Premium Content:

PICA After Dark Opening Party celebrates new-look ‘Hatched’ exhibition

The much-loved Hatched exhibition returns this August, celebrating the best emerging artists across Australia.

For the first time, the exhibition will be held in a new offsite location – taking over an expansive floor of Forrest Chase in the heart of the city.

- Advertisement -

Opening night will be marked with the fabulous PICA After Dark Opening Party, with a paid bar and big tunes from DJ MACCA, Lia T and Montana.

Hatched will bring the works of 23 exhibiting artists from 20 art schools across the country.

This year features works in a range of media including painting, ceramics, drawing, woodwork, printmaking, textiles, metalwork, photography, performance, video, sound and sculpture.

PICA After Dark Opening Party is open to art lovers of all ages, but under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Be advised the bar will be card only!

PICA After Dark Opening Party will be held on Friday, 1 August. Register your attendance here.

Hatched runs from 2 August – 5 October 2025 in Forrest Chase. For more, head to pica.org.au

Latest

Max Aurora & The Southern Lights share new pop-punk tune ‘How I Know It’s Right’ 

Max Aurora & The Southern Lights blend their dreamy, bittersweet indie rock with the punch of pop-punk and emo.

On This Gay Day | There was a big announcement about AIDS research

On this day in 1984 the USA's Secretary for Health and Human Services Margaret Heckler called a press conference and made a brief announcement.

Dirty Versachi returns with a non-binary anthem

It captures the chaos, camp and raw confidence of a night out, channeling queer freedom, self-expression and the feeling of being completely at home in your body.

Get your first look at the upcoming Kylie Minogue documentary

The 3-part documentary is coming soon to Netflix.

Newsletter

Don't miss

Max Aurora & The Southern Lights share new pop-punk tune ‘How I Know It’s Right’ 

Max Aurora & The Southern Lights blend their dreamy, bittersweet indie rock with the punch of pop-punk and emo.

On This Gay Day | There was a big announcement about AIDS research

On this day in 1984 the USA's Secretary for Health and Human Services Margaret Heckler called a press conference and made a brief announcement.

Dirty Versachi returns with a non-binary anthem

It captures the chaos, camp and raw confidence of a night out, channeling queer freedom, self-expression and the feeling of being completely at home in your body.

Get your first look at the upcoming Kylie Minogue documentary

The 3-part documentary is coming soon to Netflix.

MAGA influencer harassed a gay couple and their child leading to an alleged assault

The couple have now launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with their legal fees.

Max Aurora & The Southern Lights share new pop-punk tune ‘How I Know It’s Right’ 

Max Aurora & The Southern Lights blend their dreamy, bittersweet indie rock with the punch of pop-punk and emo.

On This Gay Day | There was a big announcement about AIDS research

On this day in 1984 the USA's Secretary for Health and Human Services Margaret Heckler called a press conference and made a brief announcement.

Dirty Versachi returns with a non-binary anthem

It captures the chaos, camp and raw confidence of a night out, channeling queer freedom, self-expression and the feeling of being completely at home in your body.