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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Circle of friends

Saturday 25 June 2022 – Tuesday 25 June 2024

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Saturday 25 June 2022 – Tuesday 25 June 2024

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William Shakespeare, c. 1600-1610 associated with John Taylor
William Shakespeare, c. 1600-1610 associated with John Taylor
William Shakespeare, c. 1600-1610 associated with John Taylor
William Shakespeare, c. 1600-1610 associated with John Taylor

Unboxing the Bard

A Shakespeare to Winehouse Afternoon Tea

2:00pm, Wed 29 Jun

Join Joanna Gilmour, Sheridan Burnett and Penny Grist as they reveal the exclusive secrets behind bringing Shakespeare and his friends from London to Canberra.

Bookings required
Aerial view of the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new SANAA-designed building, 2022
Aerial view of the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new SANAA-designed building, 2022
Aerial view of the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new SANAA-designed building, 2022
Aerial view of the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new SANAA-designed building, 2022

State-of-the-Art

Discover the art and architecture of Sydney Modern

7:00am, Thu 9 Feb

Join us for a day trip to see the transformation of the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW).

Bookings required
Portrait of Patricia Piccinini
Portrait of Patricia Piccinini
Portrait of Patricia Piccinini
Portrait of Patricia Piccinini

Circle of Friends Spotlight Series

March

10:15am, Wed 1 Mar

Our Social Media and Content Coordinator, Georgina, will be taking a look at Patricia Piccinini by Allissa Oughtred.

Bookings required
Kaylene Whiskey in her studio, raising her arms in the air in celebration, next to a life size cutout of wonder woman and an artwork in progress
Kaylene Whiskey in her studio, raising her arms in the air in celebration, next to a life size cutout of wonder woman and an artwork in progress
Kaylene Whiskey in her studio, raising her arms in the air in celebration, next to a life size cutout of wonder woman and an artwork in progress
Kaylene Whiskey in her studio, raising her arms in the air in celebration, next to a life size cutout of wonder woman and an artwork in progress

Portrait 23: Identity Preview

Circle of Friends

2:00pm, Thu 9 Mar

We are beyond excited to invite our Circle of Friends members to an exclusive members-only preview of Portrait23: Identity.

Bookings required
Lady [Hannah] Lloyd Jones
Lady [Hannah] Lloyd Jones
Lady [Hannah] Lloyd Jones
Lady [Hannah] Lloyd Jones

Circle of Friends Lecture Series

March

2:00pm, Wed 15 Mar

Starting off 2023 with a bang is Curator, Collection and Research, Joanna Gilmour, who'll be taking you on a deep dive into portraits by painter, Judy Cassab.

Bookings required
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

April Spotlight Series

10:15am, Wed 5 Apr

We're back on again in April for the next of our Spotlight Series! This time Karena – our Exhibitions Manager – will be taking a look at Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists by Noel McKenna.

Bookings required
John Mawurndjul
John Mawurndjul
John Mawurndjul
John Mawurndjul

May Spotlight

10:15am, Wed 3 May

Our monthly Circle of Friends get-together, this time with our Visitor Services Coordinator Marina, taking a look at the portait of John Mawurndjul by R. Ian Lloyd.

Bookings required

Archibald Prize Bus Trip

7:00am, Thu 18 May

Join us for a day trip to see the finalists of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Bookings required
Mary Chomley
Mary Chomley
Mary Chomley
Mary Chomley

June Spotlight Series

10:15am, Wed 7 Jun

Our Senior Curator, Joanna, will be taking a look at the portrait of Mary Chomley by Violet Teague.

Bookings required
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023

NPPP 2023 Preview

2:00pm, 5:30pm, Thu 15 Jun

Join Joanna Gilmour, one of this years judges for your members exclusive preview and be the first to see the photographs selected as this year’s finalists.

Bookings required

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Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Saturday 27 June 2026

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