Founded in 1976, local patchwork group Canberra Quilters celebrates 50 years in 2026. Despite their relatively small home, the group and its members have made big strides in quilting. The group’s work is currently on display at CMAG for the ‘Stitching Stories’ anniversary exhibition.Continue readingCanberra Quilters celebrate 50 years with CMAG exhibition
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Sweigz is a local Canberra artist who mixes the styles of cartoon and the grungy elements of alternative art to create a unique and engaging piece that everyone will get something out of.Continue readingSweigz means unique art
If you’ve ever wondered what life was like living in the picturesque Barbieland in the most recent Barbie movie, the Scrap Society’s inaugural crafting evening is the closest thing The Owl’s Tia Priest-Willimott has experienced.Continue readingCrafting connections at Scrap Society’s craft night
The SaVAge K’lub exhibit is coming to an end after eight months on display. Artists Rossana Raymond and Salvador Brown joined forces with the Tumanako Māori Culture Group and other contributors to give a proper farewell to a joint celebration of Pacifica culture and art.Continue reading‘SaVĀge K’lub’ exhibition holds closing ceremony at the National Gallery
43-year-old Lebanese artist and comedian, Hadi Slayman, is 57% less likely to obtain a leadership role in the Australian workforce according to a 2023 Monash University study.Continue readingMore than words: Hadi Slayman is tackling racism one joke at a time
Sharon Peoples ‘Garden Promenade’ speculates on the what could have been if Sarah Sofia Banks’, sister of Joseph Banks, had travelled to Australia alongside or instead of her brother. With a focus on motifs through her brother’s collected plants, Peoples exercises lace-like textiles to draw an attention to the feminine eye.Continue readingGarden Promenade: an embroidered exploration of the feminine eye
Ever forgotten your partner’s ring size? The Owl’s Ieesha Still has the solution for you. Tucked away in an intimate corner of Canberra North’s central hub for arts and culture, the Belconnen Arts Centre, lives one of the ACT’s most interactive, creative, and artistic classes to get involved in – blonde. jewellery studio.Continue readingHave you ever forgotten your partner’s ring size? Here’s the solution for you
We all deserve a place to feel seen, understood, appreciated, and celebrated. But, when 23-year-old Jeffrey identified a significant gap for neurodivergent young people in Canberra to express themselves creatively, parents Helen and John jumped at the opportunity to make such a space. The Owl’s Elizabeth Kovacs spoke with the Studio& team.Continue readingCanberra’s first artistic haven for the neurodiverse: meet the Studio& team
It’s nearing the end of semester, assessments are piling up and exam season is upon us. So, what’s a good way to take a break from our studies, reduce stress and do something good for our mental health? Yoga in the Gallery is the perfect answer!Continue readingYoga in the Gallery: a unique experience at Canberra Museum & Gallery
The Canberra art scene has been thriving in recent years, with a growing number of local artists making a name for themselves. One such artist is Levi Bourke, whose passion for art dates back to his childhood.Continue readingMeet Levi Bourke, a young Canberran artist