Start your day with intention.
Mindful Art Morning invites early risers to the Museum before opening hours for a gentle, guided moment of pause.
Within the calm of the gallery, this rotating program offers an artist-led mindful experience designed to help you reset, reconnect and ease into the day ahead.
After the session, linger over a light morning tea, with space for quiet conversation and reflection.
MoB is more than a museum—it is a place for the people, a portal to our past, and a mirror to contemporary life. Make Mindful Art Mornings your restorative midweek ritual in the heart of the city.
Dates & Times
9 - 30 Sep
Duration: 60 mins
9, 16, 23 & 30 Sep
Venue
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Session Details
9 & 30 September: Hands on Country with Nadine McDonald-Dowd
Settle in and let your hands meet the textures of Country. Guided by Nadine McDonald-Dowd of Blak Botanics, you are invited to gather florals and botanicals into a small arrangement of your own, drawing on flora and natural materials as a visual reminder and calm intention to take into your day. There is no right way to begin. Simply slow down, notice colour and form, and let the pieces guide you. A grounding, sensory way to connect with the beauty and diversity of plants and to carry a little of that stillness into your day.
16 & 23 September: Paper, Pattern, Pause with Renee Kire
Step into the world of Brisbane sculptor Renee Kire, whose practice plays with colour, geometric form and the quiet joy of minimalist arrangement. In this gentle hands-on session, you’re invited to build your own compositions from simple paper cut-outs, layering shapes and colour into patterns of your own making. Follow a softly guided path or work freely. There’s nothing to get right. Let your hands lead as you explore rhythm, balance and repetition, translating the language of Renee’s sculptural work into something small and entirely yours. A meditative, tactile way to ease into the day. No experience required.
Artists
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane is at the heart of our city, cherished by locals and a must-visit destination for visitors to Brisbane. Through uniquely Brisbane exhibitions and enriching creative experiences, we celebrate the city’s stories, its art and social history. Our program inspires creativity, encourages new perspectives, and brings the community together to create meaning and connection.
We are more than just a museum; we are a place for the people, a portal to our past, and a mirror to contemporary life. Through art and ideas, creativity and conversations, we’re a welcoming place for all, woven into the fabric of Brisbane and proudly shared with the world.
Together, we shine a light on Brisbane—uncovering its unique history, revelling in the bold and brilliant art of today, and sharing the passion of its people.
Nadine McDonald Dowd
Nadine McDonald‑Dowd is the founder and creative director of Blak Botanics, a First Nations–owned floral design and event styling studio grounded in culture, connection, and Country. She brings a culturally informed approach to contemporary design, celebrating the textures and stories of native flora. Nadine’s work is driven by cultural integrity, sustainability, and community connection, creating meaningful experiences across events, workshops, and installations. Through Blak Botanics, she champions Blak creativity and the power of native plants to bring people together. Her practice centres intention, storytelling, and the enduring beauty of Country.
Renee Kire
Renee Kire is an early career artist of Australian and Māori descent, living and working in Meanjin (Brisbane). Her practice is grounded in feminist art history, drawing inspiration from historically overlooked female artists and reimagining minimalist sculpture through a contemporary, gender-conscious lens. Kire uses the playful investigations of form, colour and space to respond to her surroundings and invites audience interaction within an installation environment.
Kire has completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, 2022) and has presented her work in spaces such as the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Buxton Contemporary, Rockhampton Museum of Art, Brisbane Powerhouse, Metro Arts and Outer Space. In 2023 she was recognised as a finalist in the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award.