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School holiday workshops: Paining with Dr Jandamarra Cadd

child paiting
Eucalyptus leaves in a shallow dish, with smoke going drifting over a wooden yidaki (didgeridoo).
child paiting
Eucalyptus leaves in a shallow dish, with smoke going drifting over a wooden yidaki (didgeridoo).

Overview

Join Dr Jandamarra Cadd, Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung descendant, portrait artist and Archibald Prize finalist, for painting workshops grounded in care, connection and truth, exploring themes from his mural created during NAIDOC Week at the Museum.

The workshops will encourage children to explore identity and belonging through their environment, learning about symbols and developing their own stories as a visual narrative.

Ages 4 to 17. Bookings required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Teens may attend unaccompanied.

Dates

7–9 Jul 2026
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National Museum of AustraliaLawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Contacts

1800 026 132
[email protected]
nma.gov.au

When

Next on 7 Jul 2026 from 10:00am to 12:30pm

Where

National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton

Price

Free

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.