Join us in the Gallery for this free 30-minute tour of the collection, exploring portrait stories and the history of the building.

Australian portraiture of the mid-twentieth century was rich with the influence of European modernism, exemplified by the work of artists including Arthur Boyd, Judy Cassab and Clifton Pugh.

Spanning the 1880s to the 1930s, this collection display celebrates the innovations in art – and life – introduced by the generation of Australians who travelled to London and Paris for experience and inspiration in the decades either side of 1900.

We all have places where we feel at ease, a sense of belonging, of ownership, of relaxation, of self. Given the opportunity, portraitists love to place their sitters in an environment where they are most at home.

Encompassing works created over the past 80 years, this selection of portraits from the Gallery’s collection celebrates inventiveness and diversity in approaches to self portraiture.

The selection of works in Frocked up richly demonstrates the interconnectedness of costume and portraiture – and the many ways in which artists have employed the representation of dress to powerful, insightful effect.

Drop in to the family space these school holidays for free creative activities to enjoy together.

Join our Senior Curator Joanna Gilmour as she explores the life of celebrated portraitist George Lambert. You’ll be glad(ioli) you did.

Join us to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit! Maybe you’ll find a new love while exploring the portraits of some of Australia’s favourite power couples.

From notions of propriety to celebrating our flora and fauna, join us as we look at what it means to get all frocked up in Australia.

What do artists reveal or conceal about wonderful wordsmiths? This week we’re looking at the talented writers in our collection.

The exhibition will feature some of the most significant portraits in the artist’s career to date, from early major works such as his painting of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark through to his most recent.