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Find the best art events and make the most of your time next 30-days in Canberra. From education to trivia and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Happen Group, Alter Place, Copper Live are proud to present Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius in Canberra. This event will fall during The Enlighten Festival & we are proud to be a featured event amongst their stellar programme of events & installations. The experience will be created atop the old Federation Centenary Fountain, adjacent to Parkes Place lawns. Created by Grande Experiences in collaboration with Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, this is an immersive journey of discovery and wonder, this activation will nspire curious minds with an exploration of the greatest genius that has ever lived.. Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius brings history to life in a way that captivates audiences of all ages. Tickets on sale now (These are limited and we are expecting strong numbers so book now to make sure you secure a ticket & a time that suits you)
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.
In a short writing workshop participants will have the opportunity to write poetry or short prose inspired by pieces in Brenda's exhibition Holding up the Sky.
Paint It Slow invites you to slow down and focus on one painting over four weeks, developing depth, intuition, and your creative voice.
Join Emma Laverty in weaving to create pieces for a new film called 7 Reasons of Why in which Project Dust will feature.
Join us for a talk by this year's Artists in Residence
Indulge in an evening of natural luxury as you craft your own botanical, toxic-free beauty products made entirely from nature’s finest ingredients. Sip on organic bubbles or herbal mocktails as you discover the joy of working with nature’s remedies, and leave with radiant products made by your own hands.
Discover the magic of night photography in this hands-on workshop where your smartphone becomes a tool for creative expression. Learn how to capture abstract images using nothing but available light sources—streetlights, passing cars, neon signs, or handheld lights—through motion, long exposures, and intentional camera movement. This fun and accessible session is perfect for all skill levels, inviting you to explore your artistic side while painting with light in the darkness. No fancy gear required—just your phone, your curiosity, and a sense of play. Meet your teacher, Ben Kopilow, in Civic Square (outside the Canberra Museum & Gallery) for an orientation to ideas and strategies before embarking on a creative image making journey.
A relaxed introduction to using watercolour paints on a Sunday afternoon. This one-off workshop is an introduction to watercolour, focusing on essential techniques, colour theory and experimentation in a relaxed, supportive environment. All materials provided, 3.5 hour duration (with breaks). Taught by local artist Eliott June O'Dowd, this workshop is designed for all those interested in watercolours - with or without experience. In this hands-on class you will go through the steps needed to create a stunning work of art with watercolour. Covering techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, colour mixing, water to pigment ratios and layering through experiments, still life studies and a landscape painting. In a relaxed environment with tea provided, come learn how you can use one of the world’s oldest art mediums. Leaving with the foundational skills and confidence to continue your creative journey at home.