhibition Enjoy this trip: The art of music posters.
Come early and draw your clues form the psychedelic posters covering the museum walls.
Round up your friends to form a team and dress as your favourite decade or band. Prepare to travel back to the biggest hits of the 1960s, '70s and '80s for the chance to win prizes for trivia champions and best-dressed entrants.
With plenty of laughs and friendly competition, this lively event is a fun way to celebrate the music and memories that defined a generation.
Hurry and book your free tickets!
Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Heritage talks: The Big Pineapple
How did a giant piece of 1970s roadside architecture become one of Queensland’s cultural icons?
For the final Heritage talk of the year, we invite you to discover the story of the Big Pineapple, from the rise of roadside tourism and Queensland’s pineapple industry to a little-known rivalry between two giant pineapples. Explore how family holidays, nostalgia and community memory transformed a tourist attraction into a cultural icon, and why the Big Pineapple became Queensland’s first heritage-listed Big Thing.
Before the talk, join us for an exclusive curator's tour of our summer exhibition, Big Things, and be among the first to experience it ahead of its public opening.
This event is free to attend, but bookings are essential. Exhibition tour spaces are limited.
Queensland Ballet - The Nutcracker
A reimagined Christmas tradition begins
Experience a magical new era of The Nutcracker this Christmas. International choreographer Derek Deane OBE and acclaimed designer Lez Brotherston OBE reimagine the cherished holiday tradition with elegance, theatrical flair, and dazzling new designs. Clara’s enchanting journey unfolds with fresh characters, sumptuous costumes, and breathtaking sets, all set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
After 14 years, Queensland Ballet ushers in a new chapter of festive wonder with this grand-scale production, created to delight families for generations to come.
Workshop: Create your own vinyl art
Turn up the colour and create your own piece of music-themed art!
This hands-on contemporary art workshop invites participants to create their own unique artwork inspired by music, album covers and the nostalgic appeal of vinyl records. They might also draw ideas from the touring exhibition Enjoy this trip: The art of music posters at Redcliffe Museum.
Participants will start with a pre-prepared textured vinyl-shaped base. They will transform it using a mix of classic and contemporary art techniques, including decoupage, collage and stenciling. The workshop encourages them to experiment with colour, patterns and different materials to create their own personal response to music. They will take home a one-of-a-kind artwork ready to display.
No previous art experience is needed, and there are no rules about what the finished piece should look like. Bring your creativity and get ready to put your own spin on the art of music!
About the artist
Sasha is an Australian material-based contemporary artist of Ukrainian European heritage. Her ongoing volume collection explores connections between music, emotions, memory and the cultural significance of vinyl records.
Her work celebrates texture, abstraction, and the profound beauty of the natural world. Sasha’s work has been exhibited across Australia and internationally. Selected works from Volume were featured in an exhibition supported by Brisbane City Hall in October 2026.
Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
From Woodstock to Walkmans: '60s, '70s and '80s trivia
Grab your friends, brush up on your music knowledge and join us at the Redcliffe Museum for a morning of trivia inspired by our exhibition Enjoy this trip: The art of music posters.
Questions will cover the era from Woodstock to Walkmans: Legendary artists, unforgettable songs and albums with plenty of throwbacks to the sounds of the '60s, '70s and '80s.
Whether you’re in it to win it or just along for the groovy vibes, gather your team, enjoy the exhibition, and get ready for a morning of music and friendly competition.
Dress the part to win prizes for best costume of the era and trivia champions.
Hurry and book your free tickets!
Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Naturals Band at Redcliffe Museum
Celebrate the grand finale of Enjoy this trip: The art of music posters with an afternoon of unforgettable live music.
Join acclaimed band The Naturals as they perform classic hits from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, reflecting the artists, music and cultural moments featured throughout the exhibition. From chart toppers to showstoppers there will be music for all ages to keep your toes tapping.
Book your free tickets to secure a spot!
About the band
The Naturals are an accomplished trio of Queensland musicians featuring:
Tony Adams | World-class lead vocalist and guitarist from Mental as Anything, The Riptides, Broken Toys.
