Tuggeranong Arts Centre

21/10/2026

Fresh Funk 55+ is a lively and welcoming modern-movement class designed especially for seniors. Blending funky rhythms with gentle, adaptable choreography, this class supports beginner and experienced dancers to move with confidence and joy. Each 45-minute session focuses on creativity, coordination, and fitness, with options to modify movements to accommodate injuries or mobility needs. After class, participants are invited to stay for a relaxed cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the opportunity to connect with others in the group. Please advise us of any injuries or access requirements when enrolling.
🕰️Thursday, 10 – 11am
📅29 October – 3 December 2026
🎟️$100 (6 weeks)
🕺Age 55+ with any level of dance experience
BOOKINGS: https://tuggeranongarts.com/fresh-funk-55-2/

20/10/2026

TAC’s giant Murray Cod sculpture, Mandji, is having his colourful skin attached. We have received scales from workshops at TAC, the Canberra Basket community, and even as far off as Tasmania.
We would love members of the public to help add the scales; drop in, learn, make and stitch up with us weekly in at Tuggeranong Arts Centre:
• 1-4pm Wednesdays and
• 10am -1pm Fridays until 6 November.
All help is gratefully received and it is a fun way to learn a new craft skill and meet new people. Almost barista coffee is available in TAC reception for $3.

📸 Annie, Steven and Ann applying Mandji’s skin. Image courtesy of Lorena

20/10/2026

Gregg Arthur: Another Tour De Force: This Saturday @ TAC - https://mailchi.mp/tuggeranongarts/gregg-arthur-trio

19/10/2026

"Timothy Christopher Ryan is one of those fascinating, intriguing humans — a multifaceted chameleon who lives several lives all at once. He's is a kind, fun guy who contains multitudes: a nature-loving bogan, nightlife creature, arts powerhouse and professional agent of delightful chaos."
Timothy spoke to Alexander Thatcher at Fuse about his upcoming show Creative Juices at Tuggeranong Arts Centre.

Timothy Christopher Ryan is a kind, fun guy who contains multitudes: a nature-loving bogan, nightlife creature, arts powerhouse and professional agent of delightful chaos. He claims to be a hyper-c...

19/10/2026

Join us for TACs next exhibition opening at 6pm on Friday 23 October. We are excited to have wonderful works in textiles, painting and ceramics by outstanding local artists, Julie Ryder with Home Ground, Nicola Dickson and Malcolm Cooke with Alchemies and members of the Canberra Spinners and Weavers (CSW) celebrating a significant anniversary in Sixty. Each exhibition displays consummate skills in making and each has very specific selections of materials to work with. Julie Ryder explores the environment in her work, which is inspired by observations and foraged materials gathered on daily nature walks near her home in Weetangera and other places she has visited. Malcolm Cooke has worked in ceramics for 56 years, including as a thrower at the acclaimed Bendigo Pottery. Since then, he has established the Art Shed in Tharwa with partner Marily Cintra. His work is curated with paintings by Nicola Dickson, which have been informed by the studies of natural history specimens from the Macleay Collection, Sydney University. Works made in the last decade show the collective skills and diversity of practice in CSW, with handspinning, weaving, knitting, crochet and a variety of other techniques, by prominent artists such as Monique Van Nieuwland, Liz Perry and many more.

18/10/2026

Promising laughter, connection and delightfully ridiculous artworks to take home, Creative Juices brings a cheeky, adult twist to the messy joy of ’90s kids’ art shows. Created by the award-winning Timothy Christopher Ryan, this interactive comedy experience offers a no-judgment space for playful, chaotic art making.
Inspired by paint-and-sip anarchy and childhood craft sessions, the show encourages audiences to ditch perfectionism and embrace creativity in all its forms. Ryan’s lively performance will have even the most hesitant guest caught up in the action. From noodle-inspired self-portraits to irreverent life drawing and UV body painting, Creative Juices celebrates silliness, spontaneity and self-expression.
📅Friday 6 November
🕰️7pm
🎟️$30/$35
Bookings: https://tuggeranongarts.com/timothy-christopher-ryan-creative-juices-6-nov/

16/10/2026

Maestro Tommy Tycho AM, MBE described Gregg Arthur as “the ultimate crooner” - high praise from someone who knew a thing or two about great singers.
Gregg has earned acclaim from some of the biggest names in jazz, including Tony Bennett, and has been described by The Weekend Australian as “a masterful interpreter of lyrics and a superior purveyor of immortal melodies”.
With pianist Peter Locke and bassist Craig Scott, Gregg brings the great jazz standards to life in an unmissable evening of music.
📅Saturday 24 October
🕰️7pm
🎟️$45/$40
Bookings: https://tuggeranongarts.com/tac-jazz-gregg-arthur-trio-24-oct/

15/10/2026

Acrylic painting is a great place to start if you’re new to art. It’s easy to use, dries quickly, and lets you experiment without overthinking things. You can try out different techniques, build up layers, and see results straight away making it a fun and flexible way to get creative. This 6-week workshop with professional artist Yamile Tafur Rios focuses on acrylic painting and encourages hands-on experimentation. You’ll explore a variety of surfaces, including canvas, paper, and wood, learning how to prepare and prime each one while discovering which suits your style best. Throughout the course, you’ll develop essential skills such as paint application, mixing and thinning, layering and blending, and using a range of brushes and tools to achieve different effects. You’ll also begin creating your own compositions, working with diverse subject matter such as still life, portraits, and animals and wildlife. No prior experience is needed; this course is perfect for beginners —just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.
Acrylic Painting
🕰️Tuesdays 6-8pm
📅27 October – 1 December
🎟️$265
Bookings: https://tuggeranongarts.com/yamile-tafur-rios-acrylic-painting-course-27-oct-1-dec/