An exhibition to celebrate the joyful history, colourful characters, spirited activity and creative significance of the Headlands Chalet, located on Minjerribah/Stradbroke Island from 1989 – 2015. Headlands, as it was affectionately known, was an oasis for arts communities, artist-run initiatives [ARIs] and queer arts collectives.
Built in 1935, the Headlands Chalet was a modest 13 cabin communal complex, located on Mooloomba Drive, Point Lookout. From humble beginnings, it evolved to become a popular and affordable getaway retreat and studio space for artists.
Marshall Malouf [1952- 2015], host, community facilitator and erstwhile artist transformed this hillside artists’ retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean into a living artwork during his 26-year custodianship.
This group exhibition is envisioned as a form of collaborative reminiscence where memory, artworks and overlapping histories co-occur. Included in this exhibition are Paul Andrew, Di Ball, Leonard Brown, Jo Fay Duncan, Easton Pearson (Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson), Lisa Iselin, Colin Millar, Simon McLean, Nick Olsen, Rosslynd Piggott, Barbara Piscitelli, Ian Quiller Orchardson, Luke Roberts and Bronwyn Searle, but a few of the many artists who frequented this haven of culture.
Marshall Malouf passed away in 2015 and this exhibition is a fitting tribute to his vital contribution to the diversity, eloquence and queerness of creative expression in Queensland and Australian artist communities.
Visitors are invited to contribute their personal stories and memories to a timeline, to continue to capture the creative expression of Marshall’s legacy.
RAG, Cleveland
SUNDAY 15 JUNE –
TUESDAY 26 AUGUST 2025
Opening Event – Sunday 15 June 12-2pm
Roundtable Readings – Sunday 22 June 12-1.30pm
Other workshops and programs click here for What’s On
Luke Roberts, Stradbroke Island (Blue pines), 2002, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, Redland Art Gallery Collection. Gift of the Artist, 2003. Photograph by Carl Warner.