Snapshots of Straddie

03/05/2026

🌅Join us this August

Be inspired by the incredible artists and makers of Minjerribah | North Stradbroke Island at the 2026 Straddie Arts Trail.

It’s time to start planning your visit.

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📅 From 13 August 2026

CreativeEscape

23/04/2026

03/04/2026

Celebrate with us as we launch our first group exhibition Nature Intertwined 🌱🌊

3-5 pm today will include
• Welcome to Country by a Qundamooka Elder
• Exhibition launch by guest speaker Janita Cunnington
• Refreshments including Gelati tasting by Whale Tail Gelati and Coffee Bar and drinks by local Straddie Brewing Co
• All the artists will be present so take this opportunity to meet them and have a chat about their art.

Opening Event: 🎉
🗓️ Saturday 4 April, 3–5 pm
Whale Tail Gallery
19 Mooloomba Rd, Point Lookout


exhibition continues until Monday 4 May
Next door to:

For more details on individual artists work follow them here :
Penny Gillespie

Renata Buziak


Julie Sisco Photography
Bernadette Mollison

02/04/2026

We are excited to announce that Straddie Brewing Co has generously offered to support our opening event with a selection of their fine beverages - their legendary Pacific Ale, as well as their sugar and gluten free Ginger Beer and their lightly hopped Sparkling Water!

We are so grateful for this sponsorship from Straddie Brewing Co’s “Chief of Everything” Kylie Taylor!

So if you’d like to combine a great art experience and a festive afternoon with some tasting of our island’s famous brews, join us at our opening event at 3 pm this coming Easter Saturday at the next door to the Whale Tail Gelati and Coffee Bar.

And Peta Green from is offering some gelati tastings too.

Meet ALL the artists, and ALL of the artworks will be on sale during the afternoon and over the next month until May 4th!

Opening Event: 🎉
🗓️ Saturday 4 April, 3–5 pm
Whale Tail Gallery
19 Mooloomba Rd, Point Lookout

exhibition continues until Monday 4 May

For more details on individual artists’ work follow them here :

29/03/2026

We are so excited about our upcoming first group exhibition:

Nature Intertwined
🌱🪾🦅🌊🍃

This exhibition features seven artists from North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah and celebrates the island’s natural beauty through a diverse range of artistic practices inspired by local landscapes, flora and fauna.

Artworks on display will include large and small paintings, mixed media works, award-winning photography, Japanese-inspired “Island Gyotaku” (organic fish prints), and plant-generated biochromes.

Works will be available across a wide range of price points, including prints and postcards as well as original artworks.

Join us in celebrating the island’s natural beauty and creativity with all the artists at the opening event on

Saturday 4 April, 3-5pm

Exhibition dates: 31 March - 4 May

next to 🍦🍨

Featured artists:
Kathy Townsend, Gil Scrine, Bernadette Mollison, Julie Sisco, Penny Gillespie, Trish Lake, Renata Buziak

Follow us for exhibition updates and events including artist talks and art activities







 

18/03/2026

Nature Intertwined exhibition - Artist Spotlight 🌱

Bernadette Mollison

Bernadette says:
“The paperbarks and tea-tree waters of Bamira-Brown Lake are the focus of my works in ‘Nature Intertwined’.

It is in this special place, that I have learnt so much from Ngugi, Noonuccal and Goenpul women, where my daughter was blessed, and where I have enjoyed times of quiet contemplation and the lovely company of family and friends.”

Image:
Storytelling, 2026
101cm x 150cm
Watercolour on canvas



Nature Intertwined 🪾🍃

Whale Tail Gallery


🗓️ March 31 – May 4, 2026

Opening Event: 🎉
Saturday 4 April 3–5 pm
19 Mooloomba Rd, Point Lookout

Next door to:

23/02/2026

This Easter, head to to meet our talented Island Artists and Makers. Enjoy live music, treats, and their latest works.

12/01/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 🎨🌿

We’re excited to announce that the
2026 Straddie Arts Trail
will officially kick off with our opening on

✨ Thursday 13 August ✨

Mark your calendars and join us for a long weekend of creativity, community and connection as we celebrate the incredible makers, artists and storytellers of Minjerribah / North Stradbroke Island.

From studio visits to pop-ups, exhibitions, workshops and meet-the-maker moments - there’s no better way to explore the island than through the eyes and hands of the people who create here.

More details coming soon - but for now, spread the word, book your stay, gather your friends and save the date!

See you on the island@soon.✨

18/12/2025

20/10/2025

🎬 Get Ready, Straddie! 🌴

Grab your mates and plan a night celebrating Aussie mateship at its best — we’re hosting a special rooftop screening of Spit on October 23rd!🍻

This cracking sequel to the 2003 crime-comedy classic Gettin’ Square sees writer Chris Nyst back at it again — and he’s joining us in person for a lively Q&A with our very own island creative and “Spit” film producer . 🎤

Expect yarns, laughs, and a few cheeky stories about our local island larrikins, and maybe a meat tray or two.

Your ticket includes this special screening, Q&A, a pizza and a cold one for a neat 40 buckaroonies!

Thanks to our mates at , it’s set to be a top night under the stars.

🎟️ Tickets via our website — don’t miss out! Seats are limited.

Iamstraddie.com.au

Proceeds for this event go to our mates