Open Studio: Art from the Urban Wilderness at Hive Studios

Discover the intersection of nature, science and art in this large community Print and Paper Studio. Enjoy an open invitation to stroll around the studio spaces, exploring the world of artists who work with paper as a medium in itself. Techniques being demonstrated include monoprinting, papermaking, artist books, and drawing. Come along and talk about […]

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Open Studio: Design & Co

Design & Co’s busy Brisbane studio creates designs for both residential and boutique commercial spaces. Each project is specifically dedicated to the client’s own interests, lifestyle and preferences. Design & Co create design solutions for interiors which suit each individual’s lifestyle and reflect their personal taste. The brands aesthetic is a classic interior which will […]

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Open Studio: Grey Hand Press

Grey Hand Press is a fine art hand-printmaking studio specialising in stone and plate lithography, intaglio, and related techniques. For this event we will bring out approaches you really don’t see in traditional litho printing to make a suite of unique posters commemorating BAD 2023. From 10am – 2pm, GHP printers and interns will print […]

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Open Studio: Bluehouse Porcelain

Does Digital design have a place in the tool kit of contemporary ceramic art practice, or do centuries old methods of construction still prevail when working with clay? Bluehouse porcelain is owned and operated by Brisbane based Ceramic Artist Simon Suckling. Simon is a second-generation potter who has worked in clay for 35 years. Bluehouse […]

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Rainbows on toast with jam – Bonnie Hislop

Bonnie Hislop presents, ‘Rainbows on toast with jam’, a surrealist fever dream in ceramic vessel form. The exhibition is an expression of joy, playfulness and colour with a tangy aftertaste. Side Gallery has transformed to accomodate the vases and wall hangings in all their colourful and sassy glory. Opening Night Join us for the opening […]

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Artist Talk: Bonnie Hislop

Bonnie Hislop presents, ‘Rainbows on toast with jam’, a surrealist fever dream in ceramic vessel form. The exhibition is an expression of joy, playfulness and colour with a tangy aftertaste. Side Gallery has transformed to accomodate the vases and wall hangings in all their colourful and sassy glory. Artist Talk Join Bonnie for an artist […]

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But … I’m not a doctor – Sidney Herbst

Interweaving and blurring the lines between surrealism, poetry, and the absurdity of life. You will see only what your heart permits. Each line, embalmed with hope and desolation beckons you to dive in deep. Will you explore or be transfixed by the myriad of fine details? Charcoal and graphite has never looked so colourful, capturing […]

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Clayschool Shop

Clayschool Shop is a weekly rotation of potters who will exhibit over the month of May showcasing a broad range of ceramics from functional domestic ware, design objects, jewellery, vessels, homewares and more. Having over 40 participating potters gives the public an opportunity to engage with local, interstate and international ceramic artists and their works. […]

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Clayschool: Current and Alumni

Clayschool Alumni is a curation of ceramics held at Vacant Assembly showcasing the works of Ray Cavill, Clayschool teachers, and select past and present students. It documents a journey of those involved in this community, what they learn and make and where it has taken them in the contemporary creative arts scene. From beginners to […]

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