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SUMMARY:Journey Across The Himalayas
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world\, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion\, spanning 2\,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh\, Zanskar\, Spiti\, Lahoul\, Nepal\, Mustang\, Sikkim\, Bhutan and their spiritual heartland of Tibet. \nMany of these countries lay on the ancient trade routes connecting India with Central Asia\, and although isolated became important centres of Buddhist art and culture\, housing vast repositories of sacred in art in their monasteries and temples \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 13 May 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 18 May 2026 Murray River (NSW/VIC) \nTuesday 19 May 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 25 May 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/journey-across-the-himalayas/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
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SUMMARY:Bhutan: The Kingdom of the Thunder God
DESCRIPTION:A general introduction to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan\, known by its inhabitants as Druk Yul or land of the Thunder Dragon. This is a reference to the Drukpa tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism that permeates every aspect of Bhutanese life. This lecture explores the history\, art and culture of this extraordinary country\, which for centuries has preserved its traditional Buddhist values. Over the last few decades there have been many changes; such as the introduction of roads\, television and tourism. Will Bhutan be able to maintain the fine balance between tradition and modernity without diminishing its unique culture? \nDates and Locations \nThursday 14 May 2026 Melbourne (VIC) \nThursday 21 May 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nSaturday 30 May 2026 Perth (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/bhutan-the-kingdom-of-the-thunder-god/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,VIC,WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251119T070132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T041131Z
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SUMMARY:Journey Across The Himalayas
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world\, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion\, spanning 2\,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh\, Zanskar\, Spiti\, Lahoul\, Nepal\, Mustang\, Sikkim\, Bhutan and their spiritual heartland of Tibet. \nMany of these countries lay on the ancient trade routes connecting India with Central Asia\, and although isolated became important centres of Buddhist art and culture\, housing vast repositories of sacred in art in their monasteries and temples \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 13 May 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 18 May 2026 Murray River (NSW/VIC) \nTuesday 19 May 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 25 May 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/journey-across-the-himalayas/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T123000
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CREATED:20251212T002858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T002858Z
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SUMMARY:Springtime in Tokyo – Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Pieter will present select segments from my documentary “4”. This talk features an exquisite performance of “Spring” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons by renowned Japanese violinist Sayaka Shoji. Through Pieter’s cinematography\, he captures the essence of Japan’s Cherry Blossom love story\, offering an immersive and visually stunning musical experience. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 17 April 2026 Molonglo Plains (NSW/ACT) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/springtime-in-tokyo-antonio-vivaldis-the-four-seasons/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T123000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251017T083459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T220144Z
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SUMMARY:The Space Shuttle: A Butterfly on a Rocket
DESCRIPTION:This presentation traces NASA’s Space Shuttle program from its ambitious start to its final missions. Through Pieter’s 12-week film shoot at Cape Canaveral and\nMission Control in Houston\, this documentary offers exclusive footage from unprecedented access to the Space Shuttle\, Endeavour—a privilege never\nbefore granted. Pieter will share behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the missions and the individuals who made the Space Shuttle program a defining chapter in space exploration. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 13 April 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nFriday 17 April 2026 Molonglo Plains (NSW / ACT) \nMonday 15 June 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nWednesday 17 June 2026 Brisbane (QLD)  \nThursday 18 June 2026 Brisbane (QLD)  \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-space-shuttle-a-butterfly-on-a-rocket/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,QLD
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SUMMARY:On Tour With The Queen: Fiji\, Tonga and New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Pieter was the cinematographer for this delightful BBC series\, and in this presentation\, he’ll be screening and discussing various segments. The documentary aimed to emulate Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip’s extensive 1953/54 Coronation Tour of the Commonwealth. It blended gorgeous archival films with contemporary footage to create a nostalgic time-capsule of that tour. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 16 April 2026 Molonglo Plains (NSW/ACT) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/on-tour-with-the-queen-fiji-tonga-and-new-zealand/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DeVries-QEII-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T133000
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CREATED:20251119T065631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T063640Z
UID:10000305-1774269000-1774272600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Imperial Purple to Marie Antoninette's Fleas: The Colourful History of Textiles
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Susan explores the fascinating story of how dyes were discovered\, made\, and used from the earliest times to the end of the 18th century. Susan will look at the social importance of certain colours including red\, blue\, and purple. The use of colour in textiles is a story that travels from Europe to India and the Americas; a tale of exploration\, invention\, war\, the church\, money\, power and sex! \nDates and Locations \nSunday 1 March 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 4 March 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nTuesday 10 March 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 16 March 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nMonday 23 March 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/imperial-purple-to-marie-antoninettes-fleas-the-colourful-history-of-textiles/2026-03-23/
