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Autism-friendly program: Children and families at the MCA

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A small, tailored program of structured creative activities designed to support Autistic children.

Spend a morning with MCA Artist Educators and other families experiencing artworks chosen for participants with sensory needs, followed by a hands-on artmaking workshop.

Event adaptions:

  • Relaxed pace and flexible arrival times  

  • Visual Story (click here to view) 

  • Artworks chosen for participants with sensory needs

  • Staff trained in disability confidence 

  • Quiet Area 

  • Groups limited to maximum 20 participants

Free, booking required.

Experience sensory-friendly artworks from an upcoming exhibition, followed by a hands-on artmaking workshop.

What to expect:

  • 10.30–10.45am: Welcome
    Arrive at the MCA via the Circular Quay entrance where an MCA Artist Educator will welcome and guide you to the National Centre for Creative Learning on Level 3. There will be a dedicated studio and Quiet Area for you to settle in and relax. 

  • 10.45–11.10am: Tailored gallery tour
    Visit a current exhibition to see Autism-friendly artworks.

  • 11.10am–12pm: Artmaking workshop
    Return to your dedicated studio in the National Centre for Creative Learning and join a fun workshop facilitated by MCA Artist Educators.  

  • 12pm: The event concludes. 

Booking available soon.

More info here.