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Mani Tribe's Gallery St George qld

Locality: Saint George, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 499 916 024

Address: Victoria St 4487 Saint George, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Say hello To Enid Serico, Enid has art running through her veins as her father is the famous Vincent Serico. Enid's 1st the long neck turtle & totems piece...

25.01.2022 Dean Horsburgh with a few pieces, native bush tucker the sweet Nepine,nipan,maypan,honeysuckle or Wait-a-While & on to the bumbles or wild orange...

25.01.2022 Artist of the Month- Keenan Cordrey Keenan Cordrey started painting at the gallery before Christmas How did you get in to painting? ... I was sanding back a few emu eggs and Gordon just told me to grab one and have a go at it and I ended up having a go at an emu egg and now I’ve done one canvas. I’m just on to my second canvas and I’ve also just done the background for my third canvas. My grandparents on both sides of my family painted so it’s pretty much in my blood. How do you feel when you are painting? Just relaxes you and you’re just in your own place really. I’m a really shy person, but ever since I’ve been painting in here I’ve been mixing with people that I normally wouldn’t mix in with. It’s good to hear other people’s stories because it motivates you to do better in yourself. I’ve also learnt a lot about the Indigenous culture, Gordon has taught me about all about the traditional ways and all the different colours and what they mean. How do you decide what to paint? I haven’t really worked that out, I just look at a canvas and whatever I think is going to turn out good, I just do it and people say, ‘That’s going to turn out good,’ and it just motivates me to finish it. The painting I’m doing now is dots, it’s taken me 2 to 3 weeks so far to get where it’s at and there’s still a bit to do, but I’m pretty excited to finish it. #artistofthemonth #manitribesgallery #stgeorge

24.01.2022 Something different... Bed side tables... The Seven Sisters... @ Mani Tribe's Gallery, St. George.

24.01.2022 AUCTION TIME Mani Tribes is auctioning off this beautiful saw blade to help our local kids who are off to New Zealand next week for Rugby Leaugue & Netball.. Don't miss out on this beautiful piece painted by Gordon.... Auction will Close this Friday at 5pm. Starting price is $300.00. Good Luck

24.01.2022 Coulple of happy customer's here at Mani tribe's gallery St.George Q 4487

23.01.2022 Another great piece being completed by Chris Oliver

23.01.2022 MANI TRIBES INVESTING IN CULTURE: Artist in Residence Program Chris Oliver, Enid Serico, Gordon Lister and Johnny Lee Tattam have been selected for our first Mani Tribes Gallery Artist in Residence Program, which is being supported by the Queensland Government Creative to Go Program. The program offers residency positions to support these emerging artists to develop their artistic practice in a supportive environment, connect and engage with their community and contribute t...o the rich cultural diversity of their region. The initial focus for the program has seen the artists working with local schools, kindergartens, health services and the police station to complete a series of murals for NAIDOC week. The artists are now working on personal pieces which will be curated into an exhibition at the Surat on Balonne Gallery, in January 2021. Watch this space for more details! Enid Serico's mural for NCC early learners

23.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who supported our auction to raise money for young Cohan Neven to go to Melbourne for athletics. The Mani tribes Gallery raised $1000 for Cohan and i would like to thank Shelly Robinson for her contribution and being the winning bidder for the saw. Job well done Gordon supporting our community locals looking after locals.... Adam

22.01.2022 Two more wonderful piece's of art.... 1st Manta Ray ever.... & Bigibila (Echidna)

22.01.2022 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FEATURE: Enid Serico is a proud Wakka Wakka and Kamilaroi woman. As the daughter of renowned contemporary artist Vincent Serico, Enid grew up surrounded by art. Enid credits the brush, Gordon Lister and Mani Tribes Gallery with helping her to overcome significant personal battles, heal and reconnect to her family, culture and community. Enid hopes her art will pass important stories on to younger generations and help her community to build, grow and mo...ve forward together. The Mani Tribes Artist in Residence Program is supported by the Queensland Government Creative To Go Program.

