Latest Events in South Brisbane(May Updated)

Join artist and Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) knowledge holder Colleen Sam for an exclusive tour of her exhibition The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons. Colleen will guide you through her powerful exhibition of artworks and oral histories which reveal her families’ story of resistance and survival during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past Then join Colleen in the exhibition’s yarning circle to discuss the main themes of the exhibition to learn more about the depth and practice of Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) culture. About the exhibition. The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal both the land and its people. Colleen Sam, Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist, and her mother, Aunty Ena Sam, share the powerful story of the Kalkadoon people’s resilience, survival, and unwavering strength. For generations, Colleen and Aunty Ena’s ancestors safeguarded their cultural knowledge in secret, ensuring that the Sam family’s identity remained strong, despite persistent efforts to erase it. The exhibition features a dedicated learning and healing space, including a yarning circle for community discussions. Please note: Family-friendly labels are displayed to support young people’s exploration and learning. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential This event is accessible. Image credit: Colleen Sam, Black Cockatoo, 2023, acrylic on canvas Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Seventy artists, collectives and projects from more than 30 countries will feature in the 11th chapter of the Queensland Art Gallery. Developed and researched by QAGOMA’s specialist Asian and Pacific curatorial team, with collaboration from co-curators and interlocutors in the region, this Triennial will feature over 500 artworks including major new commissions by artists Jasmine Togo-Brisby, Kawita Vatanajyankur, Trương Công Tùng, Paemanu Contemporary Art Collective, Aunofo Havea Funaki and the Lepamahanga Women’s Group, Mele Kahalepuna Chun and Mai Nguyễn-Long.

Join State Library Curator for an exhibition tour of Neon in slq Gallery on the history of neon across Queensland from the 1940s to today. Featuring over 20 original neon signs sought from film sets, Gold Coast motels, through to the iconic Stefan’s rainbow, explore its history through photographs and original footage of Queensland alight from the State Library’s collection. This event is accessible. For any accessibility enquiries please email us at: exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au Image attribution: Central Queen Street at night with illuminated signs for Woolworths, Palings, and Kinos, 1959. Dell Wood, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Image no. 31993-0001-0097. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join Queensland Museum Senior Curator Dr Liz Bissell and Assistant Curator Tess Shingles for an intimate tour of our latest exhibition, Secrets: Objects of Intrigue. This exhibition highlights tour will be followed by an exclusive back-of-house tour of the Queensland Stories Collection Store, where Liz and Tess will share additional objects that represent Queensland’s past criminal, political and social secrets. Meeting point Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Cloak Room, Level 2. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour commencement to register your attendance. Age recommendation This tour is recommended for ages 16+. Accessibility information Walking for short distances and standing for extended periods may be required, however seating will be made available on request. The tour is wheelchair accessible and does not include any steps or inclines. Our back-of-house spaces feature fluorescent lighting and differences in temperature and are accessed via a goods lift. Content information Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are advised that this display contains images and objects of people who have died. The exhibition gallery contains histories of government surveillance of First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities. Queensland Museum is committed to sharing all histories and invites visitors to exercise their discretion. Information Source: Queensland Museum Kurilpa | eventbrite

Join State Library Curator for an exhibition tour of Neon in slq Gallery on the history of neon across Queensland from the 1940s to today. Featuring over 20 original neon signs sought from film sets, Gold Coast motels, through to the iconic Stefan’s rainbow, explore its history through photographs and original footage of Queensland alight from the State Library’s collection. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join artist and Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) knowledge holder Colleen Sam for an exclusive tour of her exhibition The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons. Colleen will guide you through her powerful exhibition of artworks and oral histories which reveal her families’ story of resistance and survival during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past Then join Colleen in the exhibition’s yarning circle to discuss the main themes of the exhibition to learn more about the depth and practice of Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) culture. About the exhibition. The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal both the land and its people. Colleen Sam, Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist, and her mother, Aunty Ena Sam, share the powerful story of the Kalkadoon people’s resilience, survival, and unwavering strength. For generations, Colleen and Aunty Ena’s ancestors safeguarded their cultural knowledge in secret, ensuring that the Sam family’s identity remained strong, despite persistent efforts to erase it. The exhibition features a dedicated learning and healing space, including a yarning circle for community discussions. Please note: Family-friendly labels are displayed to support young people’s exploration and learning. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential This event is accessible. Image credit: Colleen Sam, Black Cockatoo, 2023, acrylic on canvas Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

