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Mindful Art Mornings

Start your day with intention at Museum of Brisbane.

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.


Session details:
4 December: 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.
  • Date & Time
    Museum of Brisbane
    Friday 4 December 2026
    7:30am–9:00am
    (Bookings required)
  • Tickets
    Free
  • Location
    Museum of Brisbane
  • Ages
    Suitable for all ages.
  • Access
    To find out about access at the Museum, click here.

About the Artist

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.

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