CATEGORIES:ACT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Imperial-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251122T074919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T112522Z
UID:10000386-1773862200-1773865800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Igniting the Rainbow: The Dramatic Developments in Colour in Textiles in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant lecture reveals the pace of change\, beginning with the last great developments in natural colours at the end of the 18th century. We visit the chief dye scientist of the Gobelins factory in Paris\, Michel Chevreul\, and explore the impact of the great international exhibitions where new developments were proudly displayed. The discovery of coal tar colours resulted in hundreds of new colours and shades by the end of the 19th century. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 25 February 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nThursday 12 March 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nWednesday 18 March 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/igniting-the-rainbow/2026-03-18/2/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Igniting-the-Rainbow-W2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251122T074919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T112522Z
UID:10000385-1773828000-1773831600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Igniting the Rainbow: The Dramatic Developments in Colour in Textiles in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant lecture reveals the pace of change\, beginning with the last great developments in natural colours at the end of the 18th century. We visit the chief dye scientist of the Gobelins factory in Paris\, Michel Chevreul\, and explore the impact of the great international exhibitions where new developments were proudly displayed. The discovery of coal tar colours resulted in hundreds of new colours and shades by the end of the 19th century. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 25 February 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nThursday 12 March 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nWednesday 18 March 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/igniting-the-rainbow/2026-03-18/1/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Igniting-the-Rainbow-W2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260316T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251119T065631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T063640Z
UID:10000304-1773657000-1773660600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Imperial Purple to Marie Antoninette's Fleas: The Colourful History of Textiles
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Susan explores the fascinating story of how dyes were discovered\, made\, and used from the earliest times to the end of the 18th century. Susan will look at the social importance of certain colours including red\, blue\, and purple. The use of colour in textiles is a story that travels from Europe to India and the Americas; a tale of exploration\, invention\, war\, the church\, money\, power and sex! \nDates and Locations \nSunday 1 March 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 4 March 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nTuesday 10 March 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 16 March 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nMonday 23 March 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/imperial-purple-to-marie-antoninettes-fleas-the-colourful-history-of-textiles/2026-03-16/
CATEGORIES:ACT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Imperial-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260312T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251122T074919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T112522Z
UID:10000333-1773324000-1773327600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Igniting the Rainbow: The Dramatic Developments in Colour in Textiles in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant lecture reveals the pace of change\, beginning with the last great developments in natural colours at the end of the 18th century. We visit the chief dye scientist of the Gobelins factory in Paris\, Michel Chevreul\, and explore the impact of the great international exhibitions where new developments were proudly displayed. The discovery of coal tar colours resulted in hundreds of new colours and shades by the end of the 19th century. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 25 February 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nThursday 12 March 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nWednesday 18 March 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/igniting-the-rainbow/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Igniting-the-Rainbow-W2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251119T065631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T063640Z
UID:10000303-1773165600-1773169200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Imperial Purple to Marie Antoninette's Fleas: The Colourful History of Textiles
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Susan explores the fascinating story of how dyes were discovered\, made\, and used from the earliest times to the end of the 18th century. Susan will look at the social importance of certain colours including red\, blue\, and purple. The use of colour in textiles is a story that travels from Europe to India and the Americas; a tale of exploration\, invention\, war\, the church\, money\, power and sex! \nDates and Locations \nSunday 1 March 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 4 March 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nTuesday 10 March 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 16 March 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nMonday 23 March 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/imperial-purple-to-marie-antoninettes-fleas-the-colourful-history-of-textiles/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:ACT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Imperial-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260304T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251119T065631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T063640Z
UID:10000302-1772620200-1772623800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Imperial Purple to Marie Antoninette's Fleas: The Colourful History of Textiles
