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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Friday 23 February 2024 – Monday 23 February 2026

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A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

10:30am, Wed 15 Oct

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

10:30am, Thu 16 Oct

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 17 Oct

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required
People drawing at easels in the Gordon Darling Hall
People drawing at easels in the Gordon Darling Hall
People drawing at easels in the Gordon Darling Hall
People drawing at easels in the Gordon Darling Hall

Drawn In

Pop Up Choir

1:00pm, Sun 19 Oct

Draw while listening to the Pop Up Choir as they weave together a collection of songs inspired by a sense of land, place and home.
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table

Art Cart: In Bloom

10:00am, Daily from Sat 1 Nov until Sun 19 Apr

Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by our In Bloom exhibition.
A child drawing at a wooden table
A child drawing at a wooden table
A child drawing at a wooden table
A child drawing at a wooden table

Creative Space

Super Kaylene Whiskey

10:00am, Sat 15 Nov until Mon 9 Mar

Kaylene invites you to join her party! Enjoy free creative activities in our art making space inspired by Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey.
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

10:30am, Wed 19 Nov

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

10:30am, Thu 20 Nov

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 21 Nov

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey

Wrap Party

10:00am, Sun 7 Dec

Create your own wrapping paper inspired by Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey, whose colourful work celebrates generosity, joy and connection.
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey

Wrap Party

10:00am, Sun 14 Dec

Create your own wrapping paper inspired by Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey, whose colourful work celebrates generosity, joy and connection.
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey

Wrap Party

10:00am, Sun 21 Dec

Create your own wrapping paper inspired by Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey, whose colourful work celebrates generosity, joy and connection.
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

10:30am, Wed 28 Jan

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

10:30am, Thu 29 Jan

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 30 Jan

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.

Bookings required

More events

Tuesday 24 February 2026 – Friday 25 February 2028

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