We are bringing a splash of colour to On Q with art displays, maker workshops and a lively launch event. There's plenty of activity on Queen Street as we bring you Arts On Q this June/July.
Get in touch with your creative side
Enjoy a range of creative workshops, an instagram-able installation, see brand new public art in the city, enjoy artist talks, live music and much more.
This two week program will all kick off on Saturday 25 June with an action packed launch event featuring performance and visual art components with plenty of free and interactive activities for the whole family.
While you're checking out Arts On Q, be sure to visit our local city centre businesses to grab your lunch or dinner.
What's happening?
Take a look through these Arts on Q program activities for full event details and booking information:
Arts On Q: Launch Event - Saturday 25 June
Join us in launching our two week Arts On Q program with an evening of free family entertainment, activities and eats.
At the event you can enjoy:
- Contemporary DJ Set
- Roving Performance Artists
- Glow Street Furniture
- Artist Workshops
- Dessert Vendors and Queen Street's various dinner options
- Free Airbrush Tattoos
- Free Face Painting
- Instagram-able Photo Moments
Date/Time: Saturday 25 June 2022/4pm-9pm
Location: Forum Q (Cnr Queen Street & Lithgow Street, Campbelltown 2560)
Bookings: No bookings required
Cost: Free
Tenancy Takeovers - Saturday 25 June to Sunday 10 July
For the whole two weeks, we have some talented artists who will take over two vacant shop fronts in Queen Street with their own unique art installations/displays. Keep an eye out online to find out where you can check out these installations.
Date/Time: Saturday 25 June 2022 - Sunday 10 July 2022
Location: Queen Street, Campbelltown 2560
Bookings: No bookings required
Cost: Free
Public Art Viewings, Artist Talks/Workshops - Saturday 25 June
Have you seen all the new splashes of colour and culture around our CBD lately? We have three exciting locations in our city that are being transformed into show stopping public art murals along with our pop up tenancy takeover installations!
Come and check out the public art and while you're there join one of our artist talks/workshops. Then stick around in the evening for our Arts On Q launch event featuring roving performers and plenty of free activities for the whole family.
Date/Time: Saturday 25 June 2022/ 12pm-4.00pm
Location: Forum Q (Cnr Queen Street & Lithgow Street, Campbelltown 2560)
Cost: Free
Bookings: Bookings are essential as places are limited
REGISTER FOR ARTIST TALKS/WORKSHOPS
Twilight Maker Workshop: Picasso On Q - Tuesday 28 June
Join the team from Pinot & Picasso Camden for a pop up evening workshop under our festoon lit Forum Q space. This workshop will be alcohol free and targeted for adults. Attendees will each get a canvas to paint and take home their very own version of the studios 'Plants Over People' artwork.
You will also be able to enjoy some live music and stay warm with our outdoor heaters and a warm drink vendor on site.
Date/Time: Tuesday, 28 June 2022/ 6pm-8pm
Location: Forum Q (Cnr Queen Street & Lithgow Street, Campbelltown)
Cost: Free
Bookings: Bookings are essential as places are limited
Register for Picasso On Q
Twilight Maker Workshop: Ink Art On Q - Wednesday 29 June
Join the team from Alcohol Ink Studios for a pop up evening workshop under our festoon lit Forum Q space. This workshop will be targeted for adults. Attendees will each get to create and take home their very own Alcohol Ink designed ceramic mugs, ceramic pot plant and artwork.
You will also be able to enjoy some live music and stay warm with our outdoor heaters and a warm drink vendor on site.
Date/Time: Wednesday, 29 June 2022/ 6pm-8pm
Location: Forum Q (Cnr Queen Street & Lithgow Street, Campbelltown)
Cost: Free
Bookings: Bookings are essential as places are limited
REGISTER FOR INK ART ON Q
Kids Art Workshop: Plaster Painting - Tuesday 5 July
Join the team from The Enchanted Trove for a drop in school holiday workshop at our Forum Q space. Attendees will each get their very own plaster mould to paint, decorate and take home.
You will also be able to enjoy some free face painting, balloon twisting and live music on the day as well as some out door heaters to keep the winter chill away.
Date/Time: Tuesday, 5 July 2022/ 10am-12pm
Location: Forum Q (Cnr Queen Street & Lithgow Street, Campbelltown)
Cost: Free
Bookings: Bookings are not required.
Kids Workshop: Hula Hoop Dance - Thursday 7 July
Join the team from Hula Hoop Dance for a one hour hula hoop workshop at our Forum Q space. Then stick around to create some artistic master pieces with Mess it Up's craft buffet.
Date/Time: Thursday, 7 July 2022/ 11am-12pm
Location: Forum Q (Cnr Queen Street & Lithgow Street, Campbelltown)
Cost: Free
Bookings: Bookings are essential as places are limited.
REGISTER FOR HULA HOOP DANCE
Kids Art Workshop: Canvas Painting & Craft Buffet - Thursday 7 July
Join the team from Mess it Up for a drop in school holiday workshop at our Forum Q space. Attendees will each get their very own canvas to paint, decorate and take home as well as get to explore the craft buffet to make some unique creations.
You will also be able to enjoy some free face painting, balloon twisting and live music on the day as well as some out door heaters to keep the winter chill away.
Date/Time: Thursday, 7 July 2022/ 10am-12pm
Location: Forum Q (Cnr Queen Street & Lithgow Street, Campbelltown)
Cost: Free
Bookings: Bookings are not required.
Arts On Q is proudly funded by the NSW Government's CBD Revitalisation Program, giving us the chance to add a big splash of colour and vibrancy to our city centre.
This is a free community event series.
Bookings are essential for some of our maker workshops, as places are limited.