Programs & Events

Celebrate with the artists from our current exhibitions at Summer Open Day, with a day of free activities on the closing weekend of The Pool Show The Pool Show, river is a witness and MEGAPIXEL. 

Enjoy hands-on, artist-led activities for all ages, including water play inspired by Mike Hewson’s Bush Shower; a Pool Cake Competition and a chance to win passes to Ripples Leisure Centre; a pop-up market stall with the MEGAPIXEL artists; and a plein air–style  drawing workshop with Katerina Asistin.

Live music by Jerrah Patston and Sam Worrad including ‘The Glenbrook Pool Song’. 

Join The Pool Show artists David Capra and Katerina Asistin in conversation with Joanna Gilmour, followed by a special afternoon tea storytelling session with Jagath Dheerasekara and Paula Sanchez. 

Tickets & pricing
Free entry
Duration
10am - 2pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

PROGRAM 

  • 10AM–2PM: Water Play; inspired by Mike Hewson, Bush Shower | Café Lawn
  • 10AM–2PM: Pool Side Art Making with the Learning Team | Café Lawn
  • 10AM–2PM: Pool Cake Competition Display | Loungeroom Gallery
  • 10AM–2PM: MEGAPIXEL Artists Pop-Up Shop | Café Lawn
  • 11AM–12PM: The Pool Show Artist Talks: David Capra and Katerina Asistin with Joanna Gilmour | Main Gallery
  • 12:30PM–2PM: Plein air drawing drop-in workshop with Katerina Asistin | Ancher House Lawn
  • 1PM: Afternoon tea storytelling with Jagath Dheerasekara and Paula Sanchez | Lewers House Veranda

ABOUT 

Artist Talks: Join The Pool Show artists David Capra and Katerina Asistin in conversation with Joanna Gilmour, Curator and Acting Director at Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery, for an insightful discussion on the ideas and themes behind each artist’s work. From the thrilling performance- and community-based approach of Capra’s Birthing Things in the Spirit to his pairing with Annette Kellerman objects, in contrast with Katerina’s compellingly quiet paintings of Mount Druitt Pool. 

Afternoon Tea Storytelling is a reflective dicussion between artist Jagath Dheerasekara  and  academic Paula Sanchez,  share their personal and collective stories of survival, exile, and resistance. Both have endured torture—Paula in Chile, Jagath in Sri Lanka—and speak as living archives against the erasure of memory. This conversation invites the community to engage with histories that continue to shape our present, over a relaxed afternoon tea and a musical feature by Paula.

Call for Entries: Pool Cake Competition: We’re inviting bakers, artists and cake-makers of all ages to enter our Pool Cake Competition inspired by The Pool Show exhibition as part of Summer Open Day at Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery on 14 February 2026. Create a pool-themed cake, and showcase your edible artwork at the Gallery for a chance to win a family pass to Ripples Aquatic Centre St Marys & Penrith.  

En plein air workshop is a drop-in style activity led by exhibiting artist Katerina Asistin, giving audiences of all ages the opportunity to respond directly to the unique natural environment surrounding Lewers through drawing. Katerina Asistin is a Western Sydney based Filipino-Australian, who recently graduated from the National Art School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Exploring the everyday urban environment through her painting practice, Katerina’s works focus on the familiar yet often overlooked landscapes of Western Sydney

Jerrah Patston and Sam Worrad are both musicians who have made significant contributions to the music scene. Jerrah Patston is known for his unique style and beautiful harmonies, having released three full-length albums and collaborating with various artists and on projects for ABC Kids. Musician and songwriter Sam Worrad,has performed   and collaborated with Jerrah on many occasions  and has worked with neurodiverse musicians at Club Weld. Together, they have created a rich musical output that resonates with audiences and showcases the diverse talents within the music community.