The Box (a.k.a former space of Box Vintage) is part art gallery, part live music venue (there's a…read morestage out the back), part blank canvas to make it whatever your heart desires. My first introduction to The Box came in the form of a Sourdough workshop where in the beautifully lit front room, with a Baby Grand Piano overlooking us, we learnt the easiest way to make Sourdough. This is a space in West End that has limitless potential. It is in a easy to get to location (I mean, there's a bus stop at the front door - hello door to door service!).

Just held a small photo exhibit here and the space was perfect. It's a great community venue with a…read moregallery space and stage out the back. The staff were really helpful and friendly which made the whole experience really easy and fun. Love THE BOX!

The Gallery of Modern Art was the perfect rainy day activity. From the interactive experiences, to…read morethe moving art installations, it was a captivating and immersive experience. The tickets were fairly reasonable, the workers were kind and welcoming and the selection of art was amazing.

Mostly referred to as the GOMA, this art museum is a great place to learn about different styles…read moreand modes of artistic creation. The facility itself is superb, with multiple floors to view. Also, it has many spaces for quiet reflection or purposeful concentration. FREE! That is right-- this Museum is free so take advantage of its collections. Even just a small amount of time walking through a few of the exhibits can be a wonderful way to take a break.

If anyone is stuck on a Christmas present idea and have a few hundred dollars spare, go directly to…read moreWoolloongabba art gallery and purchase one of the charming sculptural cockatoo or owl pieces by Thomas Munkanome. As words can't possibly describe how charming these bark sculptures are, take a look at the online exhibition through this link http://www.wag.com.au/exhib/2011/TiwiDesign/LifeSpiritBreath/works.html Usually, I hate artwork which rehashes Australian landscape - sculptures of goannas chiselled out of wood, pigs made of fused metal and beachscape paintings of Noosa and the Gold Coast. This is usually the stuff I find at tourist galleries. Unlike these tourist-aimed enterprises, Woolloongabba Art Gallery is a contemporary, commercial gallery for both beginner and professional collectors. Their latest exhibition 'Life, Spirit and Breath' is a contemporary show featuring many artists who uses Tiwi designs in their works. Munkanome's bark sculptures are only a part of an excellent exhibition of Tiwi fabrics, sculptures and paintings. Woolloongabba art gallery run different exhibitions throughout the year - mostly of contemporary Indigenous art though they do represent other styles as well. Check out their website for past and future exhibitions.

I love chancing upon a small gallery as they often offer…read moreunexpected and hidden art gems. Woolloongabba art gallery is no exception to this rule, located very handily on Stanley St this place is full of some seriously cool wares. Supporting both established and emerging artists, you'll be greeted with many diverse contemporary and indigenous art works. With most of them up for grabs as well, these would make great gift ideas for loved ones. (You'd have to love them a lot given the price of good art lately.) Small but quaint, This is well worth a pop-in when in the Woolloongabba area.

What a Find... the most amazing, hidden away gem, underground & unexpected. A range all foodies…read morewill drool over and every food place will be 'so jealous of'. The service couldn't be equalled. The food Amazing! Don't tell anyone..

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