# Event Details - **Event Name**: Portrait Exchange - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: A friendly social drawing event where you sketch each other’s portraits, share them, and connect creatively. Come alone or come with friendsAbout this EventPortrait Exchange is a welcoming social drawing space where participants sit across from a new or familiar face and draw each other’s portraits, exchanging them as gifts. This event fosters creativity, connection, and a sense of play. Over three years, Portrait Exchange has built a strong following in Sydney’s Inner West, offering a relaxing environment for people to unwind, connect and engage with the practice of drawing from life. Participants are encouraged to explore their own unique approach to portraiture, with drawing guidance available. All skill levels are welcome. Come alone or with friends.We encourage you to browse through our library collection on titles related to portrait drawing and the benefits of art therapy About the facilitator:Portrait Exchange is led by artist and facilitator Jaslyn Brown, an Eora-based multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for live portrait drawing. Jaslyn founded Portrait Exchange in 2022 as a DIY community event, drawing from her fascination with the platonic intimacy of live portraiture. Over the past three years, she has successfully run all aspects of the event, cultivating a devoted audience and transforming it into a much-loved social-creative space.Jaslyn's diverse experience extends beyond facilitating large groups. She has worked as an art-therapy-based disability support worker, including guiding artists with autism through the creative process, and has contributed to large-scale arts events, such as those with the Sydney Festival crew. This broad skill set enables her to manage both group dynamics and individual needs, providing tailored support while encouraging creativity.In addition to her art facilitation, Jaslyn is also involved in teaching local school kids after school and practising art therapy, where she works closely with participants in community settings.The event remains a space for participants to exchange art, engage with creativity, and build connections, whether they are new to portraiture or seasoned artists.About the venueMARRICKVILLE PAVILION AND LIBRARY is accessible by lift from both the street and ground levels. The venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. There is a hearing loop available.If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know when you book via the order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marrickville/portrait-exchange/100001627058729459 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, kids, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Marrickville - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Marrickville Library - **lat**: -33.9124505 - **long**: 151.1609046 - **full address**: Marrickville Library, 113 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Portrait Exchange - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9827c8508e0118660f6fd82e7e85cc39b6df584d394bf413111608ed176798d2-rimg-w1200-h800-dc020100-gmir.jpg?v=1762488142 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Portrait Exchange being held? - **A:** Portrait Exchange takes place on Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Marrickville Library, 113 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Portrait Exchange? - **A:** Portrait Exchange is organized by Inner West Council Libraries. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Portrait Exchange is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marrickville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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