2025 Public Program Events

Meet the Judges
A chance to meet this year’s Cossack judges and gain exclusive insight from our experts.

Art in the Park
Celebrate the opening of the 2025 Cossack Art Awards public program and exhibition with this all ages open day.

Seniors Morning Tea
Seniors aged 55 years and older are invited to enjoy the 2025 Cossack Art Awards Exhibition.

Cossack’s Dark Corners Tour
As the dusk fades, the Night-watchman leads you on a journey through history, enchanting you with tales of former residents.

Cossack Story Time
Pack a picnic and enjoy an interactive storytelling, rhymes and special activities suitable for toddlers and younger children!

Astrophotography Workshop
Join the Cossack Astrophotography workshop hosted by Suzanne Jones – no experience needed!

Cossack’s Dark Corners Tour
As the dusk fades, the Night-watchman leads you on a journey through history, enchanting you with tales of former residents.

Dreamscapes: Surrealism in Art
Step into the enchanting world of surrealism and bring your imagination to life in this immersive, long-format workshop.

Mindful Basket Weaving - FULLY BOOKED
Learn the ancient craft of coil basket weaving in this hands-on workshop. Using premium hand-dyed raffia and pandanus fibres, you will create a unique basket inspired by the rugged beauty of the Pilbara.

Cossack’s Dark Corners Tour
As the dusk fades, the Night-watchman leads you on a journey through history, enchanting you with tales of former residents.

Mindful Basket Weaving - FULLY BOOKED
Learn the ancient craft of coil basket weaving in this hands-on workshop. Using premium hand-dyed raffia and pandanus fibres, you will create a unique basket inspired by the rugged beauty of the Pilbara.

What if?? Mixed Media Painting with Dye
Check out the many ways you can use dyes to create a stand-alone artwork or mixed media masterpiece. You may be surprised where it can take you!

Paint & Sip with Three Birds Creative - FULLY BOOKED
Plan for a relaxing three hours of painting your choice of fish (coral trout, barramundi, or sailfish) using alcohol inks.

Weave a Contemporary Wall Hanging - FULLY BOOKED
Create a stunning modern wall hanging using the mariposa stitch technique. 'Mariposa' is Spanish for butterfly, and this flowing style is reminiscent of the delicate beauty of butterfly wings.

Cossack Art After Dark
Featuring a headline performance from chart toppers Set Mo, live body art, a silent disco zone, art activations and a fully licensed bar, this is not your average gallery visit.

Fortescue Children's Art Day
Join us at Fortescue Children’s Art Day for a fun-filled celebration with art activities, live performances, food trucks, rides, and Tiny Traders Marketstalls.