Open Weekend 2012

Charles Meere Australian beach pattern 1940 (detail), Art Gallery of New South Wales © Charles Meere Estate
Our Open Weekend celebrates our redesigned Australian galleries with a festival of free events.
Over 60 events including performances, workshops, films, family activities and talks reveal the astonishing diversity of art born from our distinctive Australian culture and landscape.
Families can explore the new galleries with a limited-edition children’s activity booklet (only available on the Open Weekend), or by joining our Gallery character, Gert by Sea, on a tour.
Also on show are two related exhibitions celebrating Australian art.
There’s something happening every half hour, so take a look at the full program to plan your visit.
Highlights
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Thomas Keneally: colonial Australia
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Talks on the Australian collection
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Richard Gill: Australian stories through music
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Andrew Sayers on Sidney Nolan
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Australian artists and curator panel
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Kelp weaving with Vicki West
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Warren Fahey and The Larrikins
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Music by Wes Carr
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Flautist Jane Rutter
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Delia Falconer: stories from Sydney
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Magic, mime & illusion – The Etcetera Duo
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Wendy Whiteley on Brett Whiteley
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Gert By Sea – interactive tour
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Outsiders in Australian cinema
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Prints & drawings talks in the study room
Sat 12 May, 10am–9pm
Sun 13 May, 10am–5pm
Free admission
Note: Sunday morning road closures. More info
Download printable program (PDF 412.1 KB)
Related to:
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2012