Guildhouse is proud to present an exclusive opportunity for South Australian visual artists to learn directly from renowned West Australian artist Abdul-Rahman Abdullah.

Learn how to grow and sustain a thriving arts practice with firsthand insights you can only gain from another artist. Network with other practising artists and walk away with practical strategies that you can immediately apply to your practice and your career.

Join us on Saturday, 9 May 2026, for your chance to engage directly with one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, with exclusive discounts available for Guildhouse Members.

Places are strictly limited; book now to avoid missing out.

About Abdul-Rahman Abdullah:
Abdul-Rahman Abdullah is an established artist living and working on Wadjuk Nyungar country. Working primarily in sculpture and installation, his work explores the intersections of identity, culture and the natural world. In this masterclass, Abdul-Rahman will provide invaluable insights into his professional practice, unpack his experiences and career trajectory, and offer clear and practical guidance to attendees.

MASTERCLASS: Abdul-Rahman Abdullah
Saturday 9 May 2026
9:30am – 4:00pm
Inparrila, The Wyatt Trust, 161 Frome St, Adelaide 5000
Morning and Afternoon Tea provided
$35 Guildhouse Members / $60 Non-Members
All Masterclass tickets include entry to the Artist Talk

Spend a full day with Abdul-Rahman Abdullah as he shares his personal insights into building a sustainable creative practice. This in-depth masterclass explores how to navigate the realities of being an artist and make your practice truly work for you. Whether you’re an emerging, mid-career or an established artist, this is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, connect, and be inspired.

This workshop is aimed at visual artists, craft practitioners and designers seeking to take the next step in their careers.

ARTIST TALK: Abdul-Rahman Abdullah & Georgina Mills
Saturday 9 May 2026
6:00 – 7:30pm
Radford Auditorium, Art Gallery of South Australia
$15 Members / $20 Non-Members

Whether you are an arts lover or an artist yourself, this experience is a special one-off artist talk featuring Abdul-Rahman Abdullah in conversation with Adelaide-based figurative realist sculptor Georgina Mills. Together, they’ll reflect on their unique collaboration through the Guildhouse Catapult Mentorship (2025), offering insight into mentorship, creative exchange, process, and artistic development.

This artist talk is a special opportunity for the South Australian visual arts community (artists, makers, creatives and supporters) to come together and celebrate the transformative impact of Guildhouse’s flagship Catapult Mentorship Program.

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM HERE

About Guildhouse:
Guildhouse is South Australia’s peak body for visual artists, craft practitioners and designers. In 2026, Guildhouse celebrates 60 years of leadership, advocacy and practical support for artists. We create funded opportunities, strengthen careers, and build a connected, sustainable arts sector. Explore our Membership options.

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