Lived Experience Art Exhibition and Workshop

Back for its second year, the Lived Experience Art Exhibition and Workshop celebrates community, connection and inclusion through art.

Hosted by Gadigal Creative, Sydney Local Health District and Inner West Council, this free community event takes place at Marrickville Library Pavilion on 4 and 5 December 2026, as part of Inner West Council’s 2026 Inclusion Festival.

Across two days, explore artworks and join creative workshops that raise awareness of mental health and disability, challenge stigma and celebrate lived experience.

All artworks exhibited are created by people who have experienced disability or mental and emotional distress, or who have supported someone who has.

The free art workshops will be led by First Nations artist Sarah Clarke, a mental health Peer Worker with lived experience. All workshop materials will be provided.

Friday 4 December

• Art exhibition: 12:30 pm–6:00 pm (no need to register to attend the exhibition)

• Workshop 1: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

• Workshop 2: 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

Saturday 5 December

• Art exhibition: 10:00 am–5:00 pm (no need to register to attend the exhibition)

• Workshop 1: 11:00 am–1:00 pm

• Workshop 2: 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

Workshop bookings

Each workshop is limited to 15 participants, so please register to secure your place. Drop-ins are welcome where space is available, but a place cannot be guaranteed if the session is fully booked.

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like to contact us about your access needs, email: santiago.ledesma@health.nsw.gov.au.

Venue information and getting there

Address: 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville (take the lift, ramp or stairs to lower level)

The venue has step-free entry, lift and ramp access, accessible toilets and a hearing loop.

Train / Metro
Marrickville Station (M1 Metro) is approximately 700 metres (9 minutes' walk) from the venue.

Bus
Routes 412, 418, 425 and 426 stop on Marrickville Road and Livingstone Road, a short walk (around 200 metres) from the venue.

Accessible parking
Accessible parking spaces are available in the underground car park via Livingstone Road. Lift access is available from the car park to the Library and Pavilion until 8pm.

Drop-off
Accessible passenger drop-off is available on Livingstone Road near the car park entrance.

Part of Inner West Council's Inclusion Festival. View the full program of free events

Artwork image: 'Thinking in Circles' by William Tomlinson.