Keren Ruki, contemporary Maori artist, speaks about the construction method, materials and meaning of the kahukuri.
Free

The beautiful ballet Christmas wishes, inspired by Degas and performed by the Gale Edwards School of Ballet, can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
$10 members and their guests bookings essential

Canberra New Music Ensemble presents a concert celebrating the 100th birthday of eminent American composer Elliott Carter, including works by Carter, Charles Ives, Luciano Berio, Paul Hindemith and Stephanos Malikides.
$30; $20 members/concession; $15 students; free for children under 12 bookings (02) 6240 6504; enquiries (02) 6282 5797

Jane Kinsman, Senior Curator, International Art, and exhibition curator, joins us for an introduction to the exhibition followed by an exhibition viewing and a cocktail reception.
$55 members and their guests bookings essential

Jane Kinsman, exhibition curator, provides an introduction to the exhibition.
Free

Jane Kinsman, exhibition curator, presents an introductory talk, followed by an exhibition viewing and a three-course dinner.
$130 members and their guests bookings essential

After a hundred years of colonisation and missionary activity, only a few Kontu men still practice the strange and unique skill of shark-calling. Directed by AFI Award winner Dennis O'Rourke, this documentary reveals a remarkable aspect of Pacific life.
Free

Tour and viewing for people with disabilities and their carers, led by voluntary guides in collaboration with Carers ACT.
Free bookings essential (02) 6296 9900

Jane Kinsman, Senior Curator, International Art, and exhibition curator, discusses Degas’ monotypes and photographic work.
Free

This Papuan comedy follows the adventures a taxi-driver-cum-tribal-chief who straddles both old and new worlds.
Free

Adventure around the Pacific Islands with Kate Collins, Gallery Educator, and listen to entertaining stories about rare objects.
Free

Join Jo Krabman, Gallery Educator and exhibition curator, to draw and explore works of art about home in Home at last and other gallery spaces.
$12; $10 members/concession (includes materials) bookings essential

Join Jo Krabman, Gallery Educator and exhibition curator, to draw and explore works of art about home in Home at last and other gallery spaces.
$12; $10 members/concession (includes materials) bookings essential

Join Karina Edwards, artist, to explore the stories and characters of the exhibition Gods, ghosts and men and make your own mask.
$15; $12 members/concession bookings essential

Join Karina Edwards, artist, to explore the stories and characters of the exhibition Gods, ghosts and men and make your own mask.
$15; $12 members/concession bookings essential

Adventure around the Pacific Islands with Kate Collins, Gallery Educator, and listen to entertaining stories about rare objects.
Free

Siosiua Lafitani-Tofua’ipangai, dancer, singer, writer and Pacific studies scholar, presents a talk on historical, cultural and artistic meanings of Pacific tattoos, revealing the connecting themes of ta (time) and va (space) in the visual and performing arts.
Free

Dr Jenny Newell, Research Fellow, National Museum of Australia, talks about the techniques and changing meanings of carving across the Pacific.
Free

Shirley Campbell, lecturer in anthropology, Australian National University, and author of The art of Kula, talks about the art of the Trobriand Islands.
Free

Join us for a tour of the exhibition followed by a French-style afternoon tea party in the sculpturegarden restaurant.
$45 members and their guests bookings essential

In this supernatural thriller directed by Peter Burger, a young artist unknowingly releases a deadly spirit as he attempts to learn tatau, the Samoan tradition of tattooing.
Free

Selected as a finalist in the Media Peace Awards in 2007, this remarkable documentary directed by Kim Webby explores the complex history and changing meanings of ta moko (traditional Maori tattoo).
Free

Join artist Antonia Aitken and explore the exciting possibilities of printmaking in these workshops. Draw and develop images inspired by Degas to create monotype prints.
$55; 50 members (includes materials) bookings essential

Join artist Antonia Aitken and explore the exciting possibilities of printmaking in these workshops. Draw and develop images inspired by Degas to create monotype prints.
$55; 50 members (includes materials) bookings essential

Join John Pratt, ANU Printmedia lecturer and master printer, and develop monoprints and drypoints from a life model in a manner similar to Degas.
$120; $110 members bookings essential

