Marc Etherington's portrait of Paul Williams contains many small details - skulls, fish, coffee cups, electronics... Children are captivated by this work, sparking many imaginative drawings in response. This is one of the works featured in the 2017 Archibald Prize Kids Trail activity book, free for all visitors to MAMA. Entry to the Archibald Prize is free for children aged 18 and under.

First day of Art Camp today! Lots of happy faces and creative projects by home time. If your little people would like to join the fun, we still have some places in the Wednesday & Thursday groups this week. Book online: http://ow.ly/SJTu30hF7GW

Artists: NAVA's NSW Artists Grant is open for another couple of weeks. Regional artists are encouraged to apply.

There are a few places left in our School Holiday Art Camps for 5-12 year olds. Book in today to ensure you don't miss out. http://ow.ly/fvS730hzpcg

Young Archie entries at #MAMAlbury for 2017 Archibald Prize. @artgalleryofnsw #archibaldprize2017 #artgalleryontour #Albury #Art #Archibald 📷: @julesboag

Who's looking after the kids these school holidays? Book them in for a full day program of arts, games and activities at MAMA Art Camp. Reserve their place today. http://ow.ly/cE6K30hzp5Y

Interested in pursuing a career in Art? Year 11 & 12 students, graduates, and emerging artists are encouraged to come along and meet our panel of artist and industry experts to have a real-world conversation about life in the arts.

End of term firing complete! Looks like another productive term with our wonderful Ceramics tutor, Kerrie Docker. There are only a 3 places left in Kerrie's Term One class for 2018, book online now http://ow.ly/CLts30hpcWv 📷: @table_top_pots

This four part documentary takes a behind the scenes look at the Archibald Prize. Take a sneak peak here: http://ow.ly/f7e130hkR3Q Documentary supported by Screen Australia

The wonderful Liz Laverty, subject of Richard Lewer‘s work in the Archibald Prize, popped by MAMA yesterday for an impromptu visit! The 2017 Archibald Prize exhibition is open every day except Christmas Day, and closes 28 January. http://ow.ly/fRc930hpbZX #mamalbury #archibaldprize2017 #richardlewer #lizlaverty #archibaldprize #artgalleryontour Art Gallery of New South Wales

HSC & VCE art students, recent graduates and aspiring artists are encouraged to come along and learn about pursuing a career as an artist, led by our panel of artists and industry professionals. http://ow.ly/xSmi30hmDBA

Thinking about pursuing a career in art? There are many different pathways for study, gaining experience and building a career in the arts. MAMA has called upon a selection of artists and arts professionals to share their thoughts and experience, and answer questions about becoming an arts professional. Senior HSC & VCE art students, recent graduates, aspiring and emerging artists, and educators are invited to join in the lively discussion with our panel of guests. PANEL GUESTS Grant Stevens: Artist & academic from UNSW Jo Davenport: Contemporary oil painter Marley Dawson: Sculpture and installation artist Bree Pickering: MAMA Director, arts administrator. Tyler Grace: Conceptual Photographer Moderated by Michael Moran, MAMA Curator.