Maitland Regional Art Gallery is hosting Free Art January which includes 23 days of fun art activities, 6 exhibitions and Skywhales: Every heart sings hot air balloon sculpture. You are invited to be part of the fun – visiting the gallery is free, just register on arrival and follow all the Covid-safe procedures while enjoying self-directed activities, workshops and exhibitions. It is essential that you book through Eventbrite for all workshops.
There is something for everyone throughout the month-long extravaganza with activities for kids, family groups, teens and adults.
Enjoy creative experiences for audiences of all ages, including art making workshops in animation, collage and construction, plus artist talks, self-directed activities, and the once in a lifetime opportunity to see the hot air balloon sculptures of Skywhales: Every heart sings at sunrise on Saturday 15 January.
Free Art January is available Tuesday – Sunday 10am-5pm except Public Holidays.
It’s all free so come SEE-MAKE-DO at the Art Gallery this summer! For more information, visit the Maitland Regional Art Gallery website.


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