22.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came today

20.01.2022 Listen out for Mani Tribe's Gallery on ABC Southern Queensland tomorrow morning. The ABC crew came for a visit last month to check out the gallery and interview our artists. #manitribesgallery #stgeorge

20.01.2022 Welcome Keenen Cordrey.... Another artist & inspiration to our youth & Mani Tribes Gallery... Keenen with his 1st piece painted here at our gallery....

20.01.2022 Come down and see us as we celebrate our first anniversary of the Mani tribes Gallery being open. Dont forget that we can post pieces anywhere in Australia and we can also do Commissioned works

19.01.2022 The end of 2020 is fast approaching and we're getting ready for an action packed 2021! Johnny Lee Tattam is busy getting some new artwork together for our exhibition at the Surat on the Balonne Gallery, in January. This exhibition will be one of the first for some of the artists and an opportunity for the Surat on Balonne Gallery to open their doors to a new audience. Keep watching this space for more details. The exhibition is part of our Artist in Residence Program which has been supported by the Queensland Government Creative To Go Program.

19.01.2022 Mani Tribe's Gallery has also been featured online with ABC Southern Queensland , enjoy the read! #Manitribesgallery #stgeorge

19.01.2022 St George Aboriginal Housing co is extremely proud to announce that we made this happen. We look forward to rebuilding and reopening in the very near future. Thank you to everyone who made this possible- watch this space, Mani Tribes Gallery.... Regards Adam

19.01.2022 At the St George show, giving lessons and teaching the kids a chance to learn from the artists

19.01.2022 How would you like to own your very own unique artwork to display in you home or work place? We have up for auction a one of a kind authentic beautiful piece painted by our very talented Gordan leslie lister. The Mani tribes Gallery are auctioning this crosscut saw to raise money for a local 10 year old boy who is on the verge of great success and we want to help him see out his dream.... Cohan Neven is a 10 year old indigenous local St George boy whom has been selected to represent Queensland for athletes in Melbourne later this month. Cohan attends St George state school and thrives in both academics and sport. This year alone Cohan has represented the Balonne Barwin under 35kg rugby league team and was lucky enough to captain the country team picked at the carnival. He has also represented his school in the Balonne district swimming and touch football. His greatest achievement yet has been representing his school, Balonne district, Southwest, and soon to be Queensland for Athletes. Cohan received age champion at school, Balonne and Southwest levels. At his Balonne trials Cohan broke a 26 year record in his 800m in a time of 2:46.93 and hasn't looked back. He improved his time at each level with his recent accomplishment beating his PB by 17.26 seconds at state trials with a time of 2:29.67. No one Cohans age has represented the Queensland athletics team from the south west region in the 800m in over 20 years. This has been the first year Cohan has been able to trial and be selected in teams to represent his school, district, region and now state. As you know with all of his sporting achievements comes a cost, so we we are asking for your help to assist Cohan to the National sports athletic trials in Melbourne. Please dig deep to help this young fella out by bidding on this great prize. If you wish to bid you can do so by sending a message to our Mani tribes Gallery page or simply see or call Gordan or myself. If you would like to make a donation you can simply by making a deposit at Westpac bank BSB 034213 Account 155060 Bidding closes on the 18/11/18 Thanks Adam

19.01.2022 Looking for something to do? Take the kids down to the Anglican Church ( building behind the church) and go see Gordon. Free art works for any child with everything supplied. Might even uncover a new talent- see you there

18.01.2022 This impressive piece has been done by our artist Gordon lister. This piece is now at home at the St George Police station in the front foyer. What a talented person he is.

