Artists & Community

Fibre Artist, E-O Studioplus Fibre Artist, E-O Studioplus

Danny Horsford

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.

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Visual Artist, E-O Studioplus Visual Artist, E-O Studioplus

Marie Kennedy

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.

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Little Ship Club

The Little Ship Club is located on the waterfront of the picturesque One Mile anchorage at Dunwich on Straddie. The club offers a warm welcome to members and visitors and besides nautical events like power cruising and fun races, the social and community calendar includes special events, live entertainment, music and food festivals throughout the year.

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Ceramic Artist, E-O Studioplus Ceramic Artist, E-O Studioplus

Maree McCredie

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.

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NSI Arts & Pottery Club

The North Stradbroke Island Arts and Pottery Group Inc. was established in 1988 to provide opportunities for our local community to participate in arts and cultural activities. Our club fosters appreciation of community by drawing together and supporting members wishing to explore and learn new creative skills within a welcoming and kind environment.

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Salt Water Murris’ Quandamooka Art Gallery

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.

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Textile Design Artist, P-Z Studioplus Textile Design Artist, P-Z Studioplus

Jess Scott

Drawing from my connection to the natural environment, my creative process for textile design begins with the observation of patterns in the world around us—drawing inspiration from the ever-changing canvas of sand and sea, whether it's the sway of leaves in the trees or the intricate textures of coral reefs.

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Photographer, P-Z Studioplus Photographer, P-Z Studioplus

Julie Sisco

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.

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Marty Smith

Photography is therapeutic for me and this is evident in the finished artwork produced capturing a combination of my response to the landscape and my emotional state at the moment when i create the artwork. These two influences are intrinsically linked.

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