Ahead of International Day of People with Disability, join us as we reflect on how people with disability have been represented in portraiture, how this has changed over time and what comes next.

Celebrate our four-legged family folk and join us for a furry tour of portraits with animals.

Join curator Penny Grist in conversation with Karen Vickery, Director Access and Learning and Louise Maher, journalist and researcher as they discuss the project and share some fascinating stories from the App.

Ever wondered how an artist’s choice of materials and technique can reveal their unique perspective?

We will explore faces inspired by portraits from the collection using movement and music.

We will explore faces inspired by portraits from the collection using movement and music.

Join us on online for a reading of Alison Lester’s Magic Beach followed by a chance to create your own visual response with items at home.

Prepare to be bowled over as we celebrate our Australian summer with a look at some of our cricketing heroes. From the sun-baked to the quirky, both batters and bowlers, you’ll be hit for six.

Ben Quilty talks about portraiture as ‘a recording of a moment that reflects the sharing of a story.’

Photo-media artist Anne Zahalka has been exhibiting since the early 80s. Join us (and Anne!) as we look at a few of her works in the collection and chat about her principles and practice.

Following on from our popular tour reflecting on how people with a disability have been represented in portraiture, join us as we look at works from the collection and contemplate inclusivity with a focus on the artists.

Can you believe there are over 100 portraits by photographer Greg Weight in the collection?! Join us as we talk all things portraiture with the prolific photographer himself.

Celebrate Norman Lindsay’s birthday with us as we explore the life and world behind the creator of this Australian children’s classic.

Join us from wherever you are for an intimate, online drawing workshop with British-Australian artist Nicholas Harding.

Discover some of the artists, architects, and activists who have travelled far and wide and yet call Canberra home.

Join us on the red carpet to meet some of Australia’s fashion stars, known not just for striking poses, but also for their striking stories. 

Join us as we navigate through portraits of those who’ve explored, adventured and endured the challenges of traversing on and off our planet.