18.01.2022 Looking for a different Xmas gift?? Why dont you come and see the crew at Mani tribes Gallery. We need your support to keep the doors open and you can help us stay open by supporting us. Did you know that we can do Commissioned works at your request for either your home or workplace.... Feel free to come in and see us with any questions or ideas that you may have we would love to see you

18.01.2022 Today we were lucky enough to visit Hebel's awesome school. The children were treated to a half day of learning stories and painting Boomerangs and painting a canvas.... Gordan and Keenan engaged the children who hung on their every word. These 2 men showed how much pride they have in their Culture and enjoyment of sharing their knowledge. Next week we will visit Bollon school to do a similar workshop and im sure that they will be just as inspired. Adam

18.01.2022 A new mural almost completed for the St George Police Station. Artists Gordon Waraba Lister showed his talents today and produced this magnificent piece which will greet people in the foyer. The QPS are extremely grateful to Gordon and are looking forward to unveiling it to the public.

18.01.2022 Thankyou to everyone who came and supported our Gallery yesterday. It was great to see our community comming together

18.01.2022 WellWays are here today to launch a video of us & our achievement's everyone is welcome to come down to the gallery & watch us take you on a journey...also a free afternoon tea will be provided... Be there at 4:00pm thank you... Hope to see yaz there....

17.01.2022 Wow...how yummy... We had a few ladies in today with these native citrus fruit the bush limes.... Thanks ladies

17.01.2022 Here are some great Xmas presents for all you football fan's.... Pop in & see these towels & hand towel a few beach towel also....

17.01.2022 A piece I'm working on... Yurrandaali (tree gonna)

16.01.2022 Artist of the Month - Tracey Campbell Tracey Campbell exhibits her artwork at Mani Tribe’s Gallery. What’s the inspiration behind your artwork?... I can’t say that I actually have a favourite medium. There’s always a story but I think with my Indigenous background, somehow I find myself going back to more traditional forms, telling my life story and my connection to the landscapes and the animals and the stories that have been passed down to me through generations. Why is the Mani Tribe’s Gallery important to St George? It creates some employment, it lifts people’s confidence and self- esteem, it gives our Indigenous community the opportunity to talk about our culture to the wider community be it local or be it to the grey nomads. It gives us a little bit of a voice. What is your connection to the St George artists? I’m an ex- teacher and I’ve taught a lot of the young Murri kids, I’ve taught Gordon (gallery manager), the kids that are walking around out there today, I’ve taught them. I’ve been a teacher, come mentor, come aunty, come community person for them. A lot of them just absorb their culture like a sponge, it gives them a sense of self-worth, a sense of identity, connecting to community family mob. Gordon could now teach me a thing or two. What’s the most inspiring thing about the Mani Tribe’s Gallery and the artists? For me my pride is seeing these kids growing up and now painting how they’ve always wanted to paint. I’ll say to them ‘that is so beautiful, you’ve come such a long way,’ you know try to instil in them a bit more confidence and self-esteem and they have just taken it and run with it so it’s a really big thing. They’re really trying to be strong and build themselves up and this gallery has seen them do that. #artistofthemonth #manitribesgallery #stgeorge

16.01.2022 Dean Horsburgh with a nice piece.... Bush Tucker.... Maypan,Naipan or Split jack....

16.01.2022 Just a reminder The art class is tonight at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. $80 for a four week session or $20 per class. ... Everything is provided, wear old clothes. Look forward to seeing everyone there.

15.01.2022 Over the next few months we are going to show you a few of our talented artists - keep an eye out for our first 'Artist of the month.'

14.01.2022 Check this out for something different

13.01.2022 Another fantastic mural for our community thanks to Enid Serico who completed this today. The mural will be donated to NCC early learner's centre

13.01.2022 It's been busy, busy, busy at the Surat on Balonne Gallery today, as these lovely ladies put the final touches on the Mani Tribes exhibition, opening at 10am tomorrow (Saturday) morning! Will we see you there?!

13.01.2022 Couple of happy customer's at Mani Tribe's Gallery purchasing "Yurrandaali" (tree gonna)

12.01.2022 The Men have been going hard at it these past few months learning & passing on they're stories/dreamings & knowledge....Johnny,Dean & Gordon.... Pop in & check these nice pieces out....

