77 Events Found |
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December 6
Saturday |
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2.00 pm |
talks and lectures
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A trans-Tasman kahukuri (Maori dog-skin cloak) talks and lectures
Keren Ruki, contemporary Maori artist, speaks about the construction method, materials and meaning of the kahukuri. Free
Small Theatre |
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11.00 am – 12 noon |
performances
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Christmas wishes: children’s ballet performances
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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December 7
Sunday |
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3.00 pm |
performances
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Carter and friends performances
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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December 12
Friday |
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6.00 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ opening party talks and lectures
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
Exhibition Galleries and Gallery foyer |
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December 13
Saturday |
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2.00 pm |
talks and lectures
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Curator’s perspective talks and lectures
Jane Kinsman, exhibition curator, provides an introduction to the exhibition. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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6.00 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ opening dinner talks and lectures
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
Exhibition Galleries and nga café |
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December 14
Sunday |
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2.00 pm |
screenings
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The shark callers of Kontu screenings 16 mm, 1987, G, 54 mins
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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December 16
Tuesday |
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10.00 am |
assisted tours
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Private viewing for carers assisted tours
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Degas in black and white talks and lectures
Jane Kinsman, Senior Curator, International Art, and exhibition curator, discusses Degas’ monotypes and photographic work. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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January 4
Sunday |
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2.00 pm |
screenings
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Tinpis run screenings 35mm, 1991, not rated, 94 mins, pidgin English (French and English subtitles)
This Papuan comedy follows the adventures a taxi-driver-cum-tribal-chief who straddles both old and new worlds. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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January 5
Monday |
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10.30–11.30 am |
children
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Stories of gods and ghosts children
Adventure around the Pacific Islands with Kate Collins, Gallery Educator, and listen to entertaining stories about rare objects. Free
meet in Gallery foyer |
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January 6
Tuesday |
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2.00–3.00 pm |
children
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Draw and explore: feather dusters and flyswats children (ages 5–8, parents/carers welcome)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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11.00 am – 12 noon |
children
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Draw and explore: feather dusters and flyswats children (ages 5–8, parents/carers welcome)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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January 7
Wednesday |
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10.00 am – 12 noon |
children
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Teeth, tongues and tusks children (ages 8–12)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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2.00–4.00 pm |
children
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Teeth, tongues and tusks children (ages 8–12)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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January 9
Friday |
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10.30–11.30 am |
children
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Stories of gods and ghosts children
Adventure around the Pacific Islands with Kate Collins, Gallery Educator, and listen to entertaining stories about rare objects. Free
meet in Gallery foyer |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Time and space patterns and the Pacific art of tattoo talks and lectures
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
Small Theatre |
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January 10
Saturday |
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3.00 pm |
talks and lectures
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Spirits in wood and stone: exploring carving in Oceania talks and lectures
Dr Jenny Newell, Research Fellow, National Museum of Australia, talks about the techniques and changing meanings of carving across the Pacific. Free
Orde Poynton Gallery and Project Gallery |
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2.00 pm |
talks and lectures
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The art of Kula: men and their quest for renown talks and lectures
Shirley Campbell, lecturer in anthropology, Australian National University, and author of The art of Kula, talks about the art of the Trobriand Islands. Free
Orde Poynton Gallery and Project Gallery |
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January 11
Sunday |
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4.00 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ salon de thé talks and lectures
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
Exhibition Galleries and sculpturegarden restaurant |
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3.00 pm |
screenings
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The tattooist: a Samoan perspective screenings 35mm, 2007, MA 15+, 92 mins
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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2.00 pm |
screenings
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Ta moko screenings DVD, 2007, not rated, 30 mins
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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January 13
Tuesday |
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10.00 am –12.30 pm |
children
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Monotype workshops children (ages 9–12)
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
Megalo Print Studio and Gallery |
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2.00–4.30 pm |
children
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Monotype workshops children (ages 13–15)
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
Megalo Print Studio and Gallery |
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January 15
Thursday |
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10.00 am – 4.00 pm |
workshops: adults
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Life drawing and etching workshops: adults
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
Megalo Print Studio and Gallery |
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January 17
Saturday |
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2.00 pm |
