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Have a Very Artsy Christmas: Sydney Family Arts Events for...

A round up of creative activities for kids and families in Sydney this Christmas season!

Sydney Family Arts Activities – School Holidays, Spring 2024

Sydney is full of arts activities these Spring 2024 School holidays - from theatre to art, books and more.

What's On Sydney Arts Kids

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Arts for Kids – SYDNEY!

Find arts activities for kids in Sydney in the Artsplorers Calendar of Events Look for the Sydney school holidays guides ahead of each NSW term break.

What is the NSW Active & Creative Kids Voucher? (Updated...

In 2018, the NSW Government introduced the Active Kids Rebate, which parents have been able to use to offset the cost of sports, swimming, and other activities. Starting January 1, 2019, NSW parents were also b...

Books Kids Love

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25 Gorgeous Australian Picture Books from 2024

So many picture book gems are published in Australia each year! Here are 25 picture books from 2024 to add to your shopping and library list.
Best Australian Picture Books 2023

25 Gorgeous Australian Picture Books from 2023

My annual “Gorgeous Australian Picture Books” tradition turns 6 this year! What started as a way to share some of the lovely picture books I was reading with my 4 year old and baby (most ones we pic...

Kids Music That You Won't Hate!

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Australian Songs for Kids & Families – June 2024

Need some new tunes for your school holidays road trip or for the playroom? We featured three excellent Australian family songs over on our Instagram “Song of the Week” in June. To keep up with all ...

Australian Songs for Kids & Families – May 2024

Every month we round up great songs for kids and families by Australian musicians.

Christmas

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Jackson Pollock-Inspired Action Painting Christmas Wrapping Paper

An art history lesson and wrapping paper in one with Jackson Pollock inspired action painting Christmas paper.

Christmas Cards for Hot a Weather Christmas: Make It With...

Since moving to Australia nearly a decade ago, the most common question I have gotten from people at home has to do with Christmas in the summer. The idea perplexes many of my northern hemisphere friends. My an...

Meet the Makers

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Kim Carpenter on Creating the World of Incredibilia

Incredibilia is a theatrical adaptation of 20 books by author Libby Hathorn. This show for families has been adapted by acclaimed theatre-maker Kim Carpenter (of Theatre of Image) with music by PeterKennard. Se...

Nurturing Your Child’s Creative Freedom Through the Arts

Nurture your children's creativity through musical theatre.

Artsplore the World

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The Children’s Arts Spaces of Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct

When we took our first trip to Brisbane last year, we did like any tourists and made a beeline for the South Bank district. South Bank is an expansive public space situated on Brisbane River. It is home to ever...
Adelaide Street Art

Artsplorers Visit: Adelaide’s Street Art

Street art has become such a colorful and vibrant part of urban life in many cities. Its boldness and accessibility makes it a perfect outlet for some sneaky art appreciation with kids. A few months ago, Leah f...

Arts Education

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What is the NSW Active & Creative Kids Voucher? (Updated...

In 2018, the NSW Government introduced the Active Kids Rebate, which parents have been able to use to offset the cost of sports, swimming, and other activities. Starting January 1, 2019, NSW parents were also b...

How to Make the Arts A Part of Your Family’s...

Given how amazing the arts are for kids - for all of us, actually - my belief is that the arts should be part of a family’s every single day. This is not as difficult, time consuming, or expensive as it mig...