12.01.2022 ART LESSONS To start on Monday the 19th of August. This is a 4 week program with 2 lessons a week being on Monday & Wednesday. Classes go from 6pm to 7pm. Paints, Brushes & Canvas are provided.... Please wear old clothes. All ages our welcome!! anyone under the age of 16 looking to attended without their parents will have to fill out a permission form and bring to the first lesson. Cost will be $80. (upfront) Or scheduled payments can be discussed. For any further information please contact Gordon on 0499916024.

12.01.2022 Yaama ngindaa... (greeting everyone) We had a few visitors from Vacation care come paint with us.... It's always a pleasure to show our culture to the next Generation... We are all learners....

12.01.2022 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FEATURE: Chris Oliver is a proud Kooma and Badtjala man and an award winning artist who was first introduced to painting by fellow St George artists, to help him get through a tough time. Chris’ art has featured on jerseys for the TRL South West Emus and the Barwon United Roosters in NSW. Defining elements of Chris’ work include water animals for his strong connection to water, symbols for male and female representing himself and his daughter and meeting places which represent home and safe, calming places. The Mani Tribes Artist in Residence Program is supported by the Queensland Government Creative To Go Program.

11.01.2022 So this happened today.... Mani hands make light work.... Thanks to all involved in erecting our sign for the Mani Tribe's Gallery...

10.01.2022 Mani Tribe's Gallery artist Enid Serico has just completed a mural for St George state primary school Standing 1.8 metres by 1.2 metres Enid designed this mural with students engaging them with Culture. This beautiful artwork is titled ALWAYS WAS ALWAYS WILL BE

10.01.2022 Happy customer's with there pieces from Mani Tribe's Gallery... Yaalu (I'll see you again)

09.01.2022 Wonderful art being produce at Mani Tribes Gallery St.George...come in check out our authentic aboriginal art ,displays,maybe even get a Didgeridoo preformance...

09.01.2022 A piece im working on....Opal Crocodile.... One of the Gurria Brother's....

09.01.2022 Artist of the Month - Johnny Tattam Johnny Tattam works at the gallery from Monday to Friday. How did you start painting?... I got my first go at painting with Gordon (Gallery Manager), he started me off with my first canvas and brushes and paints. So one day he seen me drawing in pen, drawing aboriginal art and he’s like, ‘gee you can draw, if you can draw, you can do artwork,’ and he threw a canvas at me. How has painting changed your life? It gives me a lot of patience, which is a good thing. That’s why I like doing dots it teaches me a lot of patience and they teach me a lot of patience in the actual word around me. I like patience as well, it’s a good trait to have when artwork comes in to it. Painting has taught me a lot about my culture and heritage as well. What is your goal for the gallery and your artwork? I hope for it to actually make it world-wide, I’d like to make this place world- wide. Because it would actually make it very nice if we did go world-wide with our artwork and get our name out there and then we’d have a bit more people come through and have a good look. Tell them a few stories. #artistofthemonth #manitribesgallery #stgeorge

09.01.2022 Hi guys.. Where thinking about starting art classes it's a 4 week program. Where just looking at numbers at this stage please let us no if your interested..

08.01.2022 Artist of the Month- Gordon Lister Gordon Lister is the gallery manager, resident artist and teacher at Mani Tribe’s Gallery. How long have you been painting for? ... 22 years. Art was always in my family it was always around me. My Nan did arts and crafts, my Mum did arts & crafts, my Dad he was a sketch artist. So, it was all around me, I had a lot of inspiration through my artwork. What’s your style of painting? I think I was 11 I painted my first fish painting, the yellow belly on a piece of fibro. All I had was four colours, brown, oakey yellow, black and white so there were four main colours that I grew up with so that’s my style today, then four colours. Why is this gallery important? It’s authentic, it’s real. I’ve got artists that came in off the street, that didn’t even know how to paint, couldn’t even control a brush and now they’re in here painting. When I see these young fellas who come in here, well I tell them to tell their story. If the artists can tell a story with their painting, it makes me proud and means I’ve taught them something right. #manitribesgallery #stgeorge #artistofthemonth

08.01.2022 This week I had the privilege of meeting & showcasing our gallery to two groups of young people.Group 1 came from NCC early learning center, Group 2 all the way from Tamworth Goomerio Cultural Academy.... Thanks for coming in....Keeping culture alive... The learning never stops....