Leroy Bath | Bass player and vocalist from Blah Blah Blah, The Electric 80s Show, Broken Toys.
Todd Sheppard | One of Brisbane’s most respected and accomplished drummers.
Terracotta Warriors: Immortality & Empire
Journey to ancient China and come face to face with the imperial army that time could not defeat. More than 2,000 years old, the Terracotta Warriors are one of the great archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
Limited season. Don't miss out.
This international exhibition is presented in partnership with Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, National Museum of Australia and Queensland Museum.
Image caption: General, Qin dynasty, 221–207 BCE, Terracotta. Image courtesy of the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, Xi’an 002524
Tea, Tunes and Tales - Queensland Police in the Great War
This Remembrance Day join Queensland Police Museum for this special morning tea event to accompany our temporary exhibition 'War and Police'
A morning for music and memories- a free event!
Join us for a morning of scones, tea and folk music.
At this free event, discover stories of the Queensland police who went to the first world war and find out how the Great War shaped life back home.
All welcome
Donations accepted.
The Australian Remembrance Army: caring for military graves
They served. They sacrificed. Their identities and stories should not be lost.
In the lead up to Remembrance Day, we invite you to join us at Anzac Square on Sunday 8 November for a free and informative talk exploring the important work of the Australian Remembrance Army (ARA). Special guest speakers Cate Walker and Katrina Trevethan, the founders of ARA, will speak about their voluntary work and efforts to mark the unmarked graves of Australian Defence Force veterans.
Cate and Katrina will share the story behind the Australian Remembrance Army, explain why so many veterans are buried without official markers, and discuss the research and practical work involved in identifying and commemorating them. Their voluntary work has involved extensive cemetery research, mainly at Lutwyche Cemetery, where approximately 900 previously unmarked First World War veterans' graves have been marked with a commemorative plaque between 2021 and 2026. At Toowong Cemetery, initial work is underway to mark another 120 unmarked First World War veterans' graves.
At its heart, this is a talk about remembrance, community service, and making sure the identities and stories of those who served are not lost.
After the talk, visitors can stay to explore the Memorial Galleries - embarking on an interactive journey from the First World War to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands.
Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is located at 285 Ann Street, Brisbane. Entry is through the double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance.
Heritage Hands: PechaKucha: Made to Last
What does Made to Last mean to you?
What does Made to Last mean to you?
As part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate, join us for an evening of fascinating stories celebrating craftsmanship, heritage and the knowledge we carry forward.
From traditional leather plaiting and neon signmaking to ballet headpieces, artisan cheesemaking and the remarkable skills behind everyday objects, Made to Last brings together makers and creative practitioners to share their stories.
Presented in the lively PechaKucha format, each speaker has just 20 images, shown for 20 seconds each, to explore a skill, object, practice or tradition worth preserving.
Meet the speakers
Wendy Downes – The Cheeseboard / Slow Food Brisbane: The art of traditional cheese maturation, specialist knowledge and preserving our food heritage.
Michael Blazek – Neon Artist and Master Glass Bender: A family tradition of neon making and more than three decades of specialist glass-bending skills.
Suzie Rodgers – Specialist Costume Maker:The intricate handwork and craftsmanship behind ballet and performance costumes.
Brett Richardson – Penny-farthing Maker and Educator: Traditional bicycle making, metalworking and passing specialist skills to new generations.
Marianne Taylor – The House Detective:Uncovering the hidden histories and stories held within our buildings.
Bill Webb – Traditional Leather Plaiter:Keeping the craft alive through traditional leatherwork and the passing on of specialist knowledge.
Natalia Elkina – Italmas Design: Through the Looking Glass: A Craft Worth Keeping — traditional leadlighting, contemporary design and the future of specialist craftsmanship.
Discover the people keeping specialist skills alive, the stories behind what we make, and why passing knowledge between generations matters.
Free event. No ticket required.
Part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate – Made by hand. Made to last.
