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First Artists: Exceptional Indigenous Art & Dining Experience
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at the Queensland Art Gallery for a unique cultural experience.
- Engage with a First Nations storyteller during a private tour, deepening your connection to Australia’s rich heritage.
- Savour a memorable dinner crafted by Chef Chris Jordan, featuring native Australian ingredients and culinary storytelling.
- Receive a bespoke gift from the QAGOMA Store, a lasting reminder of your exclusive evening immersed in art and culture.
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.
Tour details
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Raised tactile buttons in lifts are available.
- Handrails on all stairways
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Operation information
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
One of Australia’s most visited, ambitious and dynamic art galleries, QAGOMA offers a range rich cultural tours and experiences designed to cater to both small and larger groups ensuring a personalised and immersive visit.
Book a Taste of QAGOMA: Tour + Lunch Experience, or an exclusive private tour at QAGOMA, perfect for locals, visitors, private individuals, special events, groups, or corporate incentives.
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Accreditations
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ATEC Accessible & Inclusive Host
Memberships
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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