'Blak Insights' exhibiting artist Djambawa Marawili's talk during NAIDOC Week, July 2004.
Public programs for adults
The Gallery's public programs emphasise the Collection and exhibitions and engage people of all ages. The public program includes monthly lectures, in conversation programs, artist talks, seminars and performances, held across the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art.
See What's On for a calendar of events, pick up a copy of Preview or subscribe to Artmail to receive program information updates.
Talking about modern art series
2.00pm Saturdays 28 June, 5 & 19 July, 16 & 30 August and 6 & 13 September, GoMA
Free. No bookings necessary, however, seating is limited.
Learn more about modern art through this series of talks exploring the life and times of artists such as Picasso and his circle and major developments in art history of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Series includes masterclass sessions chaired by series presenter Dr Mark Pennings, Lecturer, Visual Arts, Queensland University of Technology, and involving national arts professionals.
28 June / Lecture 1 / Impressionism and modern Paris
5 July / In-conversation/ Lessons of the impressionists. Featuring Dr Anthony White (University of Melbourne)
19 July / Lecture 2 / Post-Impressionism and the Colonial Imagination
16 August / In-conversation / Picasso and the masters of Western art. Featuring Professor Roger Benjamin (University of Sydney)
30 August / Lecture 3 / The revolutionary art of Cubism
6 September / In-conversation / Collecting and Modernism. Featuring Anthony Bond (Director Curatorial, Head Curator International Art, Art Gallery of NSW)
13 September / Lecture 4 / Picasso, Surrealism and closing remarks
Auslan Interpreted Tour
3:00pm Sunday 31 August
QAG
An Auslan Interpreted tour of ‘Light and Space: Queensland Collection Highlights’ for Deaf visitors. Meet your guide at the Melbourne Street Information Desk.
Auslan Interpreted Tour
3:00pm Sunday 28 September
GoMA
An Auslan interpreted tour of ‘Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award 2008’ for Deaf visitors. Meet your guide at the GoMA information desk.
Special tours for French speakers
12:00am Saturday 6 September
Gallery 1.1; Gallery 1.2; Gallery 1.3 GoMA
9.00am (for children aged 3–7 and accompanying adults)
11.00am (for adults)
Paid programs ($15 for children and $21 for adults)
Guided tours for children and adults in French are
conducted by staff from Alliance Française de Brisbane. Please meet in
the GoMA Foyer.
Contact Alliance Française on (07)3221 7957 to book.
Place Makers architect talks
11:00am Saturday 6 September
Gallery 3.5 GoMA
Architects featured in ‘Place Makers’ discuss their projects in the exhibition space. Architects include: Brit Andresen(Andresen O’Gorman), Michael Banney (m3architecture), Shaun Lockyer (Arkhefield), John Mainwaring (JMA Architects) and Paul Hotston (Phorm).
Talking about modern art series
2:00pm Saturday 6 September
Cinema B GoMA
6 September: In-conversation: Collecting and Modernism featuring Anthony Bond,Director of Curatorial Services and Head of Western Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Free. No bookings necessary,however, seating is limited.
13 September: Picasso’s Surrealism and lasting influence with series presenter Dr Mark Pennings. Free. No bookings necessary,however, seating is limited.
Place Makers discussion: How do architects design?
2:30pm Saturday 6 September
GoMA
Featuring Michael Rayner (Cox Rayner), Chris Clarke (Bligh Voller Nield), Michael Banney (m3architecture), Timothy Hill (Donovan Hill) and Bruce Medek (Australian Institute of Architects,Queensland Chapter President)
Floortalk: Sidney Nolan and Mrs Fraser
11:00am Thursday 18 September
Gallery 4; Gallery 5; Gallery 6 QAG
Presented by Lynne Seear, Deputy Director,Curatorial and Collection Development.
Modern Ruin artist talk
2:00pm Friday 19 September
Cinema B GoMA
Meet artist David Haines as he talks about his art practice and work in the exhibition.
