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Explore the collection from the comfort of your loungeroom. Join us for free, interactive, virtual collection tours. Examine portraits in depth with Gallery Educators delivered via Zoom, and chat, comment and ask questions just like the IRL experience. Videos of selected previous events are available too.



Join Education Delivery Officer, Sophia, as she explores the National Portrait Gallery’s collection of photographs by David Moore.
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Join Education Delivery Officer, Sami, as she explores the power of black‑and‑white photographic portraits and the stories they hold.
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with Learning Facilitator, Sally, as she dives into the portraits and stories of pioneering women.
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Join us for a lively discussion, as three of our Access and Learning team members choose a portrait to surprise each other and us!
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Join Visitor Experience Coordinator, Marina, for a final virtual tour of our In Bloom exhibition.
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Choose your own adventure with Education Delivery Officer, Nic, on a virtual tour where you can cast your vote to guide your journey through the collection.
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Join curator Erin Vink from the Art Gallery of NSW in conversation with a member of the NPG team about artist Angela Tiatia and her video work Hibiscus rosa.
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On the eve of World Earth Day, join Education Delivery Officer Sami to explore portraits of Australians who have harnessed public action to protect our environment.
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Join Learning Facilitator Cate, as she explores the artistry of Judy Cassab and reveals the stories behind her striking portraits.
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Join Quinton, Visitor Experience Assistant, as they explore the intricacies of screen prints and lithographs in the collection.
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Join Visitor Experience Assistant, Kat, as she looks at portraits in the collection that embody the stories and themes from the 1948 film, The Red Shoes.
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Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, as she takes you through the John Brack x Noel McKenna exhibition live from the galleries.
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