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• Floortalks
• Lunchtime lectures
• Lectures
• Special Events
• Artbus Regional Program
• For Children & Families
• School Programs

Meet the Curator

A unique opportunity to hear and discuss aspects of the exhibition with curators at 12.30pm on the McCoy Mezzanine.

Monday 28 August
Tuesday 12 September
Susan van Wyk, Curator, Photography
Melbourne 1956: Photography

Monday 4 & 25 September
Kirsty Grant, Assistant Curator, Prints and Drawings
Melbourne 1956: Joy Hester

Monday 11 September
Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art
Melbourne 1956: Charles Blackman

Monday 18 September
Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art
Melbourne 1956: John Brack's The Racecourse Series

Artviews

Interpreting art from different viewpoints–conservation, design, collection, education and other specialist fields.
Floortalks by Gallery staff at times indicated on the McCoy Mezzanine.

Sunday 20 August, 3.30pm
Monday 21 August, 12.30pm
Louisa Ragas, Program Coordinator, Education and Programs

Sunday 27 August, 3.30pm
Sunday 1 October, 3.30pm
Ellen Holt, Voluntary Guide

Tuesday 29 August, 12.30pm
Robyn Krause–Hale
Senior Education Officer, Education and Programs

Sunday 3 September, 3.30pm
Betty Byrne, Voluntary Guide

Sunday 10 & 24 September, 3.30pm
Dinah Whitaker, Voluntary Guide

Sunday 17 September, 3.30pm
Gina Panebianco, Manager Education and Programs

Vox Pop

A series of informal talks by people from all walks of life centering on key works from the Gallery's collection.

Friday 22 September, 12.30pm
Going for Gold 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
McCoy Mezzanine

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.
Enter via the stairs to the Members' Lounge or see staff at the Information Desk for lift access.

Wednesday 6 September
Photography, Architecture and the Migrant Experience
Associate Professor Harriet Edquist
Department of Architecture & Design, RMIT
The exhibitions Romberg: Frederick & the Architecture of Migration and Wolfgang Sievers: A life are on display at RMIT Gallery (24 August–23 September)

Wednesday 13 September
Queen and Country
Dr Robert Wilson, Program Coordinator, Education & Programs

Wednesday 20 September
Melbourne 1956: Works from the Collection of the NGV
Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art

Wednesday 27 September
You Beaut Country: Australian Art & Design in the 1950s
Dr Chris McAuliffe, Director
The Ian Potter Museum of Art, The University of Melbourne

Bookings essential. Telephone bookings (03) 9208 0208, alternatively, you may book in person at the Gallery Society Office, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell, 285–321 Russell St, Melbourne (Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00pm)

Saturday 9 September, 11.00am–12noon
20th Century Design: A Brand New World (the 1950s)
SPEAKER: John Cross, Art Historian
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.

$14.00, $9.00 members
Event code: G00137
Conference Room, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell

Tuesday 12 September, 10.30am–11.30am
The Artistic Community of Melbourne, circa 1956
SPEAKER: Geoffrey Smith, Curator, 20th Century Australian Art
Melbourne 1956 curated by Geoffrey Smith brings together a diverse and eclectic range of material–including paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, fashion and textiles–all from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Victoria and made in Melbourne in 1956.

$9.00, $6.00 members
Event code: G00118
Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria
Entry 3, 179 La Trobe St, Melbourne

Wednesday 13 September, 2.30pm–3.30pm
Fashion Photography of the 1950s
SPEAKER: Susan van Wyk, Curator, Photography
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 evening–wear, to dynamic outdoor location work, fashion photography in the 1950s was sophisticated and exciting.

$14.00, $9.00 members
Event code: G00128
Conference Room, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell

Saturday 23 September, 11.00am–12noon
1950s Design and Architecture
SPEAKER: Stephen Crafti, Design Writer
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 1950s–a decade he loves! Following a short illustrated lecture, Stephen will guide the group through the exhibition Melbourne 1956.

$14.00, $9.00 members
Event code: G00131
Conference Room, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell

Bookings essential. Telephone bookings (03) 9208 0208, alternatively, you may book in person at the Gallery Society Office, National Gallery of Victoria on Russell, 285–321 Russell St, Melbourne (Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00pm)

Monday 25th September, 7.00pm–10.00pm
FILM SCREENING: '56 FLIX: SCIENCE FICTION, DOUBLE FEATURE
With an introduction by Paul Harris (Film Critic The Age, Film Buff's Forecast)

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 "Earth vs. The Flying Saucers" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers". Thrill at the sight of paper plates whizzing through the air! Jump at the chance to win some fantastic sci–fi prizes! Includes Refreshments.

$11.00, $9.00 student concession & members
Event code: P00034
Kaleide Theatre, RMIT University 360 Swanston St, Melbourne

Friday 29 September, 6.00pm–9.00pm
NGV ART LOUNGE
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.

$12.00, $8.00 student concession & members
Event code: P00035
National Gallery of Victoria on Russell

Bookings essential. For further details and bookings phone (03) 9208 0208

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.

$25.00
The Artbus will depart from:

Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Monday 11 September
Event code–P00037

Benalla Art Gallery
Monday 25 September
Event code–P00038

La Trobe Regional Gallery
Thursday 28 September
Event code–P00039

Bookings essential for all programs (03) 9208 0203

NGV SUPER SUNDAY FAMILY PROGRAM
Join Artie Mouse on a family tour of the Gallery, participate in creative adventures revealing hidden treasures, express yourself in our workshop.

Sunday 17 September, 12.00noon–3.00pm
Back to the 50s: Rock Around the Gallery
In celebration of the exhibition Melbourne 1956 join Artie as we rock around the Gallery. Make your own cut–out 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.

$11.00 per family for 3 hour program–pay on the day

AUSLAN FAMILY PROGRAM
Encounter the visual arts with one of our Education & Programs staff and Auslan (sign language) interpreter on a 45 minute tour.

Sunday 3 September, 3.15pm–4.00pm
Melbourne 1956
Television, rock'n'roll, milkbars and the Melbourne Olympics–a 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.

CHILDRENS HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Monday 25 September–Friday 29 September 10.30am–12.30pm
Ready, Set, GO!
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.

$11.30 per child, suitable for children aged 6–12 years

Monday 25 September–Tuesday 26 September 1.30–2.30pm
Bush Olympics
Explore the exhibition Melbourne 1956 and learn more about the Olympics through art and storytelling. Includes activity.

$9.00 per child, suitable for children aged 4–7 years.

STUDENT PROGRAMS
Bookings essential for all school visits and programs. Telephone 9208 0291/292 after 12.00noon weekdays.

Classes for school group are available. Select from programs listed in the Education–School Programs brochure or discuss your programs and curriculum requirements with an Education Officer.