Join us for a morning of immersive art-making, a beautiful shared meal, and restorative visit into island nature. Inspired by the colours, textures, and rhythms of the island landscape, this workshop is designed to awaken your creative palette and deepen your connection with the island.

Celebrate the opening of the 2026 Straddie Arts Trail at QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre. Enjoy the screening of Makers of Meaning, featuring local artist Craig Clarey, followed by a discussion with filmmakers Tom Francis and Danielle O'Brien. Official opening speeches, and a community reception.

Makers of Meaning is a documentary series that asks the question, 'How Has Art Saved You?'. To be human is to navigate a flawed world with our own quiet wounds, friction, and life pivots. 

Makers of Meaning embeds with a diverse slate of everyday regional and multicultural Australian artisans who demonstrate that the creative process is not a passive hobby, but a vital therapeutic necessity. 

Join us at Straddie Brewing Co. for a screening of Subdivision, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers. Tickets are $45 and include the film, woodfired pizza and a drink.

In the back streets of Dunwich, a lost misguided astronaut stands watch in a blaze of fading orange glory. You are invited to witness this unexpected landmark transformed through a live painting collaboration between Quandamooka artist Kieron Anderson and Dean Tyson.

Join us for a morning of immersive art-making, a beautiful shared meal, and restorative visit into island nature. Inspired by the colours, textures, and rhythms of the island landscape, this workshop is designed to awaken your creative palette and deepen your connection with the island.

Join Moreton Bay based Artist & Educator Clare Purser for a relaxed, free plein air painting session at Dunwich/Goompi Bradbury’s Beach — one of Minjerribah’s most ecologically significant shorebird habitats.

Welcome to an introduction to photography with Timothy Van Vuuren. This is a visual presentation designed to inspire and inform those curious about the art of image making. Through a curated presentation, we’ll explore key concepts such as composition, exposure, lighting, and the creative choices that turn a simple photo into a powerful story. Ideal for beginners, and enthusiastic amateurs, this session offers a thoughtful overview of photography fundamentals using real examples, a rich visual journey into the world behind the lens.

As the afternoon light softens, settle in for the “Before Sunset Reflections” - an intimate series of conversations reflecting on creative lives, evolving careers, and the experiences that continue to shape the work of Trish Lake, Jane Milburn, Gil Scrine, Clare Purser and Megan Forward.

Join us for a morning of immersive art-making, a beautiful shared meal, and restorative visit into island nature. Inspired by the colours, textures, and rhythms of the island landscape, this workshop is designed to awaken your creative palette and deepen your connection with the island.

Join Salvatore Battaglia for an exclusive hands-on workshop where you can explore the Kotodama of Scent and create your own custom natural perfume based on the aromas of the Kotodama study to take home.

Help keep Straddies beaches clean by using beach rubbish to make beautiful art. In my workshop you can mosaic a frame or create your own unique design on a piece of driftwood using colourful beach plastic.

Welcome to an introduction to photography with Timothy Van Vuuren. This is a visual presentation designed to inspire and inform those curious about the art of image making. Through a curated presentation, we’ll explore key concepts such as composition, exposure, lighting, and the creative choices that turn a simple photo into a powerful story. Ideal for beginners, and enthusiastic amateurs, this session offers a thoughtful overview of photography fundamentals using real examples, a rich visual journey into the world behind the lens.

Create your own beautiful cyanotype tote bag using botanical materials inspired by the flora of Minjerribah, and discover the magic of printing with sunlight. Guided by artists Renata Buziak and Elisa Jane Carmichael, you'll explore the historic sun-printing process using botanical materials while learning creative techniques, composition, and the stories behind our collaborative exhibition, Held in Blue.

Southern Oceans Songlines is a creative exploration of migrating species between Antarctica and the Quandamooka, curated by Jo Fay Duncan.

As the afternoon light softens, settle in for the “Before Sunset Reflections” - an intimate series of conversations reflecting on creative lives, evolving careers, and the experiences that continue to shape the work of Trish Lake, Jane Milburn, Gil Scrine, Clare Purser and Megan Forward.

Head down to the Point Lookout Bowls Club on Saturday night for an action-packed afternoon and evening of Arts Trail festivities. There’s something for everyone: sip on fine wines at the tasting bar, shuck fresh oysters, and enjoy live music from Grant Owens. Don't miss the spectacular Wuthering Heights flash mob dance, plus barefoot bowls, a dedicated kids' zone, great food, and so much more!

Get ready to Wuther Straddie!

Dress in red and join the fun at Straddie's encore performance of The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever! Dance, celebrate or simply enjoy the spectacle at the Point Lookout Bowls Club. Free and open to everyone.

Dive into the creative world of Robyn Olsen during a special Artist Talk for the exhibition at Soul Lodge. Robyn will share the personal stories and inspirations behind her 'Island Colours' collection, highlighting the influential artists and teachers who have guided her development, and the dedication she has poured into perfecting her art and painting.

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Experience the creative process of acclaimed Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins in this intimate, hands-on workshop at the North Stradbroke Island Museum. Gain insight into the stories, collections, inspiration and creative process behind her work.

Welcome to an introduction to photography with Timothy Van Vuuren. This is a visual presentation designed to inspire and inform those curious about the art of image making. Through a curated presentation, we’ll explore key concepts such as composition, exposure, lighting, and the creative choices that turn a simple photo into a powerful story. Ideal for beginners, and enthusiastic amateurs, this session offers a thoughtful overview of photography fundamentals using real examples, a rich visual journey into the world behind the lens.

Monday Music Band is an informal group of local Straddie amateur musicians and singers who gather on Monday nights at various homes around the Island to enjoy playing music together. Their repertoire includes popular favourites from The Turtles, Paul Kelly, Neil Young, The Mamas and the Papas, The Beatles, The Kinks, Fleetwood Mac and more….

This is a free event where locals and visitors are encouraged to join in at the Straddie Hotel and sing along with the band.