Tactile art experience Raised-line drawing

A staff member supporting a visitor who is blind to explore In God we Trust (version 2) 2009 by Isabel Aquilizan and Alfredo Aquilizan/ Stainless steel, rubber, vinyl, glass, painted board, Jeep parts / Gift of anonymous donors through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation 2025. Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

A staff member supporting a visitor who is blind to explore In God we Trust (version 2) 2009 by Isabel Aquilizan and Alfredo Aquilizan/ Stainless steel, rubber, vinyl, glass, painted board, Jeep parts / Gift of anonymous donors through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation 2025. Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / Photograph: Joe Ruckli / View full image

When

10.30 – 11.30 am, Tue 8 Sep 2026
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Where

Gallery of Modern Art

Accessibility

  • Audio Described

What to Expect

Admission

Free, bookings required

To make a booking email [email protected]

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About

QAGOMA invites visitors who are blind or have low vision to experience art through touch and art-making. Participants explore a selected sculpture through tactile access and facilitated audio description, before creating their own raised-line drawings.

Free, bookings essential.

What to Expect

Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact [email protected] in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Sensory aspects

  • We try our best to minimise sound in the space, but sometimes there might be low level noise from a nearby artwork or the sounds of the Gallery.
  • If the event becomes overwhelming or stressful, earmuffs and sensory kits are available. Each kit contains a number of resources for self-regulation and calming. Please speak to a staff member for assistance.
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks
  • This event will be photographed/filmed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed/filmed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.