Summer program announced to celebrate one year of the Opera House’s Centre for Creativity

The Sydney Opera House has announced a huge summer program for its Centre for Creativity with 16 hands-on and participatory events across December, January and February, marking one year since the venue opened its doors to the public in January 2022. Free and paid experiences, from dance workshops for seniors, to participatory choirs, an architecture club and a special introduction to music for babies, will encourage creativity and play amongst audiences of all ages.

Leading the program is award-winning interactive installation Wild City by multidisciplinary artist Kathy Holowko. Between 3 – 15 January 2023, children aged 6+ and their families can imagine and build mini urban landscapes and habitats for wild animals. The $10 morning workshops will encourage an understanding of the co-habitation of our cities through creativity and play. Free afternoon art installations will run from 2 – 5pm daily, where anyone can explore the Wild City exhibition and discover animals in their habitats.

Sydney Opera House Head of Children, Families and Creative Learning, Tamara Harrison says: “Wild City will take over the Centre for Creativity on the one-year anniversary of the venue’s opening. Since its opening, the Centre has hosted more than 110 events and experiences, and welcomed over 8,000 people to play, experiment and learn, fulfilling the Centre’s commitment to connect more audiences with our world-renowned building through hands-on creative experiences.”

The summer program includes activities on weekdays and nights, weekends and during the school holidays.

Programs aimed at adults include a free Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir immersive workshop; SHIFT with Backstage Music, a performance followed by a panel discussion celebrating the art and practices of musicians and performers with disabilities; Artists on the Harbour with the National Art School, an interactive drawing and walking tour for artists 18+; a guided meditation with Dr Nadine Cameron and musician SnowBorne (David Rosa); Spring for Seniors, a monthly dance theatre workshop for people aged 55+ to move and explore creative expression; an Architecture Club; and free monthly Big Heart Sing with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

Programs for children and families include The Magic Garden with the Vegetable Plot, a 90-minute workshop for 4-9 year olds; Dance Mania, a two-day workshop for 9-11 year olds; and free Sunday morning creative experiences for 7-11 year olds. For babies aged 0-2 and their carers, join Baby Music Jam, an interactive introduction to music.

Programs for all ages include a Costume Party Mardi Gras and a monthly Draw the House: Sketchbook Tour.

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