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Events at Wollongong Art Gallery

Make more of your Gallery experience by joining one of our many events.

From exhibition openings to talks, tours, workshops and performances, there's always something happening at the Gallery.

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Junior Art Trail 2026
Children and Families
Explore art through stories, songs, games and art‑making.
13 Feb
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
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SCWC 2026 Poetry Award Workshop
Everyone
Poet Ali Jane Smith leads a poetry workshop responding to Kate Mitchell's exhibition, Set States.
14 Feb
12:30 pm - 02:45 pm
$51.75
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Celebrating Mardi Gras Month
Everyone
A special event featuring leading Australian LGBTQ+ artists, including an in‑conversation with Troy Anthony Baylis and insights from queer artists in the Wollongong Art Prize.
18 Feb
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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Joseph Tawadros - Oud Virtuoso
Everyone
World‑acclaimed oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros AM returns to Australia this February for spellbinding solo performances.
18 Feb
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
$5.63 - $51.75
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The City the Colour of Stars
Everyone
A contemporary shadow theatre performance accompanied by a live microtonal orchestra.
20 Feb
08:00 pm - 09:10 pm
Free
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Crocheting 3D Forms Workshop
Everyone
Led by Donna McKinnis, this two-day workshop explores how crochet can be transformed into sculptural forms.
21 Feb
12:00 pm - 04:00 pm
$59.26 - $65.04
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The City the Colour of Stars
Everyone
A contemporary shadow theatre performance accompanied by a live microtonal orchestra.
21 Feb
08:00 pm - 09:10 pm
Free
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Wollongong City Council Grants and Sponsorship Information Session
Everyone
Join the Wollongong City Council team to learn about the upcoming grants and sponsorship opportunities!
24 Feb
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm
Free
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Music and Tea - Orpheus Quintet
Everyone
Join us for Music and Tea at the Gallery and experience the joy of music-making by inspiring emerging performers.
05 Mar
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Free
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Seniors Watercolour Workshop for Beginners
Older People
Join local artist Elspeth McCombe for a gentle and enjoyable introduction to simple watercolour techniques.
12 Mar
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Free
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Junior Art Trail 2026
Children and Families
Explore art through stories, songs, games and art‑making.
13 Mar
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
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Official Opening of This is Not a Solo Show
Everyone
Join us for the official opening of This is Not a Solo Show by Michelle Cawthorn and Peter Sharp.
13 Mar
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Free
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Official Opening of We are the land we walk upon
Everyone
This exhibition brings together artists Tess Allas, Frances Belle Parker and Adrian Stimson, who walk on each other’s home Countries to share stories of history, spirituality and survival.
13 Mar
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Free
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Official Opening of Edge City
Everyone
This exhibition explores and reveals the beauty and politics of suburbia, with key works by Elvis Richardson alongside works from our collection.
28 Mar
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Free
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Term 1 Teachers' Night
Teachers and Educators
Join us for a free teachers’ evening featuring talk with artist Chris Zanko and a hands‑on mixed‑media workshop.
01 Apr
04:30 pm - 06:30 pm
Free
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Music and Tea - Songs Without Words
Everyone
Join us for Music and Tea at the Gallery and experience the joy of music-making by inspiring emerging performers.
02 Apr
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Free
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Junior Art Trail 2026
Children and Families
Explore art through stories, songs, games and art‑making.
10 Apr
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
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Junior Art Trail 2026
Children and Families
Explore art through stories, songs, games and art‑making.
08 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
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Official Opening of Transience Atlas
Everyone
Transience Atlas maps impermanence through a year-long study of seasonal change across New South Wales.
05 Jun
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Free
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Official Opening of Ballad of the Burbs
Everyone
In this exhibition, Illawarra artist Nicci Bedson paints the homes and houses that define the region’s suburban landscape.
05 Jun
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Free
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