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King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone +61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
Andy Griffiths portrait coming soon
On view from 26 September
Once upon a time, in a not-so-faraway land, there was a Gallery that decided to commission a portrait of Andy Griffiths!
Brainstorm
Inside the mind of Andy Griffiths
Daily from Saturday 26 Sep
Before you see the new portrait of best-selling children’s author Andy Griffiths by Ronnie van Hout, discover where Andy’s inspiration comes from.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Courtney Act portrait coming soon
On view from 24 October
Canberra’s about to get a lot more sparkly! Grab your tallest pair of heels and your fiercest outfit, because our new portrait of Australian drag icon and international superstar, Courtney Act, is in the making!
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings requiredPortraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required