Saturday 7 November 2026 | Doors 6.00pm | Presentations 6.30–8.00pm | Sandgate Town Hall
____________________
EVENT TIMES
Date Start: 7 November 2026
Time Start: 6.00pm
Date End: 7 November 2026
Time End: 8.00pm
What Do We Carry Forward? | Heritage Hands panel discussion
What happens to specialist skills when there is no one to pass them on to?
As part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate, What Do We Carry Forward? brings together makers and creative practitioners to explore how traditional skills and specialist knowledge are learned, shared, adapted and passed between generations.
From traditional trades and specialist crafts to practices evolving through new materials, technologies and ways of working, the conversation explores what it takes to keep knowledge alive - and what can be lost when opportunities to learn directly from skilled practitioners disappear.
Facilitator - Robert Allen, Brisbane Heritage Co.
Robert Allen brings a passion for Brisbane's history, built heritage and the stories that connect people to place. Through Brisbane Heritage Co., his work focuses on celebrating and sharing local heritage, making him a fitting facilitator for a conversation about preserving specialist knowledge, connecting generations and keeping traditional skills alive.
Panellists
Dr Renata Buziak - Photo-media Artist, Researcher and Educator
Renata's practice combines alternative and experimental photographic processes with contemporary art, research and education. Her work offers a perspective on how established processes and knowledge can continue to evolve through experimentation, teaching and new applications.
Michael Blazek - Neon Artist and Specialist Neon Maker
Co-founder of Neon Signs Australia, Michael brings more than three decades of specialist knowledge in traditional glass neon fabrication. Following the closure of the business in 2023, its extensive archive was acquired by the John Oxley Library at State Library of Queensland - raising compelling questions about what can be preserved through documentation and what must be retained through practice.
Meade and Mason Murphy - Murphy's Antiques and Restorations
Representing two generations of a family restoration practice, Meade and Mason bring a firsthand perspective on how specialist knowledge is passed from one generation to the next through working alongside one another. Their experience highlights the value of learning by doing, adapting traditional techniques and carrying knowledge forward.
Together, the panel will explore apprenticeships, mentoring, changing pathways into specialist practice, the role of archives and documentation, and how makers, educators, communities and cultural organisations can create opportunities for knowledge to continue.
At its heart is a question about the future of living heritage: what do we carry forward, and how do we ensure that knowledge continues?
Saturday 7 November 2026, 4:00–5:00pm
Sandgate Town Hall, Sandgate
Free event. Booking reccomended
Presented as part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate.
Made by hand. Made to last.
Exhibition opening: Enjoy this trip
Soak up the nostalgia and relive the music of the 1960s-1980s at Redcliffe Museum’s opening of Enjoy this trip: The art of music posters.
This touring exhibition from the National Gallery of Australia showcases the iconic imagery and graphic design that defined generations.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant world where music and art collide, celebrating the iconic music posters from the 1960s, '70s and '80s.
Exhibition curator Leanne Santoro will reveal the fascinating history and cultural impact behind these eye-catching designs.
Enjoy an unforgettable live music performance from singer and DJ Megan Barnes.
About the curator
Leanne Santoro is an experienced curator working across all mediums of historical and contemporary art. She is passionate about exploring the link between art and music and sharing it with audiences across Australia.
About the music and DJ performer
Megan Barnes is a singer, DJ, and the founder of Rainbow Productions Australia. An entertainer with a powerful, beautiful voice, she delivers unforgettable live performances across multiple genres and is widely known for her acclaimed tribute shows.
Image credit: Leanne Santoro.
Left: Paul Worstead, Mental as anything: Creatures of Leisure - N.S.W. University Roundhouse, 1982, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of the artist 1994, © Paul Worstead.
Right: Paul Worstead, Creatures of leisure, 1981, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of Mental as Anything 1987, © Paul Worstead.
Author’s Talk & Book Launch – Leaders and Larrikins: Great Australian Stories
Join Dr Christopher Reynolds for a fascinating journey through Australia’s past, featuring pirates, convicts, rebels, political pioneers and fortune-makers. Through 20 captivating stories based on real people and historical events, Christopher brings the characters who shaped our nation to life with humour, insight and a larrikin spirit. Discover the extraordinary stories behind the making of Australia.
