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Art Cart: In Bloom

Daily from Saturday 1 November 2025 until Sunday 19 April 2026
10:00am – 4:30pm
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table

Drop in any time - free

Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by our In Bloom exhibition. With two activities to choose from, use the different mediums of collage and photography to create unique floral portraits.

‘Face the flora’ is an activity designed by artist Rob McHaffie. Collage your own flora and fauna portrait with motifs created by Rob himself.

Use the In Bloom photo app to find featured blooms in the Gallery, create digital self -portraits, and print your favourite to take home.

All materials provided. For all ages and abilities.

This program is made possible through the generosity of Tim Fairfax AC.

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This program is wheelchair accessible.

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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