The Brisbane International Science Festival (WSFB) is an acclaimed celebration of science, ideas and creativity, and the largest festival of its kind in Australia. Founded in New York in 2008 by renowned physicist Professor Brian Greene and Emmy Award-winning journalist Tracy Day, Queensland Museum (QM) holds the exclusive licence to host World Science Festival in the Asia Pacific region. The 2025 festival will showcase an exciting program, bringing together local, national and international thought leaders to explore some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. WSFB will explore multiple focus areas including quantum science, Aboriginal knowledge, neuroscience, the natural world, space travel, robotics, future food and more. Whether you are a lifelong science enthusiast or just beginning to explore the field, WSFB invites everyone to join this celebration of discovery and curiosity. World Science Festival Brisbane is presented by Queensland Museum and the Queensland Government, in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland.

Join artist and Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) knowledge holder Colleen Sam for an exclusive tour of her exhibition The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons. Colleen will guide you through her powerful exhibition of artworks and oral histories which reveal her families’ story of resistance and survival during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past Then join Colleen in the exhibition’s yarning circle to discuss the main themes of the exhibition to learn more about the depth and practice of Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) culture. About the exhibition. The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal both the land and its people. Colleen Sam, Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist, and her mother, Aunty Ena Sam, share the powerful story of the Kalkadoon people’s resilience, survival, and unwavering strength. For generations, Colleen and Aunty Ena’s ancestors safeguarded their cultural knowledge in secret, ensuring that the Sam family’s identity remained strong, despite persistent efforts to erase it. The exhibition features a dedicated learning and healing space, including a yarning circle for community discussions. Please note: Family-friendly labels are displayed to support young people’s exploration and learning. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential This event is accessible. Image credit: Colleen Sam, Black Cockatoo, 2023, acrylic on canvas Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

The Craft & Quilt Fair-Brisbane provides a grand opportunity for visitors to come across unique and beautifully-designed crafted items The Craft & Quilt Fair-Brisbane provides a grand opportunity for visitors to come across unique and beautifully-designed crafted items. The event promises attractive features for visitors of every profile, ranging from a newbie in this field, to an expert professional craftsman.The range of exhibited items at the show is impressive, and includes embroidered and knitted items, jewelry, stamping products, in addition to quilts and other items of craft. Information Source: Expertise Events Pty Ltd | expotobi

11.30am - 12.30pm, Sunday 11 August, Sunday 8 September, Sunday 20 October, Sunday 17 November | QAGOMA Join a First Nations storyteller and creative as they highlight artworks from QAGOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art Collection and explore the complex stories of history, culture and place that they tell. In this tour, explore the work of artists Robert Andrew, Iltja Ntjarra artists, artists of the Hermannsburg School, Kaylene Whiskey, Aubrey Tigan and Paddy Bedford. Facilitator: Sandy Harvey is the Public Programs Project Officer at QAGOMA. Sandy is a proud Kalkadoon woman. Free, bookings required. Capacity is limited. Please note that tour content is repeated across all dates listed. Additional resources and reading about the artworks featured on this tour can be found on the Art & This Place Additional Resources Page What to ExpectHere's what to expect at this event. Everyone is welcome! Please contact events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit. Content and participationContent warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are respectfully advised that artworks included in the tour may contain images and references to ancestors, now deceased, and references to strong themes of colonial violence, domestic servitude and contemporary social issues.You are welcome to come with a friend, with your mob, or by yourself. Many people attend the Gallery solo.'Art & This Place' Tours are a unique opportunity to engage with First Nations culture, history, and art. It’s not possible to provide a comprehensive history of this place or First Nations art and culture in a short tour. The tour will spark conversation by highlighting QAGOMA artworks and unpacking some of the stories these artworks tell.The tours are designed as a space to ask questions and engage in respectful discussion. You can participate in discussion, ask questions, or just listen.When posing questions please consider that Art & This Place facilitators are not equipped to speak on behalf of all First Nations people, only on their own unique experience.An Art & This Place Additional Resources Page has been compiled for those wanting to explore further before or after the tour.We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful, and courteous to all participants, speakers, and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, speakers, and staff.Sensory aspects The tour will go ahead – rain or shine. The tour route starts outside, and then will move inside the Gallery where the air conditioning is set to 21°C. The tour will include flat-terrain walking. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. The route is wheelchair & pram accessible.The tour will include standing. Portable stools without backs will be available.The facilitator will use an amplified microphone. Please let us know in advance if you are hard of hearing so we can make this tour accessible for you via hearing loop.No screens or projections will be used during the event.The event may be photographed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.Top: 'North by North-West' exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery (installation view) / March 2023 / Photograph: J Ruckli, QAGOMABottom: 'North by North-West' exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery (installation view) / July 2023 / Photograph: K Bennett, QAGOMA Information Source: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) | eventbrite