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Susan explores the fascinating story of how dyes were discovered\, made\, and used from the earliest times to the end of the 18th century. Susan will look at the social importance of certain colours including red\, blue\, and purple. The use of colour in textiles is a story that travels from Europe to India and the Americas; a tale of exploration\, invention\, war\, the church\, money\, power and sex! \nDates and Locations \nSunday 1 March 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 4 March 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nTuesday 10 March 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 16 March 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nMonday 23 March 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/imperial-purple-to-marie-antoninettes-fleas-the-colourful-history-of-textiles/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:ACT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Imperial-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251119T065631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T063640Z
UID:10000255-1772373600-1772377200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Imperial Purple to Marie Antoninette's Fleas: The Colourful History of Textiles
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Susan explores the fascinating story of how dyes were discovered\, made\, and used from the earliest times to the end of the 18th century. Susan will look at the social importance of certain colours including red\, blue\, and purple. The use of colour in textiles is a story that travels from Europe to India and the Americas; a tale of exploration\, invention\, war\, the church\, money\, power and sex! \nDates and Locations \nSunday 1 March 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 4 March 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nTuesday 10 March 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 16 March 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nMonday 23 March 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/imperial-purple-to-marie-antoninettes-fleas-the-colourful-history-of-textiles/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:ACT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Imperial-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251122T074919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T112522Z
UID:10000579-1772042400-1772046000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Igniting the Rainbow: The Dramatic Developments in Colour in Textiles in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant lecture reveals the pace of change\, beginning with the last great developments in natural colours at the end of the 18th century. We visit the chief dye scientist of the Gobelins factory in Paris\, Michel Chevreul\, and explore the impact of the great international exhibitions where new developments were proudly displayed. The discovery of coal tar colours resulted in hundreds of new colours and shades by the end of the 19th century. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 25 February 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nThursday 12 March 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nWednesday 18 March 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/igniting-the-rainbow/2026-02-25/2/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Igniting-the-Rainbow-W2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251122T074919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T112522Z
UID:10000578-1772015400-1772019000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Igniting the Rainbow: The Dramatic Developments in Colour in Textiles in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant lecture reveals the pace of change\, beginning with the last great developments in natural colours at the end of the 18th century. We visit the chief dye scientist of the Gobelins factory in Paris\, Michel Chevreul\, and explore the impact of the great international exhibitions where new developments were proudly displayed. The discovery of coal tar colours resulted in hundreds of new colours and shades by the end of the 19th century. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 25 February 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nThursday 12 March 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nWednesday 18 March 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/igniting-the-rainbow/2026-02-25/1/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Igniting-the-Rainbow-W2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251209T063852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T035407Z
UID:10000562-1771509600-1771513200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Florence On Foot: Walking the Renaissance City in Time of Plague
DESCRIPTION:With pestilence approaching in August 1630\, Florence’s health officials commissioned a society of aristocratic lay brothers to search the city’s streets and alleys for signs of disease. This lecture is a journey like no other! \nDates and Locations \nThursday 19 February 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/florence-on-foot/
CATEGORIES:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20251208T230052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T082103Z
UID:10000532-1770746400-1770750000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Conservation Of The Australian Copy Of The Magna Carta
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss the highlights and complexities of the nearly 10-year project to analyse and conserve the 1297 inspeximus issue of the Magna Carta in the collection of the Parliament of Australia. It will explore the Magna Carta’s journey to Australia during Robert Menzies’ government\, the innovative production of the 1961 anoxic display case by the CSIRO\, and its removal from this case in 2016. Libby will outline the new insights into the Magna Carta that analysis of the materials has provided and discuss the science behind its display in the Members’ Hall of Parliament House. \nDate and Location \nTuesday 10 February 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/australian-magna-carta/
CATEGORIES:ACT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Australian-Copy-Magna-Carta-Australian-Parliament-W2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250717T082749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T023131Z
UID:10000146-1762009200-1762012800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Knights Crusaders
DESCRIPTION:The Orders of knights who helped keep the Kingdom of Jerusalem safe for Christians settled and prospered on islands in the Mediterranean such as Rhodes. Learn of the exploits of the Hospitallers and Templars\, their legacies and the notorious Assassins.  \nDates and Locations \nSunday 12 October 2025 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 15 October 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nThursday 23 October 2025 Molonglo Plains (NSW / ACT) \nSaturday 1 November 2025 Perth (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/knights-crusaders/2025-11-01/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,QLD,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Goulding-The-Knights-Crusaders.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250717T082749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T023131Z
