Current & Upcoming Exhibitions & Events

Young Archie Port Macquarie Exhibition

06 Jul 2024
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18 Aug 2024 Budding artists between the ages of 5 and 18 living on the Mid North Coast were invited to submit a portrait for the Young Archie competition. Entrants will be displayed on the Mezz level of the Gallery alongside the Archibald Prize 2023 Exhibition.

Archibald Prize 2023

06 Jul 2024
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18 Aug 2024 The Archibald Prize is awarded annually to the best portrait. This touring exhibition is an opportunity to see all the finalists in the Archibald Prize 2023.

Archibald Prize 2023 Guided Tours

06 Jul 2024 13 Jul 2024 20 Jul 2024 27 Jul 2024 03 Aug 2024 10 Aug 2024 17 Aug 2024 Curious about the artist's intentions, why they chose their subject, or just want to learn more? If so, this free guided tour is for you.

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Turn On The Lights: Painting With Jill Cairns

27 Jul 2024
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14 Sep 2024 Event sold out An 8-week painting workshop exploring light on different subjects. Learn techniques using oil paints and oil sticks to capture the essence of light. You will also be introduced to paddle brushes and their special qualities whilst painting on a larger scale.

Craft & Cocktails 2024

06 Jul 2024 03 Aug 2024 07 Sep 2024 05 Oct 2024 02 Nov 2024 07 Dec 2024 Craft & Cocktails is a fun-filled class presented by local talented artists and provides an ideal opportunity for participants to learn new skills and meet new people in a relaxed environment.

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Exclusive Morning Tea & Tour For Glasshouse Volunteers

12 Aug 2024 We are celebrating our volunteers and all the fabulous work they do at the Glasshouse with an exclusive Archibald Prize 2023 and Behind the Scenes tour as well as a special morning tea.

52 ACTIONS

24 Aug 2024
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03 Nov 2024 Artspace's acclaimed 52 ACTIONS features works from 52 Australian artists and collectives across generations, geographies and cultural backgrounds.

Artist in Residence: Luke Thurgate

30 Aug 2024 31 Aug 2024 Visit Dobell finalist, Luke Thurgate, as he recreates his artwork, I believe in you, directly on the walls of the gallery. Watch the drawing take shape and chat with the artist as he works.

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52 ACTIONS and Dobell Drawing Prize #23 Exhibition Opening

30 Aug 2024 Join us for an inspiring evening in the Gallery as we unveil the acclaimed 52 ACTIONS and Dobell Drawing Prize #23 exhibitions.

Dobell Drawing Prize #23

31 Aug 2024
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24 Nov 2024 The biennial Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia's leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded drawing practices.

Charcoal Drawing Masterclass with Luke Thurgate

01 Sep 2024 Event sold out Explore the expressive possibilities of charcoal drawing with Dobell Drawing Prize 23 finalist Luke Thurgate.

Life Drawing

06 Sep 2024 13 Sep 2024 20 Sep 2024 27 Sep 2024 04 Oct 2024 11 Oct 2024 18 Oct 2024 25 Oct 2024 Enjoy a casual life drawing experience, stripped back to basics with raw materials and raw skin.

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52 Actions Workshop: Sovereign Love Poems and Language

29 Sep 2024 An interactive gathering discussing the work of Sovereign Love Poem by the Unbound Collective as part of the 52 Actions exhibition on display. This interactive workshop will explore these poems and their reference to our local Birpai language and story.

Holiday Sprouts

11 Jul 2024 11 Jul 2024 18 Jul 2024 18 Jul 2024 03 Oct 2024 03 Oct 2024 10 Oct 2024 10 Oct 2024 Let your kid's creativity bloom at our Glasshouse Sprouts art sessions. July's art activities will be inspired by the touring Archibald Prize 2023 exhibition while the Dobell Drawing Prize will be used as inspiration for October's sessions.

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Drawing Masterclass with Jane Grealy

13 Oct 2024 Join Dobell Prize 2023 winner Jane Grealy, in this one day drawing workshop. Gain insights into her practice and learn new techniques to apply to your own art practice.