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group dancers Jack Zitha, Aviu Ware, Nathaniel Murray and Elder Clifford Johnson huddle at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

11.30am - 12.30pm, Sunday 11 August, Sunday 8 September, Sunday 20 October, Sunday 17 November | QAGOMA Join a First Nations storyteller and creative as they highlight artworks from QAGOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art Collection and explore the complex stories of history, culture and place that they tell. In this tour, explore the work of artists Robert Andrew, Iltja Ntjarra artists, artists of the Hermannsburg School, Kaylene Whiskey, Aubrey Tigan and Paddy Bedford. Facilitator: Sandy Harvey is the Public Programs Project Officer at QAGOMA. Sandy is a proud Kalkadoon woman. Free, bookings required. Capacity is limited. Please note that tour content is repeated across all dates listed. Additional resources and reading about the artworks featured on this tour can be found on the Art & This Place Additional Resources Page What to ExpectHere's what to expect at this event. Everyone is welcome! Please contact events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit. Content and participationContent warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are respectfully advised that artworks included in the tour may contain images and references to ancestors, now deceased, and references to strong themes of colonial violence, domestic servitude and contemporary social issues.You are welcome to come with a friend, with your mob, or by yourself. Many people attend the Gallery solo.'Art & This Place' Tours are a unique opportunity to engage with First Nations culture, history, and art. It’s not possible to provide a comprehensive history of this place or First Nations art and culture in a short tour. The tour will spark conversation by highlighting QAGOMA artworks and unpacking some of the stories these artworks tell.The tours are designed as a space to ask questions and engage in respectful discussion. You can participate in discussion, ask questions, or just listen.When posing questions please consider that Art & This Place facilitators are not equipped to speak on behalf of all First Nations people, only on their own unique experience.An Art & This Place Additional Resources Page has been compiled for those wanting to explore further before or after the tour.We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful, and courteous to all participants, speakers, and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, speakers, and staff.Sensory aspects The tour will go ahead – rain or shine. The tour route starts outside, and then will move inside the Gallery where the air conditioning is set to 21°C. The tour will include flat-terrain walking. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. The route is wheelchair & pram accessible.The tour will include standing. Portable stools without backs will be available.The facilitator will use an amplified microphone. Please let us know in advance if you are hard of hearing so we can make this tour accessible for you via hearing loop.No screens or projections will be used during the event.The event may be photographed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.Top: 'North by North-West' exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery (installation view) / March 2023 / Photograph: J Ruckli, QAGOMABottom: 'North by North-West' exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery (installation view) / July 2023 / Photograph: K Bennett, QAGOMA Information Source: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) | eventbrite

