QAGOMA Drawing Festival

25 - 26 JULY 2026

Queensland Art Gallery

Immerse yourself in a weekend of creativity at QAGOMA, with over 50 free events for all ages.

Dive into artist-led drawing workshops, drop-in to sketching events, relax to live music performances, and even display your own artwork in the Gallery.

Discover handcrafted treasures from 80 independent creatives at the Winter Design Market, and recharge with a bite to eat at the QAG Cafe.

An unmissable weekend of art, shopping and food. Only at QAGOMA.

No prior drawing experience required / Designed for all ages and skill levels / All materials are free.

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)