Gary Hickey, lecturer in art history, University of Queensland, presents a talk on how Japanese art captured the imagination of the French Impressionists.
Free

Join us for an exclusive tour of the exhibition, followed by breakfast.
$40 members and their guests bookings essential

Join artist Teffany Thiedeman and make sculptures in warm wax, inspired by the dancers, horses and bathers in the exhibition.
$20; $15 members (includes materials) bookings essential

Join artist Teffany Thiedeman and make sculptures in warm wax, inspired by the dancers, horses and bathers in the exhibition.
$20; $15 members (includes materials) bookings essential

In the spirit of Degas: master of French art, enjoy a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! Evening commences with light refreshments.
$10; $5 members bookings essential

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Join artist and book binder David Hodges to make your own sketchbook inspired by the work of Grace Cossington Smith. Create still-life sketches of household objects and draw works of art about home.
$15; $12 members bookings essential

Join artist and book binder David Hodges to make your own sketchbook inspired by the work of Grace Cossington Smith. Create still-life sketches of household objects and draw works of art about home.
$15; $12 members bookings essential

Join artist Elisa Crossing and be inspired by Degas to capture a moment using gouache and the beautiful colours of chalk pastels.
$20; $15 members (includes materials) bookings essential

Join artist Elisa Crossing and be inspired by Degas to capture a moment using gouache and the beautiful colours of chalk pastels.
$20; $15 members (includes materials) bookings essential

Helen Maxwell, private gallery owner, with Gallery object conservators speak about collecting and caring for paintings on bark.
Free

Saturdays from 24 January : In association with Sunset sessions late night openings, we continue the tradition of exotic wine tastings every Saturday in the Members’ Lounge.
$5; free for members

Enjoy free focus talks, live music and performance. Also, sample wines from around the world as part of the program Sunset sessions. Sunset sessions take place every Saturday from 24 January to 14 March.
Free

Tina Baum and Chantelle Woods, curators, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, present recent acquisitions, including work by Kunwinjku artist Balang (Mick) Kubarkku.
Free

Anne O’Hehir, Curatorial Assistant, Photography, gives a focus talk on the work of Robert Frank, followed by a glass of sparkling wine.
$5; free for members bookings essential

Haruki Yoshida, curator, specialist in Chinese and Japanese painting, discusses the Gallery’s 14th-century Japanese scroll painting, which has recently returned after receiving special conservation treatment in Japan.
Free

Anne Zahalka discusses her work Exotic birds 2006, and Anne Ferran talks about her photograms on display in the Australian galleries.
Free

Enjoy a special program of music inspired by Degas. This night of entertainment commences with an exclusive viewing of the exhibition from 5.00 to 6.00 pm, with a complimentary a glass of champagne before the show.
$45; $35 members bookings essential

Enjoy a wonderful summer evening of entertainment in the Gallery’s picturesque Sculpture Garden. Bring a picnic dinner.
Free

Join Penny Low, artist and Gallery Educator, and explore the effects of tone and light using drawing. Adults of all skill levels welcome.
$50; $45 members/concession (includes morning tea and materials) bookings essential

Join us for a tour of the exhibition followed by a French-style afternoon tea party in the sculpturegarden restaurant.
$45 members and their guests bookings essential

Mark Henshaw, Curator, International Prints, Drawings and Illustrated Books, and exhibition curator, discusses Degas and his contemporaries.
Free

Tour and viewing for people with disabilities, led by voluntary guides.
Free bookings essential (02) 6240 6519

Jessica Gray, Intern, International Prints, Drawings and Illustrated Books, discusses Degas, his contemporaries and friends.
Free

On Valentine’s Day, spend a romantic evening with a master of French art. Enjoy a viewing of the exhibition, followed by light refreshments and music.
$40 members and their guests bookings essential

Enjoy a relaxed and informal weekend of drawing people with artist and educator Leanne Crisp. The workshop will begin with an early morning viewing of Degas and includes lunch in the Sculpture Garden.
$260; $250 members/concession (includes materials) bookings essential

Padma Menon gives a lecture and performs Indian dances that take us on a journey from the primeval idea of Shiva as Rudra to modern interpretations.
Free

Join us for an exclusive tour of the exhibition, followed by breakfast.
$40 members and their guests bookings essential