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. The staff member will be accompanied by an Auslan interpreter. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group members at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group dancers Jack Zitha, Aviu Ware, Nathaniel Murray and Elder Clifford Johnson huddle at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Curator's tours: A is for ox The Australian Library of Art Showcase displays rare items curated from State Library's collections. Our current display, A is for Ox, focuses on the art and history of typography. Did you know that the capital letter A, from our modern Latin alphabet, started as a picture of an ox head? If you turn it upside-down you can still see its horns.The Ancient Greeks adopted it for their phonetic alphabet, turned it onto its head, and there it has remained. Generations of typographers and book artists have since exercised their skills on the letters of the alphabet, turning those symbols representing sounds back into art again. This display roams through the collections of the Australian Library of Art – from the typewriter art of Henry Greenhow’s Ziggurats and the word art of Richard Tipping to the glorious typographic books of Alan Loney. Free Curator's Tours are held monthly. Join one of our specialist librarians to discover the hidden gems of the Australian Library of Art collections. Book your space now! Where: Australian Library of Art Showcase, level 4, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. Image Attribution: Script folios, 1985. Dianne Longley. Call no. ALAAB LON. Artists' Books Collection, State Library of Queensland. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. Please consult our conditions of entry before making your booking. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. The staff member will be accompanied by an Auslan interpreter. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group members at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join State Library Curator for an exhibition tour of Neon in slq Gallery on the history of neon across Queensland from the 1940s to today. Featuring over 20 original neon signs sought from film sets, Gold Coast motels, through to the iconic Stefan’s rainbow, explore its history through photographs and original footage of Queensland alight from the State Library’s collection. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join State Library Curator for an exhibition tour of Neon in slq Gallery on the history of neon across Queensland from the 1940s to today. Featuring over 20 original neon signs sought from film sets, Gold Coast motels, through to the iconic Stefan’s rainbow, explore its history through photographs and original footage of Queensland alight from the State Library’s collection. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group dancers Jack Zitha, Aviu Ware, Nathaniel Murray and Elder Clifford Johnson huddle at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. The staff member will be accompanied by an Auslan interpreter. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group members at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Curator's tours: A is for ox The Australian Library of Art Showcase displays rare items curated from State Library's collections. Our current display, A is for Ox, focuses on the art and history of typography. Did you know that the capital letter A, from our modern Latin alphabet, started as a picture of an ox head? If you turn it upside-down you can still see its horns.The Ancient Greeks adopted it for their phonetic alphabet, turned it onto its head, and there it has remained. Generations of typographers and book artists have since exercised their skills on the letters of the alphabet, turning those symbols representing sounds back into art again. This display roams through the collections of the Australian Library of Art – from the typewriter art of Henry Greenhow’s Ziggurats and the word art of Richard Tipping to the glorious typographic books of Alan Loney. Free Curator's Tours are held monthly. Join one of our specialist librarians to discover the hidden gems of the Australian Library of Art collections. Book your space now! Where: Australian Library of Art Showcase, level 4, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. Image Attribution: Script folios, 1985. Dianne Longley. Call no. ALAAB LON. Artists' Books Collection, State Library of Queensland. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. Please consult our conditions of entry before making your booking. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join renowned collector and glass bender Michael Blazek from Neon Signs Australia for an exhibition tour of Neon in slq Gallery on what it means to collect, salvage, and restore neon signs from the 1940s to today. Featuring over 25 original neon signs sought from film sets, Gold Coast motels, through to the iconic Stefan’s rainbow, explore its history through photographs and original footage of Queensland alight from the State Library’s collection. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential This event is accessible. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group dancers Jack Zitha, Aviu Ware, Nathaniel Murray and Elder Clifford Johnson huddle at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Get ready, Brisbane! Mark the calendars for an event that's sure to knock your socks off – Mindbodyspirit 2025. Taking place from February 21st to 23rd, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will play host to this inspiring and transformative experience. Visitors from all over the globe will descend upon Queensland, Australia, for a weekend filled with enlightenment, personal growth, and holistic well-being. With a lineup of esteemed speakers, interactive workshops, and cutting-edge exhibitors, Mindbodyspirit 2025 is the place to be for those seeking to nourish their mind, body, and spirit. Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers – it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with like-minded individuals and embark on a journey of self-discovery. This isn't just any event; it's a movement towards a brighter, healthier future. So, brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience at Mindbodyspirit 2025.

