Exhibition
Hiroe and Cornel Swen: Making a Creative Life
1 November 2024—16 March

This exhibition celebrates two of Canberra's most influential artists, Hiroe Swen and the late Cornel Swen who, together, led a uniquely creative life in this region.

Ikebana @ CMAG
Exhibition
1 November 2024—14 November 2024
Ikebana @ CMAG

Seven contemporary artists each create a group of ceramic vessels that can display flowers but challenge the idea of a vase.

EXHIBITION PREVIEW: Hiroe and Cornel Swen - Making a Creative Life
Event
31 October 2024
EXHIBITION PREVIEW: Hiroe and Cornel Swen - Making a Creative Life

Join us for a special preview of Hiroe and Cornel Swen: Making a Creative Life

Vote Early at CMAG!
Event
8 October 2024—19 October 2024
Vote Early at CMAG!

Want to vote early? CMAG is back as an early voting station for the ACT Election!

KIDS WORKSHOP: Crepe Paper Native Flowers
Event
1 October 2024—10 October 2024
KIDS WORKSHOP: Crepe Paper Native Flowers
Additional Session Added

It's Floriade time and we're getting floral with native flowers that grow in the Canberra region.

Join us in a…

ARTIST TALK: Objects in Motion - Materiality
Event
19 September 2024
ARTIST TALK: Objects in Motion - Materiality

Experience the meditative work of internationally renowned glass artist Mel Douglas

Tartans and Thistles: Burns Club 100 Years
Exhibition
14 September 2024—26 January
Tartans and Thistles: Burns Club 100 Years
Last week

In 1924, there were around 3,000 people living in Canberra, with about half of them involved in construction projects to build the new capital city. Many of those people were Scots.

Pop-Up Bar | Civic Square
Event
7 September 2024—29 September 2024
Pop-Up Bar | Civic Square

Discover Canberra’s newest hidden gem Pop-Up Bar in Civic Square

FLOOR TALK: Backyard Archaeology
Event
31 August 2024—31 August 2024
FLOOR TALK: Backyard Archaeology

Ever wondered what you might find if you had an archaeological dig in your backyard?

Event
PANEL TALK: Science meets Art meets Design
15 August 2024

Art and Science aren’t so different.

Sneak-a-Peek of the Historic Canberra Hospital Collection at CMAG
Exhibition
13 August 2024—25 September 2024
Sneak-a-Peek of the Historic Canberra Hospital Collection at CMAG

Witness the unfolding of Canberra’s healthcare history in this unique project at Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG).

In collaboration with…

Nolan: For the Term of His Natural Life
Exhibition
10 August 2024—23 February
Nolan: For the Term of His Natural Life
Final weeks

In August 1978, Sidney Nolan created a series of 31 crayon pastel drawings based on the events of Marcus Clarke’s 1874 convict novel, For the Term of His Natural Life.

Reefinity: Material Science, Ecology, Ceramic Technology & Design
Exhibition
3 August 2024—3 November 2024
Reefinity: Material Science, Ecology, Ceramic Technology & Design

Reefinity is a transdisciplinary research project investigating material science (ceramic technology), ecology, digital design, and manufacturing.

That All Just Happened
Exhibition
27 July 2024—26 January
That All Just Happened
Last week

Nathan Nhan's work draws on the material history of ceramics, where vessel forms are imbued with powerful narrative devices.

Event
ARTIST TALK: Marian Drew - Materiality
18 July 2024

Join artist Marian Drew for an illustrated floor talk of her exciting new photographic works

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Build a Landscape - Monoprinting inspired by Riverbend
Event
15 July 2024
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Build a Landscape - Monoprinting inspired by Riverbend

Step into the world of Sidney Nolan's iconic artwork Riverbend and embark on a creative journey inspired by the legendary tale of Ned Kelly

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: Weaving with Lucy Irvine - Materiality
Event
11 July 2024
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: Weaving with Lucy Irvine - Materiality

Work with artist, Lucy Irvine, to weave Civic Systems, a collaborative sculpture that explores a bottom-up approach to design and materials-based learning.