Kidspace
FREE creative fun in the Gallery for kids of all ages
Our creative space for kids is open daily during normal gallery hours. As the spaces have limited access, to maintain social distancing please refer to signage for more information during your visit.
*Young children are to be accompanied by an adult or guardian at all times.
Image: Raquel Ormella, Now is the Time exhibition title wall design 2020. Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery.
KIDS CREATIVE SPACE : NOW IS THE TIME KIDS ON TOUR
FREE FAMILY FUN from 29 January to 21 March 2021
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Children’s Art Centre and Regional Services are delighted to present the interactive exhibition ‘Now is the Time Kids on Tour’ for children and families in regional and remote Queensland.
This touring exhibition has been adapted from the Children’s Art Centre exhibition ‘Now is the Time’ by artist Raquel Ormella.
Raquel Ormella is an Australian artist who uses textile, video and drawing to make art about environmental and social issues. Her artworks often resemble protest materials and include elements such as flags, banners and slogans. Raquel is particularly concerned about climate change and its effect on young people.
‘Now is the Time’ was inspired by children around the world who have been calling for government action on climate change, sometimes by protesting peacefully during school hours. ‘Now is the Time Kids on Tour’ invites children to speak up about climate change and the environment through a range of hands-on activities exploring the theme of protest.
Children can create their own climate change placards, design a bespoke protest T-shirt, vote for what they care about, and share their climate message on collaborative drawing sheets designed by the artist. They can draw inspiration from posters with historical and contemporary protest imagery and watch two videos created by Raquel Ormella with students from Brisbane’s Junction Park State School, in which kids create their own protest song and share their views on climate action.
‘Now is the Time Kids on Tour’ will be available at the Gallery until March 21.
Art Detective
Look closely at the exhibitions. Become a detective and see if you can find the listed items. Afterwards, show the volunteer on duty for a top secret stamp of approval!
WIN! Go into a draw with the chance to win an art pack at the end of the exhibition. Good luck!
* Updated with each new exhibition.
Kids Trail
Keep an eye out for the exhibition labels made especially for children! These are included to help children learn more about the artwork on display as they tour the exhibition/s.
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Main image: Kidspace install view, Raquel Ormella, I hope you get this, 2019. Photo: Your Life Photography