Discover the story of Canberra – the people, places and history that make up this city and region.
What does the adage ‘truth to materials’ mean today? When does a sculpture become a functional design object?
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
In the CMAG foyer display, a selection of sculptures from the CMAG collection reflect Jan Brown's journey as a maker of artworks
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.
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.
Nathan Nhan's work draws on the material history of ceramics, where vessel forms are imbued with powerful narrative devices.
Reefinity is a transdisciplinary research project investigating material science (ceramic technology), ecology, digital design, and manufacturing.
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.
Each year Canberra Museum and Gallery holds a Photography Prize for Canberra’s secondary students, displaying all entries to the public…
Be inspired by Floriade to make some native Yam Daisies to fill up the CMAG foyer!
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.
Want to vote early? CMAG is back as an early voting station for the ACT Election!
Join us for a special preview of Hiroe and Cornel Swen: Making a Creative Life
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.
Seven contemporary artists each create a group of ceramic vessels that can display flowers but challenge the idea of a vase.
Join Bruce Reynolds for a floor talk about his exhibition, How Soon Is Now?