Queensland

Brisbane

Art from the Margins Gallery & Studios

136 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley 4006. T (07) 3151-6655. E aftm@wmq.org.au W artfromthemargins.org.au H Mon-Fri 10.00 to 4.00. To Sept 18 Showtime – amid the current global pandemic, the Ekka and many regional shows around the country have been cancelled for 2020. The photographic exhibition, Showtime explores how the Ekka grounds look today through the eyes of the AFTM Foto Group members in contrast to artist Sylvain Minier’s bustling Ekka extravaganza snapshots. Sept 11 to 20 Exhibition online: AFTM Queensland Outsider Art Awards. Sept 28 to Oct 16 AFTM Gallery: Finalists Exhibition. Check AFTM website for details.

Baboa Gallery

5 Denning Street, The Gap 4061. T 0401-309-694. E joangwinter@gmail.com W www.omietapaartpng.com H By appt only. Omie Tapa Artists have a very rich tapa painting tradition. They entered the international arts market more than 10 years ago. They are a remote community of fine artists having transformed their ceremonial and utilitarian beaten bark cloth to enhance not only transitional cultural practices in a post colonial age but to increase their opportunities and engagement in a global context through support, training and ethical practices that will eventually lead to further education and self sustainability. To Dec 30 Bamboo and Fertility – double meanings In Omie Tapa beaten bark paintings, Oro Province PNG – a new group show.

FireWorks Gallery

9/31 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills 4006. T (07) 3216-1250. E info@fireworksgallery.com.au W www.fireworksgallery.com.au H Tues-Fri 10.00 to 6.00, Sat 10.00 to 5.00, or by appt. Sept 11 to Oct 17 Connections by Miles Allen. Also Spring a group show.

Graydon Gallery

29 Merthyr Road, New Farm 4005. 0418-740-467.   Modern light-filled hire space available in 2 week blocks, bookings being taken for remainder of year. Sept 15by .