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. The staff member will be accompanied by an Auslan interpreter. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group members at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Join us for an Auslan tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now! Where: kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. If you are unable to attend this event please advise us via email at exhibitions@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 38429125 as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. State Library of Queensland films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise our staff upon your arrival. Image Attribution: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group dancers Jack Zitha, Aviu Ware, Nathaniel Murray and Elder Clifford Johnson huddle at the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, 2021. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; July 202133312, Deaf Indigenous Dance Group collection. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Come and be part of the audience for this exciting panel of experts who will explore storytelling and identity in today’s fashion industry. Have you ever wondered how art can connect with new fashion consumers? What does it take for fashion be as collectable as art? In this inspiring discussion, Alison Kubler, Lydia Pearson and Joash Teo will explore the intersection of fashion and art in today’s world, where craftsmanship is honoured and prestigious galleries throw open their doors as places of fashion worship. Faced with more informed and engaged consumers than ever before, fashion companies embed storytelling and identity into their work. We know that designers today are pushing boundaries and reviving craftsmanship – how do consumers and designers fit in the arts sector and wider cultural landscape? Join us at State Library of Queensland for a conversation examining global and local movements such as sustainability and the digital landscape, and their influence on the way we create, consume, and connect with fashion as an art form. This conversation is presented in partnership withFashion Queensland. About the Speakers: Alison Kubler (Chair) is the Editor of art and culture magazine VAULT , an art curator and an authority on the intersection of art and fashion. She also co-authored Art and Fashion in the Twentieth Century published by Thames and Hudson UK (2013). Lydia Pearson is synonymous with Brisbane and Australian artisanal fashion design. Brisbane’s iconic label Easton Pearson ran for almost 30 years until 2016, developing a reputation for light-hearted, unconventionally decorative, trendless clothing with a devoted clientele in many countries around the globe. Lydia is passionate about decorative technique, artisanal making, and independent design and is currently educating the next generation of fashion designers as a lecturer at QUT. Joash Teo is a leading Brisbane designer and couturier famed for red carpet glamour and impeccably constructed, signature silhouettes. Joash’s label Joteo has graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, featured in Vogue, and been worn on many red carpets including Cannes Film Festival, by celebrities from Abbie Chatfield to Dami Im. Accessibility If you require accessible seating options please call 3842 7914 or email productionteam@slq.qld.gov.au. Auslan interpretation has been planned for this event. Photography and videography notice This event will be photographed and filmed, and the resulting content may be shared online to promote State Library of Queensland and its partners. By attending, you consent to State Library caturing and using images or videos that may include you. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, you are still very welcome to attend. Please contact our Events team in advance at productionteam@slq.qld.gov.au or inform a staff member upon arrival, and we will ensure your preferences are respected. Disclaimer: The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Mix it up like a pro. State Library's recording studio at The Edge offers access to high-quality audio equipment and specialised software for recording, mixing, editing, and mastering. Our professional-grade studio is available to hire free of charge, though a brief induction is required. During the induction, you’ll learn how to handle and operate the equipment, as well as review our open hours and booking policies. Once complete, you’ll be all set to book the studio and bring your sound-based projects to life. REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOP Participants must be over 16 years of age.Enclosed, flat footwear must be worn at all times in the Innovation lab.BEFORE YOU BOOK Please read through our Getting Started at The Edge page which includes terms of use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more. Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment. Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking. To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on The Edge and our make and design space. You can also subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. Information Source: eventbrite

Join artist and Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) knowledge holder Colleen Sam for an exclusive tour of her exhibition The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons. Colleen will guide you through her powerful exhibition of artworks and oral histories which reveal her families’ story of resistance and survival during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past Then join Colleen in the exhibition’s yarning circle to discuss the main themes of the exhibition to learn more about the depth and practice of Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) culture. About the exhibition. The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal both the land and its people. Colleen Sam, Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist, and her mother, Aunty Ena Sam, share the powerful story of the Kalkadoon people’s resilience, survival, and unwavering strength. For generations, Colleen and Aunty Ena’s ancestors safeguarded their cultural knowledge in secret, ensuring that the Sam family’s identity remained strong, despite persistent efforts to erase it. The exhibition features a dedicated learning and healing space, including a yarning circle for community discussions. Please note: Family-friendly labels are displayed to support young people’s exploration and learning. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential This event is accessible. Image credit: Colleen Sam, Black Cockatoo, 2023, acrylic on canvas Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite