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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Palace Barracks Cinemas, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
Petrie Terrace
Palace Barracks Cinemas
This state-of-the-art cinema complex is a top spot to see latest release films, art-house movies and
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Actors on stage at QPAC
South Brisbane
QPAC
QPAC is Queensland’s premier performing arts centre
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Regal Twin Cinema Graceville
Graceville
Regal Twin Cinema
This, the last of Brisbane’s twin cinemas, occupies the site of the original open air theatre called Graceville Picture Gardens
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Car parked at Yatala Drive In
Stapylton
Yatala Drive-In
There can be few better ways to spend a night out with family or friends than under the stars at the drive-in
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ballet dancers on stage
West End
Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet, the state's premier dance company, is one of only three full-time professional ballet companies in Australia and one that has toured regularly overseas to international acclaim.
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Artwork inside UQ Art Museum
St Lucia
Uq Art Museum
The light filled hall that is the UQ Art Museum holds over 3000 works of Australian art, both historic and contemporary.
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Entrance to QUT Art Museum in Brisbane.
Cbd
Qut Art Museum
This fine collection of 2000 plus contemporary works encompasses sculpture, painting and decorative arts and as such has a strong showing of Australian art
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Scultures and paintings in entrance to Phillip Bacon Galleries in Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Phillip Bacon Galleries
Phillip Bacon is one of Australia’s leading art curators and his gallery the premier private gallery of Brisbane.
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Entrance to the Logan Art Gallery building in Logan.
Logan
Logan Art Gallery
This brightly coloured modern gallery hosts an ever-changing program that mixes touring exhibitions, visiting artists, and works from the permanent collection.
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Paddington
Lethbridge Gallery
Established by Brett Lethbridge in 2004, Lethbridge Gallery has a strong reputation for showing a diverse range of high quality artworks.
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Jan Murphy Gallery shop front and window on Brunswick St
Fortitude Valley
Jan Murphy Gallery
A stalwart of the city art scene, Jan Murphy has been showing top shelf contemporary art at her landmark gallery for over twenty years.
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IMA building on Brunswick street in the Valley.
Fortitude Valley
Institute Of Modern Art
A minimalist space of high creativity tucked under and behind the Judith Wright Centre, the IMA - one of Australia’s earliest established contemporary art spaces - is easily passed by or overlooked.
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Exterior of GOMA South Brisbane
South Brisbane
GOMA
GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown
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Pianting in warehouse of Fireworks Gallery in Brisbane.
Bowen Hills
Fireworks Gallery
This atmospheric converted factory space on the Valley/Newstead border is home to some of the country’s best contemporary indigenous artists.
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Edwina Corlette Gallery New Farm
New Farm
Edwina Corlette Gallery
This gallery is one of Brisbane’s leading art spaces, showcasing the best of contemporary Australian art
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Secon world War Air Raid Shelters turned into bus stops in Teneriffe
Teneriffe
Air Raid Shelters
Christmas Eve 1941 it was decreed that all public and private employers and households were to immediately start building shelters.
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Exterior of Brisbane Powerhouse
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People at Recovered Futures Art Exhibition
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Stage at The Long Sunset
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Indoor equipment at Jungle Adventure Play
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