Featured Events in South Brisbane in May, 2025 (June Updated)

Come and be part of the audience for this exciting panel of experts who will explore storytelling and identity in today’s fashion industry. Have you ever wondered how art can connect with new fashion consumers? What does it take for fashion be as collectable as art? In this inspiring discussion, Alison Kubler, Lydia Pearson and Joash Teo will explore the intersection of fashion and art in today’s world, where craftsmanship is honoured and prestigious galleries throw open their doors as places of fashion worship. Faced with more informed and engaged consumers than ever before, fashion companies embed storytelling and identity into their work. We know that designers today are pushing boundaries and reviving craftsmanship – how do consumers and designers fit in the arts sector and wider cultural landscape? Join us at State Library of Queensland for a conversation examining global and local movements such as sustainability and the digital landscape, and their influence on the way we create, consume, and connect with fashion as an art form. This conversation is presented in partnership withFashion Queensland. About the Speakers: Alison Kubler (Chair) is the Editor of art and culture magazine VAULT , an art curator and an authority on the intersection of art and fashion. She also co-authored Art and Fashion in the Twentieth Century published by Thames and Hudson UK (2013). Lydia Pearson is synonymous with Brisbane and Australian artisanal fashion design. Brisbane’s iconic label Easton Pearson ran for almost 30 years until 2016, developing a reputation for light-hearted, unconventionally decorative, trendless clothing with a devoted clientele in many countries around the globe. Lydia is passionate about decorative technique, artisanal making, and independent design and is currently educating the next generation of fashion designers as a lecturer at QUT. Joash Teo is a leading Brisbane designer and couturier famed for red carpet glamour and impeccably constructed, signature silhouettes. Joash’s label Joteo has graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, featured in Vogue, and been worn on many red carpets including Cannes Film Festival, by celebrities from Abbie Chatfield to Dami Im. Accessibility If you require accessible seating options please call 3842 7914 or email productionteam@slq.qld.gov.au. Auslan interpretation has been planned for this event. Photography and videography notice This event will be photographed and filmed, and the resulting content may be shared online to promote State Library of Queensland and its partners. By attending, you consent to State Library caturing and using images or videos that may include you. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, you are still very welcome to attend. Please contact our Events team in advance at productionteam@slq.qld.gov.au or inform a staff member upon arrival, and we will ensure your preferences are respected. Disclaimer: The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library. Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite

Mix it up like a pro. State Library's recording studio at The Edge offers access to high-quality audio equipment and specialised software for recording, mixing, editing, and mastering. Our professional-grade studio is available to hire free of charge, though a brief induction is required. During the induction, you’ll learn how to handle and operate the equipment, as well as review our open hours and booking policies. Once complete, you’ll be all set to book the studio and bring your sound-based projects to life. REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOP Participants must be over 16 years of age.Enclosed, flat footwear must be worn at all times in the Innovation lab.BEFORE YOU BOOK Please read through our Getting Started at The Edge page which includes terms of use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more. Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment. Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking. To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on The Edge and our make and design space. You can also subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. Information Source: eventbrite

Join artist and Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) knowledge holder Colleen Sam for an exclusive tour of her exhibition The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons. Colleen will guide you through her powerful exhibition of artworks and oral histories which reveal her families’ story of resistance and survival during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past Then join Colleen in the exhibition’s yarning circle to discuss the main themes of the exhibition to learn more about the depth and practice of Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) culture. About the exhibition. The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal both the land and its people. Colleen Sam, Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist, and her mother, Aunty Ena Sam, share the powerful story of the Kalkadoon people’s resilience, survival, and unwavering strength. For generations, Colleen and Aunty Ena’s ancestors safeguarded their cultural knowledge in secret, ensuring that the Sam family’s identity remained strong, despite persistent efforts to erase it. The exhibition features a dedicated learning and healing space, including a yarning circle for community discussions. Please note: Family-friendly labels are displayed to support young people’s exploration and learning. Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential This event is accessible. Image credit: Colleen Sam, Black Cockatoo, 2023, acrylic on canvas Information Source: State Library of Queensland | eventbrite