talks and lectures
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Impressionism: the Japanese influence talks and lectures
Gary Hickey, lecturer in art history, University of Queensland, presents a talk on how Japanese art captured the imagination of the French Impressionists. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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January 18
Sunday |
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8.30 am |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ early morning viewings talks and lectures
Join us for an exclusive tour of the exhibition, followed by breakfast. $40 members and their guests bookings essential
Exhibition Galleries and Members’ Lounge |
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January 20
Tuesday |
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10.00 – 12 noon |
children
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Frozen motion sculpture workshops children (ages 8–12)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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2.00–4.00 pm |
children
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Frozen motion sculpture workshops children (ages 8–12)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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5.00–7.30 pm |
screenings
members |
Movie night: Moulin Rouge! screenings 35 mm, 2001, M, 127 mins
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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January 21
Wednesday |
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2.00–4.00 pm |
children
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Book me in children (ages 8–12)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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10.00 am – 12 noon |
children
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Book me in children (ages 8–12)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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January 22
Thursday |
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2.00–4.00 pm |
children
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In the frame with Degas painting and pastel workshop children (ages 8–12)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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10.00 am – 12 noon |
children
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In the frame with Degas painting and pastel workshop children (ages 8–12)
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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January 24
Saturday |
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1.00 pm |
talks and lectures
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Focus on bark painting talks and lectures
Helen Maxwell, private gallery owner, with Gallery object conservators speak about collecting and caring for paintings on bark. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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5.00–7.00 pm |
Sunset sessions
members |
Wine tastings Sunset sessions
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
Members’ Lounge |
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4.30 pm |
Sunset sessions
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Degas Focus talks Sunset sessions
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
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11.00 am |
talks and lectures
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Focus on bark painting talks and lectures
Tina Baum and Chantelle Woods, curators, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, present recent acquisitions, including work by Kunwinjku artist Balang (Mick) Kubarkku. Free
Australian galleries |
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January 25
Sunday |
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3.00–4.30 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Summer Sundays art club I talks and lectures
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
Exhibitions Galleries and Members’ Lounge |
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February 3
Tuesday |
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2.00 pm |
talks and lectures
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Japanese painting: Buddha and the sixteen protectors talks and lectures
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
Small Theatre |
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February 5
Thursday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Contemporary art focus 2009: Australian artists talks talks and lectures
Anne Zahalka discusses her work Exotic birds 2006, and Anne Ferran talks about her photograms on display in the Australian galleries. Free
Australian galleries |
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February 6
Friday |
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5.00 pm |
performances
members |
Cabaret evening performances
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
Exhibitions Galleries and sculpturegarden restaurant |
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February 7
Saturday |
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7.00 pm |
performances
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Summer concert in the Sculpture Garden performances
Enjoy a wonderful summer evening of entertainment in the Gallery’s picturesque Sculpture Garden. Bring a picnic dinner. Free
Sculpture Garden |
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10.00 am – 1.00 pm |
workshops
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Exploring space drawing workshop workshops
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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February 9
Monday |
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4.00 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ salon de thé talks and lectures
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
Exhibition Galleries and sculpturegarden restaurant |
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February 10
Tuesday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Curator’s perspective talks and lectures
Mark Henshaw, Curator, International Prints, Drawings and Illustrated Books, and exhibition curator, discusses Degas and his contemporaries. Free
Orde Poynton Gallery |
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February 12
Thursday |
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10.00 am |
assisted tours
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Special assisted tour assisted tours
Tour and viewing for people with disabilities, led by voluntary guides. Free bookings essential (02) 6240 6519
meet in Gallery foyer |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Exhibition floortalk talks and lectures
Jessica Gray, Intern, International Prints, Drawings and Illustrated Books, discusses Degas, his contemporaries and friends. Free
Orde Poynton Gallery |
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February 14
Saturday |
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6.00 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
A date with Degas talks and lectures
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
Exhibition Galleries and Members’ Lounge |
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9.30 am – 4.45 pm |
workshops: adults
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The drawing of everyday life workshops: adults
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
Small Theatre (meet in Gallery foyer) |
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February 15
Sunday |
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2.00 pm |
talks and lectures
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Dancing Shiva: Indian dance with Padma Menon talks and lectures
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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8.30 am |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ early morning viewings talks and lectures
