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.

ARTIST TALK: Marian Drew - Materiality
Event
18 July
ARTIST TALK: Marian Drew - Materiality

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
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.

School Holiday Fun at CMAG
Event
8 July 2024—21 July 2024
School Holiday Fun at CMAG

Looking for something free and fun to do these winter school holidays? Check out  our range of drop-in arts, crafts and reading activities designed to inspire and entertain visitors 3-12 years old.

Event
NAIDOC WEEK WORKSHOP: Bush Animal Weaving with Ronnie Jordan
7 July 2024
Booked out

In this free drop-in workshop to celebrate NAIDOC week join Ronnie Jordan to create your own bush animals inspired by the techniques used by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers. 

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.

Nutbush Flashmob @ Civic Square
Event
25 June
Nutbush Flashmob @ Civic Square

It’s time again! Be part of the biggest Nutbush dance flash mob to celebrate the legendary Tina Turner. 

CMAG Secondary School Photography Prize
Event
24 June 2024—7 September 2024
CMAG Secondary School Photography Prize

CMAG has called for ACT students in years 7-12 to submit their photographic work to the 2024 CMAG Secondary School Photography Prize

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.

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

ARTIST'S TALK: Materiality - Reconciliation Week (Paul House)
Event
29 May 2024
ARTIST'S TALK: Materiality - Reconciliation Week (Paul House)

Join Paul House as he tells stories of the beautiful cultural objects he has created using glass rather than traditional materials

SYMPOSIUM: Backyard Archaeology
Event
25 May 2024
SYMPOSIUM: Backyard Archaeology

The Symposium will appeal to people interested in family history research and creating place history narratives.