Studio Shonae – Inspired by Culture. Driven by Creativity.

Inspired by Culture.  Driven by Creativity.

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Studio Shonae is an art consultancy dedicated to supporting and connecting artists and communities through curatorial projects, artistic collaborations, art advisory and strategic initiatives that champion community-led storytelling.

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Our mission: At Studio Shonae, our work is driven by a commitment to cultural integrity and community-led storytelling. Our mission is to create sustainable and ethical platforms to celebrate and showcase Indigenous art and culture with the world.

Shonae Hobson in front of Naminapu Maymuru-White’s Milŋiyawuy (River of Stars) installation, Bark Ladies exhibition, National Gallery of Victoria. Photo credit: Amelia Stanwix and The Design Files.

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At Studio Shonae, our work is driven by a commitment to cultural integrity and community-led storytelling. We partner with artists, institutions, and organisations to create platforms that celebrate First Nations creativity, expand opportunities, and generate meaningful cultural, social, and economic impact.

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We create and deliver landmark exhibitions that centre First Nations voices and cultural narratives. Every project is underpinned by cultural integrity and developed in close dialogue with artists, communities, and knowledge holders.

We cultivate partnerships between artists, designers, and organisations across national and international contexts. These collaborations spark innovation, expand creative possibilities, and open new pathways for First Nations talent to flourish.

We guide private and corporate collectors and institutions to engage ethically and meaningfully with First Nations art and design. Our advisory approach champions cultural respect while supporting the development of collections of enduring significance.

We collaborate with government, industry, and community to co-design initiatives that deliver lasting cultural, social, and economic outcomes. These partnerships strengthen the ecosystems that sustain and elevate First Nations creativity.