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Little Faces

Little Faces

Event, Selected days until Friday 15 May

This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
A mother and child drawing in Gordon Darling Hall

Drawn In

As Famous as the Moon
Event, Sunday 10 May

Draw while jazz duo As Famous as the Moon play a selection of classic melodies.
Senator Bonner

National Reconciliation Week tours

Event, Daily from Wednesday 27 May

Join us for a free National Reconciliation Week highlights tour.
Super Cathy

50 Years of Deadly

First Nations (lower primary)
Event, Selected days from Tuesday 2 June

Join the National Portrait Gallery for an engaging 30-minute online session where upper primary students explore the NAIDOC theme 50 Years of Deadly.
Adam (Adam Goodes)

50 Years of Deadly

First Nations (upper primary)
Event, Selected days from Tuesday 2 June

Shifting Ground and the National Portrait Gallery present a 45‑minute online session celebrating 50 Years of Deadly.
Brack x McKenna Creative Space

Brack x McKenna Creative Space

Event, Daily until Sunday 19 July

Explore people, place and postcards in John Brack x Noel McKenna: A Face in the mirror before creating your own postcard to send to a special person. Then pop it in our post box and we’ll send it for free!
A mother and child drawing

Drawn In

Larissa Kovalchuk
Event, Sunday 26 April

Draw while listening to Ukrainian-Australian musician Larissa Kovalchuk, who blends classical vocal artistry with the sounds of Ukraine’s national string instrument, the bandura.
James, Rebecca and Sam Mapu, 2021 James Tylor (collaborator), Craig Tuffin (collaborator) and Dr Elisa deCourcy (collaborator)

Virtual Highlight Tour

First Nation Portraits: 50 Years of Deadly
Event, Tuesday 30 June

Explore the power of First Nations people through portraiture with Education Delivery Officer, Sophia. She’ll highlight portraits from the collection that reflect this year’s NAIDOC theme, 50 Years of Deadly, celebrating strength, culture and enduring impact.
Sketchbook journal for the commission portrait

Virtual Highlight Tour

International Portrait Day!
Event, Tuesday 23 June

Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, live from the galleries, this International Portrait Day, as she explores collection highlights that showcase the rich diversity of representation in portraiture.
An Afternoon (Aunty Jenny Munro at the Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy)

Virtual Highlight Tour

Being Colour Curious
Event, Tuesday 16 June

Join Visitor Experience Assistant Samantha, as she invites the colour-curious to explore three brilliant Australian portraits through the lens of pigment and light.
Super Cathy

Virtual Highlight Tour

Finer Details
Event, Tuesday 26 May

Join Visitor Experience Assistant, Kristina, as she takes a closer look at portraits in the collection, revealing the tiny, easily missed details that bring each work to life.
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

Virtual Highlight Tour

Exhibition Intro: John Brack x Noel McKenna
Event, Tuesday 19 May

Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, as she takes you through the John Brack x Noel McKenna exhibition live from the galleries.
Leanne Benjamin

Virtual Highlight Tour

The Red Shoes
Event, Tuesday 12 May

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.
Marcia Langton

Virtual Highlight Tour

Planographic print
Event, Tuesday 5 May

Join Quinton, Visitor Experience Assistant, as they explore the intricacies of screen prints and lithographs in the collection.
Marea Gazzard

Virtual Highlight Tour

Judy Cassab
Event, Tuesday 28 April

Join Learning Facilitator Cate, as she explores the artistry of Judy Cassab and reveals the stories behind her striking portraits.
Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Virtual Highlight Tour

Our Power, Our Planet, Our Portraits
Event, Tuesday 21 April

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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