SAM Deep Dives: The Many Shades of Blue with Professor Lisa Slade From poetry to painting, humans have been obsessed with the colour blue since early civilisation. Together with Professor Lisa Slade, we’ll explore the powerful symbolism and shifting meanings of the colour blue in Australian art in the final talk of our Deep Dive series. […]
SAM Presents: Life Drawing at Mitchelton Estate Set against the backdrop of sweeping vineyard views at Mitchelton Estate, you’re invited to join us for a special life drawing session led by artist Elsie Preston, inspired by the figurative paintings of artist Brett Whiteley. Over the 90-minute session, Preston will guide you through a series of […]
Are you an artist, curator or creative with an interest in presenting a solo or self-curated exhibition at SAM? Join us for an information session to learn more about SAM Selects (previously SAM EOI) and SAM Spotlight, two of our annual opportunities to exhibit in SAM’s Community Gallery. Hosted by SAM Curator – Community Caroline […]
Kids are invited to step into the shoes of an artist with our new program, Whiteley’s Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, young artists can access a variety of materials to draw, paint, scribble and swirl their ideas to create one giant collective artwork. Kids can experiment freely, […]
Kids are invited to step into the shoes of an artist with our new program, Whiteley’s Studio for Kids! Inspired by our current exhibition Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, young artists can access a variety of materials to draw, paint, scribble and swirl their ideas to create one giant collective artwork. Kids can experiment freely, […]
SAM Club Term 3: Art Ignite your child’s creativity with SAM Club! This after-school program is perfect for primary-aged students in grades 2-6 who love to learn and explore their creativity. Over the year, students participate in creative projects that focus on a range of different areas of study, including Art, English, Humanities and Science. […]
SAM Talks: “Unpacking My Collection” - Vinyl, music, and our desire to collect with Jon Dale If you're an old soul with a love for physical media in the digital age, you're invited to join us for an exciting iteration of SAM Talks, led by University of Melbourne's Jon Dale. This talk unspools a thread […]
اسلام علیکم! میرا نام فصیحہ ہے اور میں شیپرٹن آرٹ میوزیم (سیم) میں اردو زبان میں ایک دورہ کروا رہی ہوں ۔ یہ ایک مفت دورہ ہے ۔ ہر کسی کا استقبال کیا جائے گا ۔ معلومات : تاریخ : بروز جمعہ، ۱۹ ستمبر وقت : صبح ۱۱ سے ۱۱:۳۰ مقام : شیپرٹن آرٹ میوزیم […]
With the SAM Kids Art Trail, kids and families can embark on an adventure around the museum through a free, self-guided booklet containing puzzles, activities, and fun prompts that bring the gallery to life. Pick up your free Art Trail booklet at the front desk and get ready to discover art like never before! No bookings […]
Flock to SAM for a hoot of a clay workshop! Inspired by Brett Whiteley’s love of birds, this workshop led by SAM programs staff invites kids to spread their creative wings as they hand-sculpt their very own clay owl. At the end, every camper will have created a one-of-a-kind piece to perch proudly at home! […]
SAM’s much-loved school holiday program is bringing spring holiday fun and hands-on crafting to Kialla Central Hall and Congupna Community Centre, inviting 4- to 12-year-olds to stay creative while school’s out. In this edition of SAM Camp On the Road, step into the shoes of an artist as we unpack Brett Whiteley’s art-filled suitcase and […]
SAM’s much-loved school holiday program is bringing spring holiday fun and hands-on crafting to Kialla Central Hall and Congupna Community Centre, inviting 4- to 12-year-olds to stay creative while school’s out. In this edition of SAM Camp On the Road, step into the shoes of an artist as we unpack Brett Whiteley’s art-filled suitcase and […]
SAM Presents: Whiteley (2017) Saturday Screenings Dive deeper into the creative and personal life of Brett Whiteley with compelling feature-length documentary Whiteley (2017), screened in conjunction with exhibition Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio. Join us on selected Saturdays in SAM’s Level 4 viewing space for a free, relaxed screening that sheds light on Whiteley’s artistic […]
Kids are invited to step into the shoes of an artist with our new program, Whiteley’s Studio for Kids! Inspired by our current exhibition Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, young artists can access a variety of materials to draw, paint, scribble and swirl their ideas to create one giant collective artwork. Kids can experiment freely, […]