What's On: Melbourne 1956 at the NGV

<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="333333" LINK="#CC3366" VLINK="#E5537C" ALINK="#009966" topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginwidth=0 marginheight=0> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="100%" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" BORDER=0><TR><TD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT="90%"> <TABLE BORDER="0" WIDTH="100%" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="50%" ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="MIDDLE" BGCOLOR="#FFCC66"> <A name="top"></A><IMG SRC="images/dates_small_yellow.gif" WIDTH="150" HEIGHT="20" ALT="exhibition dates" HSPACE="20"></TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="BOTTOM" ALIGN="RIGHT" BGCOLOR="#FFCC66"> <A HREF="index.html" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="images/masthead_small_yellow.gif" VSPACE="4" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="59" BORDER="0" ALT="return home" HSPACE="60"></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="RIGHT" COLSPAN="2"> <A HREF="../index.html" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="../images/ngv_logo.gif" WIDTH="197" HEIGHT="34" VSPACE=0 HSPACE=50 ALT="National Gallery of Victoria" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER="0" WIDTH="100%" CELLPADDING="10" CELLSPACING="0"> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> <P><IMG src="images/whatson_head.gif" width="91" height="22" alt="What's On" valign="TOP"></P> <P align="left"><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1" color="#990000">All prices include GST</FONT></P> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><B><A href="#floortalks"> Floortalks</A></B></FONT><BR> <B><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><A href="#lunchtime"> Lunchtime lectures</A><BR> <A href="#lectures"> Lectures</A><BR> <A href="#special_events"> Special Events</A><BR> <A href="#artbus"> Artbus Regional Program</A><BR> <A href="#families"> For Children & Families</A><BR> <A href="#school_programs"> School Programs</A></FONT></B></P> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="verdana,helvetica,arial" size=2><IMG src="images/floortalks_head.gif" width="98" height="22"><A name="floortalks"></A></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"> <HR noshade size="1"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><B><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" size="3">Meet the Curator <A name="meet_the_curator"></A></FONT></B></FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">A unique opportunity to hear and discuss aspects of the exhibition with curators at 12.30pm on the McCoy Mezzanine. </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Monday 28 August <BR> Tuesday 12 September</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B> Susan van Wyk, Curator, Photography<BR> </B><I>Melbourne 1956</I>: Photography </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Monday 4 & 25 September</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B> Kirsty Grant, Assistant Curator, Prints and Drawings</B><BR> <I> Melbourne 1956</I>: Joy Hester </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Monday 11 September</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B> Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art</B><BR> <I> Melbourne 1956</I>: Charles Blackman </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Monday 18 September </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><BR> <B>Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art </B><BR> <I>Melbourne 1956</I>: John Brack's The Racecourse Series</FONT></P> <P> </P> <HR noshade size="1"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><B>Artviews</B></FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <A name="artviews"></A> </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Interpreting art from different viewpointsconservation, design, collection, education and other specialist fields. </FONT><BR> <FONT style="line-height:18pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><FONT size="2">Floortalks by Gallery staff at times indicated on the McCoy Mezzanine. </FONT></FONT><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Sunday 20 August, 3.30pm <BR> Monday 21 August, 12.30pm </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><BR> <B>Louisa Ragas</B>, Program Coordinator, Education and Programs </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Sunday 27 August, 3.30pm <BR> Sunday 1 October, 3.30pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>Ellen Holt</B>, Voluntary Guide </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Tuesday 29 August, 12.30pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>Robyn KrauseHale</B> <BR> Senior Education Officer, Education and Programs </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Sunday 3 September, 3.30pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>Betty Byrne</B>, Voluntary Guide </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Sunday 10 & 24 September, 3.30pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>Dinah Whitaker</B>, Voluntary Guide </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Sunday 17 September, 3.30pm </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><BR> <B>Gina Panebianco</B>, Manager Education and Programs</FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> </FONT></P> <P> </P> <HR noshade size="1"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><B>Vox Pop </B></FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <A name="vox pop"></A></FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">A series of informal talks by people from all walks of life centering on key works from the Gallery's collection. </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Friday 22 September, 12.30pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><BR> <B>Going for Gold 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games</B><BR> McCoy Mezzanine </FONT></P> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#A8DDB9"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"><A href="#floortalks" onMouseOver="window.status='go back to the top'; return true" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true"><IMG src="images/whatson_head.gif" width="91" height="22" alt="What's On" valign="TOP" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG src="images/lunchtime_head.gif" width="146" height="22"><A name="lunchtime"></A></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Informal and informative slide talks and lectures presented between 12.30pm and 1.15pm by Gallery staff and guest speakers in the Conference Room on the mezzanine level.</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> Enter via the stairs to the Members' Lounge or see staff at the Information Desk for lift access. </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Wednesday 6 September </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><BR> <B>Photography, Architecture and the Migrant Experience</B> <BR> Associate Professor Harriet Edquist <BR> Department of Architecture & Design, RMIT <BR> <FONT STYLE="line-height:12pt" size="1"><I>The exhibitions Romberg: Frederick & the Architecture of Migration and Wolfgang Sievers: A life are on display at RMIT Gallery (24 August23 September)</I></FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Wednesday 13 September</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>Queen and Country</B> <BR> Dr Robert Wilson, Program Coordinator, Education & Programs </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Wednesday 20 September</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>Melbourne 1956: Works from the Collection of the NGV </B><BR> Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Wednesday 27 September</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>You Beaut Country: Australian Art & Design in the 1950s </B><BR> Dr Chris McAuliffe, Director <BR> The Ian Potter Museum of Art, The University of Melbourne</FONT> </P> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#A8DDB9"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"><A href="#floortalks" onMouseOver="window.status='go back to the top'; return true" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true"><IMG src="images/whatson_head.gif" width="91" height="22" alt="What's On" valign="TOP" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG src="images/lectures_head.gif" width="83" height="22"><A name="lectures"></A></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Bookings essential. Telephone bookings (03) 9208 0208, alternatively, you may book in person at the Gallery Society Office, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell, 285321 Russell St, Melbourne (MonFri 10.00am5.00pm) </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Saturday 9 September, 11.00am12noon</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>20th Century Design: A Brand New World (the 1950s) </B><BR> SPEAKER: John Cross, Art Historian <BR> From shiny new skyscrapers to the endless expansion of the suburbs, the Fifties saw the popular embrace of all manner of "modern" design forms. High modernism, "organic" design and the luxury of the mechanised house will be examined in this talk. Designers such as Lloyd Wright, Van Der Rohe and many others will be profiled. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1" color="#666666">$14.00, $9.00 members <BR> Event code: G00137 <BR> Conference Room, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Tuesday 12 September, 10.30am11.30am</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>The Artistic Community of Melbourne, circa 1956 </B><BR> SPEAKER: Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art <BR> <I>Melbourne 1956</I> curated by Geoffrey Smith brings together a diverse and eclectic range of materialincluding paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, fashion and textilesall from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Victoria and made in Melbourne in 1956. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1" color="#666666">$9.00, $6.00 members <BR> Event code: G00118 <BR> Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria <BR> Entry 3, 179 La Trobe St, Melbourne </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Wednesday 13 September, 2.30pm3.30pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>Fashion Photography of the 1950s </B><BR> SPEAKER: Susan van Wyk, Curator, Photography <BR> Fashion reflects the mood of the times and photography captures its image. In the 1950s, the desire to shake off war time constraints and a newly found affluence, led to an expanded interest in fashion and, in turn, to an increased role for fashion photography. Ranging from elegant studio studies of opulent eveningwear, to dynamic outdoor location work, fashion photography in the 1950s was sophisticated and exciting. