Celebrating connection and collaboration, stay warm inside and out this winter with a new season of Drawn in at the National Portrait Gallery. Surround yourself with the sweet sounds of local musical duos as you take the opportunity to draw face-to face with your favourite person – or someone new!
Drawn in is a series of drawing sessions once a month at the Gallery with live local musicians. We invite you to (literally) draw inspiration from the music and sounds created by featured musicians.
Draw while listening to Canberra duo Ruben (keys) and Shivi (bass) as they blend jazz roots with improvised beat-driven soundscapes.
Draw to the rich textures and melodic improvisations of string duo Tabitha (cello) and Christopher (guitar) from Sonance Strings as they weave a sonic tapestry of contemporary, indie and folk sounds through a mix of originals and covers.
Enjoy drawing to the infectious grooves of Lara and Matt of Love Maps as they deliver their signature high-energy pop rock sound in an intimate, stripped-down format.
Drop into the Gallery any time for free creative activities inspired by artist Thom Roberts and his exhibition, The Immersive World of Thom Roberts.
Experience the joy and transformative power of slow looking. By taking your time with art, you can reconnect with the present, uncover hidden details and make personal discoveries.
Join us for an engaging and interactive program tailored for upper primary students, where they’ll develop the confidence and critical thinking skills to interpret portraits.
