Celebrating joyful history, colourful characters and creative significance, Headlands Revisited will open at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland, on Sunday 15 June 2025.
Headlands Chalet, located on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) from 1989 to 2015, was an oasis for arts communities, artist-run initiatives and queer arts collectives.
Under Marshall Malouf’s 26-year custodianship, the modest 13-cabin complex on Mooloomba Drive, Point Lookout, evolved into an affordable retreat and studio space, and a living artwork.
Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said the exhibition was envisioned as a form of collaborative reminiscence, where memory, artworks and overlapping histories co-occur.
“This exhibition is a fitting tribute to Marshall Malouf for his vital contribution to the diversity, eloquence and queerness of creative expression in Queensland and Australian artist communities,” the Mayor said.
“Redland City is proud to showcase the creativity of many of the artists who frequented Headlands Chalet, including Paul Andrew, Di Ball, Leonard Brown, Jo Fay Duncan, Easton Pearson (Pamela Easton & Lydia Pearson), Lisa Iselin, Colin Millar, Simon McLean, Nick Olsen, Rosslynd Piggott, Barbara Piscitelli, Ian Quiller Orchardson, Luke Roberts and Bronwyn Searle as part of this exhibition.
“Headlands Chalet existed as an island within an island – a holiday home to a rare mix of artists, actors, writers, scholars, fashionistas, drama queens, social outcasts and other bohemians.
“This unique haven hosted a constant stream of people, all seeking a different tropical experience away from the tyranny of everyday life.”
The Mayor said that both Marshall (1952–2015) and the Headlands, were deeply appreciated by many, and deserved to be honoured and remembered for their exceptional contribution to the creative and cultural history of Minjerribah.
“We strongly encourage visitors not only to experience the exhibition, but also to share their own personal stories and memories of Headlands Chalet, helping us capture the rich creative spirit of Marshall’s legacy,” she said.
The community is invited to attend the official opening on 15 June at 12 noon, to revisit and celebrate this place of significance.
‘Roundtable Readings’ will be held the following Sunday, 22 June from noon, where creatives and community members linked to the exhibition will share readings and memories of Marshall Malouf and Headlands Chalet.
Headlands Revisited will run until Tuesday, 26 August 2025. For more information, visit the Redland Art Gallery’s website.
