Exhibition
Platypus: A Curious Creature
16 January 2023—18 June 2023

When you think of iconic Australian wildlife, the platypus is high on the list. A unique monotreme that is only found in Australia, the platypus has many endearing qualities (and some venomous ones too)

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

Delene White: Flower Power
Exhibition
4 December 2021—3 September 2022
Delene White: Flower Power

Delene White presents a sculptural garden of giant cyclamens that sway and bow for CMAG on the Square.

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

Exhibition
JamFactory ICON Tom Moore: Abundant Wonder - featuring animation by Jonathan Nix
5 November 2022—12 February 2023

Tom Moore’s Abundant Wonder is part of the JamFactory’s Icon exhibition series and celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s most influential artists working in craft-based media.

Blanche Tilden – ripple effect: a 25 year survey
Exhibition
5 November 2022—12 February 2023
Blanche Tilden – ripple effect: a 25 year survey

Blanche Tilden is an innovative artist forging an international reputation in the dual fields of contemporary jewellery and studio glass

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

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?

DESIGN Canberra: Golden Years
Exhibition
2 November 2022—22 November 2022
DESIGN Canberra: Golden Years

Celebrating 50 years of Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre makers, showcasing a curated selection of work from five decades…

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

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

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

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