The Watson | Out & About

The best things to do in Adelaide

From some of the country’s finest art galleries to boutique wineries in the Barossa, Adelaide (and its surrounding regions) will take you on the journey of a lifetime. Start exploring with this list of the top things to do in Adelaide.

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Take a little piece of The Art Series home with you – Online art prints, beds & so much more!

Did you love your stay at The Johnson? Did The Blackman’s beautifully melancholy artwork leave you longing for more? Now you can paint yourself in a little bit of The Art Series with luxurious linen robes, comfy sleepwear, stunning art prints and comfortable beds – delivered straight to your door and into your home.

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The People have spoke for The Watson award

Partnering up with the Helpmann Academy, supporting emerging creatives, The Watson recently sponsored the Academy’s People's Choice Awards. Abstract artist Jane Skeer was chosen as the winner with her sculpture 'Quiet Square' constructed from VHS reels.

Art Series | Familiar Face

Dinner with Justine Schofield

After devouring the delicious pages of MasterChef contestant and frequent Art Series resident, Justine Schofield's first cook book, Dinner with Justine, we thought it only fair to share with you a sneak peek into one of her favourite dishes, Sticky Lamb Shank Pappardelle.

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The Watson supports emerging artist from Helpmann Academy

Partnering up with the Helpmann Academy, supporting emerging creatives, The Watson recently sponsored the Academy’s Graduate Exhibition. Young Adelaide artist, Emmaline Zanelli, received The Watson Award for her abstract photography.

Art Series | The Watson | Art | Q & A

ILLUSTRATING WITH DORIS CHANG

We sat down with Doris Chang from Little Sister Co. to talk all things cute illustrations.

The Cullen | The Olsen | The Watson | Art | Go Do

The Arty Side of MIFF

Melbourne International Film Festival has been running for sixty five years this year, and has been a cultural landmark for bringing a broad range of cinema to the once isolated Australian audience. This year, two of the films explore two significant Australian artists who come from completely different backgrounds, but have made their impact on Australian art.

The Watson | Curated Stay

Art and culture bring Adelaide alive

The Fringe Festival returns to Adelaide for 24 days of art, culture and music from February 12 – March 14.

The Watson | Wine & Dine

Wine and Dine on Adelaide Time

Recently Adelaide has seen a change, as it pushes away from the sleepy beach-side town and into a vibrant, eclectic and cultural mecca of wine, food and art.

The Watson | Art | Q & A

Q&A: Troy-Anthony Baylis of Tandanya

We discussed all things Indigenous art with our go-to for The Watson, Tandanya curator and manager Troy-Anthony Baylis.

The Watson | Art | Q & A

For Big and Little Kids: The Charms of Windmill Theatre

The Watson is proud to partner with Windmill Theatre, one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies for children and families. We spoke with the director behind one of their upcoming productions to learn more about the creative process and making art for children.

The Watson | Art | Our Picks

The Watson Learning Curve

Our in-house curator Jane O'Neill discusses the experience of developing an education program for The Watson, drawing on sources from within the Indigenous art community, art critics and archival materials across Watson's own incredible history.

The Watson | Q & A

At Home in Adelaide with Local Grind

Local Grind is quickly gaining a cult following for its locally sourced ingredients and unpretentious menu, brought to fruition by owners Adam Rocco and Tamara Spark. Find out why they chose Adelaide to launch their first restaurant in our Q&A.