This free low-impact walking trail will take guests into local creative spaces to discover Brisbane’s art and design scene. The tour on Sunday 14 May will meet in King George Square before stopping at Heritage Lanes, QUT Art Museum, Brisbane’s Botanica Gardens for a stroll through Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside and finish back at City […]
This free low-impact walking trail will take guests into local creative spaces to discover Brisbane’s art and design scene. The tour on Saturday 27 May will begin outside Queensland College of Art (QCA), then join the tour guide as they visit Mater Hospital, Dead Puppet Society, Woolloongabba Art Gallery and Echo & Bounce. Visitors are […]
This free low-impact walking trail will take guests into local creative spaces to discover Brisbane’s art and design scene. The tour on Saturday 27 May will begin at Fish Lane, Town Square, then join the tour guide as they visit Queensland College of Art, TAFE Queensland and back to the markets at Fish Lane. Make […]
With three decades of passionate collecting and creating to her name, Churchill Fellowship scholar Kylie Johnson has dedicated her life to championing the art of the handmade. An indispensable member of Brisbane’s clay community, her studio has not only introduced the artform to countless patrons, but has also helped support the careers of our city’s […]
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 […]
Set amongst the luscious jungle canopy at Southside, you will be introduced to the art of hand building ceramics by mother-daughter duo, Mieke and Charlie, from Mas & Miek. Enjoy a multi-sensory experience where you’ll handle fine white porcelain and learn basic skills of how ‘pinch pot’ vessels take shape. Then, indulge in a delicious […]
Ballet demands complete synchronicity between the costumes, hair and make-up, set and lighting design, choreography and of course the ballet artistry. From design to stage, you will hear how Zoe conceptualised the costumes for Queensland Ballet’s upcoming production The Little Mermaid – her thought process and the logistics of creating costumes that bring to life […]
Born in Shiraz, Iran in 1980 and raised in Sweden, Ilsley’s early exposure to art and design during her international upbringing influenced her artistic practice. After working for several years as an Art Director and Graphic Designer, Ilsley pursued her passion for fine art, where she found fulfillment in working with imperfections, creating bold sculptural […]
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 […]
