First Artists: Cultural Experiences

QAGOMA Curator of Indigenous Australian Art Katina Davidson during a private tour of the exhibition ‘I, Object’ (GOMA, 2019), featuring Wik-Mungkan artist Alair Pambegan’s Kalben 2016–17 / Purchased 2017. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art /© Alair Pambegan, courtesy of the Wik & Kugu Arts Centre, Aurukun / Photograph: Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA

QAGOMA Curator of Indigenous Australian Art Katina Davidson during a private tour of the exhibition ‘I, Object’ (GOMA, 2019), featuring Wik-Mungkan artist Alair Pambegan’s Kalben 2016–17 / Purchased 2017. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art /© Alair Pambegan, courtesy of the Wik & Kugu Arts Centre, Aurukun / Photograph: Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA / View full image

Take part in one of our premium, exclusive evening experiences immersed in the unique art and culture of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Experiences are co-designed by QAGOMA and 100% Indigenous-owned business Blaklash Creative and are also part of Cultural Attractions of Australia.

Bronwyn Klepp

Head of Marketing

Option 1: First Artists: Exceptional Indigenous Art & Dining Experience

Available 6.00–10.00pm | Mon–Sat | Subject to availability

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.

Inclusions:

This premium experience commences with a beautiful Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and Didgeridoo performance before you are joined by an Australian First Nations storyteller, artist and curator on a private tour of magnificent Australian Indigenous 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.

Our 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.

COST: $4,550 per person, inc GST. Price valid to 31 Mar 2026.

This premium experience ensures participants enjoy a night like no other.

While we do keep a surprise or two up our sleeve, the evening includes:

  • Welcome to Country
  • Private artwork tour with a First Nations storyteller, artist and curator
  • Specially curated dinner inspired by Australia’s rich Indigenous cultural heritage
  • Remarkable First Nations dinner guests
  • A bespoke gift, courtesy of the QAGOMA Store and Aboriginal Art Co.

Minimum 10 | Maximum 25 guests | Booking & Payment required 30 days in advance.

Option 2: First Artists: Early Evening Indigenous Experience

Available 4.00–8.00pm | Wed & Fri | Subject to availability

Celebrate and connect with Australian First Nations art and culture.

Inclusions:

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 the GOMA Restaurant.

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 on arrival at GOMA Restaurant, followed by a two-course dinner, from the Gallery’s Native Australia menu.

$2,049 per person, incl GST. Price valid to 31 Mar 2026.

Minimum 4 guests | Additional guests (up to max. 15) $500 per person | Booking & Payment required 30 days in advance.

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