Summer Open Day

Public Program

Join us for our Summer Open Day on Saturday, 18 January, from 10am to 2pm. Explore our suite of summer exhibitions, including Spot the Difference, Felix Jackson: Transcript, and Magic Malfunction by Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout.

This family-friendly day will feature artist talks, performances, drop-in activities, and a special guest appearance by author and comedian James Colley.

This is a free event. No RSVPs required.

PROGRAM 

10am – 2pm | Artist Activities

Make the Panther You Want to See (Jason Phu and Maja Baska) – Sonia Farley Studios 

Blanket Fort Building with Felix Jackson- Lewers House Garden (This activity is suitable for individuals 18 years and older)

Talisman making with Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout- Succulent Garden

10.30am – 11.30am | Performance (Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout)

Succulent Garden

11am – 12pm | Artist Talk 

Main Gallery 

Lyndal Irons and Osselan ‘Ozzy’ Tupai Scanlan 

12.30pm – 12.45pm | Spotlight Garden Tour 

Meet at reception
A curatorial tour in the garden, observing key artworks. 

1pm – 2pm| In Conversation 

Main Gallery 

James Colley, comic writer, with Toby Chapman, Director, Penrith Regional Gallery