UID:10000145-1761228000-1761231600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Knights Crusaders
DESCRIPTION:The Orders of knights who helped keep the Kingdom of Jerusalem safe for Christians settled and prospered on islands in the Mediterranean such as Rhodes. Learn of the exploits of the Hospitallers and Templars\, their legacies and the notorious Assassins.  \nDates and Locations \nSunday 12 October 2025 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 15 October 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nThursday 23 October 2025 Molonglo Plains (NSW / ACT) \nSaturday 1 November 2025 Perth (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/knights-crusaders/2025-10-23/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,QLD,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Goulding-The-Knights-Crusaders.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250717T061517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T031050Z
UID:10000062-1761069600-1761075000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Treasures of Tanis
DESCRIPTION:In 1939–1940 in the ancient Egyptian city of Tanis in the Nile Delta\, French Egyptologist Pierre Montet discovered a complex of royal tombs— three were still intact! The treasures uncovered constitute one of the greatest\, and most beautiful\, archaeological discoveries\, rivalling even those of Tutankhamun. But because its discovery was during World War II and as it was published only in French\, it went unnoticed. This lecture covers the discovery of the tombs of the pharaohs Psusennes I\, Sheshonq II\, and Amenope with the gold and silver treasures\, fine jewellery and artefacts now housed in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum. \nDate and Location \nTuesday 21 October 2025 Canberra (ACT) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/treasures-of-tanis/
CATEGORIES:ACT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Goulding-Treasures-of-Tanis-Facemask-R.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250717T082749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T023131Z
UID:10000144-1760551200-1760554800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Knights Crusaders
DESCRIPTION:The Orders of knights who helped keep the Kingdom of Jerusalem safe for Christians settled and prospered on islands in the Mediterranean such as Rhodes. Learn of the exploits of the Hospitallers and Templars\, their legacies and the notorious Assassins.  \nDates and Locations \nSunday 12 October 2025 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 15 October 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nThursday 23 October 2025 Molonglo Plains (NSW / ACT) \nSaturday 1 November 2025 Perth (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/knights-crusaders/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,QLD,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Goulding-The-Knights-Crusaders.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250717T082749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T023131Z
UID:10000143-1760277600-1760281200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Knights Crusaders
DESCRIPTION:The Orders of knights who helped keep the Kingdom of Jerusalem safe for Christians settled and prospered on islands in the Mediterranean such as Rhodes. Learn of the exploits of the Hospitallers and Templars\, their legacies and the notorious Assassins.  \nDates and Locations \nSunday 12 October 2025 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 15 October 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nThursday 23 October 2025 Molonglo Plains (NSW / ACT) \nSaturday 1 November 2025 Perth (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/knights-crusaders/2025-10-12/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,QLD,VIC,WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Goulding-The-Knights-Crusaders.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250710T085355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T015236Z
UID:10000135-1759347000-1759350600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:I Got the Dust Bowl Blues: Texas and Oklahoma Photography\, Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:The Wall Street crash in 1929 led to a questioning of the success of the American dream. President Roosevelt stepped in with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and the New Deal. The government initiative meant employment for over eight million largely unskilled Americans and importantly 5\,300 artists. Murals\, painting\, photography\, graphic design all flourished. In this lecture we will explore some of the key artists at this era. Jackson Pollock will be evaluated along with the social realism of Dorothea Lange and Ben Shahn. The soundtrack of the era is provided by Woody Guthrie and Jimmie Rogers.  \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 17 September 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 22 September 2025 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nThursday 25 September 2025 Molonglo Plains (ACT / NSW) \nWednesday 1 October 2025 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/got-the-dust-bowl-blues/2025-10-01/2/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Francis-Dust-Bowl-Blues_Doretha-Lang-R.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250710T085355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T015236Z
UID:10000134-1759312800-1759318200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:I Got the Dust Bowl Blues: Texas and Oklahoma Photography\, Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:The Wall Street crash in 1929 led to a questioning of the success of the American dream. President Roosevelt stepped in with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and the New Deal. The government initiative meant employment for over eight million largely unskilled Americans and importantly 5\,300 artists. Murals\, painting\, photography\, graphic design all flourished. In this lecture we will explore some of the key artists at this era. Jackson Pollock will be evaluated along with the social realism of Dorothea Lange and Ben Shahn. The soundtrack of the era is provided by Woody Guthrie and Jimmie Rogers.  \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 17 September 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 22 September 2025 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nThursday 25 September 2025 Molonglo Plains (ACT / NSW) \nWednesday 1 October 2025 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/got-the-dust-bowl-blues/2025-10-01/1/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Francis-Dust-Bowl-Blues_Doretha-Lang-R.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250929T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250710T092515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T040619Z
