Workshops & Events 2026
Opening Event
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.
Documentary: Makers of Meaning
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.
Live Art at Stop 19
Watch creativity take shape before your eyes at Stop 19 throughout the 2026 Straddie Arts Trail.
Each day, long-time island potter Elinor Drake will be working live, creating beautiful ceramic vessels using the traditional coiling technique—one coil of clay carefully stacked and joined to the next, slowly building form by hand.
Curator Tour: QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre
Immerse yourself in the living stories and artistic legacies of the Quandamooka people on an exclusive, expert-led walkthrough of QUAMPI’s inaugural exhibition, ‘ngaliya ngajagu wagari (ours to carry)’. Led by culture, guided by story, and grounded in Country, this curator-led tour offers an unparalleled look into a vital First Nations owned and operated cultural landmark.
Point Lookout Bowls Club - Saturday Night Family Fun
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!
Encore Performance: The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever - Straddie
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.
Artist Talk: Island Colours with Robyn Olsen
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.
Closing Event - Straddie Hotel Salt Air Tunes
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.