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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260210T170000
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SUMMARY:Cutting Rythms\, Shaping Stories: How Film Editing Works
DESCRIPTION:Few aspects of creative filmmaking are as shrouded in mystery as the work of the film editor. What do they do? How does it work? Film editors will usually say their art is intuitive – magic\, instinctive\, inexpressible. But this lecture explodes the myth that good editing is invisible\, and reveals what goes on in the edit suite to save movies\, tell stories and make thousands of bits of footage into coherent and compelling films. Drawing on her first-hand experience as an editor and her many years as a professional dancer\, Karen Pearlman puts forward the idea that editing is a form of choreography. She shows how editors shape movement – movement of story\, movement of emotion\, and movement of image and sound\, into moving experiences for an audience. Clips from Pearlman’s Australian Screen Editors Guild award winning films\, and quotes from her internationally distributed book on film editing\, ‘Cutting Rhythms’\, are woven into this talk. \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 10 February 2026 Bowral (NSW) \nMonday 16 February Newcastle (NSW) \nMonday 23 November Hobart (TAS) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/cutting-rythms-filmmaking/2026-02-10/
CATEGORIES:NSW,TAS
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
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SUMMARY:The V&A Photography Collection: The World's First
DESCRIPTION:Join John Swainston for a captivating exploration of the V&A’s pioneering role in photography. Founded when the medium was just eleven years old\, the V&A today holds the world’s oldest and one of its most comprehensive photography collections. Discover how artistic\, technical\, and social changes have shaped this remarkable archive over 175 years\, as Swainston – an expert with over forty years’ experience – brings its images\, stories\, and innovators vividly to life. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 12 February 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/vanda-photography/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
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SUMMARY:Cutting Rythms\, Shaping Stories: How Film Editing Works
DESCRIPTION:Few aspects of creative filmmaking are as shrouded in mystery as the work of the film editor. What do they do? How does it work? Film editors will usually say their art is intuitive – magic\, instinctive\, inexpressible. But this lecture explodes the myth that good editing is invisible\, and reveals what goes on in the edit suite to save movies\, tell stories and make thousands of bits of footage into coherent and compelling films. Drawing on her first-hand experience as an editor and her many years as a professional dancer\, Karen Pearlman puts forward the idea that editing is a form of choreography. She shows how editors shape movement – movement of story\, movement of emotion\, and movement of image and sound\, into moving experiences for an audience. Clips from Pearlman’s Australian Screen Editors Guild award winning films\, and quotes from her internationally distributed book on film editing\, ‘Cutting Rhythms’\, are woven into this talk. \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 10 February 2026 Bowral (NSW) \nMonday 16 February Newcastle (NSW) \nMonday 23 November Hobart (TAS) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/cutting-rythms-filmmaking/2026-02-16/
CATEGORIES:NSW,TAS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Pearlman-Film-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T193000
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CREATED:20251210T030605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T030010Z
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SUMMARY:Women And War
DESCRIPTION:Just three women worked as Official War Artists during World War Two – Nora Heysen\, Stella Bowen and Sybil Craig. They each made a significant body of work\, bringing a fresh vision to the official expression of Australia at War. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 16 February 2026 Murray River (NSW/VIC) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/women-and-war/
CATEGORIES:NSW,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T034230Z
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SUMMARY:I Will Lift Mine Eyes
DESCRIPTION:In ‘I Will Lift Mine Eyes’\, John traces the spread of Christianity from the Mediterranean to Britain. He covers Augustine’s mission\, early Saxon churches\, the Norman transition\, and the peak of cathedral building in England and Wales. He discusses architectural breakthroughs\, construction challenges (including tower collapses\, fires\, and lightning)\, and how church and royal power influenced the design of these significant medieval structures \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 17 February 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nClick the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lift-mine-eyes/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Swainston-_Cathedrals-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
CREATED:20260210T002518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T002518Z
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SUMMARY:Battle Lines: Australian Artists At War
DESCRIPTION:For more than a century\, as Australians have served in wars\, artists have been there with them\, not with guns in hand\, but with brushes and pencils. Australians have seen themselves at war\, thanks to our artists. In this lecture\, as well as learning about the history of Australian war art\, we find out what it is like to be an artist at war\, how the experience has changed their art\, and how it has changed them as human beings. And we learn that what these artists have experienced\, and what they have caught with paints and pencils\, helps all of us to better understand ourselves\, and to see more clearly the impact – and the cost – of war. \nScott Bevan is an award-winning journalist and author known for his meticulous research and storytelling. He has reported for news and current affairs television\, worked as a radio broadcaster\, feature writer\, and arts reviewer. Bevan’s work reflects his diverse career and his passion for storytelling\, which is evident in his work on “Battle Lines: Australian Artists at War.” His book is a testament to his commitment to uncovering the stories behind the art and the impact of war on artists and society. \nDate and Location\nTuesday 17 February 2026\, Scone (NSW) 