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#666666">$14.00, $9.00 members <BR> <FONT size="1">Event code: G00128 <BR> Conference Room, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Saturday 23 September, 11.00am12noon</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>1950s Design and Architecture </B><BR> SPEAKER: Stephen Crafti, Design Writer <BR> Stephen Crafti, a writer on design and architecture for Domain in The Age and various national and international magazines, will present a stimulating look at the design and architecture of the 1950sa decade he loves! Following a short illustrated lecture, Stephen will guide the group through the exhibition <I>Melbourne 1956</I>. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1" color="#666666">$14.00, $9.00 members <BR> Event code: G00131 <BR> Conference Room, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell</FONT></P> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#A8DDB9"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"><A href="#floortalks" onMouseOver="window.status='go back to the top'; return true" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true"><IMG src="images/whatson_head.gif" width="91" height="22" alt="What's On" valign="TOP" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG src="images/special_events_head.gif" width="117" height="22"><A name="special_events"></A></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Bookings essential. Telephone bookings (03) 9208 0208, alternatively, you may book in person at the Gallery Society Office, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell, 285321 Russell St, Melbourne (MonFri 10.00am5.00pm) </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Monday 25th September, 7.00pm10.00pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>FILM SCREENING: '56 FLIX: SCIENCE FICTION, DOUBLE FEATURE </B><BR> With an introduction by <B>Paul Harris</B> (Film Critic The Age, Film Buff's Forecast) </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Gasp as aliens snatch human bodies and earth battles it out with the flying saucers! In the tradition of great late night double features, NGV on Russell, Filmgate and RMIT Union Arts are proud to present a night of interactive science fiction mayhem. While 1956 saw the Olympic Torch carried through the streets of Melbourne, Hollywood cast its eyes upwards to the stars for answers to the Cold War chaos that had America in its grips. Relive the terror of political allegory with "<B>Earth vs. The Flying Saucers</B>" and "<B>Invasion of the Body Snatchers</B>". Thrill at the sight of paper plates whizzing through the air! Jump at the chance to win some fantastic scifi prizes! Includes Refreshments. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1" color="#666666">$11.00, $9.00 student concession & members <BR> Event code: P00034 <BR> Kaleide Theatre, RMIT University 360 Swanston St, Melbourne </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Friday 29 September, 6.00pm9.00pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>NGV ART LOUNGE </B><BR> Feel like a Friday night G&T, indulging in some art talk, or new space to relax and listen to great live or electronic sounds? Then immerse yourself in the ambient atmosphere of the Art Lounge, located at the NGV on Russell! A surprising venue for the newest 'after work' art spot in town. The food is from Peter Rowland Catering and drinks are available at bar prices. Includes a complimentary glass of wine on arrival and an exclusive viewing of the exhibition. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1" color="#666666">$12.00, $8.00 student concession & members <BR> Event code: P00035 <BR> National Gallery of Victoria on Russell </FONT></P> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#A8DDB9"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"><A href="#floortalks" onMouseOver="window.status='go back to the top'; return true" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true"><IMG src="images/whatson_head.gif" width="91" height="22" alt="What's On" valign="TOP" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG src="images/artbus_head.gif" width="184" height="22"><A name="artbus"></A></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Bookings essential. For further details and bookings phone (03) 9208 0208 </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Travel to Melbourne on the NGV Artbus, enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition and the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria on Russell. Rediscover some of the events and issues of the decade with an illustrated slide talk by Dr Robert Wilson followed by informal discussion. So bring your photo memorabilia for a lively exchange of memories and stories of the 50s! Program includes lunch, refreshments and a souvenir pack. </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">$25.00 <BR> </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The Artbus will depart from: </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ballarat Fine Art Gallery <BR> <FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" color="#006666">Monday 11 September</FONT> <BR> <FONT style="line-height:12pt" size="1" color="#666666">Event codeP00037</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Benalla Art Gallery <BR> <FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" color="#006666">Monday 25 September</FONT> <BR> <FONT style="line-height:12pt" size="1" color="#666666">Event codeP00038 </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:12pt" size="1"> </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">La Trobe Regional