School children in uniforms explore a contemporary art installation in a bright gallery space. Several students in white shirts, plaid skirts or shorts, and black shoes examine quirky objects inside clear acrylic vitrines, including a severed head-like sculpture, a yellow oozing form, and other surreal items on white pedestals. Behind them, large floor-to-ceiling LED screens display close-up images of a giant metallic or organic object against a blue oceanic background, with text labels such as "OBJECT NO. 002". One child holds a green booklet, another peers into a display. A tall vertical sign reads "DUDE WHERE'S MY ICE?" in bold white letters on a dark background with a small photo. A vintage-style framed poster hangs on the left wall.

Program Powerhouse Materials Powerhouse Materials: Paper

Young Writers' Challenge Celebration with Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope

Name: Young Writers' Challenge Celebration with Andy Griffiths
Start: 2026-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-03-07T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Castle Hill

Ended 7 Mar 2026

11am–12pm

Free

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Powerhouse Castle Hill

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Powerhouse Castle Hill

2 Green Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154

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A free drop-in activity to celebrate writers who participated in the Powerhouse Young Writers' Challenge with Andy Griffiths.

Renowned Australian children’s author and guest-curator of Powerhouse Materials: Paper Andy Griffiths and illustrator Bill Hope will showcase some of their favourite writing from the challenge. There will also be writing activities on the day to engage the young and young at heart.