The Wayne Weaver Foundation

18/10/2026

About the exhibition Brisbane Portrait Prize celebrates the stories and lives of the people of Meanjin/Brisbane. The exhibition showcases the talent of Brisbane’s artists and the breadth of Brisbane life.…

25/09/2026

Lasting change doesn’t happen in isolation.

The Foundation works with artists, Cultural practitioners, industry, philanthropy and community to create opportunities with lasting value.

We are looking for people and organisations who want to move beyond transactional engagement.

People who want to contribute to something enduring.

You can support the Foundation by donating, partnering or creating opportunities for artists.

Start the conversation through this link: https://wayneweaverfoundation.com

Featured CCDP Artist Elysia Love-Anderson
Featured Project: Consultation and production of artwork for Hassell Studio’s 2026 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

23/09/2026

An opportunity can become a commission.

A commission can become a career.

A career can create confidence, independence and new opportunities for others.

This is what happens when artists are given the support and professional framework to develop.

We want to see more of this.

Your donation helps us create more opportunities for emerging artists.

Donate through this link: https://wayneweaverfoundation.com/about-us/

Featured CCDP Artists Lis and Kane.
2026 Brisbane Portrait Prize Finalists.
Lis 2026 Brisbane Portrait Prize Emerging Artist Award.

19/09/2026

Congratulations to Lis for:

Creating an iconic self portrait titled ‘Reflections’, produced on the theme ‘Ancestral Integrity’.

Having ‘Reflections’ selected as a finalist in the 2026 Brisbane Portrait Prize.

Being awarded in the ‘Emerging Artist’ category.

For 10/10 participation, contribution to and immersion in the CCDP.

An inspiration to us all, Lis is in her 3rd year of the CCDP.

This is just the beginning.

Lis’ works are on display at our Cribb Street Gallery and our Capalaba Central popup as well as at the State Library.

The CCDP is supported by The Wayne Weaver Foundation.




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18/09/2026

This Indigenous Business Month, join corporate decision-makers, procurement specialists, and industry leaders at Birrunga Gallery in Meanjin (Brisbane) for the official opening night launch of the Cultural Creative Development Program (CCDP) exhibition.

Aligned with this year's national theme, Local and Connected, this evening offers a powerful opportunity to move beyond transactional supplier targets. Discover how honoring Cultural practices, supporting capability development, and building direct relationships transforms creative practice into sustainable business outcomes.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/local-connected-ccdp-exhibition-opening-nightindigenous-business-month-tickets-2001281340362

Arts Queensland
Creative Australia
Matisse Framing
Capalaba Central Shopping Centre
Hassell studio
Arup
Nyanda
Milton Green
Howard Smith Wharves
SAE University College Aus
ACAP University College
The Wayne Weaver Foundation
Monto Museum of Art

The Birrunga Gallery CCDP First Nations Artists' 2026 IBM Exhibition. Invest in Cultural excellence. Enjoy Canapés, Drinks, Company, Art.

17/09/2026

After two years shunning the Brisbane portrait prize, several artists are entering again, with some First Nations painters counting on another AI – ‘ancestral integrity’ – to help them win

17/09/2026

The goal isn’t simply to produce successful artists.

It’s to develop people who can carry knowledge forward.

Through the CCDP, participants build creative practice, professional capability and Cultural leadership.

The aim is a living continuum.

Knowledge passed forward.

Skills developed.

Opportunities created.

Today’s investment becomes tomorrow’s legacy.

Help us build that future.

Donate via the link in our bio.

16/01/2026

08/01/2026

Celebrating the memory and legacy of our Brother Wayne today, on the anniversary of his journey back home to the dreaming.

Much loved - Sorely missed.