Focus: Australian Government Photographers exhibition Instagram Photo Challenge.

Inspired by our current exhibition Focus: Australian Government Photographers exhibition, Hurstville Museum & Gallery invites all photographers, beginners and experienced, to enter our monthly photo challenge on Instagram!

With a new theme each month, simply tag us on Instagram to be featured in our Stories at the end of the month. Post before the 17th of each month to enter the challenge.

Photo Challenge themes for each month:
June - Animals, July - Rivers, August - Buildings.

Focus: Australian Government Photographers is a touring exhibition developed by National Archives of Australia and supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.

The exhibition is free of charge and open at Hurstville Museum & Gallery until 17 August 2025.

Illawong Haiku Group at Hurstville Museum & Gallery

Come along for a writing session inspired by the exhibition Focus: Australian Government Photographers with the Illawong Haiku Group at Hurstville Museum & Gallery.

Tuesday 3 June 2025
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Cost: Free.

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Baby Explorer

Join a tour of the exhibition Focus: Australian Government Photographers with your little one.

Wednesday 9 July 2025
Wednesday 13 August 2025 
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: Guided tour 10.35am, sensory pit open from 10.15am - 11.30am.
Cost: $5.25 per adult participant. Babies are free.

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Discovery Writers at Hurstville Museum & Gallery

Love writing? Join the Discovery Writers for a fun and inspiring writing session. The Discovery Writers group is a mix of writers and poets who meet in a collaborative environment to provide opportunities for the development and publication of writing.

During this session, the group will use the current exhibition, Focus: Australian Government Photographers, to inspire their writing employing ekpharasis. The term is used for expression that vividly describes various forms of art, including photography.

Tuesday 17 June 2025
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

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Cyanotype Workshop

Be inspired by Focus: Australian government photographers exhibition and learn the traditional technique of cyanotype printing on paper and fabric to create your own unique artwork.

Wednesday 18 June 2025
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm.
Cost: $12.50 per person (Excluding fees and charges).

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Art/Play/Make: Think Outside the Box

Using ‘Focus: Australian government photographers’ exhibition as inspiration, be creative and think outside the box. Play, experiment and explore the world creatively through art and craft.
This program for children aged 6-8 years old.

Saturday 5 July 2025
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: 10.15am - 11.30am.
Cost: $8.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee).

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Artzone

Did you know that cyanotypes were the early 19th century photos? Inspired by the current main gallery exhibition, Focus: Australian government photographers, let’s have fun creating stunning blue tinted art!

An art class during the school holidays for children aged 8-12 years old.

Saturday 12 July 2025
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: 10.15am - 11.30am.
Cost: $8.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee).

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Art in the Afternoon

Join us on the second Sunday of the month to explore your creative side. Experience mindful approaches to artmaking and try new techniques and mediums as you express yourself and enhance your wellbeing. Find your voice while you cultivate creativity.

These sessions are ideal for participants seeking to connect with themselves, their creativity and community. Each session will focus on different themes and mediums. 

Sunday 13 July 2025 - Linocut printmaking with Joanna Williams.
Sunday 10 August 2025 - Watercolour painting with Eleni Karathanasi

Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm.
Cost: $12.50 per person (excluding online booking fees).

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'Focus' Open Day

Celebrate creativity, history, and hands-on fun activities for all ages with our Focus Open Day. Whether you're an art lover, history buff, or looking for a fun family day out, there's something for everyone!

Tours: enjoy a guided tour of the Focus exhibition. Stating times at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm.

Light painting activity: Join us to create your own long exposure photo capturing moving images of light! We will offer 15minute slots thought the day. Once on site, register your interest to participate in this experience but be quick as this will be a popular one!

For the whole family: During the whole day, embark on a family activity trail or enjoy free drop-in activities, including creating your own scratch board frame! (Only while materials last). 

Saturday 19 July 2025
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: Open Day: from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Guided tours: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm.
Long exposure pictures: 15minute slots thought the day. Once on site, register your interest to participate in this experience but be quick as this will be a popular one!
Cost: Free

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Oatley Writers Group Session at Hurstville Museum & Gallery

Love writing? Join the Oatley Writers Group for a fun and inspiring writing session. The Oatley Writers Group is a diverse group of people who all share a passion for writing, no matter their background or skill level.

They will hold a session with us, getting inspiration from the current exhibition, Focus: Australian Government Photographers.

Wednesday 30 July 2025
Location: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

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'Focus' Scavenger Hunt