08.01.2022 We are turning 1. Mani Tribe's Gallery will be celebrating a year of being opened this Thursday the 30th May. We want to invite everyone down to the gallery to help us celebrate with a BBQ Feed from 10:30am - 12:30pm.... See you all then

08.01.2022 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FEATURE: Leslie (Gordon) Waraba Lister is a proud Yuwaalaraay man. He is inspired by tradition and the art and stories of his people. Gordon’s paintings tell the stories told to him by his grandmother, mother, aunts and uncles, his own dreaming, and personal experiences. Painting was put in to Gordon and was always around him, he started painting when he was young. Coming from the circle people, Gordon says painting is his job, to pass stories down and... keep the circle going around. Gordon's work has been shown at exhibitions in Brisbane and Toowoomba and features traditional crosshatch, diamonds, and lines, which define where he comes from. The Mani Tribes Artist in Residence Program is supported by the Queensland Government Creative to Go Program.

07.01.2022 Come in & check these towels & hand towels out.... Mani Tribe's Gallery St.George Q 4487

07.01.2022 Today was full of Aboriginal experiences for the children at St.Pat Catholic School.... Thank you for having us....Was a Pleasure to share our culture....

07.01.2022 Artist of the Month - Dean Horsburgh Dean Horsburgh is a new artist at Mani Tribe’s Gallery How long have you been painting for? ... I started painting two years ago, I started painting in jail and then I came to the gallery and started. I like it, it gets my mind off other stuff. This gallery is like a men’s group for me, you can sit down with mates and have a yarn. How do you decide what you are going to paint? Well that’s the thing, I don’t, I probably get a rough idea when I paint the background and by then, it’s just one piece at a time. If you ask me what I’m going to do next, I couldn’t tell you. But I try to stick to a story. Most of my artwork includes the spirit Baiame, which is the Kamilaroi creator, he’s pretty much our god. How does painting make you feel? It brings my happy side back out, I joke around and laugh. I just joke around when I start painting because I’ve got the right people around. Before I came here, I didn’t talk to anyone, since I’ve been here Gordon’s got me talking to tourists and talking to everyone. It gives me a lot more confidence too, when I first started painting I just sat their and looked at other people’s paintings and I got a bit intimidated, but then once I started getting in to it, my confidence just came back out again. #artistofthemonth #manitribesgallery #stgeorge

06.01.2022 Mani Tribes Gallery is at the St George show today. Come down and see us and don't forget that we are giving free art lessons for anyone interested.

06.01.2022 For all who are interested in the Gallery staying open we would love to see and hear from you, Gordon and myself will be available at 10.30 tomorrow to answer any questions that you have. Regards Adam

06.01.2022 Just another thing that our talented artists can do. Plaques for events Gordon Waraba Lister recently completed these beautiful Plaques

05.01.2022 Artist of the Month- Enid Serico Enid Serico is a new artist at Mani Tribe’s Gallery How did you start painting? ... I was addicted to meth for about three years and I was in a very dark place. I knew Gordon and I walked passed one day and I asked Gordon if I could come in and paint. He said yes, he gave me a chance and it’s been 8 weeks since I’ve touched Ice. I did my first painting and it sold in the first 24 hours. How has painting helped you? It brought me back to having a belonging, it brought me back to being part of something, it brought me back to community, it brought me back to being normal. It didn’t stop me using, but painting brought me back to me. Painting gives me awareness of what a community is. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in a community, and it feels good to be a part of something again. What’s surprised you most about your work? I was surprised in the community support; how many people were behind me. I was surprised how many people started talking to me. People who didn’t even know me at the shops were saying ‘hello, I saw your painting on Facebook,’ so it’s good to hear that positive feedback from the community. You need it, especially when you’re in the place I am. How do you come up with your ideas? I’ve found I paint things which are symbolic to me. The other day when I was at the hospital, I saw three kangaroos. My next painting is going to be kangaroos because that’s when I admitted I had a problem, so kangaroos symbolise to me my recovery. My painting tells a chapter of my life. #artistofthemonth #manitribesgallery #stgeorge

