Tactile Arts

11/06/2026

✨ Meet our Artist in Residence, Courtney Hogan ✨

Join us at Tactile Arts and step inside the creative world of jeweller and artist Courtney Hogan.

Courtney's practice spans jewellery, objects, sculpture, and storytelling. Drawing on her background in gold and silversmithing, stone carving, and metalwork, she creates works that blend surreal narratives, intricate linework, and magical forms.

👋 Open Studio Day 1
📅 Wednesday 17 June | 10am–12pm

👋 Open Studio Day 2
📅 Friday 19 June | 12pm–2pm

Drop in, meet Courtney, learn about her practice, and see what she's creating during her residency.

💍 Wax Ring Carving Workshop
📅 Thursday 25 June | 6pm–8:30pm

Create your own unique ring and learn the basics of wax carving in this hands-on workshop. Whether you dream of a bold signet ring or an organic sculptural design, Courtney will guide you through the process before your piece is professionally cast in silver and finished for collection.

✨ Limited places available – bookings essential.

📍 Tactile Arts Jewellery Studio
19 Conacher Street, The Gardens

09/06/2026

🌭 Bunnings Sausage Sizzle is Back! 🌭

Tactile Arts will be running another Bunnings Sausage Sizzle and we're looking for volunteers to lend a hand.

📅 Wednesday 17 June
🕣 8:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Palmerston Bunnings

Funds raised from the day will go towards the People's Choice Award for the NT Craft Awards.

Whether you can spare an hour or stay for a longer shift, we'd love your support.

To volunteer, please email Millie at [email protected].

06/06/2026

🎨 We're Hiring! General Manager

Tactile Arts is seeking an experienced and passionate General Manager to lead one of Darwin's most loved arts organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a vibrant program of exhibitions, workshops, artist residencies, Makers Markets, retail spaces, and studios while supporting a thriving community of artists, makers, members, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We're looking for someone with strong leadership, financial management, and organisational skills who is excited about contributing to the future of arts and culture in the Northern Territory.

✨ Full-time or part-time considered for the right candidate.

📍 Darwin, NT

To learn more and apply, view the full position description here:
https://tactilearts.org.au/pages/careers

Applications close 2 July 2026.

05/06/2026

IMPORTANT REMINDERS AND UPDATES

The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award 2026 applications are closing on Monday 8th June 2026 at 11:59PM (ACST).

The Selfie with a Senior Territorian Award application date has been EXTENDED until Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59PM (ACST).

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of these incredible awards!

Proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government and COTA NT.

04/06/2026

Join the renowned Gerald Clapham for a 2-day intensive throwing workshop to take their skills to next level.

Perfect for intermediate ceramic artists or those wanting to refine their practice or learn something new.

Under Gerald's experienced tutelage you will be introduced to throwing lids, throwing off the hump and adding additional shape at the leather hard stage.

⏱Sunday 21st June 12pm - 4pm & Monday 22nd June 6pm - 8pm
🎫Ticket Price: Members: $125 | Non members: $135
📍Tactile Arts Studios, 19 Conacher Street The Gardens

Materials and attendance requirements:
Students are encouraged to provide clay of their choice, tutor can supply for a fee, please contact tutor before the course to arrange this.

Bookings required tactilearts.org.au

04/06/2026

🐾✨ Create Your Own Glass Cat or Dog! ✨🐾

Calling all pet lovers and creative souls! Join us for a fun-filled 2-hour glass fusing workshop where you'll design and create your very own adorable glass cat or dog.

Guided by two experienced glass artists, you'll learn the basics of glass fusing while bringing your furry friend to life using a colourful selection of glass pieces, frits, stringers and embellishments. Whether you create a cheeky puppy, a majestic cat, or even a tribute to your own pet, your finished piece will stand proudly on display with a support wire attached to the back.

🐶 No experience needed
🐱 All materials supplied
✨ Take home a unique handmade artwork

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this paws-itively creative experience!

Book your spot here:
https://tactilearts.org.au/collections/workshops-1/products/glass-fusing-cat-or-dog-workshop

03/06/2026

⚠️2026 Exhibition Opportunity Alert ⚠️

Tactile Arts has an opening in the gallery for an exhibition from 21 August to 5 September 2026.

Not sure if you have enough work to fill the whole gallery? Get in touch and we may be able to link you up with others for a group exhibition.

Please send EOIs to [email protected]

31/05/2026