Step into Oasis on Straddie, a proud host venue for some of our talented local artists during this year’s Straddie Arts Trail. Soak in our relaxed bohemian garden while exploring local artwork, then settle in for a fantastic dinner.

Kym Renay is an Australian film photographer and printmaker. Her work is centred on ecological literacy, contemporary landscapes, place identity, and the angst of the Anthropocene. 

Ceramicist, Michaela Kloeckner, trained under master potter Errol Barnes in 1982, has grown from prolific studio potter to internationally awarded artist. Her acclaimed pieces—ranging from skyline-inspired “Urban Vessels” to China-influenced three-legged forms—blend functional roots with sculptural flair and spirited teaching.

Discover comfortable and affordable accommodation at Dunwich Apartments, perfectly positioned in the heart of North Stradbroke Island just a 5-minute walk from the SeaLink ferry. Formerly known as Minjerribah Island Accommodation and now under new management, our freshly renovated apartments offer a clean, stylish and welcoming stay for everyone.

Working in acrylics, Michele Kordic creates evocative landscape paintings that invite viewers to journey beyond the surface and into the depth of Country. Through layers of colour, texture and detail, her works draw the eye ever deeper into the natural environment, revealing subtle stories and connections often overlooked in the rush of daily life.

The Amity Club Historical Photography Display room is open daily throughout the Straddie Arts Trail at the Amity Point Community Club on Claytons Road. Don’t miss this fascinating display of more than 800 historic pictures of Amity and it’s surrounds.

Lauri Anderson is an emerging artist working to make sense of her experiences of life and loss, grief, womanhood and motherhood. Looking artistically through the ever-changing lenses of societal expectations and external gaze projected onto her body and sense of self.

I have been a maker for as long as I can remember and painting is my passion. Nature and colour provide the greatest amount of inspiration and I hope that my artwork uplifts viewers and provides collectors with a lifetime of joy.

I work fulltime as a feltmaker and textile artist. Minjerribah is a place of infinite inspiration for me. It is where I come to recharge, get some soul food, commune deeply, and create.

Artist and state of affairs commentator:

“The more interesting the work the more disreputable it is.

Defaming reality is the best way of achieving grandeur of delusion.”

Minjerribah/Terrangee Island songbird, Paula Boo, weaves her acoustic soul through her music and her art. As a Fibre Artist, Paula uses a variety of traditional and innovative techniques, styles, and materials to create her unique pieces.

‘Gindi’ in my Jandi language means something good. I put a lot of love, time and effort into the making process to create a small handmade treasure for you, a memento of my beautiful island home.

Budla meaning two in Jandai (Quandamooka) & Malu meaning sea in Kala Lagaw Ya (Zenadth Kes). Owned & Operated by Zenadth Kes man of Boigu and Erub island, Jhavon Auda & Quandamooka woman, Mikayla-Haze Adams-Queary.

Renata Buziak is a biochrome artist, researcher, and educator working at the intersection of art and science with a focus on plant life.

Cloud Fish Bookstore is a shop of curated treasures. Island reference books, new release and cult classic novels, children's books and games, and a great array of island tea towels, art cards, stickers and paintings by local artist, Jennie Truman.

Elisa Jane Carmichael is a Ngugi woman belonging to the Quandamooka people (Moreton Island / Mulgumpin and North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah, Queensland). Her practice draws on Ancestral knowledge, matrilineal connections, memories of place and relationships with Country. She is passionate about shining a light on the cultural brilliance of her Ancestors so that these stories can be kept alive for future generations.

I am a multidisciplinary designer with a particular affinity for ceramics, creating collectable treasures inspired by island living and the quiet beauty of everyday rituals. Working intuitively across materials, I design objects that bring texture, story, and a sense of place into the spaces they inhabit.

I am an emerging self-taught artist with multiple awards since I first began drawing and painting in 2020. I have developed my artistic practice and technical skill with patience and emotional connection that is obvious throughout my work.

This year we are proud to feature works from local artist, Bernadette Mollison. Starting out as a market stall, we now have three small shops side by side and our range has expanded to include pots, plants, homewares, swimwear, apparel and giftware. We would love for you to visit us during the Straddie Arts Trail weekend.

Delvene's work is far more than just marks on a page. It embodies a rich connection to country, capturing the Quandamooka soul.