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Admission is free to the permanent collection. Admission charges apply to special exhibitions. Children 16 years and under are free.

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top image: Gwyn H Pigott 'Pale still life with teapot' 2002, glazed porcelain, Collection of the National Gallery of Australia, Gift of Raphy Star. Part of the Transformations exhibition
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Exhibitions and events
For event bookings email eventbookings@nga.gov.au or call +61 2 6240 6504. Events are in the James O Fairfax Theatre unless otherwise advised. For the full events calendar nga.gov.au/Calendar

Transformations:
the language of craft
11 November 2005 – 29 January 2006
nga.gov.au/Transformations
Transformations events

Robert Bell, Senior Curator Decorative Arts and Design, says: ‘Transformations reveals the skill and imagination of the contemporary craft practitioner in transforming materials from the everyday to the extraordinary, shown through the articulation of materials and structure, the passionate expression of the languages of abstraction and ornamentation, narrative and design'.

early morning viewing
Sunday 20 November 8.30am
Join voluntary guides for a tour of the exhibition followed by morning tea in the Members Lounge. Members $20; guests $30 (includes exhibition entry) Bookings essential

curator's perspective
Friday 2 December 6.30pm
Join Robert Bell, Senior Curator, Decorative Arts and Design, for a tour of the exhibition followed by refreshments in the exhibition foyer. Members $15; guests $25 (includes exhibition entry) Bookings essential

Carers' tour 
Saturday 3 December 9.30am
Celebrating International Day of People with DisABILITY
Private viewing for Carers with Voluntary guides. Bookings essential via Joanne Walsh +61 2 6240 6519 or Carers ACT +61 2 6296 9917

floortalks
Sunday 4 December 2–3pm
2pm Robert Bell, Senior Curator, Decorative Arts and Design
2.20pm Helmut Lueckenhausen, artist
2.40pm Robert Foster, artist
Exhibition ticket required Exhibition Galleries

Sign interpreted tour
Saturday 10 December 2pm
Auslan sign interpreted tour with exhibition curator Robert Bell
Bookings essential via Joanne Walsh +61 2 6240 6519

 

Against the grain:
the woodcuts of Helen Frankenthaler
26 November 2005 – 5 February 2006
nga.gov.au/Frankenthaler
Against the grain events

This exhibition investigates the creative innovation and technical experimentation that lies behind the production of some of the 20th century's greatest achievements in woodcut.

Frankenthaler was a key figure in the New York art scene during the 1950s. She was a revolutionary artist who made a significant contribution to an artistic territory dominated by giants like Jackson Pollock and Willem De Kooning. Although painting was Frankenthaler’s primary artistic passion, an obsession to push her creative limits led her to turn her attention to print media.

floor talk with Ken Tyler
Friday 25 November 6pm
Join master printmaker Ken Tyler (USA) for a tour of the exhibition. Followed by wine and canapés in the Members’ Lounge. Members $20; $30 guests Bookings essential

curator’s perspective
Tuesday 6 December 12.45pm
An introduction to the exhibition by Jaklyn Babington, Assistant Curator, International Prints, Drawings and Illustrated Books. Orde Poynton Gallery

 

Moist: Australian watercolours
until 4 December 2005
nga.gov.au/Moist
Moist events

Bringing together over 90 works, from the colonial period to the present Moist is a rare glimpse into the Gallery’s collection of Australian watercolours. While the title refers to the liquid nature of watercolour, the word ‘moist’ elicits images of an atmospheric, physical or emotional state of being.

Floor talk
Thursday 17 November 12.45pm
Helga Groves talks about her work Tundra series no. 12 2003. Project Gallery

mounting, cutting and framing workshop
Saturday 3 December 1–4pm
Join paper conservators and mountcutting staff to learn about archival framing techniques. $40; $30 members  Bookings essential

 

Imagining Papua New Guinea
8 October 2005 – 15 January 2006
nga.gov.au/Imagining

After generations of colonial rule, the free nation of Papua New Guinea was established in 1975. This exhibition celebrates 30 years of independence. Stories and images, both traditional and imaginary, are recorded in pen, pencil, woodcuts and screenprints – all new forms of expression to artists from the region. These prints and drawings, produced in the years around independence, show three ways in which Papua Nuginian artists responded to their contemporary world.

curator’s perspective
Thursday 8 December 12.45pm
An introduction to the exhibition by Roger Butler, Senior Curator, Australian Prints, Posters and Illustrated Books. Bookings essential

Members
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Children's party
Saturday 10 December 11.30am–2pm
Monique Dykstra and Daniel Cordeaux of Open Stage Productions present an exciting interactive performance full of fun and surprises followed by a party in the Sculpture Garden. $10 children; $15 adults and their guests Bookings essential

Become a Member or give the gift of membership

Gallery Members help develop and preserve the national collection. Our programs and workshops are designed to bring you closer to the Gallery and its collection.

Members can gain inside information on exhibitions through special members' functions, lunchtime talks and films. Members also enjoy the opportunity to have lunch in the exclusive Members Lounge, with its magnificent views of Lake Burley Griffin. Our quarterly members' magazine artonview keeps members in touch with what is happening in the art world.

Special benefits include

 

Exclusive use of the Members Lounge

Invitations to Members-only exhibition previews and parties

Discount admission and express entry to all major exhibitions

Free annual subscription to artonview, the Gallery's quarterly magazine

Discount in the Gallery Shop (10%)

Members-only sales at the Gallery Shop

Discount in the NGA Cafe and Sculpture Garden Restaurant for individual Members (10%)

Please contact the Membership department for full details
email membership@nga.gov.au
phone 1800 020 068
nga.gov.au/members

art of shopping

The perfect place for your christmas shopping.

Indulge yourself in the art of shopping at the Gallery Shop, with such a unique range of beautifully designed products and creative gift items; you are sure to find just what you're looking for.

Indigenous arts and craft – books and catalogues – calendars and diaries – prints and posters - jewellery – fine art cards – toys – designer objects – accessories

Gallery Shop open 7 days 10am–5pm
visit ngashop.com.au or phone +61 2 6240 6420

Members' Christmas shopping night
Friday 2 December 5.30pm–8pm
The Shop will be open for Christmas shopping specials, discounts and free gift wrapping.

 

NGA Café

The NGA Café is the ideal place for great coffee and a delicious meal prior to exploring the riches of the Gallery’s collection. Open daily from 10am–4.30pm.

sculpturegarden restaurant

Enjoy one of Canberra’s most pleasant dining experiences, in the tranquil setting of the sculpturegarden restaurant, with excellent food and wine it is the perfect place for lunch or weekend brunch.

art of events
conferences • cocktail parties • corporate lunches & dinners • weddings
phone +61 2 6240 6711.

 

Preview the 2006 exhibition program at nga.gov.au/exhibitions/future.html

Indonesia 19th century 'Container for a talisman [kelongsong azimat]' gold, silver, cinnabar, Collection of the National Gallery of Australia, Gift of Robyn, John and Simeran Maxwell 2005 Part of the upcoming Crescent Moon: Islamic art & civilization in Southeast Asia exhibition.

 

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