Event
CURATOR TALK: An armour of lace and silk - costuming the Kelly Gang
22 February 2023

Join curators Virginia Rigney and Dr Jennifer Gall in their talk about Alice Babidge’s costumes for Justin Kurzel’s film The True History of the Kelly Gang and parallels with Sidney Nolan’s imagery in his Ned Kelly series.

Art Workshop: Drawing in the gallery
Event
Booked Out
21 January 2023
Art Workshop: Drawing in the gallery
Booked out

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that 'hard to buy for' someone? How about a creative drawing gift package at Canberra Museum and Gallery. 

Free Christmas Concert
Event
17 December 2022
Free Christmas Concert

Get ready for the festive season with Christmas music and carols in the CMAG foyer

In conversation: Tony Clark Buehnenbild, Neil Hobbs and Virginia Rigney
Event
30 November 2022
In conversation: Tony Clark Buehnenbild, Neil Hobbs and Virginia Rigney

Join artist Tony Clark, Canberra Art Biennial Creative Director Neil Hobbs and Senior Curator Virginia Rigney as they discuss the recent commission on display now at the Canberra Museum and Gallery.

NFSA Screening: True History of the Kelly Gang + Q&A
Event
26 November 2022
NFSA Screening: True History of the Kelly Gang + Q&A

Inspired by Peter Carey’s Man Booker prizewinning novel of the same name, True History of the Kelly Gang is an epic, fictionalised re-telling of the life of legendary Australian bushranger Ned Kelly

Zen Meditation Talk and Class
Event
23 November 2022
Zen Meditation Talk and Class

Join this talk on Zen Buddhism, including an introduction to Zen meditation will be delivered by experienced Zen Buddhist teacher Jeff Ward

100 Canberra Houses: Panel discussion with authors Tim Reeves, Alan Roberts and architect Roger Pegrum
Event
11 November 2022
100 Canberra Houses: Panel discussion with authors Tim Reeves, Alan Roberts and architect Roger Pegrum

100 Canberra Houses was an instant success when launched for the city’s centenary in 2013. Now a new and revised paperback edition of this much-loved book has been released.

Collector talk: Collecting John
Event
9 November 2022
Collector talk: Collecting John

Join Susan Taylor and Peter Jones as they discuss their collection of John Nixon’s art on display at CMAG

CMAG on Saturday: Fantastic Creatures
Event
5 November 2022
CMAG on Saturday: Fantastic Creatures

Children will create a three-dimensional fantastical creature sculpture using interlocking and joining techniques

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Symposium: Design thinking, learning and making in Canberra – Legacies and new initiatives
4 November 2022

Canberra is now recognised as a place of excellence in making but how did we get here and what is going to be important for growing this reputation?

Nolan's Paradise
Event
19 October 2022
Nolan's Paradise

Experience Sidney Nolan's ‘Search for Paradise’ with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble

In conversation: Dean Cross and Daniel Riley
Event
30 September 2022
In conversation: Dean Cross and Daniel Riley

Join Dean Cross and Daniel Riley as they discuss their creative works in art, design and dance

Artist talk: Lindy Lee
Event
Booked Out
29 September 2022
Artist talk: Lindy Lee
Booked out

Join us for an exclusive talk by artist Lindy Lee, as she presents her major exhibition Lindy Lee: Moon in a Dew Drop

2022 Kids’ Design Competition: Fantastic Creatures
Event
26 September 2022—16 October 2022
2022 Kids’ Design Competition: Fantastic Creatures

Canberra Glassworks is presenting the Kids’ Design Competition in partnership with Canberra Museum and Gallery as part of the DESIGN Canberra Festival 2 – 20 November 2022 and the International Year of Glass

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CMAG on Saturday: Bloom and Buzz
3 September 2022

Buzz into CMAG and discover nature inspired creative activities with a sunny Springtime vibe

Curator talk: Kendrah Morgan on Nolan's Search for Paradise
Event
31 August 2022
Curator talk: Kendrah Morgan on Nolan's Search for Paradise

Join Kendrah Morgan from the Heide Museum of Modern Art, and her talk about Sidney Nolan and his lifelong fascination with the elusive notion of paradise and the consequences of its loss

Nolan’s Africa: The Paradise Paradox
Event
20 August 2022
Nolan’s Africa: The Paradise Paradox

Join Andrew Turley for this talk about Sidney Nolan’s four African works and his 1962 travels across Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar