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Join us at the Edge for a two-session workshop on the innovative world of projection mapping and gain the skills to bring stories to life through video onto different surfaces. Projection mapping is an exciting art form that merges video, light, and architecture, transforming static objects into vivid displays for visual narratives. Within this hands-on workshop, you'll experience the creative journey from concept to realisation. We’ll show you how to edit and map projections onto hard surfaces using the Library’s digital video collection content. Perfect for those looking to develop a practical understanding of video installations, or creatives looking for innovative ways to present narratives. The workshops aim to equip participants with the confidence to start their own video projection journey, and would be great for anyone eager to explore the intersection of digital creativity and public art.This is a two-part workshop and it is expected you will attend both Saturday sessions as they build upon each other. Before you bookParticipants must be over 16 years of age. Please read through our Getting Started at The Edge page which includes terms of use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more. Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment. Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking. To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on The Edge and our make and design space. You can also subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.

Learn how to research your ancestor's military past and the resources available to family historians at this free talk. Are you curious to know more about the World War I or World War II military service of a relative? Do you want to know more about where they served and the battles they fought in? Not sure where to start or can't understand the abbreviations in their attestation documents? Join us at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries on Sunday 9 November for a free talk with Research Librarian Christina Ealing-Godbold who will be sharing tips and tricks on how to investigate your ancestor's military past. This talk will explore the resources available at State Library of Queensland as well as other collecting institutes such as National Archives of Australia, Trove, and the Australian War Memorial. Questions are welcome! Whether you're a beginner starting to trace your family history or a seasoned researcher looking to dig a little deeper, this talk has something for all family historians. After the talk, visitors can stay to explore the Memorial Galleries - embarking on an interactive journey from the First World War to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands. Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is located at 285 Ann Street, Brisbane. Entry is through the double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance.

Meet contemporary Queensland artist Megan Cope, in conversation with Pat Hoffie AM.Megan is a Quandamooka artist from Moreton Bay/Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in South East Queensland. Her site-specific sculptural installations, paintings and public artworks investigate issues relating to identity, history, the environment and mapping practices. With her work widely collected by significant institutions both here and abroad, Megan has received important commissions and residencies around the world. In 2017-2019 she was the Australian War Memorial’s Official War Artist and in 2024, received the Creative Australia Award for Emerging and Experimental Arts. Most recently, she was invited to participate in this year’s Sharjah Biennial in the United Arab Emirates and Hawai’i Triennial.Join us for this special event to hear about the artist, her life and the influences that have shaped her practice.About Portrait of an ArtistThis event is part of Portrait of an artist, a series showcasing the James C Sourris AM collection of artist interviews held at State Library. Audiences will experience a screening of Megan Cope’s interview, followed by an in-conversation with Pat Hoffie AM and a Q&A session.Generously supported by James C Sourris AM through the Queensland Library Foundation.