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workshop

Apr 11, 2026–Jun 14, 2026

Open Studio Saturdays

A child with curly hair is sitting at a table covered in brown paper, surrounded by various art supplies including colored pencils, crayons, and small objects. They are using a small stick to work on gray modeling clay, which is shaped into different forms. Colorful scribbles and drawings are visible on the paper, with the name "Esther" written prominently. An adult's hand can be seen assisting or guiding the child from the right side of the image.

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

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.

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

workshop

Apr 23, 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.

talk

Apr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM

Siobhan Angus

in Conversation with Hannah Rickards

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.

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

Jul 20, 2026–Aug 14, 2026

Summer Camps at the Gibson