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/battle-lines-australian-artists-at-war/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T080000
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CREATED:20251210T024011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T074754Z
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SUMMARY:The Many Faces Of Margaret Olley: Artist\, Sitter and Patron
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore the art and legacy of one of Australia’s most significant still-life and interior painters\, Margaret Olley (7923- 2011). Known for her vibrant\, colourful works\, she held over ninety solo exhibitions in her lifetime\, and was a significant philanthropist to art galleries across Australia. Her Paddington studio­ home has been re-created as the Margaret Olley Art Centre at the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 19 February 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nThursday 16 April 2026 Melbourne (VIC) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/faces-of-margaret-olley/2026-02-19/1/
CATEGORIES:NSW,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Harbers-Margaret-Olly-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
CREATED:20251210T024011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T074754Z
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SUMMARY:The Many Faces Of Margaret Olley: Artist\, Sitter and Patron
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore the art and legacy of one of Australia’s most significant still-life and interior painters\, Margaret Olley (7923- 2011). Known for her vibrant\, colourful works\, she held over ninety solo exhibitions in her lifetime\, and was a significant philanthropist to art galleries across Australia. Her Paddington studio­ home has been re-created as the Margaret Olley Art Centre at the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 19 February 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nThursday 16 April 2026 Melbourne (VIC) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/faces-of-margaret-olley/2026-02-19/2/
CATEGORIES:NSW,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Harbers-Margaret-Olly-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260222T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
CREATED:20251210T025814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T214157Z
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SUMMARY:We Are All Creative: Thinking\, Making And Sharing Through Art
DESCRIPTION:Gill will draw upon her 30 years of experience of working with art and creativity with all kinds of people\, from early learning through to people with dementia. Her talk covers:\n• thinking creatively and thinking for creativity\n• tapping into your own creativity\n• how the process of creating art engages both the body and the mind and supports our wellbeing and much more! \nDates and Locations \nSunday 22 February 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/we-are-all-creative/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
CREATED:20251122T074919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T112522Z
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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:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
CREATED:20251122T074919Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
CREATED:20251124T043148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T043148Z
UID:10000358-1772100000-1772118000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Embroidery\, Tapestry and Colour - Special Interest Day
DESCRIPTION:Follow the history of embroidery from early goldwork to 17th and 18th century techniques up to 21st century innovations. The making and development of the art form of tapestry over seven centuries will be explored. Finally\, be enthralled by contributions to colour theory from Aristotle to Goethe and from Newton to Albers. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 26 February 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/embroidery-tapestry-and-colour-special-interest-day/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kay-Williams-Embroidery-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
CREATED:20251030T071722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T053610Z
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SUMMARY:Great Railway Stations – Evoking the Spirit of Romance and Adventure
DESCRIPTION:If you think of St Pancras International or New York’s Grand Central\, you imagine long romantic journeys. You know they are special places promising excitement and adventure. But there are dozens of other glorious stations in the UK and overseas. This lecture explores some of the most evocative and splendid stations in the world. We look not only at the magnificence of station architecture and engineering but also examine numerous artworks within railway stations and the many depictions of stations in art – like Monet’s Gare St Lazare or William Powell Frith’s Paddington. An excursion which is lavish\, colourful and fun. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 27 February 2026 Blue Mountains (NSW) \nMonday 9 March 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/great-railway-stations-evoking-the-spirit-of-romance-and-adventure/2026-02-27/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Swankie-Railway-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T224605
CREATED:20251204T061123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T061457Z
UID:10000471-1772213400-1772217000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Johannes Vermeer and the Absent Subject
DESCRIPTION:Johannes Vermeer’s paintings might be considered typical of the ‘Dutch Golden Age’. Yet\, compared with his contemporaries’ works\, Vermeer’s serene interiors seem oddly different. This particular difference has preoccupied scholars since the ‘rediscovery’ of Vermeer in the 19th Century and will be the focus for our enquiry into his work. Is Vermeer’s subject the merry couple enjoying wine and music; the elegant furnishings; or is it the light and shadow which suffuses every detail and creates tonal nuances? The lecture will review the various interpretations of Vermeer’s art and consider the circumstances that may have influenced him in his day. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 27 February 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nMonday 2 March 2026 Hobart (TAS) \nFriday 6 March 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \nMonday 9 March 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/johannes-vermeer-and-the-absent-subject-2/2026-02-27/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,TAS,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Godetsky-Vermeer-W.jpg
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