Bearded Dragon Gallery

08/04/2026

Paw-Traits & Claw-Traits - A playful celebration of paws, claws, and feathers.
We are inviting artists to submit works inspired by our feathered, furry, and whiskered companions.
Go to beardeddragongallery.com.au and sign up today! 🐶🐱🦆

23/02/2026

Last Thursday, we were proud to host The Art of Human Rights Exhibition – an inspiring evening celebrating lived experience, advocacy and the power of art to drive change.

Our Founder and Executive Director, Freddie Brincat, opened the evening and introduced our wonderful MC, Teagan.

Teagan is an NDIS Support Worker with “Beyond. Making it happen!” – a program run by Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc.. She is also a valued member of the B-Hart lived experience reference group. With lived experience of disability herself, and as the sibling of a sister with profound and multiple disabilities, Teagan brings authenticity, strength and compassion to everything she does. After her own journey through illness and connecting with CBS Inc. through Jobent, she now works in a role that truly reflects her passion for making a difference.

As MC, Teagan warmly welcomed guests and acknowledged our VIPs, including:
• Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner
• Sallie Harrington-Downie, Director, Human Rights and Scrutiny
• Michaela Banks, B-HART Executive Manager
• Freddie Brincat, CBS Inc. Founder and Executive Director

We were honoured to hear powerful addresses from Lorraine Finlay, who spoke about the importance of protecting and promoting human rights for all Australians, and from Michaela Banks, who highlighted the impact of lived experience leadership through B-HART.

Following the formalities, guests enjoyed viewing the exhibition, participating in our Art Action, and supporting the cause through our raffle.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a meaningful evening. Human rights are not abstract concepts — they are lived, experienced and shared. Through art and community, we continue to amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

18/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Charlesworth Nuts and The Lane Vineyard for your generous donation and sponsorship.

Your support means so much to the Bearded Dragon Gallery and the artists we represent. 💛

Bearded Dragon Gallery is proudly run by people with disability and is dedicated to supporting artists in our community to share their creativity, talent, and lived experience. Partnerships like yours help us continue creating inclusive opportunities and meaningful platforms for our artists.

Thank you for standing with us and believing in the power of art and community.

The product from both will be the raffle prize for tomorrow's exhibition

📅 Thursday 19 February 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Bearded Dragon Gallery, 2G Gay’s Arcade, Adelaide
Ticket : https://events.humanitix.com/the-art-of-human-rights-exhibition

11/02/2026

Come and enjoy this outstanding exhibition!

Human rights are not abstract principles.

They are lived. Experienced. Defended. Shared.

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. warmly invites the community and partners to the opening night of The Art of Human Rights with Bearded Dragon Gallery — a powerful exhibition showcasing lived experience, creativity, and the strength of rights in action.

🗓 Thursday, 19 February 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Bearded Dragon Gallery, 2G Gay’s Arcade, Adelaide
🎟 Free tickets available:
https://lnkd.in/gYZ6TRsS

We are honoured to welcome:
• Dr Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner
• Sallie Harrington-Downie, Director, Human Rights and Scrutiny
• Michaela Banks, B-HART Executive Manager
• Freddie Brincat OAM, Founder & Executive Director, CBS Inc.

This is more than an art exhibition. It is a reminder that:
• Human rights belong to every person
• Lived experience must guide systems and reform
• Dignity, participation and inclusion are collective responsibilities

With the Human Rights Commissioner in attendance, the evening will spotlight the transformative impact of the Claim Your Human Rights Project and strengthen our shared commitment to rights-based practice across South Australia.

Human rights are not just policy frameworks — they are the foundation of safe, inclusive and respectful communities for all.

We look forward to standing alongside colleagues, advocates and community members who believe rights must be protected, practised and championed every day.

We hope to see you there.

29/01/2026

You’re invited: The Art of Human Rights – Opening Night

Our next exhibition, The Art of Human Rights, is almost here, and we warmly invite you to join us for the opening night.
This exhibition brings together artworks by Bearded Dragon Gallery artists with lived experience of disability, reflecting on human rights through personal story, creative strength, and lived experience. Rather than focusing on limitation or deficit, the works centre capability, creativity, agency, and voice.
Through painting, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition explores what it means to move through the world with difference and how art can challenge assumptions, amplify marginalised voices, foster empathy, and create meaningful connection across communities.

Opening Night Details
Thursday 19 February 2026
6:00–8:00pm
Bearded Dragon Gallery, 2G Gay’s Arcade, Adelaide
RSVP here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-art-of-human-rights-exhibition

Please feel free to share this invitation with your networks. We’re really looking forward to welcoming you and celebrating the artists and conversations this exhibition will spark.

14/01/2026

Due to a recent technical issue, we’re reopening the call-out for The Art of Human Rights exhibition at Bearded Dragon Gallery.

This exhibition brings together artists with lived experience of disability to explore human rights through a strengths-based lens — focusing on experience, creativity, agency, and what you bring to the world.

We’re looking for artworks that ask:
• What are you great at?
• How do you experience the world?
• What makes our world richer through difference?

🖼️ Submissions reviewed : 23rd January
All works must align with the theme.

📅 Exhibition Opening:
19 February 2026 | 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Bearded Dragon Gallery

🔗 Full details + submissions via the Bearded Dragon Gallery website.
www.beardeddragongallery.com.au

We can’t wait to see your work. 💙

16/12/2025

🐉 Bearded Dragon Gallery – Holiday Closure

Please note that Bearded Dragon Gallery, Adelaide will be closed from 5:00pm Friday, 19 December 2025.

We will be re-opening at 9:00am on Tuesday, 6 January 2026.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We wish our artists, supporters and community a safe and happy holiday season — see you in the New Year! ✨🎨

20/08/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬🪄
We want to see your brightest colours, quirkiest stories, and jovial moments brimming with cheeky character. Think vibrant, think fun, think magic.
The greatest day of your life might just be our next favourite masterpiece. ✨

Submissions close 10th October 2025, all artworks will be reviewed after
You will be notified by the BDG team if your art has been accepted.

SUBMIT via link in BIO 🔗

05/08/2025

Intrinsic Passion: Igniting The Heart ❤️🔥

Our SALA exhibit is now open!

Congratulations to our artists:
Greg Pastwinski
Brianna Liu
Caitlin Stevens
Robert Eckert
Stephen Burdett
Jeremy McGrath
Fiona Slattery- .slattery
Lydia Exen-
Peter Baka-
Jacek Limanowk-
Georgie Russel- .george.designs
Lee Denley- .denley

Thank you to everyone who braved the bitter weather to enjoy a wonderful evening with us!

This exhibit holds many unique and vibrant pieces reflecting the creativity of your local community 🎨

Make sure to add to your SALA trial, it's not one to be missed 👏

Our exhibit will run until 31st August.
Opening hours: Tue- Mon 9-5pm.

24/07/2025

You're Invited: The Intrinsic Passion – Igniting the Heart
Join us at The Bearded Dragon Gallery for our next SALA exhibition, The Intrinsic Passion: Igniting the Heart.
A flicker, a spark, a steady ember—passion glows in many forms. This exhibition invites you to explore the moments, memories, and emotions that ignite creativity and stir the soul.
Opening Night
2G G**s Arcade
Wednesday, 31 July
6:00 PM
RSVP now: https://events.humanitix.com/2025-bdg-sala.../tickets
The exhibition runs throughout SALA: 1–31 August 2025.
Come feel the heartbeat of art.