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
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 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.
Join Susan Taylor and Peter Jones as they discuss their collection of John Nixon’s art on display at CMAG
Children will create a three-dimensional fantastical creature sculpture using interlocking and joining techniques
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?
Experience Sidney Nolan's ‘Search for Paradise’ with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble
Join Dean Cross and Daniel Riley as they discuss their creative works in art, design and dance
Join us for an exclusive talk by artist Lindy Lee, as she presents her major exhibition Lindy Lee: Moon in a Dew Drop
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
Buzz into CMAG and discover nature inspired creative activities with a sunny Springtime vibe
Join Kendrah Morgan from the Heide Museum of Modern Art, and her talk about Sidney Nolan and his lifelong fascination with the elusive notion of paradise and the consequences of its loss
Join Andrew Turley for this talk about Sidney Nolan’s four African works and his 1962 travels across Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar
Drop into CMAG during your lunch hour for a highlights tour of the exhibition Sidney Nolan: Search for Paradise with our Senior Curator of Visual Arts, Virginia Rigney
Have fun creating a collaborative abstract artwork on a larger than life-size scale. Children will explore the Life is Art: Works by John Nixon from the collection of Susan Taylor and Peter Jones exhibition and then participate in an artmaking session in the CMAG studio.
Join Lesley Harding, Artistic Director of Heide Museum of Modern Art, for a discussion on Sidney Nolan's time at Heide and a tour of the new exhibition Search for Paradise
Experience Civic Square after dark with live music and performances, art, street food and drinks.