Sunday 16 February 2025 – Tuesday 16 February 2027
Explore the collection from the comfort of you 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 us for an in-depth discussion about the work of influential photographer Carol Jerrems, whose work is on view in our major exhibition Carol Jerrems: Portraits.
Bookings requiredOur February Photography Focus concludes with the work of three contemporary photographers – Ying Ang, Katrin Koenning and Anu Kumar – whose photographs are currently on view in if only we could take the time: contemporary Australian photography.
Bookings requiredJoin Gillian Raymond, Director Digital Production, in conversation with artist Dr Ryan Presley as they discuss Inferno, Presley’s animation work presented as part of the Enlighten Festival.
Bookings requiredJoin us for a Tuesday matinee to celebrate three idols of Australian musical theatre, through their portarits in the collection.
Bookings requiredJoin us as we delve into the words and works of renowned Australian authors and songwriters immortalised in the National Portrait Collection.
Bookings requiredToday, Cate Lyon, Learning Facilitator, is all about impressive portraits of trailblazing sitters.
Bookings requiredThis April Fool’s Day, join Nic Schmidt, Visitor Experience Assistant, for a tour of portraits with a visual element to tickle your funny bone.
Bookings requiredJoin Learning Facilitator Nicole Richardson as she delves into the stories behind three portraits chosen for her by three members of the Gallery’s digital team.
Bookings requiredKrysia Kitch, Manager of Learning Programs, takes us on a personal trip across time and medium through portraits that resonate strongly with her.
Bookings requiredJoin us on International Dance Day for a Virtual Highlights Tour to celebrate the joy and creativity that dance brings to our lives.
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