Art Events in Canberra

Join us for the launch of Two Islands by Ian Kemish AM Date: Wednesday 25 February Time: 5pm for 5:30pm Venue: Paperchain Bookstore, 34 Franklin St Griffith ACT

Dreams are not fleeting illusions but living presences. Silent observers of our journey through memory, time & transformation

Spark your creativity by crafting your own curiosity lantern for Enlighten 2026! Embrace themes of wonder and exploration as you design a lantern that reflects your unique ideas and interests. Whether you aim to create a standout piece or share a personal story, this is your chance to let your imagination shine! Open to all ages and completely free, this workshop offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of this year’s Enlighten Festival.

Register on Humanitix - February Friends Night at Platform. Platform, 19 Furneaux St, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia. Friday 27th February 2026. Find event information.

Discover how artists shape, capture and transform light through glass in this free demonstration with neon artist Harriet Schwarzrock.

Playing with Light: Kilnforming Workshop with Harriet Schwarzrock

A soothing, nature-based art session with Sierra. Explore botanicals and organic materials as you reconnect with creativity and calm.

Connect and create at FLESH: Queer life Drawing

Step into a world of glowing curiosity and playful creativity with Neon Squiggles— you'll learn how to bend glowing glass into playful, abstract shapes.

SPACE CATHEDRAL: an immersive, multidisciplinary experience combining live music, performance art, and large-scale audiovisual installations

Take an exclusive walking tour of the Enlighten Festival to get the inside story on this year’s Illuminations and Festival Artworks.