Enjoy a relaxed and informal weekend of drawing people with artist and educator Leanne Crisp. The workshop will begin with an early morning viewing of Degas and includes lunch in the Sculpture Garden.
$260; $250 members/concession (includes materials) bookings essential

Jennifer Coombes, Special Collections Archivist, talks about the Research Library’s collection relating to ballet and dancing, including the archives and ephemera of Helene Kirsova, Elaine Haxton and Loudon Sainthill.
Free

In the tradition of Degas’ ballerinas, enjoy a screening of The red shoes, starring prima ballerina Moira Shearer. Evening commences with light refreshments.
$10; $5 members bookings essential

Join artist Elisa Crossing for a tour of the exhibition, followed by a workshop. Be inspired by the work of Degas to sketch in oil paint the poses of a life model.
$140; $135 members/concession (includes exhibition entry, lunch and materials) bookings essential

Join a guide and look at works of art with your babies and toddlers, followed by a morning tea with coffee and cake.
$12; $10 members/concession bookings essential

Simeran Maxwell, Exhibition Assistant, gives a youthful perspective on the exhibition, followed by a glass of wine.
$35; $25 members bookings essential

Ron Radford, AM, Director, National Gallery of Australia, discusses the world and work of Edgar Degas.
Free

Tracey Lock-Weir, Curator, Australian Paintings and Sculpture, Art Gallery of South Australia, and exhibition curator, presents an insightful walkthrough of the exhibition.
Free

Tracey Lock-Weir, exhibition curator, joins us for an introduction to the exhibition followed by an exhibition viewing and a cocktail reception.
$35 members and their guests bookings essential

Auslan sign-interpreted tour introducing the exhibition.
Free bookings essential (02) 6240 6519

Christine Dixon, Senior Curator, International Painting and Sculpture, discusses the works of Gustave Courbet currently on display.
Free

Niki van den Heuvel, Exhibition Assistant, gives a talk on works of art in the Asian galleries, followed by a glass of sparkling wine.
$5; free for members bookings essential

Paul Noritaka Tange, President, Tange Associates, and leading architect, speaks about significant 20th-century architect Kenzo Tange's lasting impact on modern Japanese architecture.
Free

Anthea Callen, independent scholar and Emeritus Professor of Visual Culture, University of Nottingham, UK, discusses Degas’ painting materials and techniques.
Free

In conjunction with the Gallery’s travelling exhibition Ocean to Outback. Chaired by Peter Haynes, Director of ACT Museums and Galleries. Participants include artist Mandy Martin, author Libby Robin and grazier Peter Andrews (as seen on ABC’s Australian story). Includes refreshments and exhibition viewing.
$15; $12 members bookings essential (02) 6207 3968

Mark Henshaw, exhibition curator, leads a fascinating tour through this exhibition of prints by Degas’ contemporaries, followed by a cocktail reception.
$35 members and their guests bookings essential

Mark Henshaw, exhibition curator, discusses Degas and his contemporaries as catalysts for artistic change at the end of the 19th century.
Free

Study the art of Degas with Penny Low, artist and Gallery Educator. Be inspired by his composition and brilliant colour and draw in coloured pencil, pastel and ink.
$60; $50 members/concession (includes materials and exhibition entry) bookings essential

Hossein Valamanesh speaks about the inspiration behind and construction of his work Touch love 2006.
Free

Explore the Sculpture Garden with art workshops, art installations, a children's trail, music and drama. Sausage sizzle, coffee cart and BYO picnic under the trees.
Free

Dr Elisabeth Findlay, Lecturer, Art History, Australian National University, discusses Degas’ enigmatic and compelling portraits.
Free

Terence Maloon, Senior Curator of Special Exhibitions, Art Gallery NSW, discusses Impressionism as a crisis of drawing.
Free

Join us for an exclusive tour of the exhibition, followed by breakfast.
$40 members and their guests bookings essential

Simeran Maxwell, Exhibitions Assistant, discusses Degas’ fascination with the sport of horseracing.
Free

Robert Deane, Senior Researcher, examines Eadweard Muybridge’s 19th-century photographic studies of human and animal locomotion and discusses how it informed the style of contemporary painters especially that of Edgar Degas.
Free