Step into Oasis on Straddie, host of the Hidden Oasis Art Show - a community art exhibition & fundraiser for local primary school. Students, parents, grandparents, locals, and visitors have all been invited to create and donate original artworks and small sculptures, each sold for just $20. But there’s a twist — the artist’s identity remains hidden until after purchase, making every artwork a surprise discovery!

Oasis will also host beautiful displays by local guest artists Tracey Gee (ceramic artist) and Paula Boo (fibre artist).

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.

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.

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.

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

Cath returns this year opening her studio to visitors. Cath’s work reflects her travels and the unique colours, patterns and textures of the ever changing landscapes she explores.

My lamps are created from my love of textiles that I have gathered from across the globe - ikats, indigo, barkcloth, ecodyes, European linens or just plain funky. My joy comes from teaming these with amazing bases.

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.

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.

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 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.

On most days when at home you’ll find me at the wheel, throwing cups, mugs, bowls & dishes, or handbuilding with a variety of clays. I enjoy incorporating delicately beautiful Japanese underglaze transfers or experimenting with different glaze colours & techniques.