Exhibition
Materiality…but not as we know it
2 March 2024—20 October 2024

What does the adage ‘truth to materials’ mean today? When does a sculpture become a functional design object?

Duntroon Estate: Work with all your might
Exhibition
2 March—14 July
Duntroon Estate: Work with all your might
Last week

This exhibition brings together never-before-seen objects and images from the house, families, woolshed and dairy that made up this extensive early estate.

WORKSHOP: Civic Systems with Lucy Irvine
Event
1 March—8 March
WORKSHOP: Civic Systems with Lucy Irvine

Work with artist Lucy Irvine to weave Civic Systems, connecting Civic Square to the Materiality exhibition

CMAG After Dark @ Enlighten
Event
1 March—8 March
CMAG After Dark @ Enlighten

Experience CMAG After Dark on Fridays 1 & 8 March coinciding with the Enlighten Festival and City Renewal Authority's Before Us | A Night Walk Through Time in Civic Square

National Multicultural Festival 2024
Event
17 February—18 February
National Multicultural Festival 2024

CMAG joins the celebration of Canberra’s and our nation’s cultural diversity by providing a Children’s Sanctuary on the Saturday and…

POP UP: Royal Australian Mint Coin Shop at Canberra Museum + Gallery
Event
12 February—21 July
POP UP: Royal Australian Mint Coin Shop at Canberra Museum + Gallery

The Royal Australian Mint has a temporary Pop-Up shop located at Canberra Museum + Gallery!

Stephen Harrison: The Sphinx Bureau
Exhibition
27 January—26 May
Stephen Harrison: The Sphinx Bureau

The sphinx bureau is an installation based on the Stephen Harrison's studio and 40 years of art practice.

SCREENING: Desperately Seeking Susan
Event
20 January
SCREENING: Desperately Seeking Susan

Join us at CMAG for a screening of the 80s classic film Desperately Seeking Susan with an introduction by local drag artist and cultural warrior Venus Mantrap.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Flights of Fancy with Mariana del Castillo - Mugga Mugga
Event
9 December 2023
CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Flights of Fancy with Mariana del Castillo - Mugga Mugga

Be inspired by the flora, fauna and sweeping views across the Mugga Mugga landscape then participate in an art workshop with artist Mariana del Castillo.

Event
Canberra Museum and Games
1 December 2023
Booked out

Come join us for a great family friendly evening celebrating Canberra-made games!

IN CONVERSATION: Madonna Pop Icon
Event
25 November 2023
IN CONVERSATION: Madonna Pop Icon

Join collector Jerry Kirbell and local drag artist Venus Mantrap as they discuss their passion for all things Madonna and the artist's impact in the queer community. 

Queer Elders Speak. Event 4:The Rainbow Collective
Event
25 November 2023
Queer Elders Speak. Event 4:The Rainbow Collective

Proudly presented by TRANZ Aust and SpringOUT

QUEERING CMAG: Drawing In The Gallery
Event
Booked Out
18 November 2023
QUEERING CMAG: Drawing In The Gallery
Booked out

Designed for people aged 16+ who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.

Queer Elders Speak Series Event 3: Bisexual Journeys - Between Two Worlds
Event
18 November 2023
Queer Elders Speak Series Event 3: Bisexual Journeys - Between Two Worlds

Proudly presented by TRANZ Aust and SpringOUT

Event
Queer Elders Speak Event 2: Mateship and Memories Gay Gentlemen's Chronicle
11 November 2023

Proudly presented by TRANZ Aust and SpringOUT

Into the Groove - Madonna Dance Party
Event
10 November 2023
Into the Groove - Madonna Dance Party

To celebrate CMAG’s exhibition Madonna memorabilia, dress up as your favourite era of the Material Girl and get ready for some serious voguing

CMAG on Saturday: Sew What?
Event
4 November 2023
CMAG on Saturday: Sew What?

Stitch, sew and stuff your own soft sculpture in the CMAG Studio