Event highlights

Eugene von Guérard

Painting on the Dark Side
Dr Candice Bruce, art historian, writer and curator joins us for two special events in conjunction with von Guérard: Nature revealed

Wednesday 30 May 10.15 am
A reading and discussion with Candice Bruce about her recent novel The Longing, a perfect companion to the exhibition. Includes refreshments and a book signing. A discount of 20% on this book is offered in the NGA shop.

• Venue: Gandel Hall
• Bookings essential
• $12 members, $15 non members
• Book here

Friday 1 June 12.45 pm
Candice discusses von Guérard's From the verandah of Purrumbete 1858, a source of inspiration for The Longing. She also touches on themes of romanticism and the gothic and on the landscapes of the Western District of Victoria.
Project Gallery | Free | Bookings not required

Family Activities

A little look at art
Wednesday 16 May 10.00–11.00 am
BOOKED OUT
ages 0–2 and parents/carers
Informal tour for parents and babies with
voluntary guides. Followed by coffee and
muffins. $12, $10 members/concession

Art and me
Fridays 4 May and 1 June 10.00–11.00 am
ages 2–3, to be accompanied
Interactive tour for toddlers with Gallery
educators and voluntary guides. $12, $10
child members

Art-making workshops
Sunday 13 May 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Free drop-in workshops led by artists
featured in unDisclosed: 2nd National
Indigenous Art Triennial.

FAMILY TOURS
9 – 27 April 11.00 – 11.45 am
Daily collection tour with voluntary guides
Free | Throughout the Gallery

Bookings essential for paid events:
(02) 6240 6528 | eventbookings@nga.gov.au