Children & Families
The Gallery is a family-friendly space that brings people of all ages together through art.
Surrey Art Gallery is a place for everyone—with activities that engage the young and young at heart in life-long learning about art!
Art Stations
Connect with and make art at the Gallery anytime we’re open! Look for the Art Explorer, Art Thinker, and Art Maker stations where you can get creative and learn about art, artists, and artmaking.
Art Explorer Guide
Pick up an Art Explorer Guide, designed especially for kids. Friendly illustrated art monsters lead you through looking games, imaginative questions, and activities that explore our permanent installation artworks. When you’re finished don’t forget to stop at the front desk to get an art monster stamp and a button to take home!
Art Maker
Sculpt your own artwork inspired by Maurice Van Der Beke’s large spinning artwork, Mandala After Prayer Wheel and Keith Rice-Jones’ ceramic installation, Monumental Sculptures. Have fun, experiment, and learn about movement, shapes, and 3D form in these hands-on activities.
Art Thinker
Grab an Art Thinker card and respond to the art you’re experiencing through writing, drawing, or however you’d like! The cards include prompting questions: What inspires you? What do you feel? Take your card home or leave it at the Gallery to share with others.
Family Art Parties
Create, explore, and enjoy art with family and friends! This free drop-in event expands learning through hands-on artmaking with artist-educators, Gallery art exploration, interactive live performances, and more. Join in an afternoon of discovery, creativity, and fun! Look out for the next Family Art Party on our Events page.
Art in Motion
Create art at home! Be inspired by talented artist-educators in engaging online art lessons. Try new materials and techniques: painting, illustration, sculpture, collage, pastels, photography, and more on the Gallery’s YouTube channel.