Cyanotype: A Botanical Memento of Sandgate with Dr Renata Buziak | Heritage Hands Festival
Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Explore the historic photographic process of cyanotype with acclaimed photo-media artist Dr Renata Buziak at Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate.
In this hands-on workshop, discover how sunlight, botanical materials and light-sensitive paper can be used to create beautiful blue-and-white photographic prints.
Inspired by Sandgate's natural environment, you'll explore composition and experiment with botanical forms to create your own unique photographic memento.
Suitable for beginners, this workshop offers an opportunity to experience a traditional photographic technique while connecting art, nature and local heritage.
Part of the inaugural Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate, celebrating traditional craftsmanship, specialist skills and the people keeping them alive.
Limited places available. Bookings essential.
Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Discover the people, skills and stories behind traditional craftsmanship at Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate.
Set within the historic Sandgate Town Hall, this free cultural festival brings together skilled artisans, heritage tradespeople and contemporary makers for a celebration of things made by hand and made to last.
Explore a curated Makers Market, watch live demonstrations and meet the craftspeople keeping traditional skills alive. Discover the tools, techniques and stories behind their work, from time-honoured trades to contemporary approaches to making.
The festival continues with a free panel discussion, What Do We Carry Forward?, exploring the future of craftsmanship, the challenges facing traditional skills and the importance of passing knowledge between generations.
Saturday 7 November 2026
Makers Market and demonstrations: 9am–3.30pm
Welcome and acknowledgements: 3.30pm–4pm
Panel discussion: 4pm–5pm
An evening PechaKucha storytelling event follows, which is free to attend..
Presented by Heritage Hands, a documentary photography and storytelling initiative dedicated to celebrating and preserving Australia's endangered crafts and trades.
Made by hand. Made to last.
Event Website URL:https://heritagehands.com.au/sandgate-festival/
History of Religion In Stephens
The Annerley Stephens History Group Inc is convening a conference on the History of Religion in Stephens, to be held on Saturday 7 November 2026 at the Yeronga Community Centre located at the corner of Villa Street and Park Road, Yeronga.
Registration begins at 8.30am and the conference commences at 9am.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included.
Cost: (for members) $35pp and $45 for non-members.
Conference Convenor: Stephen Sheaffe AM
PROGRAMME
9.00 am: Welcome by the President: Pauline Peel.
9.05 am: Acknowledgment of Country: Katharine Wiltshire
Session one: 9.10-10.40
Chair: Stephen Sheaffe AM
1. 9.10-9.40: Luke Molony: The history of Catholic Churches
2. 9.40-10.10: Bruce Myers: The Seventh Day Adventist Churches
3. 10.10-10.40: Robin Kleinschmidt: Lutheranism on the Southside
Morning tea: 10.40-11.00
Session Two: 11.00-12.30
Chair: Councillor Nicole Johnston
4. 11.00- 11.30: Michael Rogers: Anglican churches in Stephens
5. 11.30- 12.00: Bill Metcalf: The New Jerusalem Church
6. 12.00-12.30: Zerrin Afza: Muslims in Stephens,
Lunch 12.30-1.00
Session Three: 1.00-2.30
Chair: TBA
7. 1.00-1.30: Nathan Campbell: Presbyterianism
8. 1.30-2.00: Bruce Riddell: Baptist Church
9. 2.00-2.30: Duncan Freewin: the Quakers Meeting House
Afternoon Tea: 2.30 - 2.50
Session Four: 2.50-4.20
Chair: TBA
10. 2.50-3.20: Paster Lloyd Reed: The Rock Church
11. 3.20-3.50: Giani Kuldeep: Sikh Temple
12. 3.50-4.20: Fr Fadi Salame: St Maroun Maronite Church
Conference close by the president
Make ’n’ Movie — Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Make ’n’ Movie – Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Friday 6 November 2026 | 6.00–8.00pm
Sandgate Town Hall
Tickets: $10 online | $15 at the door
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending or another portable craft and enjoy a relaxed movie night with a handmade twist.