Lecture: Architects and housing
11:00am Sunday 21 September
Cinema B GoMA
Geoffrey London, Professor of Architecture University of Western Australia, explores how Australian architects’ design alternatives have contributed to developments in mass housing.
Current trends in architectural design
‘Place Makers’ architects and architectural scholars take visitors through some current trends in contemporary international architecture. Talks are based on presenters’ recent projects and research travel.
2.00pm Saturday 27 September
The United States of America, with Bud Brannigan (Bud Brannigan Architects).
2.00pm Saturday 11 October
The 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics, with Shane Thompson (Principal, Bligh Voller Nield).
Lecture: Queensland architecture with Robert Riddel
11:00am Thursday 30 October
Cinema B GoMA
Robert Riddel (Riddel Architects) takes visitors through the fascinating history of Queensland architecture by RS (Robin) Dods.
Gallery Talk: Eugene Carchesio with Michael Snelling
2:00pm Thursday 30 October
Gallery 4 QAG
Join Curator Michael Snelling for an in-gallery talk on the work of Eugene Carchesio.
Artist Discussions: Premier of Queensland's National New Media Art Award finalists
1:00pm Saturday 1 November
Cinema B GoMA
Short-listed artists discuss their work and directions in contemporary and new media art.
Curator's Talk: Otto Dix with Mark Henshaw
11:00am Friday 7 November
Gallery 14 QAG
Hear from exhibition curator Mark Henshaw,National Gallery of Australia.
Curator's Tour: Place Maker's with Miranda Wallace
2:00pm Sunday 9 November
Gallery 3.5 GoMA
Curator's tour of Place Maker's with Miranda Wallace, Senior Managerial Researcher, Queensland Art Gallery.
Contemporary Australia: Optimism overview
2:00pm Friday 14 November
Cinema A GoMA
Join Queensland Art Gallery Director Tony Ellwood and Julie Ewington (Curatorial Manager, Australian Art) for an overview of the exhibition, including discussion of the exhibition themes and included artists. Free.
To book email rsvplecture@qag.qld.gov.au
Contemporary Australia: Optimism artist talks
11:00am Saturday 15 November
GoMA
Artists give insight into their works in the ‘Optimism’ exhibition.
Contemporary Australia: Optimism teacher and lecturer viewing
11:00am Saturday 29 November
GoMA
Educators are invited to a special viewing of ‘Contemporary Australia: Optimism’ including refreshments and talks — ideal for teachers and lecturers planning a group visit to the exhibition in 2009. Free. Bookings essential as places are limited.
Telephone: (07) 3840 7255 or email schoolbookings@qag.qld.gov.au
Talking about contemporary Australian art series introduction
2:00pm Saturday 29 November
Cinema B GoMA
The ‘Talking about contemporary Australian art’ series will introduce visitors to ideas that emerged internationally and in Australia in the mid twentieth century through to the
exciting work being produced by Contemporary artists today.
Group tours
The Gallery provides free guided tours to special-interest groups of ten or more people. Tours last 30 minutes, and are scheduled between 10.00am and 2.00pm.
To secure the services of a volunteer guide, at least 15 days' notice via telephone is required. As the number of guides is limited, it is recommended you contact the Education Bookings Office on 07 3840 7255 to arrange your tour. The Bookings Office is open between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
If your group does not require a guide, you may opt for a self-guided tour. Bookings for groups of ten or more are essential. To book a self-guided group visit for ten or more people, please call the Education Bookings Office on 07 3840 7255 or submitt an inquiry email.
To find out what other programs are offered on the day of your visit, view What's On for details. To assist all groups in planning a visit, please read Guidelines for visitors.
For more information on public programs please contact:
Program Officer (Education and Public Programs)
Tel: +61 (0) 7 3840 7315
Fax: +61 (0) 7 3842 9175
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