Picasso on the Road: SAM Van Outreach Program | May – September The SAM Van Outreach Program, delivered by SAM museum professionals, brings our exhibitions to life beyond the gallery, providing engaging, hands-on learning experiences directly to schools and community spaces. From May to September 2026, the SAM Van will bring a set of cases […]
SAM Winter Camp: SAM's Modern Art Adventure Kids will embark on an art history odyssey through Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso with SAM’s Modern Art Adventure, a free booklet that breaks down Impressionism, Cubism and more through thoughtful prompts and drawing activities. Pick up your free copy of our Modern Art Adventure from the exhibition […]
SAM Storytime with Emma (GV Libraries) Little ones will catch the reading bug with our new story time sessions in our Children’s Gallery, led by Emma from GV Library. Each 45-minute story time will begin with a lively reading by Emma, followed by a hands-on crafting activity that brings the stories to life. Program details […]
SAM Presents: Life Drawing with Tim Hocking Join local artist Tim Hocking for a relaxed evening life drawing session focused on the human form. Working with a nude model, participants will explore observational drawing through a series of short and extended poses in a supportive environment. Suitable for all skill levels, this guided session offers […]
SAM Winter Camp: Painting Picasso Portraits Learn to paint like Picasso in this Cubism-inspired workshop! In this hands-on session, kids will encounter boundary-pushing paintings by Pablo Picasso in Facing Modernity, then return to the workshop to create their own portraits full of bold colours, playful experimentation and plenty of personality! This workshop is suitable for […]
SAM Winter Camp: Picasso On The Road The SAM Van is back on the road, and this time we’re coming to the Shepparton CBD! Kids and families are invited to drop in to our free hands-on workshop, where we’ll be crafting Picasso-inspired portraits in celebration of our current exhibition Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso. All ages […]
SAM Winter Camp: Surrealist Clay Creations Step into the strange and imaginative world of the Surrealist artists in this playful clay workshop. Kids will explore Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso before creating their own surreal clay sculptures. Expect melting forms, kooky ideas and wildly imaginative creations! This workshop is suitable for kids aged 5-12. All […]
SAM Deep Dives: The Modern Woman - Visibility in Art with Dr Mimi Kelly - Lecture series From the studio to the street, explore how early modernism transformed opportunities for women in this fascinating in-person lecture presented by Dr Mimi Kelly. As part of our SAM Deep Dives series, this talk examines the significant rise […]
SAM Winter Camp: Spin It! Intro to Wheel-Throwing with Maison Hocking Get behind the wheel in this exciting pottery workshop for teens led by ceramicist Maison Hocking! Over two hours, participants will learn the basics of working with clay on a pottery wheel, experimenting with forming simple vessels to fire in the kiln. Ceramics can […]
Petit Picasso Studio for Kids | 11 July Step into a world of colours, shapes and wild creativity with Petit Picasso Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, these free monthly drop-in workshops invite kids to imagine themselves in their very own artist studio, complete with an array of art materials […]
Guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso | 11 July Discover fascinating insights into the key artworks and artists of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso with our guided exhibition tours. Led by SAM Programs Coordinator Bryony Large, these tours allow a deeper insight into the themes, historical contexts and artistic techniques on display. Our […]
《面对现代性：从德加到毕加索》普通话导览 Mandarin Guided Tour | Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso 欢迎参加《面对现代性：从德加到毕加索》普通话导览，这是一个从奥克兰美术馆 Toi o Tāmaki 巡回展出的重要展览。本次导览由本地普通话讲解员 Stella 带领，将带您了解印象派、后印象派以及立体主义等艺术流派，并重点介绍巴勃罗·毕加索、乔治·布拉克、亨利·马蒂斯、萨尔瓦多·达利等在内的标志性艺术家。 活动详情 日期及时间： 6月20日（星期六）14:00–15:00 7月18日（星期六）14:00–15:00 8月22日（星期六）14:00–15:00 地点：谢珀顿美术馆（Shepparton Art Museum） 价格： 成人：$30.00（含GST） 谢珀顿地区居民 / 持优惠卡者：$25（含GST） SAM会员（Friend of SAM）：$23（含GST） 青少年（13–18岁）：$18（含GST） 12岁及以下儿童：免费 所有门票均包含展览入场费用。 需提前预订——请通过链接立即预订。 Book now/订票 Join us for a Mandarin-language guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, a major […]
SAM Club invites creative kids in Years 2–6 to explore and make art in this dynamic after-school workshop series! Across three sessions inspired by the upcoming 2026 Archibald Prize exhibition at SAM, participants will learn about the art of portraiture, discover new techniques, and create their own masterpiece, with a chance to be featured in […]
Bar SAM Soirée with live music from Carole McGregor To celebrate our major exhibition Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, we’re launching Bar SAM Soirée to tinge our monthly after-hours bar experience with a Parisian hue. Hosted up on our Level 4 terrace bar, you’ll enjoy drinks and bar snacks from the Elsewhere at SAM crew in a stunning […]
Accessible Early Viewing Sessions | Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso Designed to support visitors who prefer a calmer experience, including people with vision impairment or sensory needs, this early viewing session of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso provides a quieter, low-sensory environment and higher light levels for increased visibility. Visitors can make use of audio […]
SAM Deep Dives: Tasting Modernity – France Through Food & Wine with Professor Jacqueline Dutton How did modern France become one of the world's great food and wine destinations? Join French gastronomy expert Professor Jacqueline Dutton from the University of Melbourne for an afternoon exploring the remarkable transformation of French food, wine and culture during the late […]