Ephemeral Beauty reimagines floral imagery through prints and paintings, inviting reflection on memory and change. Weekend openings at Artsite Contemporary, Camperdown.
Sunday 11 October 2026
to Monday 2 November 2026
11:00am - 5:00pm
165-167 Salisbury Road corner, St Marys St, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia
Free
Ephemeral Beauty by Christine Druitt Preston invites families to encounter floral art that brims with colour and meaning. This gallery exhibition blends lino prints and new paintings to create a calm, thoughtful experience that even school-aged children can appreciate.
The show reframes flowers as a cross-cultural visual language rather than mere decoration, offering parents a rich conversation starter for curious kids. Visiting the exhibition is an easy weekend outing that combines visual stimulation with a relaxed gallery atmosphere in Camperdown.
For busy parents seeking a creative weekend plan, this exhibition provides gentle visual storytelling, art education moments and a chance to model museum/gallery behaviour to children in a welcoming space.
Expect vibrant lino prints and layered paintings that revisit earlier blocks while introducing fresh works; the floral motifs are treatable as symbols and stories rather than botanical studies. The work is approachable and evocative, suited to families who like to talk about colour and meaning.
Visitors can explore the exhibition at a gentle pace, read large-print labels, and discuss the changing symbolism of flowers across cultures. Highlights include richly coloured prints and intimate paintings that operate as elegies and small offerings.
Practical details to note:
- Visual art (prints and paintings) suitable for parents and school-aged children
- Calm gallery setting ideal for shorter visits with children
- Large print accessibility available for low-vision visitors
The exhibition opens on Saturday 11 October and runs weekends through to 2 November. Weekend opening hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 to 17:00, making it straightforward to plan a short family visit during the day.
This is a gallery exhibition at Artsite Contemporary featuring both earlier lino blocks and new paintings by Christine Druitt Preston. Expect a reflective tone and artworks that encourage conversation about beauty, memory and cultural symbolism.
Plan for visits of 30–60 minutes depending on your family's pace, and bring simple prompts for children (colour spotting, favourite flower) to keep them engaged while you enjoy the gallery experience.
Artsite Contemporary is located at 165 - 167 Salisbury Road, Camperdown NSW, a neighbourhood gallery setting that is easy to reach by car or public transport. The gallery provides clear signage and a compact, friendly layout suitable for family visits.
Accessibility support includes large print materials for low-vision visitors; this makes exhibition labels and guides easier to read for parents and children who benefit from high-contrast text. Contact the gallery ahead of your visit if you need further access arrangements.
Nearby amenities make it simple to combine the visit with a coffee or a short walk, turning the outing into a relaxed Saturday or Sunday routine in Camperdown, ideal for school-aged children and their carers.
The exhibition is presented as a contemplative gallery show rather than a hands-on workshop; artworks are not for touching, so plan to guide children around the etiquette of looking and discussing art. This is a good opportunity to reinforce respectful gallery behaviour in a gentle way.
If you require specific accessibility services beyond large print, contact the gallery in advance to confirm availability. The venue lists a range of accessibility supports, so reaching out will ensure the best experience for your family.
Be mindful that while the gallery environment is family-friendly, small children may benefit from short, guided activities (colour-finding or storytelling) to keep them engaged during the visit.
No ticketing information is provided on the event page; many Artsite Contemporary exhibitions are free to enter, but it is best to check the exhibition website or contact the gallery for confirmation. If you prefer certainty, phone or email the gallery ahead of your weekend visit.
Families should plan a casual drop-in visit during weekend hours (11:00–17:00), and factor in any travel time. If a guided tour or special event becomes available, the gallery website will list bookings and pricing.
For weekend planning: treat this as an affordable, low-planning cultural outing that doubles as art education for school-aged children and a pleasant way for parents to enjoy local gallery exhibitions in Camperdown.
