What’s On

The Oasis is proud to partner with SWELL Sculpture Festival this year to present the captivating installation The Visitor, a collaborative work by artists Mark George, John Vanderkolk and Jeremy Sheehan.

From September 9-21, The Oasis will transform into a pop-up gallery space as part of SWELL’s city-wide celebration of sculpture, creativity, and community.

The Visitor is about adventure, imagination, and connection with the inner child, with reference to days gone by, and a future view based on optimism, wonder and possibilities. The Visitor brings with them an invitation to all of us to regain this perspective

Join us at The Oasis to experience this unique artwork up close.  Whether you're a seasoned art lover or simply curious, The Oasis invites you to be part of this inspiring cultural moment.

Location: The Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach
Dates: September 9-21, 2025
Festival info: SWELL Sculpture Festival

Swing by the Oasis and let the good times roll with live country tunes from the Groundwater Music Festival, playing every day from 11am to 2pm.

Friday - Harmony Breen

Saturday - Cassidy Rae

Sunday - Tane Rua

Level 1, The Oasis Shopping Centre

The Oasis is proud to support Queensland Mental Health Week in partnership with Everybody Now!

Join us in celebrating wellbeing with interactive workshops, uplifting postcard writing, and exclusive offers designed to support a healthier, happier you.

FREE Positive Postcards Workshop

Wellbeing Benefits:

The simple act of putting a positive message into words has been shown to lift mood and counter negative self-talk.

Saturday October 4

2pm - 4pm

Madison's Cafe

FREE Weaving New Perspectives Workshop

Make it. Break it. Weave it back together. Stronger, bolder, and beautifully imperfect

This playful, hands-on workshop is all about re-framing and re-imagining.

Weave an artwork back together in a completely new way. Colourful, super easy and satisfying, this activity encourages to you to embrace the unexpected and discover how creativity can help you see things in a new light.

Wellbeing Benefits:

Calming, repetitive movement reduces stress, encourages focus and mindfulness and can support emotional regulation.

Saturday October 11

10am-12pm

Madison's Cafe

About the Artists

Claudio Kirac | @claudiokirac

With his head in the clouds and his feet planted firmly on the ground, Claudio is an award-winning Gold Coast artist who explores nostalgia, shared experiences and joy.

Known for his bold use of color and expressive mark-making, he creates energetic paintings, inspired by nature, pop culture and the everyday.

Claudio’s Positive Postcards Series was originally born as a creative coping gesture during the 2020 lockdowns, to share hopeful messages without the toxic positivity.

Hayley Stanich | @smilefully_art

Hayley Stanich is a Gold Coast-based artist, educator and wellness advocate passionate about using creativity for self-expression and healing.

Her work blends intricate yet whimsical designs, celebrating colour, imagination and childlike wonder.

Originally trained in biomedical science, Hayley turned to art to navigate her own mental health challenges, later founding Smilefully Art to inspire others.

Through exhibitions, creative workshops and wellness-focused art experiences, she encourages people to embrace creativity as a tool for joy and connection.