A range of innovative and stimulating public programs and special events are held in conjunction with exhibitions, including artists talks, guided tours for schools or community groups, and concerts.

Fun-filled and interactive children's programs are also available, which are a great way for your child to discover art and experiment with their creativity.

> download MGA events calendar Jan to Feb 2010

> download MGA events calendar March & April 2010

For more information on all MGA events and programs ask at reception or ph 03 9562 1569

 

 

DATE

TIME

COST

EVENT

DESCRIPTION

 

4 Feb 2010

11AM

FREE

Harry Seidler in Monash

Join Charles Nilsen, Urban Design & Architecture, City of Monash, as he discusses the Monash Civic Centre and Harry Seidler's architecture

7 Feb 2010

12.15-1.30PM

$10 Friends of MGA; $12 General

Arty Sundays (5-8yr olds) art exploration with artist Amanda Florence

These sessions for young children are process-based, covering a broad range of methods, that seek to encourage a keen sense of wonder and observation, whilst learning a variety of expressive artistic skills in a happy, relaxed environment

13 Feb 2010

2PM

FREE

Listen up: artist's talk with Jon Lewis

Jon Lewis will talk abiut his exhibition Kiribati: putting a face to climate change

13 Feb 2010

3-5PM

FREE

Exhibition openings

Talking TAPA: Pasifika bark cloth in Queensland & Jon Lewis - Kiribati: putting a face to climate change

14 Feb 2010

1-3Pm

FREE

Waterwise Gardening Workshop

Join Sustainable Gardening Australia for a workshop on drought tolerant plants, rainwater and grey water systems & effective mulches

15 Feb 2010

10AM morning coffee; 10.45AM talk begins

$8 Friends of MGA; $10 General; $4 talk only

Friends of MGA: Morning Coffee Program

Join a guest speaker from Royal Botanic Gardens-Cranbourne as they discuss Australian native plants for the first in an exciting series of Friends morning coffee speakers in 2010.

17 Feb 2010

6-7.30PM

FREE for Friends of MGA & guests

Friends exclusive preview

Talking TAPA: Pasifika bark cloth in Queensland & Kiribati: putting a face to climate change

20 Feb 2010

10AM-3PM

$70 Friends of MGA; $80 General (Morning tea and all materials included)

Fabric painting & printing workshop with Zart Art (Adults)

Inspired by the Talking TAPA exhibition participants will explore fabric painting & printmaking using a variety of techniques. Zart Art workshops are suitable for beginners, come and enjoy exploring & experimenting in a friendly, creative environment

25 Feb 2010

11AM tour

FREE for Friends of MGA & guests (meet in foyer at NGV St Kilda Road)

depARTure to NGV International to tour Wisdom of the mountain: art of the Ömie

Join fellow Friends of MGA for a visit and exclusive tour by NGV curator Sana Balai & MGA curator Stephen Zagala

28 Feb 2010

1-3PM

FREE

Organic recycling workshop

Join Sustainable Gardening Australia for a workshop on organic waste, composting and running successful worm farms

28 Feb 2010

6PM refreshments; 6.30 band begins

$20 Friends of MGA; $22 General

Friends of MGA: Jazz on the deck

Join the John Adams Jazz Quartet for an enjoyable evening on the MGA deck

 

 

 
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