PICA – Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

PICA After Hours: Hatched Opening Night

Hatched 2026 opens at PICA—21 artists, one electric night. Be first in, feel the pulse, catch jade//vision live and witness the future of Australian art take flight. Free, bold, unmissable.

Exhibitions

Event Details

Category

Exhibitions

Event Starts

Jul 31, 2026 18:30

Event Ends

Jul 31, 2026 20:30

Venue

Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

Location

51 James Street, Perth WA, Australia

Join PICA on Friday 31 July, 6:30–8:30pm to celebrate the opening of the Hatched: National Graduate Show 2026!

Step into PICA After Hours—an opening night where new work, bold energy and late-night atmosphere collide. Be first through the doors and experience the next wave of Australian artists in full swing.

This year, Hatched brings together 21 artists from 20 art schools nationwide. Across the night, we’ll unveil the 2026 Dr Harold Schenberg Arts Awards—the most significant prize pool for emerging artists in the country.

At 7:00pm, jade//vision takes over the first-floor balcony with a one-night-only set—improvised, high-voltage and impossible to replicate. Expect a fluid collision of jazz, hip hop, house and everything in between. Featuring Josh Chan (Asian Millhouse), Sasha Britto (sleep1800), POW! Negro, Mali Jo$e, Sam Banks-Smith (Butter), Isla Imogen and special guests.

Free Registration.

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