AusArt Day is a nationwide fundraising initiative designed to mobilise artists and arts organisations to raise funds for their work and creative ambitions on a single, powerful day!
On Thursday 22nd October, the Cannery will come alive with activities showcasing what we do and making art happen! Click the images below to discover more.
Cannery Arts Centre Print-athon | 100 Prints Challenge
10am - 4pm | Print Room
We’re raising funds to upgrade our beloved Print Room and are hosting a printmaking marathon to showcase the amazing space!
Studio Spaces 40th Anniversary Afternoon Tea
2pm - 3pm | Courtyard outside the Studio Spaces
We’re celebrating our Studio spaces turning forty with an afternoon tea - coffee, tea, and sweet treats provided.
Discover Exhibitions in the Gallery
10am - 4pm | Main Gallery & Art Room Gallery
Discover two solo exhibitions from local artists - 64Fifty by Jamie Coyle aka Koffii and Love in Longreach and Other Towns by Tammy Andrews.
Spring into Parks Gather & Grow Session
9am - 12pm & 3pm - 4pm | Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre
Gather & Grow will be joining Spring into Parks 2026 campaign with a special event aiming to inspire more people to get outdoors and experience the benefits of nature.
Donate to upgrade our print room!
AusArt Day invited all Australians to show their support for artists and arts organisations by making a donation, big or small, to support the creativity they love. This year, we’re raising funds to upgrade our beloved Print Room! Every dollar in the first $5,000 of our goal is being generously matched by Creative Australia, meaning $1 is actually $2 towards the Print Room and $10,000 becomes $15,000!
Banner image - The Hobby Collectors Papier-Mache Session, 2026. Photo by Rosie Henderson.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.