Alan Baker Art Gallery

21/08/2026

Thursday, ready for great discussion!

📖 The Alan Baker Art Gallery's August Book Club is discussing 'Wake in Fright' by Kenneth Cook, a gripping Australian novel that's sparked conversation for decades.

📅 Thursday 27 August from 10-11.30am
🎟️ Book your spot: bit.ly/Book-Club-27-Aug

21/08/2026

❤️ Alan Baker Art Gallery ❤️

21/08/2026

Two weeks to go to Unlock Camden!

🔓 This September, Unlock Camden Heritage Festival 2026🗝️📜 invites you to step back in time and discover the stories behind the places you know and love.

Wander through historic sites, explore museum collections, join a guided walking tour, admire vintage vehicles, enjoy live music and family-friendly activities, and experience Camden's rich heritage in a whole new way.

📅 Saturday 5 September
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Alan Baker Art Gallery, Camden Library, Camden Museum
ℹ️ bit.ly/unlock-camden-heritage-festival

What piece of Camden's history have you always wanted to know more about?

20/08/2026

🍲 Eat & Keep is back! 🏺
Macarthur Ceramics, in partnership with Camden Civic Centre, invite you to a unique dining experience where you can enjoy a delicious bowl of soup and take home the handcrafted ceramic bowl it’s served in! Choose a one-of-a-kind bowl, created by talented local potters, then sit back and enjoy your pre-ordered soup. 🍲✨
📅 Thursday 27 August
📍 Camden Civic Centre
🕕 From 6:00pm
🎟️ Tickets from $50.00
Eat, enjoy & keep a little piece of the evening!

19/08/2026

Not to be missed ✅

09/08/2026

🍃 Experience the beauty of the Australian landscape through the eyes of a celebrated local artist.

Wattle, Gum Leaves and Pots by Nola Tegel is a stunning reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds us and the enduring inspiration found in the Australian bush.

A highly respected Macarthur artist, Nola Tegel is renowned for her expressive landscapes and still-life works, with a career spanning decades of exhibitions and prestigious awards. Her deep connection to the region is reflected in her paintings, which celebrate the colours, textures and character of the local landscape.

This beautiful work is part of the Camden Art Collection and is just one of many reasons to visit the Alan Baker Art Gallery.

📍 Step inside, explore the collection, and discover the artists whose works help tell the story of Camden and the Macarthur region.

09/08/2026

🎨 Get creative with the whole family at FREE Art Play!

Looking for something fun to do next weekend? Drop into Art Play at the Alan Baker Art Gallery and enjoy a relaxed, hands-on creative experience for all ages.

Explore this month's themed art activity, let your imagination run wild, and create something special to take home. There's no experience needed—just come along, get making, and enjoy quality time together.

Whether you stay for 15 minutes or the whole session, Art Play is the perfect way to spark creativity, connect with others, and enjoy a free family outing.

📍 Alan Baker Art Gallery
🕚 Drop in between 11am and 2pm
✨ Free | All ages welcome | No bookings required

Come along, get creative, and make your Sunday a little more colourful!

07/08/2026

🌻 Pause, look closer, and discover the beauty of local art.

Bright, joyful and full of warmth, SunFlowers by local Camden artist Jacqueline Soper is just one of the many inspiring works waiting to be discovered at the Alan Baker Art Gallery.

Known for her paintings and drawings spanning portraiture, still life and animal subjects, Jacqueline has been a valued part of Camden's creative community for many years and is a familiar face through the popular Kerbside exhibitions.

Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to explore the collection, the Alan Baker Art Gallery is the perfect place to celebrate the creativity and talent of our local artists.

📍 Plan your visit and experience the stories, colour and inspiration that make Camden's art collection so special.

07/08/2026

🎨 Looking for something different this Saturday?

Head to the Mini Art Market at the Alan Baker Art Gallery and discover a wonderful collection of locally handmade art, gifts and creative treasures.

Meet the artists, browse unique pieces you won't find anywhere else, and enjoy a relaxed morning celebrating Camden's creative community.

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, adding to your art collection, or simply looking for an enjoyable way to spend your Saturday, there's something for everyone.

📍 Alan Baker Art Gallery
📅 Tomorrow 9am till 1pm
✨ Support local. Shop local. Celebrate creativity.

05/08/2026

☕ Sometimes the most ordinary objects make the most extraordinary art.

Discover Reflections in a Coffee Pot by acclaimed Australian watercolourist Brian Stratton, a work that transforms a familiar everyday scene into a captivating study of light, reflection and colour.

Renowned for his exceptional watercolour technique and bold compositions, Brian Stratton has spent a lifetime inspiring audiences with his distinctive style. Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contribution to the visual arts, his works are celebrated for revealing beauty in the details we often overlook.

See this remarkable painting as part of the Camden Art Collection at the Alan Baker Art Gallery, where every visit offers the chance to discover works by some of Australia's most respected artists alongside the talent of our local creative community.

📍 Visit the Alan Baker Art Gallery and see where art, craftsmanship and creativity come together.