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MOD. exhibition

Upcoming events

13 February – 21 March 2026

Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition 2026

The Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition returns to the SASA Gallery in 2026, bursting with bold ideas and fresh perspectives from South Australia’s most exciting emerging creatives.

This vibrant, must-see exhibition showcases work across ceramics, glass, installation, jewellery, moving image, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and textiles.

The SASA Gallery is open for this exhibition Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00am—4:00pm.

Tali Koto - Sentinels
19 March 2026

Michael Wesley: Australia and Asia

Join us as foreign policy analyst and commentator Professor Michael Wesley discusses his Quarterly Essay with Misha Ketchell, Editor of The Conversation.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

Michael Wesley
13 January - 20 November 2026

BEGINNINGS

Discover BEGINNINGS. Embark on a journey to better understand how and why we are here, where we belong in the world, and how we can act in the present to shape the future.

FREE ENTRY.

Exhibition by MOD. North Terrace, Kaurna Yarta, Adelaide.

MOD. Beginnings creative
9 February - 27 March 2026

Sanaa Exhibition

Sanaa returns to the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery with its latest exhibition, Let Creativity Shine. Featuring the work of twelve artists from Australia and around the world, each brings their own bold stories, styles, and energy to Adelaide.

Sanaa Exhibition is sponsored by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and co-presented with Sanaa: A Better World Through Creativity, as part of Adelaide Fringe.

Sanaa exhibition artwork
5 March 2026

Planet Talks

Dan Hikuroa & Joy McCann
In-Conversation with
Tim Jarvis AM

Join Māori earth-systems scientist Associate Professor Dan Hikuroa and Australian environmental historian Dr Joy McCann in conversation with adventurer and environmental scientist Tim Jarvis AM, as they explore how Indigenous knowledge, history and science can help us reimagine our relationship with the natural world.

Register for this FREE event Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in partnership with WOMADelaide Planet Talks.

Planet Talks
5 March 2026

Kaurna Day 2026

Join us as we celebrate Kaurna Day 2026 - Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together), a day to honour, learn from, and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The day begins with a sunrise Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country, followed by a full program of music, dance, storytelling, workshops, and community activities across Adelaide City Campus East.

Kaurna Day is a free community event - everyone is welcome!

Kaurna Day 2026
Wednesday 22 April

Master of Business Administration Information Session

Navigating today’s fast-paced business world calls for more than technical expertise – you need a clear strategic vision, adaptive leadership, and the confidence to shape the future, rather than just respond to it. Hear MBA Program Director, Dr Jonathan Baker, share insights into the program’s design, its strong industry connections, and how you can create a meaningful and impactful career pathway. Whether you’re building towards executive management or launching your entrepreneurial journey, this session will help you plan your next bold step.

Thursday 12 March

In Conversation with author Dr Rod Hill

The Friends of the Library present their first ‘In Conversation’ author event of 2026 with Dr Roderick Hill in convertion with his wife Monica Hill about his books Chasing Solar Eclipses: A Comprehensive Guide and Space to Live: The Search for an Alternative Home for Humanity.

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