Looking for free things to do in Brisbane with kids? Brisbane’s art scene has had a refresh, with the latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition making the city’s hidden spaces even better.
Paradise Gloss will transform laneways, streets, lightboxes and car parks into vibrant exhibitions that explore creativity and play.
Now in its 11th year, the free program spans Brisbane’s favourite lifestyle precincts and central spaces like Fish Lane, King George Square Car Park, Heritage Lanes, Howard Smith Wharves and the Museum of Brisbane foyer.
As everyone is feeling the pinch right now, it’s sure to be one of your favourite free things to do in Brisbane with kids this winter!
Brisbane’s refreshed Outdoor Art gallery can be found across Brisbane’s laneways and light boxes. Credit: Supplied.
Curated by Brisbane local Laura Brinin, the new exhibition includes works from 14 artists across multiple disciplines.
“Art’s immediacy can communicate our shared realities, engage with critical social questions, and envision an inclusive future,” said Laura Brinin.
“It reminds us of the beauty and joy inherent in the every day, even the banal, and can act as an antidote to the daily grind.”
Rachel Burke, Bonnie Hislop, Sunday Jemmott, Jessica Nothdurft, Frances Powell and Susan Lincoln are just some of the local talent featured, along with many other Australian creatives.
Lightboxes in Brisbane’s refreshed free outdoor art gallery, Paradise Gloss. Credit: Supplied
“Our Outdoor Gallery program celebrates the best of Brisbane’s local talent while brightening up our city spaces,” said Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. “This fantastic free exhibition is a great way to explore new parts of Brisbane and see our city in a new light.”
| Artist | Work/Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Burke | A growing girl | Irish Lane banner |
| Bonnie Hislop | I need some space | Hutton Lane lightboxes |
| Sunday Jemmott | Details of play | Fish Lane lightboxes |
| Alice Lang | Flowah Power and Flowah Power (Blue) | King George Square Car Park light boxes |
| Arabella Walker | Perfect Chaos | Edison Lane banner |
| Michelle Xen | Mnemonic | Howard Smith Wharves art projection |
| Col Mac | Easier said than done | King George Square Car Park light boxes |
| Jessica Nothdorft | Wilted and Purge | Eagle Lane lightboxes |
| Frances Powell | Still life fizz | Heritage Lanes lightboxes |
| Susan Lincoln | In light we trust | Edward Street vitrines |
| Elisha McGuckin | A mixed bag no. 2 | Giffin Lane banner |
| Melanie Brady | The loved ones | Irish Lane banner |
| Lindsay Stitches | Brisbane | Hutton Lane lightboxes |
| Sam Leighton Dore | Cloud-based fantasy | Edward Street vitrines |
Paradise Gloss is on display from Friday, 14 June, to Sunday, 3 November, 2024.
To find out more, go to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search for the Outdoor Gallery.
Look out for billboard artwork around Brisbane, part of the city’s free outdoor art gallery, Paradise Gloss. Credit: Supplied.
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