Andy Griffiths – Art. Make. Create
Next on 26 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pmAndy Griffiths – Art. Make. Create
Overview
Join best-selling children's author Andy Griffiths for a seriously silly day at the National Portrait Gallery, celebrating the launch of his new portrait by artist Ronnie van Hout.
Be prepared to laugh your head off with Andy in his interactive session and learn more about his portrait with playful talks and family tours. Let your imagination run wild in the Holiday Space or practice your skills with Andy's book illustrator Bill Hope in his drawing workshops. Roll up your sleeves for Andy-inspired temporary tattoos, rock out to live music or find your next read at a community book swap.
With so much to keep the whole family entertained, relish in some downtime with food and drinks from the Portrait Cafe and pop-up food trucks. Or bring your own snacks and enjoy a picnic on the Gallery lawns.
Dates
26 Sep 2026Facilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Lockers
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
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