WAWAN at the Wollongong Art Gallery

We have some really exciting news ... Wollongong Against War and Nukes has been chosen for a two-week activist residency at Wollongong Art Gallery as part of the 'Greetings from Wollongong' exhibition!

Taking place over 25 July to 12 August 2025, we'll be turning the space into an activist hub! We planning to decorate the space with banners and photos, and display some of the long history of anti-war activism in Wollongong.

We'll invite the public to join us in screenprinting shirts, making badges, decorating peace doves, creating lanterns, running kids activities, and much more.

Coinciding with the 80th anniversaries of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this is a great opportunity to take our message of peace to Wollongong.

Greetings From Wollongong Exhibition

Event Calendar

Saturday July 26th

12pm - 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Screen printing and badge making workshop. Come along to learn some core activist arts and craft skills, and maybe design your own badge!

 

Sunday July 26th

12pm - 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Screen printing and badge making workshop. Come along to learn some core activist arts and craft skills, and maybe design your own badge!

 

Wednesday July 30th

1pm - 5pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Hiroshima lanterns and badge making with Sharon Pusell.

 

Friday July 30th

1pm - 5pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Hiroshima lanterns and badge making with Sharon Pusell.

 

Saturday August 2nd

11am @ Wollongong City Library

Kamishibai: Japanese Paper Theatre, children’s stories of peace.

12pm - 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Kid’s Craft Activities. Make badges, paper cranes, and more!

 

Sunday August 3rd

12pm - 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Beats not Bombs, music and words against war in the Chambers Gallery. Featuring Maurie Mulheron and others.

 

Tuesday August 5th

2pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Cross stitching for beginners -- a workshop

 

Wednesday August 6th

1pm - 5pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Hiroshima lanterns and badge making with Sharon Pusell.

 

Friday August 8th

1pm - 5pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Hiroshima lanterns and badge making with Sharon Pusell.

 

Saturday August 9th

12pm - 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Lantern Decorating Workshop and badge making.

5pm @ Civic Plaza, Burelli St (IPAC)

Remember Hiroshima: March for Peace, rally and lantern parade. Bring your own lanterns, lights, or candles!

 

Sunday August 10th

1pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

World at War: Where to Now? Discussion and afternoon tea.

Saturday August 9th

12pm - 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

Lantern Decorating Workshop and badge making.

5pm @ Civic Plaza, Burelli St (IPAC)

Remember Hiroshima: March for Peace, rally and lantern parade. Bring your own lanterns, lights, or candles!

Sunday August 10th

1pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery

World at War: Where to Now? Discussion and afternoon tea.