A young girl interacts with a woman seated on the floor, both engaged in a creative activity. In the background, various sculptures are displayed on plinths.
Free, drop-in

Artful Saturdays in the Underground Gallery

What's on / – Underground Gallery

About Artful Saturdays in the Underground Gallery

Join us once a month to explore, discover and get creative in the gallery, surrounded by artworks from Hold to This Earth: Works by Contemporary Indigenous North American Artists from Tia Collection.

Every month a different artist led activity will unfold, come and spend time with your family connecting to the artworks and each other. Activities may include drawing, sculpture building, storytelling, and more! With a different adventure every month come and find us and make your own discoveries.

Drop-in any time from 11.00–14.30, event finishes at 15.00.

Dates and Times

  • 11.00–15.00 Free, drop-in

  • 11.00–15.00 Free, drop-in

  • 11.00–15.00 Free, drop-in

  • 11.00–15.00 Free, drop-in

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