Maree Clarke<br/> <em>Walert – gurn barerarerungar: Tipperary, Ireland Dunstable, Britain Yorta Yorta Trawlwoolway Boonwurrung, Mutti Mutti, Wamba Wamba</em> 2020-2021 <!-- (view 2) --><br /> possum skin, earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint, sinew<br /> 221.0 x 405.0 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2021<br /> 2021.600<br /> © Maree Clarke / Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia <!--146720-->

Possum Skin Cloaks with Maree Clarke Kids Activity

Fri 22 May, 11am–3pm

Maree Clarke<br/> <em>Walert – gurn barerarerungar: Tipperary, Ireland Dunstable, Britain Yorta Yorta Trawlwoolway Boonwurrung, Mutti Mutti, Wamba Wamba</em> 2020-2021 <!-- (view 2) --><br /> possum skin, earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint, sinew<br /> 221.0 x 405.0 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2021<br /> 2021.600<br /> © Maree Clarke / Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia <!--146720-->

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How do you keep warm on a cold day?

Find out about possum skin cloaks in this activity designed by artist Maree Clarke. Discover how she made her possum-skin cloak and the personal meaning of the design, then create a design representing significant places or journeys of from your own lives.

This program is part of Melbourne Design Week 2026. View the full program
At 12.30pm, attend Possum Skin Cloaks: Collection Highlights Talk

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