Culture Dose for Kids For children experiencing mild anxiety

We’re inviting children aged 9–12 who are experiencing mild anxiety, along with their parents or caregivers, to take part in a calming and engaging eight-week art program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Engagement with the arts can help young people connect to their feelings, thoughts and imagination. It can build self-confidence and resilience, foster social connections and improve mental health and wellbeing.

This free program will provide a safe, structured space for young people and their parents or caregivers to engage with and respond creatively to artworks in a small group setting.

Led by artist educators, the program will be held over eight consecutive Saturdays between 10am and 12pm. A program for the participants’ parents or caregivers will run at the same time. All art materials, resources and morning tea will be provided.

Culture Dose for Kids is a program led by the Art Gallery and developed from a research study conducted by the Black Dog Institute.