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The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 is a touring exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery Join us for a 30-minute tour of the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023. The exhibition comprises 47 artworks by finalists selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects. This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government Initiative, aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians. Book your space now! Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. Please consult our conditions of entry before making your booking. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.

Our Heritage talk series connects you to our extraordinary collections by inviting speakers to share their expertise and perspectives on topics relating to Queensland history. Join us for our first Heritage talk of 2024, as we delve into the Colonial Secretary’s Correspondence to reflect on the 200th anniversary of John Oxley’s journey. In 1823 and 1824, Oxley explored the Moreton Bay area and environment to determine suitability for a secondary penal colony. Oxley’s recommendations set in motion a series of events with echoing consequences. Our speakers will explore these consequences through the establishment of the Moreton Bay Penal Colony, the open settlement of Brisbane Town, through to how we live today in Meanjin/Brisbane. Hear from renowned poet Samuel Wagan Watson, acclaimed historian Jennifer Harrison, and Curator, Truth Telling at State Library, Serene Fernando. Following the talk, enjoy a hands-on collection experience in the Marica Sourris and James C. Sourris AM White Gloves Room with a curated selection of original materials from State Library collections. Image: Detail of early drawing of a section of the town of Brisbane, Queensland including the Convict Hospital, 1835. John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Please note, this talk will be recorded and made available on our website at a later date.

Fans of Agnes, hôntô, sAme sAme, Biànca and Agnes Bakery won't want to miss this! Join us for Game Changers to learn about Anyday, a Brisbane based collective of restaurants founded by Ben Williamson, Tyron Simon, Bianca Marchi, and Frank Li. Don't miss this fascinating insight into creating cult status in hospitality. Meet two of the co-founders to learn how Brisbane’s most critically acclaimed establishments are building culture, taking out top honours, and making Brisbane a hot international destination. About the speakers Ben Williamson is one of the founding directors and executive chef of Anyday, a collective of restaurants including Biànca, hôntô, sAme sAme and Agnes, winner of Gourmet Traveller's "Restaurant of the Year 2023". Ben's culinary journey spans Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Bahrain and is renowned for his innovation and use of different flavours and techniques. With six venues and counting, Ben and his Anyday co-founders are passionate about hospitality excellence and delivering world-class dining destinations for locals and visitors alike. Tyron "Ty" Simon is one of the co-owners behind Anyday, a collection of critically acclaimed venues including Agnes, Biànca, hôntô, sAme sAme, Agnes Bakery and LOS Bar. With Ty's 15 years of experience working and owning various bars and restaurants across Australia, he and the Anyday team currently lead over 250 staff with a strong focus on keeping the company's core values of warmth, integrity and humility at the forefront of Anyday's future. About the facilitator Prof. Gary Mortimer is a Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour at the QUT Business School. Prior to joining QUT, Professor Mortimer spent over 25 years working with some of Australia’s largest general merchandise and food retailers. He is an active researcher in the areas of consumer behaviour and retailing. In 2020, he was appointed as the Chair of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Consumer Research Advisory Committee and more recently appointed as the Chair of ‘Service and Creative Skills Australia’, a new federally funded Jobs and Skills Council representing the Retail, Personal Services, Arts, Tourism, Travel and Hospitality sector. Accessibility If you require accessible seating options please call 3842 9318 or email slqevents@slq.qld.gov.au Auslan interpretation has been planned for this event. About Game Changers Game Changers brings innovation leaders from business, technology, and creative industries to share their insights with aspiring Queensland entrepreneurs. This is your chance to ask how entrepreneurs and business leaders build companies, reinvent themselves, inspire teams, and envision success. Game Changers is a Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame initiative presented by State Library of Queensland and QUT. The talk will be live streamed and you can join the conversation online using #qblhof @slqld @QUT. Book for the livestream here. Alternatively, you can ask questions via slido.com; use the code #qblhof Subscribe to be the first to know about our program of events. Disclaimer: The views expressed by the speaker are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library.