The Tactile Wall Art Project
Workshops & Exhibition
28 October–19 November 2026
UNTiTLED gallery + studio | Darwin
Confirmed 2026 Program
Children’s Workshop — Ages 6–12
Wednesday 28 October | 4:30–6:30 pm
Exhibition Opening
Saturday 31 October | 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Teen Workshop — Ages 13–18
Tuesday 3 November | 4:30–6:30 pm
Teen Mini-Opening
Saturday 7 November
Return to the exhibition, see how it has evolved, interact with the installation and continue creating if you wish.
Parent, Caregiver & Educator Workshop
Tuesday 10 November | 4:30–6:30 pm
Parent/Educator Mini-Opening
Saturday 14 November
An opportunity to revisit the evolving exhibition, continue making and respond to the work as it develops.
Final Exhibition Day
Thursday 19 November
Interactive Exhibition — Gallery 1
Gallery 1 will include opportunities for children and families to engage with selected parts of the exhibition. Some artworks and installations will be for viewing only, while designated materials will be available for hands-on exploration, play and building.
Children will be invited to use the materials to create temporary, ephemeral sculptures through the project’s PlayArt approach — making, changing, rebuilding and responding to the exhibition environment.
Not ready to enrol or interested in the wider project?
Watch a short film about the project and register your interest using the form below to receive project updates, exhibition information and future workshop opportunities.
Project Structure
Workshop 1 – Tactile Wall Play Art (Ages 6–12)
Foundation installation + child-led tactile creation.
Workshop 2 – Tactile Expressions (Ages 13–18)
Teen collaborative design + sculptural expansion.
Workshop 3 – Tactile Teaching (Parents & Educators)
Adult engagement + reflective creative response.
Creative Method
Shared rhythm:
Play → Explore → Sculpt (ephemeral) → Create (drawing, painting, collage)
Montessori-inspired, process-led, sensory-focused.
Exhibition Format
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Two gallery spaces
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Evolving tactile walls
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Central collaborative sculpture
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Interactive PlayArt area in Gallery 1
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Opening event + artist talk
Values
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Inclusion
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Sustainability
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Intergenerational exchange
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Accessible contemporary art
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Creative confidence
Who is it for?
Children (6–12)
Teenagers (13–18)
Parents & Educators
Register your interest
Interested in the wider Tactile Wall Art Project? Complete the form below to receive project updates, exhibition information and future workshop opportunities.
Proudly supported by
Early Years PlayArt Resource | Ages 3–6
A Montessori-informed digital resource for early childhood educators, homeschool families and creative learning spaces.
This resource adapts the Tactile Wall Art Project for younger children through sensory exploration, found materials, symbolic play and temporary composition.
Wearable Art Connected to the Project
These wearable art pieces are created from original Maria Grujicic Studio artwork connected to the Tactile Wall Art Project.
They extend the project beyond the gallery space and support the ongoing development of creative learning resources, workshops and community art experiences.
Browse the collection below, or complete the Expression of Interest form to stay connected with the workshops and exhibition.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Darwin Adult Short Courses
“Maria presents a wonderful Montessori workshop - a fun and engaging way for children to learn.”
Parent, Darwin
“My child loved the painting - and everything else. I really enjoyed seeing the children have the freedom to explore and experiment.”
Nani, Darwin
“My children loved experimenting with water and painting. They were happy and calm when I picked them up.”