Griffith Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) is excited to launch From Page to Gallery, a program for local youth taking place during the 2026 Summer school holidays. The program will run between January 8 - 16, offering participants free art workshopping using artist quality materials, mentoring with local practicing artist Sophie Chauncy and staff at GRAG, with all the final artworks to be displayed in a public exhibition at ARTSPACE, located at Griffith Regional Theatre.

Local school students who are in Years 9 -12 at high school are invited to apply online to take part in the program. Participants will explore personal expression, develop creative skills, and showcase their work, fostering confidence, artistic growth and community connection.

Gallery Coordinator Melanie Toscan said she is excited the gallery was successful in securing funding for the program.

“This will be a stimulating new project for local young people and the gallery staff are looking forward to facilitating it,” she said.

“Sophie Chauncy is a well-known local artist that has amazing talent in mixed media art and is no stranger to working with the gallery on visual arts programs. Her knowledge, skill and experience will no doubt be a successful collaboration with this program and its participants.”

Applications close soon and places are limited. Participants will be notified no later than Monday 22 December 2025. Early applications are encouraged. Please visit www.griffithregionalartgallery.com.au for more information.

For other enquiries, contact Public Programs Officer Isis Ronan at [email protected]

This school holiday program is proudly funded by the NSW Government.