Programs for Families and School Holiday Activities

John Curtin Gallery has many ways for your family to make and enjoy art together.

School Holiday Design your own shield workshop. Photo by Catherine Peattie.

Families

Discover Art Together – Fun, Learning & Creativity

Enjoy a meaningful and enriching experience with your family and friends as you explore the world of art together. We offer a variety of creative activities designed for intergenerational groups, providing an opportunity to engage, learn and connect through art. No age restrictions – everyone is welcome!

After School Storytelling with Art

After School Storytelling with Art

Step into the captivating world of Indigenous storytelling. Hear stories of creation, connection and reconciliation, bringing Aboriginal culture and traditions to life.

Time: 4-5pm
Age: under 10 years (with carers/minders/parents)

School Holiday Programs

School Holiday Programs

Step into a world of creativity with painting and sculpting to cool creative crafts! Join us at the Gallery to dive into a world of colours, textures and imagination, guided by professional artists. 

Unleash your creativity and have fun, get messy, get inspired, make magic and make art. And take home your masterpiece. Open to ages 8 and up.

See below for upcoming programming.

Slow Looking to Read Art

Slow Looking to Read Art

Walk through at your own pace during gallery hours on a self-guided visit or take a more immersed experience with the Slow Looking activity sheets.

Tailored to provide a richer experience, the Slow Looking to Reading Art approach allows appreciation of art through patient observation, cues and codes to help you uncover hidden meanings that will connect you with the art.

Booking: Not required

Upcoming Events and School Holiday Workshops

All interactive workshops and tours need to be booked well in advance. Please contact us to check availability or call us to discuss.
Contact: gallery@curtin.edu,au 
Phone: 08 9266 4155