Exhibitions

Exhibition
Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People

Discover the story of Canberra – the people, places and history that make up this city and region.

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

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

The Nolan Collection
Exhibition
The Nolan Collection

The Nolan Collection is an iconic group of paintings from 1945 to 1953 by Sidney Nolan that the artist gifted to the nation in 1974

Jan Brown: A life with art
Exhibition
Jan Brown: A life with art

In the CMAG foyer display, a selection of sculptures from the CMAG collection reflect Jan Brown's journey as a maker of artworks

Shades of Shadows
Exhibition
15 June—17 November
Shades of Shadows

In Shades of Shadows, contemporary glass artist Hannah Gason continues her exploration of light and its ability to both articulate and create an illusion of space.

Growing up Modern: Alex Jelinek and Canberra's Round House
Exhibition
27 July—10 November
Growing up Modern: Alex Jelinek and Canberra's Round House

This exhibition is a first-hand account of how one of Canberra's best loved examples of mid-century modern architecture, the 'Round House' came to be designed, built and made into a home.

That All Just Happened
Exhibition
27 July—26 January 2025
That All Just Happened

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

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

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

Nolan: For the Term of His Natural Life
Exhibition
10 August—23 February 2025
Nolan: For the Term of His Natural Life

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.

Exhibition
2024 Secondary Students Photography Prize Exhibition
7 September—20 October

Each year Canberra Museum and Gallery holds a Photography Prize for Canberra’s secondary students, displaying all entries to the public…

Tartans and Thistles: Burns Club 100 Years
Exhibition
14 September—26 January 2025
Tartans and Thistles: Burns Club 100 Years

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.

Ikebana @ CMAG
Exhibition
1 November—17 November
Ikebana @ CMAG
Opening soon

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

Hiroe and Cornel Swen: Making a Creative Life
Exhibition
1 November—16 March 2025
Hiroe and Cornel Swen: Making a Creative Life
Opening soon

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.

How Soon Is Now?
Exhibition
2 November—16 March 2025
How Soon Is Now?
Opening soon

How Soon is Now? brings together a selection of Bruce Reynolds’ exquisite cast relief works with two-dimensional collaged linoleum works.

Exhibition
Young Nolan Project

The Young Nolan Project is a new initiative where an individual school is invited to work on an extended program and present their resulting art to the public

Past exhibitions