Are you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 1 on 22 February!This term, Yorta Yorta ceramic artist Jack Anselmi joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of clay mould-making and hand building pots. These sessions are a chance to learn […]
Calling all accelerated primary school students! A free new program for kids aged 8-12, SAM Club is an after-school workshop series for primary students who love to learn! Term 1 will focus on the art of clay, and introduces kids to art concepts and history in fun, playful ways. By the end of Term 1 […]
To coincide with SAM’s First Nations Creative Industries Residency, this is a free information session and upskilling workshop for people who are considering applying for these positions. Monday 27 March, 2 - 3PMSAM Level 4The session will give potential applicants the opportunity to learn more about the program and hear from last year’s participants. Workshop participants […]
Polyglot Theatre bring their popular children's workshop FEAST to SAM, where children are invited to fill their imaginations on creating the dishes of their dreams. In this workshop, children play with materials other than food to make truly delicious, and sometimes really horrible, culinary creations.FREE - no ticket required. Families are welcome to drop in at any […]
In our new, expanded format, SAM will stay open until 8pm on the last Thursday of each month to give you an evening of art, creativity, drinks and music.Join us for SAM at Sunset on 30 March. From hands-on, creative workshops to illuminating exhibition tours and live music. SAM at Sunset is a full museum […]
Welcome to SAM Autumn Camp!With all activities free or low-cost, SAM Autumn Camp is perfect for keeping kids aged 5-15 creating, thinking and playing through the school holidays, with a focus on supporting local – local artists, locally-sourced materials, local conversations.Keep scrolling to see the full list of activities planned for the autumn school holidays.SAM […]
Kids are in the spotlight as we explore new SAM Collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love in a special tour for our young audience.The tour will follow the SAM Kids Art Trail & children's labels in the gallery, engaging kids' curiosity and leading them on a journey of discovery through the ideas and […]
Bring along friends and family and pose for your own fun, quirky group portrait in the colourful All Together exhibition space, created by artists Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter.Photos will be taken by SAM Public Programs Coordinator Olivia Trenorden, and visitors can take home a printed and digital copy.All Together Group Photography SessionsThursday 27 April, drop […]
In our new, expanded format, SAM will open from 5pm until 8pm on the last Thursday of each month to give you an evening of art, creativity, drinks and music. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends, venture out solo, or get creative with your kids, SAM at Sunset is the perfect place for […]
Join guest curator and artist Adam John Cullen as he delves into his exhibitions Three Ears and Three Hares in a conversation with Adam Stone (LON Gallery), artist Kate Wallace, and SAM Head of Exhibitions & Collections Jessica O'Farrell.The two interconnected exhibitions separately explore Cullen's perception of the creative process of making, collecting, and curating objects as […]
Join us for a conversation that digs into the behind-the-scenes process of designing the Dance Me to the End of Love exhibition with our curatorial team. From the delicate curtain behind Woman and Child to the island of Ramesh Nithiyendran's ceramics, learn about the design choices that build and enhance the mood of the incredible works housed within the […]