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workshop

Jul 20, 2026–Aug 14, 2026

Summer Camps at the Gibson

workshop

May 18, 2026, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM

Drawing Realistically with Umulkheir Abdi

Teen Art Lab

A detailed pencil drawing of a seated couple, partially obscured by gold shapes over their faces. The man is wearing a suit and the woman is dressed in a flowing garment, decorated with floral patterns. They are positioned against a backdrop of draped fabric. Surrounding the couple are sketches of plants and scattered art materials, including pencils and erasers, on a work surface.

workshop

Apr 27, 2026, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Poetic Soundtracks with Helena Krobath

Teen Art Lab

A person is holding a handheld audio recorder with a windscreen, focusing on a fern plant in a natural setting. The background includes moss-covered ground and green foliage. The person's arms and hands are partially visible.

talk

Apr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM

Siobhan Angus

in Conversation with Hannah Rickards

workshop

Apr 19, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Games for Receiving the World

A collection of colorful, textured paintings displayed on a table. The artworks feature various shades, including green, blue, orange, pink, and yellow, with some having visible brush strokes. The setting has a bright, airy atmosphere with a window showing a stone landscape outside.

Sunday Workshop

event

Apr 16, 2026, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Games Day

at the Gibson

A table with various playing cards and game boxes is set against a wall featuring a colorful mural of plants and patterns. The sunlight casts shadows on the wooden tabletop, highlighting scattered face-up playing cards.

talk

Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM

Curatorial Portraits

A close-up view of a shelf of colourful books.

Roundtable & Reception

special project

Apr 12, 2026–Apr 12, 2027

Curatorial Portraits

A conference room featuring a long wooden table surrounded by chairs. A woman sits at the table, examining a magazine. Behind her is a bookshelf filled with books and a large window that offers a view of the outside. Natural light streams in, casting shadows on the walls.

Reading the 1980s and 90s

workshop

Mar 29, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Impression Adventure

Sunday Workshop

workshop

Mar 26, 2026–May 21, 2026

Drink & Draw

with Neil Wedman 

A person's hand is seen drawing on a paper plate with a black marker, creating an illustration of a multi-layered cake adorned with decorative elements. There are additional plates and objects in the background, including an item with text that reads "ORACLE" and a small figurine. The person's wrist is adorned with a bracelet, and they are wearing a black long-sleeved shirt.

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