Megan Forward is an artist, author, illustrator, and writer who weaves together creativity, story, and sustainability with a deep appreciation for the interconnected wonders of the natural world. Working from her Manly, Queensland studio on Quandamooka Country, Megan creates picture books, paintings, assemblage sculptures, fine art prints, and greeting cards inspired by her surroundings. 

At her home you'll find sketches and glimpses of the fragile yet powerful beauty of North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah in watercolours, pastels and acrylics....Trish has spent decades observing and immersed in the mystery of the island, ever since her parents first brought her as a baby to stay at Claytons Guest House at Cylinder Beach, Point Lookout/Mooloomba.

Coco-May is an 11-year-old local artist. Coco comes from six generations of artists and has been learning from her Nanna Mimi since she could pick up a paintbrush. She loves to paint and particularly loves creating her own colours. Coco-May gets her inspiration from the local wildlife and nature that surrounds her.

Merri Millar is a local artist who believes in art as a lifestyle and the joy of expressing through dressing. Her small batch, slowly made brand MERi MiLA offers up one-of-a-kind porcelain jewellery, screen-printed shirts, art ceramics and limited prints. Everything is consciously created by Merri with art at its heart.

Jane Milburn OAM embraces living simply in the beautiful natural environment of North Stradbroke Island alongside her career in rural and slow clothing advocacy. As a play-based immersive artist, she experiments with pottery, natural dyeing, stitching and permaculture gardening. 

Julie has been making small batch cold process soap and natural skincare for over 2 decades. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Island, from the bush to the ocean, she is committed to minimising our impact on the earth.

Public art place marker designed by artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of clay. The pieces emerging from these raw source materials and the alchemy of glazing and firing combine in a never-ending learning journey of shapes, textures and hues!

I am a contemporary jeweller and metalsmith. I create individually handcrafted pieces influenced by the changing colours, textures, light and sounds of the place where I live.

Sue Gray, a one handed stroke survivor utilises the medium of glass and ceramics to create unique island works.

As an artist I have worked with many mediums over the years (dress design, ceramics, clay sculptures, tapestry) and am now currently enjoying painting and resin art.

I am an artist with a love of nature, particularly the beach, sea and surrounds. So captivated by the sky with its amazing array of colours and shapely, colourful clouds that change moment to moment.

Danny Horsford (operating as Currawong Fibre Arts), has been cultivating his skills in craft and the arts from a young age. Originally a classical musician, Danny shifted his creative focus after reconnecting with his Maori heritage through traditional weaving.

I fell in love with pottery after moving to the island eight years ago and joining our community pottery group.

I am a student artist living on Stradbroke island, my work is inspired by the natural world around me and its intricacies.

Public art place marker designed by artist Josh Walker

I was raised on Straddie and have a deep love of its beauty. Our first home at Point Lookout was a fibro cottage overlooking Main Beach, it was beautiful watching the storms come up from the South and I love painting stormy seascapes.

I am a painter. I am a self-taught artist of over 40 years’ experience who has resided on Minjerribah for 47 years.

Public art place marker designed by artist Belinda Close

I am a Visual Artist pursuing my passion for creating visual works which both reflect and encourage contemplation of our world.

Sculpture by artist Michael Bullock

The NSIMM will have free admission during the Arts Trail. All visitors to NSIMM will be able to see the Alick Tipoti exhibition and all the other museum collections and exhibitions.

I'm an underwater cinematographer, wildlife photographer and ceramic artist. I am inspired by nature and our island wildlife.

I paint landscapes, flora and fauna using palette knives. My love for painting started when I was 9 in a small fishing village in Penang Island.