Art Box for Kids Shannon Brett

'Art Box for Kids: Shannon Brett' 2026 / Photograph: J Ruckli © QAGOMA

'Art Box for Kids: Shannon Brett' 2026 / Photograph: J Ruckli © QAGOMA / View full image

When

23 May – 8 Nov 2026

Where

Gallery of Modern Art, Gallery 1.4

Accessibility

  • Large Print Material Available
  • Braille Material Available

What to expect

Admission

Free

About

This project introduces children to the work of Shannon Brett, a Wakka Wakka, Butchulla, and Gurang Gurang artist, designer, educator, researcher and curator. When Shannon was a child, they would draw clothing and create pattern designs in their school exercise books. Today, Shannon creates garments for the runway and community with their own fashion label, LORE. The story behind each of their patterns is unique, with Shannon interested in understanding First Nations’ perspectives and the stories that connect community and family.

As part of their activity Fashion Show, Shannon encourages children to be creative by using card and coloured pencils to make their own fashion model and outfits, decorated with patterns meaningful to them. Shannon believes that ideas and stories can come from anywhere and encourages children to think of their own experiences to help inspire their unique designs.

'Art Box for Kids' is an exhibition series that prioritises sustainable exhibition design and the use of recycled or repurposed activity materials where possible.

Opening Hours

Monday to Fri

During school term, 10.30am – 2.30pm

Sat & Sun

During school term, 10.00am – 4.30pm

Mon to Sun

During school holidays, 10.00am – 4.30pm

What to expect

If you have any access needs or other queries about this interactive exhibition, please don’t hesitate to contact childrensartcentre@qagoma.qld.gov.au. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Participation and content

  • Entry to the Children’s Art Centre is free
  • Art Box for Kids includes a making activity, an artist video, an artwork display cabinet, a reading zone, and a seating area with soft furnishings
  • This exhibition features a making activity involving card, pencils, glue and scissors
  • Pram parking is available outside the Children’s Art Centre. Prams are welcome in the activity spaces during quiet times or if occupied by a sleeping child
  • Parents’ rooms are available opposite the Park Level Children’s Art Centre space and in the Cinema Foyer on Level 1
  • For health and safety reasons, children must wear shoes in the Gallery

Accessibility features

  • Braille and large print guide
  • Drawing boards are available to support visitors who feel more comfortable using a different creative setup
  • The artist video is close captioned and has Auslan interpretation

Sensory aspects

  • The Children’s Art Centre can be busy on weekends and school holidays. For those who prefer a calmer environment, visiting on weekdays during the school term is often a quieter option
  • Art Box for Kids features a looping video with ambient sound
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks. We recommend bringing a light jumper or jacket

Food and drink

  • Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcome anywhere in the Gallery
  • For the safety of artworks, food and drink cannot be consumed in the Gallery except by children seated in a pram

Capacity

  • Queuing to enter the Children’s Art Centre is occasionally required at peak times, such as the school holidays

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