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2011 Current releases
December
- Launch for Renaissance: 15th and 16th century Italian paintings from the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo
The National Gallery of Australia today opened the first exhibition of Early and High Renaissance paintings ever held in Australia. The much anticipated Renaissance: 15th and 16th century Italian paintings from the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo exhibition is on display until 9 April 2012. | More
November
- Royal Academy of Arts to stage landmark Australian Art exhibition in London
The National Gallery of Australia and the Royal Academy of Arts today announced a partnership that will enable a landmark survey exhibition presenting 200 years of Australian art on the theme of land and landscape to be staged in London from 21 September 2013 to 8 December 2013. | More
- $1.4M Wesfarmers Partnership for National Gallery of Australia Indigenous Art Programs
Wesfarmers has increased its support of the National Gallery of Australia to become the Gallery's official Indigenous Art Partner from 2012. The new partnership valued at $1.4 million, will span four years and include the company’s ongoing support of the Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowships program and the 2nd National Indigenous Art Triennial. | More
October
- An Italian Renaissance Partnership: National Gallery of Australia announces San Remo as Exhibition Partner
The National Gallery of Australia today announced that the iconic Australian pasta company, San Remo will be their Exhibition Partner for the Renaissance: 15th and 16th Century Italian Paintings exhibition which opens on Friday, 9 December 2011. | More
- National Gallery of Australia ends historic year with strong momentum
During the 2010–2011 Financial Year, a total of 5,318,690 people visited the National Gallery of Australia's collection, temporary and travelling exhibitions and saw works of art from the national art collection, an increase of 16.5% on the previous year. | More
August
- Australia's first dedicated exhibition of Renaissance paintings
The National Gallery of Australia today announced that it will present the first ever exhibition in Australia dedicated to Renaissance paintings. The exhibition is titled Renaissance – 15th & 16th Century Italian Paintings from the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, it will be the Gallery’s major summer exhibition, opening on 9 December 2011. | More | Fact sheet
- Launch for Fred Williams: Infinite horizons
Fred Williams: Infinite horizons showcases the works of one of Australia’s greatest artists. Opening to the public on Friday 12 August, this is the first major retrospective of Fred Williams’ work in over 25 years. | More - National Gallery of Australia announces major new acquisition
National Gallery of Australia announces major new acquisition, Hans Heysen’s Morning light (1913), made possible by the Ruth Graham Robertson Bequest. | More
July
- Launch for Out of the West: art of Western Australia from the national collection
Media are invited to the National Gallery of Australia, in the Project Gallery for an exhibition preview and introduction by Dr Ron Radford. | More
March
- Ballets Russes Extended
The National Gallery of Australia announced today that Ballets Russes: the art of costume will be extended until Sunday May 1. Ron Radford AM, Director of the National Gallery of Australia said, "We are delighted to offer this additional viewing time for the Australian public to see Ballets Russes: the art of costume, especially as we have been able to extend its showing to include the Easter and Anzac holiday break. | More
February
- First Solomon Islands art exhibition
The National Gallery of Australia opens the first Solomon Islands art exhibition in Australia.The National Gallery of Australia exhibition, Varilaku: Pacific arts from the Solomon Islands opens tomorrow and is on show until 29 May 2011. | More | Fact sheet - Live at the Sculpture Garden
The National Gallery of Australia presents Live at the Sculpture Garden over four evenings: Friday 11, Saturday 12, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 March 2011. The events bring together superb art, great Australian comedy acts, award-winning cabaret artists and contemporary jazz in the stunning surrounds of the National Gallery of Australia’s Sculpture Garden. | More - Art and sport join forces.
The National Gallery of Australia and Brumbies Rugby announce arts ambassador program. | More
January
- Patricia Piccinini Summer Scholars guest artist
National Gallery of Australia announces Patricia Piccinini as guest artist for National Summer Art Scholarship 2011. Hosted by the National Gallery of Australia from 15 – 21 January 2011, and proudly supported by the National Australia Bank, it’s the only national program of its kind in the country. | More
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