ACT

ACT art galleries and their DECEMBER 2024 | JANUARY 2025 exhibition schedules are listed below, grouped by region. For listings in other Australian states please use the What’s On menu above.


Civic, Inner North

Australian National Capital Artists (ANCA) Gallery
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1 Rosevear Place, Dickson 2602.
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96 Hoskins Street, Mitchell 2911.
(02) 6247-8736.
gallery@anca.net.au
www.anca.net.au
Wed–Sun 12.00 to 5.00. Closed public holidays.

Canberra Museum and Gallery
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Cnr London Circuit and Civic Square, Canberra City 2600.
(02) 6207-3968.
cmag@act.gov.au
www.cmag.com.au
Mon–Fri 10.00 to 4.00, Sat–Sun 12.00 to 4.00. Closed some public holidays, call to confirm.

Craft + Design Canberra
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Level 1, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra 2601.
(02) 6262-9333.
hello@craftandesigncanberra.org
craftanddesigncanberra.org
Wed–Sat 12.00 to 4.00, or by appointment. Closed Sun–Mon and public holidays.

gallery of small things
27 Wade Street, Watson 2602.
Thurs–Sun 11.00 to 4.00, or by appointment.

Nancy Sever Gallery
0416-249-102.
nancy.sever@iinet.net.au
www.nancysevergallery.com.au
Nancy Sever Gallery now operates solely online. Visit the website for virtual exhibitions.


Acton

Drill Hall Gallery
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Kingsley Street (off Barry Drive), Acton 2601.
(02) 6125-5832.
dhg@anu.edu.au
dhg.anu.edu.au
Admission free.
Wed–Sun 10.00 to 5.00.
To Jan 19, 2025 Richard Larter: Free Radical.

National Museum of Australia
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Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula 2601.
www.nma.gov.au
Daily 9.00 to 5.00. Closed Christmas Day.
Visit website for full exhibition program.
On now, Belonging: Stories from Far North Queensland, and First Australians.


Foreshore, Southside

Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Lakeside
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44 Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes 2600.
(02) 6247-0188.
info@ccas.com.au
www.ccas.com.au
Tues–Sat 11.00 to 5.00 during exhibition dates.
Gallery closed Dec 15 to Jan 13, 2025.
To Jan 25, 2025 Pattern Recognition – Liz Coats, Kirsten Farrell, Ngaio Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello, Al Munro, Hannah Quinlivan, and Emma Rani Hodges. Curated by Janice Falsone (Director, Canberra Contemporary Art Space), and Jodie Cunningham (CEO + Artistic Director, Craft + Design Canberra).

Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Manuka
19 Furneaux Street, Forrest 2603.
Fri–Sun 11.00 to 5.00 during exhibition dates.

Canberra Glassworks
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11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston 2604.
(02) 6260-7005.
contactus@canberraglassworks.com
canberraglassworks.com
Wed–Sun 10.00 to 4.00. Closed Christmas Day to New Year’s Day inclusive, and Good Friday.
To Dec 15 Elliat Rich: Mythica Ignota.

Elliat Rich: Mythica Ignota, installation view, Canberra Glassworks

Elliat Rich: Mythica Ignota, installation view, Canberra Glassworks, Australian Capital Territory, 2024. Photograph: Brenton McGeachie. Courtesy the artist and Canberra Glassworks

M16 Artspace
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21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith 2603.
(02) 6295-9438.
exhibitions@m16artspace.com
www.m16artspace.com.au
Wed–Sun 12.00 to 5.00.
Jan 24 to Feb 16, 2025 (opening Thurs Jan 23, 6–8pm) . . . Is somebody gonna match my freak? by wet sahara and Sophia Dumaresq. Also, Environmental Artist Residency Exhibition: Kirstin Wehner.

Sophie Dumaresq, Like that one sex scene in Mulholland Drive

Sophie Dumaresq, Like that one sex scene in Mulholland Drive, 2024. Courtesy the artist and M16 Artspace

Megalo Print Studio
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21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston 2604.
(02) 6232-6041.
info@megalo.org
www.megalo.org
Tues–Sat 9.30 to 5.00.
Megalo Print Studio offers: artist residencies; creative and professional development opportunities; classes and workshops; a gallery program showcasing contemporary prints; commission and edition printing; and year-round studio access.

