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DreamBIG is coming to the City of Prospect!
Celebrating the creativity and vibrancy of Prospect’s young people, there are plenty of ways to be involved.
Children’s Walking Exhibition
Get ready for a colourful journey through the streets of Prospect. From February to April, submit your 2D artwork to the Newmarch Gallery to be part of a citywide exhibition. Selected works will be transformed into floor stickers laid around the city, creating a vibrant and interactive trail for families to explore. The trail will be installed to celebrate the Annual Schools Exhibition on May 9th and will remain on display until June 9th. Grab a limited-edition tote bag and map filled with art supplies, bubbles, and books to discover the Children’s Walking Exhibition.
- Submissions open February 1 – April 18 for ages 3 – 14.
- Walking trail open 9 May - 9 June
Community Mural Day
Join us for a chance to contribute to the public art landscape of Prospect. We'll be painting a vibrant mural on Vine Street Plaza, inspired by the DreamBIG theme with local artist Ella Dawson-Scott.
- May 10, 10am – 1pm
- Vine Street Plaza, Prospect
- Free – Bookings required
Newmarch Schools’ Exhibition
The Local Schools’ Exhibition celebrates the vibrancy and creativity of our school children. This annual program sees artists working with students from each of the local schools to create original artworks to be exhibited in the Newmarch Gallery. This year’s theme aligns with I Was, I Am, I Will Be.
- May 9 – June 7
- Free
Design the Future of the Prospect Library
Want to be the star of our new library card? Submit your artwork for a chance to win art supplies, and movie tickets, and see your design featured on our library card for 2025.
- Submissions open April 18 – May 11
- For ages 3 – 14
- Free
Illustration workshops with artist Lauren Herraman
Join local artist Lauren Herraman for an illustration workshop!
- May 14 & 16, 10am – 12pm
- Cost: $5
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Age Suitability
- All ages
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DreamBIG Children’s Festival is South Australia’s iconic biennial arts festival for schools and families that places its audience at the centre of fresh, inventive, imaginative and inspiring arts experiences.
Discover DreamBIG Children's FestivalPerformance Location: Various locations in Prospect

Including main arterial roads like Fitzroy Tce, Churchill Rd, Prospect Rd, Main North Rd, Regency Rd, Hampstead Rd and North East Rd, City of Prospect is an inner urban community located immediately north of City of Adelaide. For more information, see their website.
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