MAMA Turns 10: Full Program
Avery Collie
Big Cake, 2025
Collage, oil pastel, pencil and ballpoint pen
Commissioned by Murray Art Museum Albury for MAMA Turns 10
Thursday 2 October
MAMA's 10th Birthday Morning Tea
Thursday 2 October, 9.30am - 10.30am
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of MAMA with a special morning tea at the Museum. Together, we’ll honour the artists, supporters, staff, and volunteers who have helped shape MAMA over the past decade.
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Drop-in: Cardboard Cakes
Thursday 2 October, 10.30am - 12.00pm
Participants will use cardboard and mixed media to construct and decorate a piece of dreamy birthday cake. How many layers will your cake have? How many candles?
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Teen Sketch Club
Thursday 2 October, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Join a sketching session facilitated by a MAMA staff member, where teens will sketch in response to an artwork on display in the museum. This program is open to all high school-age participants, and no previous art-making experience is necessary.
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Oil Painting with Kate Maclurcan
Thursday 2 October, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Delve into oil painting in this 2-hour workshop taught by artist Kate Maclurcan. Designed to be accessible for all experience levels, you'll receive step-by-step guidance and take home your own finished artwork.
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Friday 3 October
Drop-in: Circus Creatures
Friday 3 October, 10:30am - 12.00pm
Participants will use cardboard, fabric, tape and found objects to create their own circus animal sculpture. What tricks can you creature do? Will it be balancing on a wire or flying through the air?
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Acrylic Painting with Robyn White
Friday 3 October, 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Explore bold colour and texture in this 2-hour acrylic painting session focused on a birthday-themed still life. Guided by Robyn White and accessible for all experience levels, you'll complete a vibrant piece to take home.
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Watercolour with Robyn White
Friday 3 October, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Learn watercolour techniques while creating a still life in this 2-hour workshop with artist Robyn White. Accessible for all experience levels, this session offers supportive guidance and a finished artwork to take home.
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George Street: Curator Walkthrough
Friday 3 October, 5.30pm - 6.00pm
Please join guest curator Madeleine Steer for a walkthrough of her exhibition George Street to hear about her curatorial approaches.
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MAMA's 10th Birthday Party & Exhibition Opening: George Street
Friday 3 October, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
We’re celebrating a decade of creativity and community, and you're invited to come enjoy music, local beer and wine and our latest exhibitions and of course birthday cake!
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Saturday 4 October
Drop-in: Paper Party Hats
Saturday 4 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Participants will use paper and mixed media to construct and decorate a celebratory hat sculpture. Will your hat be tall? Will it be floppy or spikey?
This activity will flow into a guided Kids Art Trail session exploring the exhibitions.
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Mixed Media Drawing with Mary-Rose Riley
Saturday 4 October, 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Create a birthday-themed still life using mixed media drawing materials in this 2-hour session led by artist Mary-Rose Riley. Designed to be accessible for all experience levels, you'll receive step-by-step guidance and take home your own finished artwork.
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