Thinking/Making

Creative and Cultural Exhibitions and Events

Artwork: Shriyanka Das Sharma.

Thinking/Making: Creative and Cultural Exhibitions and Events
Dates

Dates

Thursday 8 October - 
Friday 11 December

Host

Host

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities, Adelaide University

Location

Location

Various locations acrosss Adelaide

Cost

Cost

Various costs, and some free

Showcasing Adelaide University's graduating creative and cultural talent, this is Thinking/Making

Experience this vibrant program of graduating student-led creative and cultural exhibitions and events from our College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities in the Schools of Art and Design; Humanities; Communication, Media and Journalism; Architecture and Built Environment; and the Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts.

This year’s Thinking/Making program offers something for everyone, from industry events to music theatre productions, classical and jazz performances, a visual effects (VFX) showcase, film and television screenings, and a range of student-led exhibitions and showcases.

Explore outstanding work from our students in Art and Design, including graphic and communication design, industrial design, fine art, illustration, and animation; and Architecture and Built Environment, including interior and landscape architecture.

Browse our events and exhibitions to support emerging talent and connect with some of South Australia’s most inspiring creative and cultural minds.

Upcoming events

& Juliet

& Juliet flips the script on one of the world’s most famous love stories and asks the question, “What if Juliet chose her own ending?” This vibrant, hilarious musical follows Juliet as she refuses to die for Romeo and instead embarks on a journey of self-discovery with her friends, new and old.

Dates: 8–11 October 2026
Time: Various
Location: Scott Theatre, Adelaide City Campus East

& Juliet

Visual Effects VFX Celebration

Our annual Visual Effects (VFX) Industry Night is a celebration of the global VFX industry and showcases Adelaide University’s suite of visual effects programs.

Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Allan Scott Auditorium, Adelaide University, City Campus West

Visual Effects VFX Celebration

2026 Fine Arts End of Year Show - 01

Showcasing the work of Fine Arts graduates from Bachelor, Honours, Masters and PhD.

Dates: Friday 27 November - Wednesday 2 December
Location: Dorrit Black Building, Adelaide University, City Campus West

2026 Fine Arts End of Year Show - 01

Creative Arts Honours and Master of Design Exhibition

Celebrating the achievements of the graduating Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) and Master of Design students.

Dates: Friday 27 November – Tuesday 8 December
Location: SASA Gallery, Ground Floor, Kaurna Building, Adelaide University, City Campus West 

Creative Arts Honours and Master of Design Exhibition

Illustration and Animation Exhibition

A collection of our graduating students’ best creative works.

Dates: Monday 30 November – Friday 11 December
Time: 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday
Location: Level 2 (Ground Floor) Kaurna Building, Adelaide University, City Campus West

Illustration and Animation Exhibition

Industrial Design Exhibition: PRO. GRESS

Enjoy works by our final year Bachelor of Industrial Design students.

Dates: Monday 30 November – Friday 11 December
Time: 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday
Location: The Crease (K2-14), Ground floor, Kaurna Building, Adelaide University, City Campus West

Industrial Design Exhibition: PRO. GRESS

Graphic and Communication Design Exhibition – Proof

Celebrate the work of the first graduating Graphic Communication Design cohort of Adelaide University.

Dates: Monday 30 November – Friday 11 December
Time: 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday
Location: Level 4, Kaurna Building,  Adelaide University, City Campus West

Graphic and Communication Design Exhibition – Proof

School of Architecture and Built Environment Exhibition: STITCH

Showcasing the work of graduating students from for School of Architecture and Built Environment, including Architecture, Interior Architecture & Landscape Architecture.

Dates: Friday 4 December – Friday 11 December
Location: Level 5, Kaurna and Barbara Hanrahan Buildings, Adelaide University, City Campus West

School of Architecture and Built Environment Exhibition: STITCH