Gallery<BR> <FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" color="#006666">Thursday 28 September</FONT> <BR> <FONT style="line-height:12pt" size="1" color="#666666">Event codeP00039</FONT> </FONT></P> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#A8DDB9"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"><A href="#floortalks" onMouseOver="window.status='go back to the top'; return true" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true"><IMG src="images/whatson_head.gif" width="91" height="22" alt="What's On" valign="TOP" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG src="images/families_head.gif" width="188" height="22"><A name="families"></A></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Bookings essential for all programs (03) 9208 0203 </FONT></P> <P> </P> <HR noshade size="1"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><B>NGV SUPER SUNDAY FAMILY PROGRAM<BR> </B></FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Join Artie Mouse on a family tour of the Gallery, participate in creative adventures revealing hidden treasures, express yourself in our workshop. </FONT> </P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Sunday 17 September, 12.00noon3.00pm</FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <BR> <B>Back to the 50s: Rock Around the Gallery</B> <BR> In celebration of the exhibition <I>Melbourne 1956</I> join Artie as we rock around the Gallery. Make your own cutout electric guitar in the Super Sunday studio and perform on stage with Artie and the Art Rats. Paint your face or decorate your body in the face painting and body art studio. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#666666">$11.00 per family for 3 hour programpay on the day </FONT></P> <P> </P> <HR noshade size="1"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><B>AUSLAN FAMILY PROGRAM<BR> </B></FONT><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Encounter the visual arts with one of our Education & Programs staff and Auslan (sign language) interpreter on a 45 minute tour.</FONT><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Sunday 3 September, 3.15pm4.00pm </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><BR> <B> Melbourne 1956</B> <BR> Television, rock'n'roll, milkbars and the Melbourne Olympicsa snap shot of life in Melbourne in the 1950's. Join us on a fascinating discovery tour of art and life in the '50s and view the exhibition. </FONT></P> <P> </P> <HR noshade size="1"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><B>CHILDRENS HOLIDAY PROGRAM</B></FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" color="#006666">Monday 25 SeptemberFriday 29 September 10.30am12.30pm</FONT> <BR> <B>Ready, Set, GO!<BR> </B></FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Learn about the original Olympic Games in 776BC. Gain an insight into the life, culture and sport of ancient Greece through the Gallery art. Discover what life was like in Australian life in 1956, the year the Olympics were held in Melbourne with a guided tour of the exhibition Melbourne 1956 and get into the spirit, strive for a medal and create your own record of events in our studio workshop. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#666666">$11.30 per child, suitable for children aged 612 years </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#006666">Monday 25 SeptemberTuesday 26 September 1.302.30pm </FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><BR> <B>Bush Olympics</B> <BR> Explore the exhibition Melbourne 1956 and learn more about the Olympics through art and storytelling. Includes activity. </FONT></P> <P><FONT style="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#666666">$9.00 per child, suitable for children aged 47 years.</FONT></P> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#A8DDB9"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> <TD WIDTH="10%" bgcolor="#FFCC66"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"><A href="#floortalks" onMouseOver="window.status='go back to the top'; return true" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true"><IMG src="images/whatson_head.gif" width="91" height="22" alt="What's On" valign="TOP" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><IMG src="images/school_programs_head.gif" width="133" height="22"><A name="school_programs"></A></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="30%" VALIGN="TOP"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="60%" VALIGN="TOP"> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><B>STUDENT PROGRAMS<BR> </B></FONT><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Bookings essential for all school visits and programs. Telephone 9208 0291/292 after 12.00noon weekdays. </FONT></P> <P><FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Classes for school group are available. Select from programs listed in the EducationSchool Programs brochure or discuss your programs and curriculum requirements with an Education Officer.</FONT></P> <P>  <BR clear="ALL">  <BR clear="ALL">  <BR clear="ALL">   <BR clear="ALL">  <BR clear="ALL">  <BR clear="ALL">   </P> <HR size=1> <FONT STYLE="line-height:14pt" face="helvetica,arial" size=1 color="#728DA7"> © copyright 2000, The National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Australia<BR> Email: <A href="mailto:enquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au">enquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au</A><BR> http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/1956/  </FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </BODY>