Arts & culture

BEACON

A bright and bold BEACON of belonging this epic, large-scale installation becomes a landmark for joy across the 10 days of BLEACH Festival.

Overtone Festival

A fresh frontier for Australia’s next wave of electronic expression – celebrating subculture, discovery and spatial transformation.

Aurum Health Orchestra Presents: Playing it Forward Concert

Enjoy classical favourites, movie themes, ensembles and soloists, performed by our volunteer musicians.

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Quiet Hour at BEACON

Vist BEACON during our Quiet Hour for a relaxed and calm environment for anyone who prefers a quieter visitor experience.

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PERSPECTA II – 7 Artists exploring LAND, SEA, RIVER and HOME

PERSPECTA II invites visitors to step into a continuing dialogue between artists and the environments that surround, shape and inspire us.

Artist Talk with Morag Myerscough, Claudio Kirac & Naina Sen

Join us for an illuminating conversation and rare insight into creative practice from artist’s Morag Myerscough, (BEACON), Claudio Kirac, (Kaleidoscope Skies) and Naina Sen, (Shundori).

Learn & Create: Conversations on Freedom of Artistic Expression

Artistic freedom through creativity, turning everyday scraps into art inspired by artists who create despite restrictions on their freedom of expression.

Gods & Monsters: The Heroic Figure Exhibition Launch

Gods and monsters, remixed: David Smouha reimagines classical statues as pop-art superheroes in a bold new show blending ancient myth with comic-book flair.

Abstract Assembly with Michelle Le Plastrier

Explore colour, pattern and shape by creating a three-dimensional paper sculpture, inspired by Morag Myerscough’s joyful BEACON installation.

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WANTED – A Cirque Heist: An Interactive Wild West Circus

The heist has happened. The suspects are wanted. Everyone under the big top is on the case, including your children.

Deaf-led Guided Tour of BEACON

Join Deaf Artist and performer James Kerwin for a special Deaf-led guided tour of BEACON, delivered in Auslan.