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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ali is a 12-year-old Straddie girl who enjoys going to the beach and collecting treasures for her artwork.  Her natural surroundings inspire her drawings and paintings of fauna and flora.  Ali and her brother (Mason) help each other to create miniature, wooden surfboards.  Ali has fun drawing the designs on the surfboards.

Mason is a 13-year-old Straddie boy who enjoys working with wood. Mason is always searching for pieces with interesting shapes or textures whether it’s on the beach, in the bush or salvaged from old furniture.  Each piece of wood has its own charm! Mason spends lots of his time carving, building, sanding and hand polishing his creations.