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, 12–5pm. 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. During school holidays, artist-led activities continue with the space 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. Many art materials are freely available to experiment and create with. PICA Hub activities feature mostly recycled and reusable items that can be found in the home. In this way, we aim to teach you how to make things in the gallery and then how you can do them at home too! This approach demonstrates the potential of low-cost items found in daily life and supports inventive DIY creations that contribute to sustainability. 

Creative Activities

Emily Rose is a Noongar and Yamatji artist who lives and works in Boorloo (Perth) and was born in Narrogin, which means ‘Place of Water’ in Noongar language.   This season in the PICA Hub, share your own stories while reflecting on Emily Rose’s works in Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists exhibition.

Marri trees are part of Emily’s personal story. You’ll find Marri leaves and blooms in her artwork called Body of My Mother here in the PICA Hub. These leaves represent the artist, her daughter and her moort (family). Marri is important for Noongar people as birthing and medicine trees, and as a source of water.   

Make a leaf that tells your story to add to the community tree artwork in the PICA Hub. While you’re here, see if you can also find these things in Emily’s artwork:  Ngaangk— ‘mother’ and ‘sun’  and Bilya— ‘river’ and ‘umbilical cord’ .

Every Saturday from 12–3pm through regular free sessions led by artists where they demonstrate techniques, share tips and have a chat.  No need to register, drop in and out as you wish.

Many Leaves, One Tree

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.