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Yinka Shonibare
video still from
Un ballo in maschera
(A masked ball) 2004 (detail)
© Yinka Shonibare, courtesy of James Cohan Gallery, New York

 

Art comes alive for the
2006 Commonwealth Games!

Whether you're a keen Games spectator or looking for some respite from the sporting action, the NGV has an exciting array of exhibitions and programs on offer this March.

2006 Contemporary Commonwealth

Presented by Festival Melbourne2006 and the 2006 Commonwealth Games, 2006 Contemporary Commonwealth features groundbreaking works by artists from Australia and countries across the Commonwealth. This exciting free exhibition is a collaboration between NGV and ACMI.

Date Opens Friday 24 Feb
Cost Free admission
Venues The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia and
ACMI, Federation Square
Sponsor Festival Melbourne2006
Web www.art2006.com.au

Free Artists' Symposium

Visiting international and local exhibiting artists provide insight into their practice. The program offers two days of floor talks and presentations at NGV and ACMI.

Dates Friday 24 Feb & Saturday 25 Feb
Venues The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
and ACMI, Federation Square
Full details www.art2006.com.au/events.html

 

Camille Pissarro, Washing day at Éragny 1901 (detail), Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane

Pissarro: The First Impressionist

Often called the Father of Impressionism, Pissarro was one of the most consistently experimental and progressive of the Impressionist artists.

Date Opens Saturday 4 Mar
Cost $18 / $9 NGV Members / $12 Concession / $45 Family
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Principal Sponsor Ernst & Young
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/pissarro
An exhibition organised by the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Opening Night – A Parisian Soirée

Be amongst the first to view Pissarro: The First Impressionist at a beautiful French inspired opening soirée. Tickets include live entertainment, wine, canapés and a preview of the exhibition.

Date Saturday 4 Mar
Exclusive NGV Members Preview 6–7pm
Opening Party 7–10pm
Cost $55 per person (inc GST)
Venue NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Bookings Booking is essential – Call 8662 1555 (10am–5pm)
Dress Lounge suit / Parisian chic
Event code FUN20060304

Pissarro Introductory Talks

Before seeing the exhibition, join us for an informative Introductory Talk exploring the art and life of Camille Pissarro.

Dates Every Monday, Saturday & Sunday, 11am (from Saturday 4 Mar)
& Wednesdays in Apr, 3pm
Cost $23 / $14 NGV Members / $17 Concession
Venue Clemenger Auditorium, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Event code P0644 (11am), P0644.1 (3pm)

 

Bardayal Nadjamerrek
Ngalyongddoh djang 2004
© The artist, courtesy of Marrawuddi Gallery

 

Land Marks

This powerful exhibition presents a major survey of Indigenous art and explores the continuity, re-invention and transformation of a great living tradition that is the world's oldest.

Date Now showing until Sunday 11 Jun
Cost Free admission
Venue BlueScope Steel Indigenous Galleries
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square
Principal Sponsor BlueScope Steel
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/indigenous

Special Lecture: Manangrida Arts & Culture

Speaker Apolline Kohen, Director of Manangrida Arts and Culture
Date Wednesday 1 Mar, 12noon
Venue Theatre, NGV Australia, Federation Square
Event code P0659
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/indigenous

Artist Talk: Samuel Namunjda

Date Wednesday 1 Mar, 1.15pm
Venue Exhibition space, Ground Level, NGV Australia, Federation Square

 

Richard Redgrave, The emigrant's last sight of home 1858 (detail), Tate Gallery, London

Exiles and Emigrants

Hope, Courage, Adventure and New Beginnings

This powerful exhibition explores the amazing stories of the emigrants who helped shape this country, their long journey and what they faced on arrival.

Date Now showing until Sunday 26 Mar
Cost $12 / $6 NGV Members / $8 Concession / $32 Family
Venue The Ian Potter Center: NGV Australia, Federation Square
Generously supported by Tattersalls
Web www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exilesandemigrants

Exiles & Emigrants Seminar

Curators and scholars discuss the exhibition and notions of emigration during this extraordinary chapter in Australian history.

Please note: Seminar rescheduled – previously advertised for 18 February 2006

Date Saturday 4 Mar, 9.30am-12noon (includes morning tea)
Cost $45 / $40 NGV Members / $30 Student
Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
(Enter North entrance, via Arts Centre forecourt)
Event code P0638
Latest seminar program available on NGV website

 

What's On

The Ian Potter Centre:
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Telephone 03 8662 1555,
email us or enquire in person at the Information Desk.

 

NGV Kids

Every season and during school holidays, NGV Kids has a host of programs to choose from.

For further information refer to www.ngv.vic.gov.au/ngvkids

 

NGV Members

Renew and Receive

Renew your NGV Membership before the expiry date of 31 March and receive one free ticket per financial membership to a Members After-Hours Viewing in 2006 PLUS a beautifully presented hardcover NGV 2006 Diary. Click here to renew your membership and for full terms and conditions.

Exclusive Members Preview
2006 Contemporary Commonwealth

Date Thursday 23 Feb, 2-5pm
Cost FREE – Bookings not required
Valid Membership card must be presented at exhibition entrance
Venue The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square

Members Exclusive
Members' Lounge Paintings: An Overview

Join Dr Ted Gott, Senior Curator, International Art for morning tea and an overview of the paintings in the Members' Lounge.

Date Tuesday 7 Mar, 10.30am
Cost $15 NGV Members
Venue Members' Lounge, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd
Bookings Call (03) 8620 2233 or email members@ngv.vic.gov.au
Event code: G060306

Join NGV Members today

Join NGV Members and receive a free ticket for a pay exhibition.
Click here to renew and for full details.

 

Free Seniors Lunchtime Concerts

French Chamber Music Concert Series

Enjoy the beautiful music of 19th France, surrounded by the NGV’s 19th century permanent collection.

Performers Victorian College of the Arts Music Students
Dates Wednesday 22 & 29 Mar; Wednesday 5, 12 & 26 Apr
Time 1pm
Venue 19th Century Gallery, Level 2, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd

 

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