Presented as part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate, Make ’n’ Movie brings people together to celebrate the pleasure of making by hand, sharing knowledge and keeping traditional craft skills alive.
Settle in for a screening of Practical Magic (1998), starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, while working on your own creative project alongside fellow craft enthusiasts.
Try your hand at weaving with Monique Ross, who'll be offering a relaxed, drop-in basketry activity throughout the evening. Learn a simple Random Over weaving stitch in just a few minutes, then take your project back to your seat and continue making while enjoying the film. No experience necessary.
Whether you're an experienced maker or simply have a project you've been meaning to finish, bring your materials, settle in and enjoy a film alongside fellow makers.
Pre-packaged snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase.
Want to explore basketry further? Monique is also presenting a separate Raffia Basketry Coiling Workshop earlier on Friday, from 2.30–4.30pm. Find out more and book here:
https://heritagehands.com.au/event/raffia-basketry-coiling-workshop-with-monique-ross/
Part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate – Made by hand. Made to last.
___________________
EVENT TIMES
Date Start: 6 November 2026
Time Start: 6.00pm
Date End: 6 November 2026
Time End: 8.00pm
Ceramic Vase Floral Arrangement Workshop with Wallflower | Heritage Hands Festival
Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Discover the art of floral arranging with Renae from Wallflower at Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate.
In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, explore colour, texture and composition as you create your own beautiful floral arrangement using fresh seasonal flowers and foliage.
Learn practical floristry techniques, experiment with natural materials and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something by hand.
Suitable for beginners, with all materials provided.
Part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate, celebrating traditional craftsmanship, specialist skills and the people keeping them alive.
Places are limited. Bookings essential.
Raffia Basketry & Coiling Workshop with Monique Ross | Heritage Hands Festival
Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Discover the traditional art of basketry with Monique Ross at Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate.
In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, learn the fundamentals of raffia basketry and coiling, exploring the techniques used to transform natural fibres into beautiful, functional objects.
Working with raffia and prepared starting pieces, Monique will guide you through the coiling process as you develop your own handmade creation.
Perfect for beginners, this workshop offers an opportunity to slow down, connect with natural materials and experience the satisfaction of making something by hand.
All materials are included. No previous experience necessary.
Part of the inaugural Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate, celebrating traditional craftsmanship, specialist trades and the people keeping handmade skills alive.
Places are limited. Bookings essential.
Riding the First Wave- Qld State Archives
Riding the First Wave highlights the experiences of these early migrants and celebrates the significant contributions they made to Queensland's development and identity. Through records preserved in the State Archives collection and creative contemporary interpretations, visitors can discover the people, stories and connections that continue to resonate across generations.
Join us for the exhibition opening and be among the first to experience this unique exploration of Queensland's multicultural heritage.
Between 1847 and 1853, more than 300 Chinese labourers travelled from Amoy (present-day Xiamen) to Moreton Bay. Riding the First Wave explores their journeys, experiences and enduring legacy in Queensland.
Discover the story
The arrival of Chinese labourers in Moreton Bay marked the beginning of a lasting connection between Queensland and China. Their contributions helped shape communities, industries and cultural life across the colony, leaving a legacy that continues today.
While many of their experiences have remained largely untold, archival records and family histories reveal stories of resilience, adaptation and belonging.
Riding the First Wave brings these stories together in the form of an exhibition and events, offering new perspectives on Queensland's diverse history and the people who helped shape it.
The exhibition runs from 6 November 2026 to 9 October 2027 at Queensland State Archives in Runcorn.
Show 'n' Tell: Kids on the Block – Life in the 50s & 60s edit
Jan, Nola and Merle remember their carefree and joyful childhood spent around Cleveland and the bays, sharing tales about the Despot corner store, the movies, swimming days and strawberry floats.
Author John Dillon will add his stories of visiting his Uncle here.
Join this entertaining panel of speakers spark some memories and mull over 'the good old days'.
It's an afternoon of connection, reflection and real stories from real people.
Arrival: 9:45am
Presentation Starts: 10:00am sharp
Morning Tea: 11:00am
Concludes: 11:30am
Your ticket includes morning tea and general entry to the Museum.
