Salt Water Murris'

Quandamooka Aboriginal Art Gallery

Salt Water Murris’ Quandamooka Art Gallery presents excellent and unique First Nations Art, Quandamooka Graphic Designs, Cultural workshops and performances, textiles and accessories, and a range of First Nation constructs perfect for gifts and souvenirs.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Salt Water Murris Quandamooka Art Gallery (SWMQ) is to promote and maintain the cultural capital of the clan groups - the Nunagal, Ngugi and Goenbal peoples of Quandamooka Country.

By operating a strong and sustainable Aboriginal contemporary visual art and craft centre, SWMQ manages the facilitation of the majority of cultural productions and professional development opportunities for Quandamooka artists.

Our goal is to strengthen and maintain our culture and keep it strong and alive, for future generations of artists and to also make culture available in an authentic way to those that seek a more deeper understanding.

More About Salt Water Murris

If you are looking for a relaxing, refreshing and rejuvenating experience altogether, we offer all of that under one roof.

Workshops

Salt Water Murris Quandamooka artists can provide art and cultural workshops to guide participants on ways to build cross-cultural relationships, through art, Quandamooka history through story.

History

The Salt Water Murris’ - Quandamooka Inc (SWMQ) is a not-for-profit organisation and the majority of members are Traditional Custodians of Quandamooka Country, people from the Nunagal, Ngugi and the Goenbal Clans.

Community

Arts and cultural expression has always played a vital part in Quandamooka society and continues to be an import element of the social fabric of Quandamooka people and the wider community.

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Words From Our Visitors

We take pride in giving our guests the best experience. Read what they have to say about it.

5/5
"Thank you for sharing your beautiful Culture and Island. A must do when in south East QLD"
Cindy Ranger
5/5
"Love this gallery! We have visited every time we’ve been to Straddie. ❤️"
Karen Dash
5/5
"A beautiful space to see great art from talented locals, chat with inspiring people and just be thankful for living in a magic place..."
Romane Cristescu
5/5
"Love it! So friendly and welcoming and beautiful works x"
Wendy Rix

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