UID:10000126-1759141800-1759145400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Mistress of Menace and the Master of Suspense
DESCRIPTION:Daphne Du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock had much in common. Du Maurier is sometimes described as a romantic novelist\, but this is completely misleading. Like Hitchcock\, she dealt with themes of loneliness\, gender\, fear\, suspense and gothic imagery. They both built compelling and complex emotional landscapes for their characters. Although they never met\, the pair produced three cultural landmarks of the 20th century: Jamaica Inn\, Rebecca and The Birds`. In this lecture John will explore Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963)\, looking closely at some essential scenes in the film comparing the masterful techniques used on the page and on screen. \nDates and Locations \nSunday 14 September 2025 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 17 September 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nTuesday 23 September 2025 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 29 September 2025 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-mistress-of-menace/2025-09-29/
CATEGORIES:ACT,QLD,SA,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Francis-the-birds-Du-Maurier-R2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250710T085355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T015236Z
UID:10000133-1758808800-1758812400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:I Got the Dust Bowl Blues: Texas and Oklahoma Photography\, Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:The Wall Street crash in 1929 led to a questioning of the success of the American dream. President Roosevelt stepped in with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and the New Deal. The government initiative meant employment for over eight million largely unskilled Americans and importantly 5\,300 artists. Murals\, painting\, photography\, graphic design all flourished. In this lecture we will explore some of the key artists at this era. Jackson Pollock will be evaluated along with the social realism of Dorothea Lange and Ben Shahn. The soundtrack of the era is provided by Woody Guthrie and Jimmie Rogers.  \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 17 September 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 22 September 2025 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nThursday 25 September 2025 Molonglo Plains (ACT / NSW) \nWednesday 1 October 2025 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/got-the-dust-bowl-blues/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Francis-Dust-Bowl-Blues_Doretha-Lang-R.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250710T092515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T040619Z
UID:10000125-1758650400-1758654000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Mistress of Menace and the Master of Suspense
DESCRIPTION:Daphne Du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock had much in common. Du Maurier is sometimes described as a romantic novelist\, but this is completely misleading. Like Hitchcock\, she dealt with themes of loneliness\, gender\, fear\, suspense and gothic imagery. They both built compelling and complex emotional landscapes for their characters. Although they never met\, the pair produced three cultural landmarks of the 20th century: Jamaica Inn\, Rebecca and The Birds`. In this lecture John will explore Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963)\, looking closely at some essential scenes in the film comparing the masterful techniques used on the page and on screen. \nDates and Locations \nSunday 14 September 2025 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 17 September 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nTuesday 23 September 2025 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 29 September 2025 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-mistress-of-menace/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:ACT,QLD,SA,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Francis-the-birds-Du-Maurier-R2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250710T085355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T015236Z
UID:10000132-1758564000-1758569400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:I Got the Dust Bowl Blues: Texas and Oklahoma Photography\, Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:The Wall Street crash in 1929 led to a questioning of the success of the American dream. President Roosevelt stepped in with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and the New Deal. The government initiative meant employment for over eight million largely unskilled Americans and importantly 5\,300 artists. Murals\, painting\, photography\, graphic design all flourished. In this lecture we will explore some of the key artists at this era. Jackson Pollock will be evaluated along with the social realism of Dorothea Lange and Ben Shahn. The soundtrack of the era is provided by Woody Guthrie and Jimmie Rogers.  \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 17 September 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 22 September 2025 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nThursday 25 September 2025 Molonglo Plains (ACT / NSW) \nWednesday 1 October 2025 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/got-the-dust-bowl-blues/2025-09-22/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Francis-Dust-Bowl-Blues_Doretha-Lang-R.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T175004
CREATED:20250710T085355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T015236Z
UID:10000131-1758132000-1758135600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:I Got the Dust Bowl Blues: Texas and Oklahoma Photography\, Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:The Wall Street crash in 1929 led to a questioning of the success of the American dream. President Roosevelt stepped in with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and the New Deal. The government initiative meant employment for over eight million largely unskilled Americans and importantly 5\,300 artists. Murals\, painting\, photography\, graphic design all flourished. In this lecture we will explore some of the key artists at this era. Jackson Pollock will be evaluated along with the social realism of Dorothea Lange and Ben Shahn. The soundtrack of the era is provided by Woody Guthrie and Jimmie Rogers.  \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 17 September 2025 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 22 September 2025 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nThursday 25 September 2025 Molonglo Plains (ACT / NSW) \nWednesday 1 October 2025 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/got-the-dust-bowl-blues/2025-09-17/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Francis-Dust-Bowl-Blues_Doretha-Lang-R.jpg
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