Sunday Stories at QPM - War & Police
Join Dr Anastasia Dukova and the Queensland Police Museum team with stories of Queensland police in the Great War
Police historian Dr Anastasia Dukova whose 2024 publication provides the impetus for the exhibition, will present her research of Queensland Police officers who served during World War I.
Werona Armstrong and Mila Andersson will contextualise and situate the Queensland Police in the lead up to the war and the experience of policing at home during the war years.
Curator, Lisa Jones will speak about some of the personal stories of officers who went to war which were uncovered through the research of the exhibition. And finally, Kat Figueiredo (pre-recorded) will illustrate some of the impacts of war on the police soldiers who returned.
This five-person presentation will offer further insight into the War and Police exhibition currently on show at the Queensland Police Museum. Staff will welcome guests to join them after the presentation in the exhibition space.
From memory to masterpiece
Ever wanted to create your own mini museum? Dust off those old family photos and cherished keepsakes!
Join artist Blair Garland for a hands-on two-hour creative experience. You'll learn how to transform your personal history into a stunning, gallery-quality masterpiece.
Blair teaches sensory textile layering. Use rich fabrics and textures to build dramatic depth and even add your own custom stitching. You will also learn photo manipulation. The process of transforming old photographs and imagery into timeless art pieces.
Your inspiration could be vintage heirlooms or the nostalgic Redcliffe Jetty. Blair will help you blend past and present into a unique, multi-dimensional artwork.
No prior art experience needed. We’ll provide all materials, tools, and creative spark!
About the artist
Blair Garland is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist based on the Redcliffe Peninsula. She was finalist in the 2026 Stanthorpe Art Prize. Blair uses mixed media, textiles and sculpture to explore memory, history and storytelling. She loves helping people turn treasured moments into meaningful works of art.
Image credit: Blair Garland.
Workshop: Sketch the collection
Take a trip back in time at Redcliffe Museum!
Discover the stories behind a fascinating collection of household items, farming tools and everyday objects in this relaxed, hands-on drawing workshop.
Explore the craftsmanship, ingenuity and lived experiences of earlier generations as you examine artefacts from the museum's collection. Choose an object that captures your interest and recreate it using only pencil and eraser. Take the time to observe its details and appreciate the workmanship of a bygone era.
No drawing experience is required. This beginner-friendly workshop is ideal for adults and teens looking to build confidence with pencil drawing techniques while connecting with local history.
About the artist
Belinda Hoole is a Redcliffe-based visual artist with a passion for both traditional and digital mediums, alongside her hands-on classes.
She runs a welcoming art class at Seaside Artists Gallery in Redcliffe through The Art Club, where she focuses on building drawing and painting confidence in a supportive, all-inclusive environment.
Image credit: Belinda Hoole.
Spring Season Showcase – Finding Magic
Finding Magic is an intimate evening of Irish music, storytelling and song that celebrates the traditions, humour and spirit of Ireland.
Featuring Jack O'Leary, Martin Reece, Christian Rizzalli and Sebastian Flynn, the show brings together four accomplished musicians to create an immersive live experience where music and storytelling are woven together with warmth, authenticity and heart.
Inspired by the atmosphere of an Irish kitchen gathering, Finding Magic blends traditional tunes, beautiful songs and captivating stories into an evening that is both entertaining and deeply moving. More than a concert, it is an invitation to slow down, connect and experience the timeless power of shared music and story.
Game Changers in conversation with Gail Sorronda
What does it take to build a fashion brand on your own terms?
Few Australian designers have built a career quite like Gail Sorronda. At a time when emerging designers gravitated towards international fashion capitals and relentless seasonal cycles, Sorronda chose a different path, forging an independent label from Brisbane with a following beyond Australia through her signature aesthetic, creative vision and sense of purpose.
After graduating from QUT and a brief period working overseas, Sorronda returned to Brisbane to continue her creative practice on her own terms.
