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05/09/2026

Mama Jane is back for a spring photowalk.

Creative photographer Jane Marr aka Mama Jane will take you on a walk of discovery and wellbeing around the Tea Tree Gully heritage precinct and Anstey Hill Recreation Park.

Photowalking is a practice in creativity, mindfulness and gratitude - looking at local places and faces through fresh eyes - discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary.

The session will introduce some simple photographic principles and the benefits of walking for emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. Bring your smartphone or camera and delight in the wonderful world around you.

📆 Wednesday 7 October | 1-3pm
Gather first in the studio space at Gallery 1855

💌 Individual tickets $18
💛 Family tickets (with children aged 10+) $30
Book here: https://g1855.cttg.au/springphotowalk

02/09/2026

It’s the last week to see Dialogue of Three. Stop by for an afternoon wander through four unique exhibitions by three local artists.

Sit in stillness to absorb vulnerable poetry by Connie Berg, get lost in endlessly imaginative digital artworks by Cameron Hall, and experience quirky and playful nostalgia and humour through vessels by Kelly Rowe, and meccano and earthenware sculptures by Connie Berg.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 5 September, 12-5pm.

09/08/2026

Artists! You're invited to show your work in the 2027 Adelaide Fringe Festival at Gallery 1855 👀

It Starts in the Backyard is an exhibition open to artists of varying mediums to share their interpretation of the theme in this group show.

From barbecues and gatherings to planting, harvesting, observation and care, It Starts in the Backyard seeks works that reveal how everyday
experiences connect to larger stories and shared futures.

Visit the link for the full Expression of Interest guidelines and to apply 👉 https://g1855.cttg.au/backyard

💌 share this with your artist friends

Applications close on Monday 30 November.

Featured artwork details: Ellen Schlobohm, Garden Instincts, 2026, Cyanotype print on paper (detail).

30/07/2026

Check out True Art Club happening in the studio by True Support Services 🙌🎨

22/07/2026

Gallery 1855 is closed while we prepare for the next exhibition 👀

Usual open hours resume at 12pm Saturday 1 August - visit to see four outstanding exhibitions in this dynamic display by three local artists.

Dialogue of Three launches Friday 31 July, 6-8pm.

14/07/2026

Dialogue of Three launching soon at Gallery 1855 👀

Connie BERG, Kelly ROWE, Cameron HALL

This multi-artist debut exhibition brings together three different generations and three distinct voices, delivering poetry, retro futurism and nostalgia using clay, metal and paint and print.

💌 Celebrate with us at the launch event!
Friday 31 July, 6-8pm with refreshments by and .lizard.brewing

📆Exhibition dates: Saturday 1 to Saturday 5 September 2026 for

⌚Exhibition open hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm

Image Credit: Kelly Rowe, (collection), Earthenware. Connie Berg, (collection) Perfectly Imperfect, 2024-26, Earthenware. Cameron Hall, Monolithic World Oblivion, 2025, Mixed media canvas art. Connie Berg, Hand Built, 2026, Earthenware, Meccano.

02/07/2026

There are just a few spots left in these sessions with Clay's Cool at Gallery 1855 these school holidays 🥳

Create a decorative paintbrush (or two!) in this hands-on workshop using terracotta clay and glazes for school aged children.
Perfect for siblings, cousins and friend groups, this workshop is open to ages 5+ with templates, tools and guidance to suit all skill levels.

📆Session 1: 12pm - 1pm (almost booked out!)
📆Session 2: 2pm - 3pm
Wednesday 8 July
Tickets $18

Book via the link 👉 https://g1855.cttg.au/5

On your visit, look through the MESS/MAKER exhibition for an explosion of creativity and colour by young artists ✨
MESS/MAKER is open for visiting 12-5pm Wednesday's to Saturdays until Saturday 18 July. Entry is FREE.

23/06/2026

MESS/MAKER is open 🤩

Visit this wonderful celebration of children's creativity from Wednesday 24 June to Saturday 18 July.

We celebrated the opening of this colourful show on Saturday 20 June with a huge afternoon of over 350 visitors!

Thanks to everyone who came out on a winter's afternoon to support these young artists.

Visit Gallery 1855 during opening hours, 12-5pm Wednesday to Saturday.
2 Haines Road, Tea Tree Gully.
Free entry.

11/06/2026

MESS/MAKER is the next exhibition launching on Saturday 20 June 🥳

Gallery 1855 will be open from 12pm - 3pm to celebrate this delightful display of over 100 works of art from artists aged 5 to 15. Entry is FREE.

Admire the skill and creativity on show and hang out in the studio to create something fun of your own! Artists and are hosting drop-in creative arts activities in the studio ✂️🎨

Are you a Children's University student? Bring your passport because Gallery 1855 is an official Learning Destination👩‍🎓

This exhibition is delivered with thanks to Camille from Wild Craft Studio, Ting from Enjoy Art and Jaz from Secret Staircase, as well as thanks to every parent and guardian who encouraged their child to create, and supported them to participate in this exhibition ✨

Visit the exhibition during opening hours, 12-5pm Wednesday to Saturday.
This exhibition is open from Wednesday 24 June, and closes 5pm Saturday 18 July.

Image credits:
Sandra L b. 2013, 'In the wilderness' (detail)
Willow T b. 2016, 'Minion' (detail)
Mon N b. 2016, 'Pink in the Jungle' (detail)
Stella B b. 2018, 'Flowers' (detail)

2 Haines Road, Tea Tree Gully, 5091

03/06/2026

Gallery 1855 is closed for exhibition change over.

We will reopen for the launch of MESS/MAKER on Saturday 20 June, from 12pm - 3pm. Its a drop-in event with art activities for the whole family.
Visit the website for more information 👀
https://g1855.cttg.au/Exhibitions

Programs and hire in the studio continue as usual.

Address

2 Haines Road
Adelaide, SA
5091

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+61883977444

Website

http://www.cttg.sa.gov.au/gallery1855

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