Montague Road is located in the critical landscape of limited, highly desirable inner-city land in Brisbane, Australia, which will be hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics. This Vision 2035 has been created from the results of a community-initiated and led process held in the Montague Road precinct (2022). First Nations peoples walked along shaded tracks beside […]
As a focal celebration of BaD’s glittering offerings, FireWorks gallery will host “In Between, Out the Back and Up the Creek” – a carpark Artists’ Party like no other. The In Between, Out the Back and Up the Creek celebration complements the themes of Firework’s signature exhibition for the Festival – “Half-Way House” – to […]
Waiting to be discovered throughout the West Village Precinct are small ceramic petals made by artist Minqi Gu. These petals refer to Ai Baud Tonar (Harvest Season Time), an ambitious new work by First Nations artist Brian Robinson, which is on display as part of Precision: The Art of Cutting in the Metro Arts galleries […]
Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside is returning to the City Botanic Gardens between 12-21 May 2023, 5‑10pm. This year will see ten large-scale installations, ranging from sculpture and projections through to augmented reality and interactive creations that will once again transform the gardens into an outdoor gallery. Attend an AfterDark Art walk or complete the children’s discovery trail and enjoy […]
Join us for the BAD Open Studio Bus Tour + Lunch experience and step into the studios of Brisbane’s most exciting designers and artists, as well as enjoying a catered lunch in an exclusive location. Enjoy the festival in air-conditioned comfort while we take you behind-the-scenes into Brisbane’s art and design community – stepping into […]
The BAD Open Studio Bus Tours offer a behind-the-scenes look into Brisbane’s art and design community – stepping into the artist’s studio and hearing directly from the makers about their practice. This tour connects the many aspects of what makes up Brisbane’s creative community and whisks you around the BAD neighbourhoods for special guided tour. […]
Settle in to a converted builder’s yard and discover a community hub boasting a wide variety of food trucks. Grab a scrumptious bite to eat, a cool drink and while away the night as local musician, Jeremy Beamish, and Scribble Slam street artists bring Albion’s best kept secret to life. […]
Dog parks are a beautiful feature of our city, somewhere for pet owners and their pups to congregate, exercise, and get into mischief! In this kid-centred animation, artist Sophie Beer and animator Col McElwaine send a knowing wink and chuckle to all of the dog owners of Brisbane and the shenanigans their furry friends might […]
The Secret Garden Wavell is a private garden open twice weekly for writers, artists and contemplatives – a third space for those who love to create and reflect outdoors. Kate, the workshop facilitator, is a (only sometimes successful) gardener, fledgling poet and artist engaged in slow and mindful writing and art. In this workshop you […]
The Market Folk x Portside Wharf market will be running during the BAD’s Northside weekend and hosting a fabulous line-up of local talent. Expect to find ceramic pieces of varying styles, finishes and disciplines such as vases, kitchenware, jewellery holders, jewellery, fashion pieces and more. At the market, there will also be live music, food […]