Join us for an exclusive tour of the exhibition, followed by breakfast. $40 members and their guests bookings essential
Exhibition Galleries and Members’ Lounge |
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9.30 am – 4.45 pm |
workshops: adults
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The drawing of everyday life workshops: adults
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
Small Theatre (meet in Gallery foyer) |
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February 17
Tuesday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Archives dancing talks and lectures
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
Small Theatre |
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5.00–7.30 pm |
screenings
members |
Movie night: The red shoes screenings 35 mm, 1948, M, 134 mins
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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February 18
Wednesday |
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10.00 am – 4.00 pm |
workshops: adults
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Figuring out Degas workshops: adults
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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10.00–11.00 am |
talks and lectures
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A little look at art talks and lectures
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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February 19
Thursday |
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5.30 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Young members’ evening talks and lectures
Simeran Maxwell, Exhibition Assistant, gives a youthful perspective on the exhibition, followed by a glass of wine. $35; $25 members bookings essential
Exhibition Galleries and Members’ Lounge |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Director’s view: Degas and spontaneity talks and lectures
Ron Radford, AM, Director, National Gallery of Australia, discusses the world and work of Edgar Degas. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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February 20
Friday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Curator's perspective talks and lectures
Tracey Lock-Weir, Curator, Australian Paintings and Sculpture, Art Gallery of South Australia, and exhibition curator, presents an insightful walkthrough of the exhibition. Free
Project Gallery |
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6.00 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ evening talks and lectures
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
Project Gallery and Members’ Lounge |
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February 21
Saturday |
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5.30 pm |
assisted tours
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Sign-interpreted tour assisted tours
Auslan sign-interpreted tour introducing the exhibition. Free bookings essential (02) 6240 6519
meet in Gallery foyer |
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2.00 am |
talks and lectures
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Courbet on display talks and lectures
Christine Dixon, Senior Curator, International Painting and Sculpture, discusses the works of Gustave Courbet currently on display. Free
International galleries |
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February 22
Sunday |
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3.00–4.30 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Summer Sundays art club II talks and lectures
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
Asian galleries and Members’ Lounge |
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February 24
Tuesday |
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5.30 pm |
talks and lectures
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Tange's DNA: the legacy of Kenzo Tange talks and lectures
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
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Degas’ techniques talks and lectures
Anthea Callen, independent scholar and Emeritus Professor of Visual Culture, University of Nottingham, UK, discusses Degas’ painting materials and techniques. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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February 25
Wednesday |
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4.30–7.30 pm |
forum
members |
A Troubled Landscape: Climate Change and Australian Identity forum forum
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
Canberra Museum and Gallery |
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February 26
Thursday |
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6.00 pm |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ evening talks and lectures
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
Orde Poynton Gallery and Members’ Lounge |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Degas' world: towards the modern? talks and lectures
Mark Henshaw, exhibition curator, discusses Degas and his contemporaries as catalysts for artistic change at the end of the 19th century. Free
Orde Poynton Gallery |
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February 27
Friday |
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10.00 am – 1.00 pm |
workshops: adults
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A day in the life of Degas drawing class workshops: adults
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
meet in Gallery foyer |
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March 3
Tuesday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Contemporary art focus 2009: Australian artists talks talks and lectures
Hossein Valamanesh speaks about the inspiration behind and construction of his work Touch love 2006. Free
Australian galleries |
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March 9
Monday |
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10.30 am – 1.30 pm |
performances
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Sculpture Garden Sunday performances National Gallery of Australia Family Day
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
Sculpture Garden |
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March 10
Tuesday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Degas’ portraits talks and lectures
Dr Elisabeth Findlay, Lecturer, Art History, Australian National University, discusses Degas’ enigmatic and compelling portraits. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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March 12
Thursday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Degas and drawing talks and lectures
Terence Maloon, Senior Curator of Special Exhibitions, Art Gallery NSW, discusses Impressionism as a crisis of drawing. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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March 15
Sunday |
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8.30 am |
talks and lectures
members |
Members’ early morning viewings talks and lectures
Join us for an exclusive tour of the exhibition, followed by breakfast. $40 members and their guests bookings essential
Exhibition Galleries and Members’ Lounge |
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March 17
Tuesday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Degas at the races talks and lectures
Simeran Maxwell, Exhibitions Assistant, discusses Degas’ fascination with the sport of horseracing. Free
James O Fairfax Theatre |
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March 19
Thursday |
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12.45 pm |
talks and lectures
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Degas and photography talks and lectures
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
Small Theatre |
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