In Good Company brings together animal artworks by artists from United Artists Project for Queensland Mental Health Week 2026.
Animals inhabit our lives in all kinds of ways. They can be companions, neighbours, characters, memories, symbols, wild presences and fellow creatures sharing the world with us.
Through a lively gathering of dogs, birds, crocodiles, kangaroos and other creatures, In Good Company celebrates individuality, humour and the pleasure of noticing the lives around us.
At its heart, the exhibition is about connection and belonging. It invites us to think broadly about community and about the people, animals, places and everyday relationships that help us feel part of something larger than ourselves.
Presented by United Artists Project for Queensland Mental Health Week 2026, the exhibition responds to this year’s theme, Build Community, Build Wellbeing, with a simple proposition: life is richer when we are connected.
Opening Event
Join the artists and community at the free exhibition opening event.
Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Time: from 3.30pm
Location: Hope Street Café, 15 Hope Street, South Brisbane
Local artists
The exhibition includes a range of artists connected with United Artists Project and Micah Projects programs, as well as other participating artists.
Exhibiting artists include: Ken Waldron, Nilima, Alex Temesuary, Charles Shepherd, Colleen Stevenson, Kate McGowan, XOLULA, Peter Maxwell, Muriel Simmons, Tanya Ashworth, Graham Barnacle, Ella Senbruns, Melody Frost
Until 2 December
A final list of featured artists and selected artworks will be available at the exhibition, with original artworks for sale.
The exhibition is showing from 22 September to 2 December 2026
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