I’ve lived on Straddie for 10 years and have enjoyed making art all my life. I am inspired by all the beautiful people I meet and like to use bright colour in my work. People have always been my favourite subject matter and I love to see each person come to life in my artwork.

My work as an artist explores the fragile relationship between people and the environment, drawing on observation, memory, and material experimentation. I’m fascinated by the way landscapes hold stories—both personal and ecological—and how art can encourage us to pause and reflect on our shared responsibility to protect the natural world.

QUAMPI’s inaugural exhibition ‘ngaliya ngajagu wagari (ours to carry)’, features artworks across various mediums and cultural objects by Quandamooka artists. Drawing from the QUAMPI Art Collection, Redland Art Gallery collection, and QYAC cultural heritage collection, this powerful display offers profound insight into the living stories and artistic legacies of the Quandamooka people. Curated by Avril Quaill.

Salt Water Murris Quandamooka (SWMQ) is a vibrant collective of Quandamooka artists dedicated to sharing the stories, language, and heritage of their people through contemporary and traditional artforms. Their work spans painting, textiles, weaving, and fashion design, often drawing inspiration from Sea Country, tidal movements, and ancestral narratives. By blending cultural knowledge passed down through generations with innovative creative practices, SWMQ artists not only preserve and celebrate Quandamooka culture but also create opportunities for cultural exchange, professional development, and economic sustainability for First Nations artists.

Hannah is the creator of “Sassy Surf”, an emerging beach lifestyle brand. Inspired by long Straddie beach days and practical coastal living, Hannah designs custom-printed towels that transform into wearable wrap skirts through an adjustable rope-tie feature sewn into the fabric. Each print is designed by Hannah, blending playful coastal motifs with vibrant summer-inspired colour palettes.

We Savour disrespected “waste”, returning nutrients to the soil.

Our delightful Biofertiliser ferments fish frames, cane toads and food waste to develop beneficial microbes for healthier soil and to make nutrients immediately plant available.

I am a textile designer and artist inspired by patterns and the natural world. My work begins with pen and ink drawings on paper, though I also explore acrylics and mixed media to expand my visual language.

I paint landscapes and portraits. Images beckon me - they pop out and beg for paint. The phone camera is my constant companion. I scroll my images looking for the one that pops out, sometimes only a fraction of the whole image.

I am a photographic artist with a dedication to eternalizing tiny fragments of time, colour, light and shadow, aiming to transform them into timeless pieces that serve to offer solace, inspiration, rejuvenation and a moment of reflection in our fast-paced world.

Visit Straddie Brewing to view their pop up exhibition ‘Brewing for Biodiversity’ featuring works by 6 local artist that highlight 6 endangered species in Moreton Bay. The brewery also has 3 large scale art pieces permanently on display.

Karen writes the Dr Hamish Hart Murder Mystery Series. There are six books currently released in the series with each set in a fascinating part of South East Queensland in the 1880’s.

I am an island artist using paint and pencil to create images of my visual and sensual relationship with my island surroundings.

Sunfolk Swimwear is a surf and swimwear brand born on North Stradbroke Island. Each garment has been intentionally designed for real women, real bodies and real movement. Their pieces celebrate effortless femininity, freedom of movement, and a deep connection to nature.

I try to illuminate how deeply connected we are to the many life forms we share this planet with. It’s not just about exploring nature, it’s about caring for it. By recognising this connection, we’re reminded to protect the wellbeing of all living things and the future we share together.

I have spent my whole life honing my crafts as a jeweller and visual artist of seeds, shells, precious stones, beach plastic and recycled treasures.

Aliana is a 12-year-old Straddie Island girl who loves art. Her natural surroundings inspire her drawings and paintings of fauna and flora. This year Ali has created a series of beachy stickers, coasters, bags and bikini hangers. A must for any island girl. 

Mason is a 13-year-old Straddie boy who enjoys using his hands with nature to create mini master pieces. This year Mason has used beach nature such as shells, driftwood, pumice as well as found treasures that he has transformed into extraordinary pieces of art. Every piece Mason makes is unique. 

Patrick is a straddie kid. He loves spending time down the beach, boating and helping out on his father's oyster farm. He loves fishing and learning about the types of fish that live in around Stradbroke Island. Patrick has learnt to draw pictures of all different species of fish. He has a large collection and has turned them into fish coasters.