In the heart of any city, you’ll often spot the hustle and bustle of daily life. But, if you know where to look, you’ll find moments of stillness that we need to keep us moving in our fast-paced lives.
To help you make time for mindfulness, we’re here to guide you through a serene day at Nicholas Street Precinct and beyond. Let’s go exploring!
A Touch of Culture
Stepping into a gallery is about more than just looking at what’s on the wall, it’s an opportunity for you to slow down, engage your senses and open a deeper sense of mindfulness.
Start your day by visiting Ipswich Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Arriving Slowly. This exhibition allows you to do just that, by enabling audiences to connect slowly and deeply with its works of abstraction. You’ll find dialogue between 20 contemporary Australian artists working across the expanded definition of abstraction.
Upstairs, kids and adults alike will adore the slow-weaving experience. Find a spot, pull up a beanbag, and add your own braid to this ever-evolving, community-driven artwork.
Viewers are invited to take their time and immerse themselves in the works to uncover the diverse meanings that unfold through slow, deliberate looking. Open until Sunday 16 February (excluding 24 December 2024 to 2 January 2025), enjoy this ideal mindful experience for free from 10am – 5pm daily.
Fuel Your Body and Mind
We all know the importance of eating good to feel good, and this extends to our brain and mood health. Did you know that when you prioritize fresh, whole foods, you are more likely to pay more attention to the texture, flavour and aroma of your food?
That’s what we call bang for your buck!
At Nicholas Street Precinct, we have a wide range of fresh and nourishing dining options to suit all dietary needs and requirements. Whether it be a Banh Mi from Bun Bun Bao, a burrito bowl from Zambrero, or enjoying plates of sushi at Sushi Hyo, you are sure to have your belly full, heart filled, and brain fueled.
Soak-Up the Sun
Here in Ipswich, we are blessed with that perfect Queensland sun, so why not take advantage of it? Sunlight is a natural mood booster, helping to increase the production of serotonin which directly impacts our mood, happiness and well-being.
Queens Park is just a stone’s throw away from Nicholas Street Precinct, so we highly recommend packing your picnic blanket, picking up a book at Ipswich Central Library and spending the afternoon in the park. Don’t forget to pack your hat and sunscreen on your visit, too.