National Gallery of Australia (NGA)
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Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country, Parkes Place, Parkes 2600.
(02) 6240-6411.
information@nga.gov.au
nga.gov.au
Daily 10.00 to 5.00. Closed Christmas Day.
To March 2, 2025 Masami Teraoka and Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints.
To June 1, 2025 Lindy Lee.

Lindy Lee, The long road of the river of stars

Lindy Lee, The long road of the river of stars, 2015. National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2018. Courtesy the artist and National Gallery of Australia

To Aug 24, 2025 Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia.
Dec 7 to April 27, 2025 Ethel Carrick, and Anne Dangar.

Ethel Carrick, Esquisse en Australie [Sketch in Australia], 1908

Ethel Carrick, Esquisse en Australie [Sketch in Australia], 1908. National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2023. Courtesy National Gallery of Australia

National Library of Australia
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Parkes Place, Canberra 2600.
www.nla.gov.au
Visit website for opening times and exhibitions.
To Feb 2, 2025 Hopes & Fears: Australian Migration Stories.

Bruce Howard, Maria Otranto in her cafe, Geraldton, Western Australia, c.1975

Bruce Howard, Maria Otranto in her cafe, Geraldton, Western Australia, c.1975. Courtesy National Library of Australia

National Portrait Gallery
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King Edward Terrace, Parkes 2600.
(02) 6102-7000.
info@npg.gov.au
www.portrait.gov.au
Daily 10.00 to 5.00. Closed Christmas Day.
To Feb 2, 2025 Those trees came back to me in my dreams by Joan Ross.
Nov 30 to March 2, 2025 Carol Jerrems: Portraits.
Nov 30 to June 1, 2025 if only we could take the time: contemporary Australian photography.

Carol Jerrems, Bobbi Sykes, Aboriginal Medical Service, 1973

Carol Jerrems, Bobbi Sykes, Aboriginal Medical Service, 1973. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Gift of Mrs Joy Jerrems 1981. © The Estate of Carol Jerrems. Courtesy National Portrait Gallery

photo access
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Manuka Arts Centre, 30 Manuka Circle, Griffith 2603.
(02) 6295-7810.
hello@photoaccess.org.au
www.photoaccess.org.au
Tues–Sat 10.00 to 4.00.
photo access presents an annual series of exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists and photographers, accessible public talks, events, performances and artist residencies that foster critical engagement with image practices.


Greater Canberra

Tuggeranong Arts Centre
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137 Reed Street, Greenway 2901.
(02) 6293-1443.
tuggeranongarts.com
Tues–Fri 10.00 to 5.00, Sat 10.00 to 4.00.
TAC closed Dec 13 to Jan 14, 2025.
Exhibitions:
To Dec 14 Foyer Gallery: It’s a Wrap – a survey of wearable textiles; handweaving, surface design, dying and eco printing. Gallery 1: Big Feelings Organised Chaos – Messengers Program, youth art. Gallery 2: Objects In Motion – a glimpse into the imaginations and processes of this year’s Fuse Glass Prize winner Tom Moore, sculptor Tom Buckland and award-winning stop-motion animators Eleanor Evans and Giovanni Aguilar. Events: Closing event Wed Dec 11, 1pm It’s a Wrap.
To Dec 14 Objects in Motion curated screening featuring A Chorus of Wonders by Tom Moore and Jonathan Nix, Tuning and Imaginé (remastered) by Eleanor & Giovanni, and Tom Buckland’s Space Oddity with live music by Harrison Le Lievre.
Jan 14 to Feb 1, 2025 EGGSELLENT ANIMAL PORTRAITS. Free! Drop into TAC and help create animal portraits using recycled egg cartons fun for all the family.

Tom Moore (glass), Grant Handcock (photos) and Johnathan Nix (animation), A Chorus of Wonders

Tom Moore (glass), Grant Handcock (photos) and Johnathan Nix (animation), A Chorus of Wonders, 2020, animation still. Courtesy the artists and Tuggeranong Arts Centre

Tom Buckland, Fantastic Voyage

Tom Buckland, Fantastic Voyage, 2021, video still. Courtesy the artist and Tuggeranong Arts Centre

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