Masterpiece | 171 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley (11th – 14th May)
From mid-century modern to postmodernism, this exhibition is a tribute to the brilliance and creativity of artists such as Ray and Charles Eames and Verner Panton. A showroom of interlocking shapes and intricate patterns, this free event will immerse its guests as it details unique and inspiring stories behind each work of art.
Paint and Sip Classes | 62 Queen Street, Brisbane City (13th – 28th May)
Bring your own wine or let Rosé Soirée organise everything for you – either way, your inner artist will run free with creative abandon. Whether it’s a girls’ night out, a date night, or a bit of fun (because wine-not), the Rosé Soirée team will guide you through to help create your masterpiece.
Open Studio: Paper Boat Press | 60 Ashgrove Crescent, Ashgrove (13th May)
Running from 9am to 3pm, Kylie Johnson will open up her Paper Boat Press gallery and studio for all the city to admire. Established in 1995, Paper Boat Press is an online and in-store wholesale store that hosts workshops and creates every paper boat press ceramic object by hand. They say the best things in life are free, and you’ll see why by strolling through this open studio to admire stunning works from Australian artists.
Diversity Makes Us Better Designers | Museum of Brisbane, City Hall (16th May)
Join Luli Adeyemo, Director of TechDiversity, and Fiona Armstrong, Head of Strategy at Brisbane-based design consultancy and digital agency Liquid for a conversation breaking down barriers and preconceptions in order for us to celebrate each other’s differences, open people’s minds, show vulnerability and create safe spaces for authenticity and inclusivity.
BAD Food Truck Night | 35 Collingwood Street, Albion (19th May)
Settle in to a converted builder’s yard and discover a community hub boasting a wide variety of food trucks. Grab a scrumptious bite to eat, a cool drink and dance the night away as local musician Jeremy Beamish and Scribble Slam street artists bring Albion’s best kept secret to life.
The Market Folk Market | 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton (20th May)
The Market Folk x Portside Wharf market will be running during BAD’s Northside weekend and hosting a fabulous lineup of local talent. Expect to find ceramic pieces of varying styles, finishes and disciplines such as vases, kitchenware, fashion pieces and more. At the market, there will also be live music, food trucks, art installations and The Market Folk pop-up store to enjoy too.
Southside x Mas & Miek Dinner | Southside, Fish Lane (25th May)
Art and food collide for one night only as Brisbane’s beloved ceramic studio Mas & Miek team up with the culinary talents at Southside Restaurant in the Fish Lane Arts Precinct for BAD. Enjoy a multi-sensory experience amongst the luscious jungle canopy at Southside where you’ll handle fine white porcelain and learn basic skills of how ‘pinch pot’ vessels take shape. Then, indulge in a delicious two-course banquet menu plated on Mas & Miek handmade pieces with paired wines from Southside. Tickets are strictly limited, so book online now.