That same entrepreneurial spirit has shaped her approach to fashion. Rather than following a fast-paced calendar, Sorronda has developed collections around artistic concepts, dark romanticism and enduring core pieces, creating space for creativity and commerciality to coexist.
Over 2 decades, she has established a distinctive presence in Australian fashion, demonstrating that a fashion label can thrive from Brisbane without compromising its identity or vision.
Join Gail Sorronda in conversation as she reflects on entrepreneurship and the realities of sustaining an independent fashion label. From building a recognisable brand to navigating an evolving industry, she will reflect on the lessons, challenges and opportunities that have shaped her career.
This conversation will be facilitated by Alison Kubler
Image: Gail Sorronda by Claudia Baxter Photography
Texta Book Club: Parade by Rachel Cusk
To coincide with William Robinson: Lessons in Looking we will delve into Rachel Cusk's acclaimed novel Parade.
From the author of the Outline trilogy, Parade is a bold and original exploration of art, identity and perception. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Cusk follows the artist known as G, whose life and work challenge conventional ideas of selfhood, creativity and storytelling.
About Texta
Texta is a book club for people who love art. Using fiction (mostly), we explore the ideas, emotions and questions raised by art.
Conversations are facilitated by QUT Galleries and Museums Engagement Coordinator Renae Belton and QUT University Librarian Nicole Clark.
Texta is held throughout the year on Tuesday evenings. This title is also available via Audible.
Texta is delivered in partnership with QUT Library and the School of Creative Practice, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice.
Date Start: 13 October 2026
Time Start: 4:30 PM
Date End: 13 October 2026
Time End: 6:00 PM
Exhibition opening: Springtime seaside soirée
Inspired by the elegance of the Jane Austen era, this memorable evening combines fashion, music, dance and the intricate art of lace-making, alongside the museum's newest exhibition Lace it up.
Sip sparkling refreshments, watch the sunset over the waterfront and step back in time.
We'd like you to dust off your corset, straighten your hat, slip on your gloves, and prepare to dress to impress for a memorable night by the seaside. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Dressed Belle and Best Dressed Beau.
Enjoy hands-on lace-making demonstrations with the Queensland Lace Makers Guild, live musical entertainment, and a Regency-inspired dance performance that brings the period to life.
With delicious high tea refreshments and plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the elegance of a bygone era, this is an evening not to be missed.
Free - bookings essential
Birds and reptiles of Moreton Bay
Calling all wildlife lovers!
Learn how to identify the birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians of Moreton Bay and gain fascinating insights into their behaviours, habitats, and important roles within our local ecosystems.
This informative and engaging presentation is perfect for nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and anyone interested in learning more about the incredible animals that call our region home.
About the speaker
Neil Vaughan from the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) brings a wealth of knowledge about native wildlife, flora, and fauna.
Passionate about environmental education, Neil regularly shares his expertise with the community, helping people better understand the natural world and the important role every species play in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Image credit: Neil Vaughan.
Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Creepy crawlies and coastal creatures
Exploring Moreton Bay wildlife
Join us for a fascinating exploration of the hidden world of seashore wildlife, insects and spiders found in Moreton Bay.
Discover the vital role this remarkable wildlife plays in local ecosystems. You will learn about their intriguing behaviours, and gain practical tips for identifying different species.
This informative and engaging presentation is perfect for nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and anyone interested in learning more about the incredible insects that call our region home.
About the speaker
Neil Vaughan from the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) brings a wealth of knowledge about native wildlife, flora, and fauna.
Passionate about environmental education, Neil regularly shares his expertise with the community. He loves helping people better understand the natural world and the important role every species plays in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Image credit: Neil Vaughan.
Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Seniors Month: Mornings on Memory Lane
Step back in time every Friday in October at Bribie Island Seaside Museum with Mornings on Memory Lane.
As part of Queensland Seniors Month, we're making everything that is old new again.
We'll celebrate the valuable contributions seniors make to our vibrant community with a series of fun, engaging programs created by seniors, for seniors.
The 2026 Seniors Month theme Connect and celebrate is at the heart of every event. Join us to connect with others, share memories, enjoy entertaining activities, and indulge in a delicious morning tea while celebrating the seniors who help make our community so special.