05.01.2022 It's always a good day when the young lad come into the gallery asking if they can paint... It actually made my day... Jargo & Tyrell....Gordon

05.01.2022 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FEATURE: Johnny Lee Tattam is a proud Kamilaroi and Bigambul man. He was fist introduced to painting by Gordon Lister in 2017, who gave Johnny his first canvas and paints, after seeing some of his drawings. Johnny's painting has been instrumental in connecting him back to culture, family and country. He is passionate about sharing stories and showing the world that his heritage and culture is alive and stronger than it has ever been. Johnny's work is ...defined by his highly detailed dot work and his love of blue and green, representing water. The Mani Tribes Artist in Residence Program is supported by the Queensland Government Creative to Go Program.

05.01.2022 Newest product in @ Mani Tribe's Gallery... Come in & check it out....

04.01.2022 2 of our regular's Dick & Heidi.... Happy customers.... Thanks for coming back....

04.01.2022 A yellow box Didgeridoo for sale 1.25m in lenth

04.01.2022 I would like to thank everyone who attended the Gallery this morning to show support. Gordon & I are very grateful for the show of community support for the Gallery. I would also like to thank Cr Fiona Gaske and Cr Roybn Fuhrmeister for attending and helping us.... After a very positive meeting the Gallery has received enough financial help to keep the doors open for another 2 months and with help from Council and other interested parties we will endeavor to submit upcoming grant applications. We thank Best Employment and the team for their ongoing support and acknowledge that they went above to keep us going with out them our dream would have never been a reality. We will keep everyone updated with our progress in the near future. Adam

03.01.2022 Mani Tribes Gallery has recently received some fantastic news In what can only be described as a once in a lifetime opportunity for us, we are humbled and excited that Breast Screening Australia has commissioned us to design their artwork for the new Breast Screening truck which is currently being built. This truck / service visits many places in Qld and for that reason we would like to ask if anyone who resides in the area shown below on the map would like to give input as ...to how they would like their area identified E.G Totem or any other cultural significance, please feel free to message us. You can also share ideas with Breast Screening Qld by emailing the below [email protected]

03.01.2022 SNEAK PEAK: Just over three weeks until the official opening of our exhibition at the Surat on the Balonne Gallery and our Artists in Residence are producing the GOODS!!! Here's a little sneak peak of some of the work that will be available for sale at the exhibition, opening on the 21st January. The Mani Tribes Artist in Residence Program is supported by the Queensland Government Creative To Go Program.

03.01.2022 Nipan aka maypan,honeysuckle,bush passion fruit or wait a while....i must say these are beautiful & sweet....

02.01.2022 To all the mothers today tomorrow and that have past Happy Mother's Day hope you all have a great day, appreciate all the love you put into bringing up the kids of tomorrow.

02.01.2022 Stubby cooler's for all who like there beverages & Mouse pad's for all who Love's there social media....

02.01.2022 Gordon Waraba Lister and Chris "Fishy" Oliver have just completed a new mural for the Balonne Shire Council. Located at the showgrounds the animal shelter is looking fresh.

02.01.2022 Various Didgeridoo's for sale, can post if needed. Please message us if interested

01.01.2022 Children's picnic table. Handcrafted by the work for the doll crew.. Made with reusable timber good quality excellent condition $200..

01.01.2022 https://highlifemagazine.net/mani-tribes-exhibition/

01.01.2022 It's that time of the year....Quandong's & seed's

01.01.2022 If you missed Mani Tribe's Gallery on ABC Southern Queensland this morning, here is the link to the story. Hope you all enjoy it! https://soundcloud.com/baz-rueddick/mttoair #ManiTribesGallery #StGeorge