Art Day at NSW Art Gallery for Years 3-6, Wednesday 17th June, 2026, 10am – 2pm
The Day is divided into two parts:
LEARNING TOUR (10am – 11.30am)
A bushranger’s tale: exploring history through art
Aligned with NSW History and Creative Arts K–6 curriculum outcomes, this tour explores how Australian artists have captured stories of people, place and identity. Through close looking, storytelling and discussion, students will consider how artists bring the past to life and how artworks can be both personal expression and historical evidence.
This authentic encounter with art supports curriculum outcomes and fosters lasting curiosity and appreciation for art.
Students will:
- recognise how artists tell stories from Australia’s past through visual language
- understand how bushrangers became part of Australia’s national story through art and storytelling
- explore how landscape painting shaped the way Australians imagine the land and their connection to it
- consider whose stories are told and whose are missing from the historical record.
ART WORKSHOP (12.30pm – 2pm)
The artist’s studio
In this dynamic workshop, students build skills in exploring ideas, making informed choices with materials, and reflecting on their creative process. Led by Art Gallery educators and inspired by artworks from the Art Gallery’s collection, students develop visual literacy and confidence as they experiment with techniques and express personal meaning through their art.
This hands-on experience supports creative thinking and encourages each student to see themselves as an artist.
Students will:
- explore how artists use subject matter, materials and techniques to communicate ideas
- experiment with a range of materials and processes to create their own artworks
- reflect on their art-making choices and the meaning in their own and others’ work
- share and discuss their artworks, recognising how art can express ideas, experiences and connections to the world around them.
YOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.
EVERY PERSON ATTENDING MUST HAVE A TICKET. Parents can book accompanying free ticket. Please note only one parent per family group.
PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY.