Image: Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, Pretty Beach, 2019. Image courtesy of the artist and Moore Contemporary. Photo by the artist.
Guildhouse is proud to present an exclusive opportunity for South Australian visual artists to learn directly from renowned West Australian artist Abdul-Rahman Abdullah in a full-day Masterclass, alongside an Artist Talk with Georgina Mills.
Learn how to grow and sustain a thriving arts practice with firsthand insights you can only gain from another artist. Network with other practising artists and walk away with practical strategies that you can immediately apply to your practice and your career.
Join us on Saturday, 9 May 2026, for your chance to engage directly with one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, with exclusive discounts available for Guildhouse Members.
Places are strictly limited; book now to avoid missing out.
About Abdul-Rahman Abdullah:
Abdul-Rahman Abdullah is an established artist living and working on Wadjuk Nyungar country. Working primarily in sculpture and installation, his work explores the intersections of identity, culture and the natural world. In this masterclass, Abdul-Rahman will provide invaluable insights into his professional practice, unpack his experiences and career trajectory, and offer clear and practical guidance to attendees.
MASTERCLASS: Abdul-Rahman Abdullah
- Saturday 9 May
- 9:30am – 4:00pm
- Inparrila, The Wyatt Trust, 161 Frome Street, Adelaide
- Morning & Afternoon Tea provided
- $35 Members / $60 Non-Members
- All Masterclass tickets include entry to the Artist Talk
Spend a full day with Abdul-Rahman Abdullah as he shares his personal insights into building a sustainable creative practice. This in-depth masterclass explores how to navigate the realities of being an artist and make your practice truly work for you. Whether you’re an emerging, mid-career or an established artist, this is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, connect, and be inspired.
This workshop is aimed at visual artists, craft practitioners and designers seeking to take the next step in their careers.
ARTIST TALK: Abdul-Rahman Abdullah & Georgina Mills
- Saturday 9 May
- 6:00 – 7:30pm
- Radford Auditorium, Art Gallery of South Australia
- $15 Members / $20 Non-Members
Whether you are an arts lover or an artist yourself, this experience is a special one-off artist talk featuring Abdul-Rahman Abdullah in conversation with Adelaide-based figurative realist sculptor Georgina Mills. Together, they’ll reflect on their unique collaboration through the Guildhouse Catapult Mentorship (2025), offering insight into mentorship, creative exchange, process, and artistic development.
This artist talk is a special opportunity for the South Australian visual arts community (artists, makers, creatives and supporters) to come together and celebrate the transformative impact of Guildhouse’s flagship Catapult Mentorship Program.