Friday, 02 October 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Friday, 09 October 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Friday, 16 October 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Friday, 23 October 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Friday, 30 October 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Brisbane Living Heritage Annual General Meeting
2026 Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting is coming up on Thursday 1 October 2026, at the Brisbane Square Library Meeting Room, Ground Floor.
Members are invited to arrive from 9.30am, with the AGM commencing at 10.00am. Please stay afterwards for a cup of tea and a catch-up with fellow members.
This page will be updated with further information as the AGM approaches. Members will also receive the usual AGM information and documentation by email.
Sunday Stories at the Queensland Police Museum
"Dangerous to Know: Early Colonial Doctors and Asylums in South East Queensland"
In the mid-19th century most doctors believed that cold water immersion, straightjackets and brandy would cure a disturbed person.
In the early 1860s, Queensland’s new colonial government hurriedly ordered a mental asylum to be built at Woogaroo. Another asylum for the poor and chronically ill was set up on Stradbroke Island.
None of the staff understood the problems they would face.Lack of skill and effective drugs were not the only reasons why patients received little care. The doctors had other priorities, ambitions, sectarian divisions and professional jealousies. Often described in biographies as medical heroes, many of these men were dangerous to know.
The Brisbane Courier summed it up in 1869.….the inmates of such an institution are at the mercy of' warders and nurses. As long as these do not quarrel among themselves, or are satisfied to keep each other's secrets, there is apparently no cruelty which they may not perpetrate undiscovered and unpunished. In this case the violence used threatened the immediate death of the patient…
Abbey History Festival
Celebrate 40 years of the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology with a Journey Through the Ages at the Abbey History Festival at Abbeystowe. Presented by the award-winning team behind the Abbey Medieval Festival, this immersive weekend experience brings history to life from Ancient Rome to the 20th Century through reenactments, workshops, performances, music, lectures, markets, and hands-on family activities.
Wander through living history pockets of time from the Nordic Realm to Pemberley Promenade and No Man’s Land, enjoy medieval jigs and Japanese Awa-Odori dancing in the Music Hall, explore the bustling Abbeystowe Market, and experience Abbeystowe favourites including the Stag Inn, Abbey Archery, Birds of Prey and Kids Dig It! Kingdom.
Perfect for families, history lovers, and costume enthusiasts alike, the Abbey History Festival invites you to step through the gates this September for an intimate and interactive celebration of the past.
Kids workshop: Movable animal puppets
Join us at Redcliffe Museum as we embark on a creative quest to make your own movable animal puppets!
Spark your child’s imagination in this school holiday workshop led by local artist Russell Solomon.
They will transform everyday craft materials into wacky, movable animal puppets.
Inspired by the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, your kids will create a take-home expressive animal puppet, master simple mechanics and bring funny, quirky characters to life.
About the artist
Russell Solomon is a multidisciplinary artist with more than 30 years’ experience. He creates evocative sculptures that explore the intersection of the natural world and our human impact on it. Russell has lived in Redcliffe for the past 25 years and has continuously exhibited and facilitated workshops within the community.
The Princess Theatre turns 5 this October
Welcome
Did you know that at the end of October it'll be FIVE years since The Princess Theatre reopened her magnificent doors?
(If you were wondering, she's a Scorpio ♏)
We want to hear your stories from the last five years, respond to this email if you have any personal Princess lore to share!
Let's get into it...
Create a Poppy suncatcher
Let's get crafty! Suitable for all ages, this free family-friendly craft activity is available between 10 am – 4pm daily from 20 September to 4 October (closed Saturdays). Bookings are not required, simply visit the craft table in our Post World War II Gallery.
Facilitated by our knowledgeable team, this activity will explore the special connection between poppies and Australia’s military past. A resilient flower, the red poppy was amongst the first to return to bloom in the fields of France and Belgium after World War I, emerging as a symbol of remembrance for the Allied soldiers who fell in battle.
Once you've created your poppy suncatcher, stay to explore the Memorial Galleries, embarking on an interactive journey from World War I to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands.