First Artists: Cultural Experiences
QAGOMA offers two premium, exclusive evening experiences that immerse guests in the unique art and culture of Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
First Artists: Exceptional Indigenous Art & Dining Experience for 10-25 guests.
First Artists: Early Evening Indigneous Experience for 4-15 guests
Experiences are co-designed by QAGOMA and 100% Indigenous-owned business Blaklash Creative and are also part of Cultural Attractions of Australia.
First Artists: Exceptional Indigenous Art & Dining Experience
Feel enriched and awakened with an exclusive and unique evening of Queensland's unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art. Find yourself immersed in memorable connections to Australian First Nations art, music, native food, dance, culture and storytelling.
After a beautiful Welcome to Country, hear from an Australian First Nations storyteller, artist and curator as they join you on a private tour of magnificent artworks.
Following the tour, enjoy an unforgettable dinner - where art meets food ― brought to you by First Nations Chef Chris Jordan , from Three Little Birds, in collaboration with QAGOMA’s Executive Chef Aaron Holt. Chris, a passionate advocate for native Australian ingredients, will share details of the delicious dishes being enjoyed.
Their First Nations storyteller, artist and curator will dine with you, continuing the conversation around art and culture throughout the evening, accompanied by live music and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance performances.
On departure guests receive a bespoke gift, courtesy of the QAGOMA Store and Aboriginal Art Co.
For the whole evening, the Gallery is exclusively yours.
Per person cost, inc GST
Minimum 10 guests
Maximum 25 guests
First Artists: Early Evening Indigenous Experience
Celebrate and connect with Australian First Nations art and culture.
Ideal for smaller groups, the evening commences with a beautiful Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and Didgeridoo performance by the Brisbane River. This is followed by a private tour of incredible artworks from the Gallery's Indigenous Australian Art Collection, sharing the important stories they tell. The special experience concludes with a two-course dinner, infused with Native Australian ingredients, at GOMA.
The evening itinerary:
4.00–4.45pm | Native botanical cocktail on arrival & Indigenous Welcome
4.45–5.45pm | Tour of the latest Indigenous Australian Art Collection exhibition at GOMA
5.45‑8.00pm | Canapes & drinks, followed by a two-course dinner, from the Gallery's Native Australia menu.
Per person cost, incl GST. Minimum 4 guests.
Additional guests $500 per person.
Experiences you can enjoy:
- Aboriginal Culture
- Art & Culture