At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present, and to those emerging leaders in the community. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

Galleries are open today, 10am–5pm. Our exhibitions are always free.

For Kids and Families

For Kids and Families

PICA Hub

Inclusive creative space
Our PICA Hub provides a place for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to connect and be creative. Here kids and adults can try their hand at art techniques ranging from sewing to stop-motion animation. Designed with artists, the free activities in this space give visitors an opportunity to learn new skills together while exploring exhibition themes, sharing experiences and exchanging knowledge.  

Get active with artists
The action in the PICA Hub is ramped up through regular sessions led by artists. Join us every Saturday from 12-3pm to work alongside artists as they demonstrate techniques, share tips and have a chat. Artist-led school holiday programs in the space give families creative ways to keep the kids busy. During AWESOME Arts Festival each year the space is transformed into a laboratory play-space with artists leading workshops. 

Being grounded and inventive
PICA Hub art activities are focused on ‘slow-making’, encouraging kids and adults to take their time making things by hand, which can be a calming and grounding process. Art materials are freely available to experiment and create with. PICA Hub activities feature mostly recycled and reused items that demonstrate the potential of low-cost accessible things found in daily life and to support inventive DIY approaches that contribute to sustainability. 

Creative Activities

View our current PICA Hub activity where you can transform old photographic images into new possibilities by using collage and weaving techniques. Timelines of Lifetimes speaks to our current exhibitions by Jack Ball, Paul Knight and Shannon Te Ao.

Timelines of Lifetimes

School Holiday Programs

During the school holidays, go on an art adventure at PICA! We offer hands-on, interactive activities for young artists of all skill levels. Designed to foster creativity and confidence, these activities connect families with professional artists while diving into contemporary art techniques and materials. Special school holiday activations at PICA take place during NAIDOC Week and AWESOME Festival. Check out our What’s On page for more information.