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SUMMARY:The Use of Naturalism in the Work of Fabergé
DESCRIPTION:“Fabergé” conjures up images of pre-revolutionary Russia\, opulent Easter eggs and exquisite pieces found in the most important world collections. This presentation analyses the use of naturalism by Fabergé\, focusing on lesser-known experiments in Art Nouveau\, as well as animal representations in hardstone carvings and flower studies. It also highlights the naturalistic imagery incorporated into objects d’art such as desk seals and caviar dishes. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 3 September 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nMonday 14 September 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nSaturday 19 September 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nMonday 21 September 2026 Caloundra (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-user-of-naturalism-in-the-work-of-faberge/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T045006Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Age of the Shogun: Art and Culture In Edo Period Japan
DESCRIPTION:During the Edo period of rule by the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868)\, the arts of Japan gained in richness and diversity. With the rise of the merchant class and the growth of cities such as Edo (modern-day Tokyo)\, a new vitality was injected into traditional forms and an emerging middle-class culture gave rise to exciting developments in the visual and performing arts. This lecture will consider the arts of the period including castle architecture\, golden screen painting\, ukiyo-e prints\, textiles\, lacquerware\, and netsuke\, as well as the emergence of the flamboyant kabuki theatre. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 10 September 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW) \nMonday 21 September 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nThursday 24 September 2026 Paddington (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-great-age-of-the-shogun-art-and-culture-in-edo-period-japan/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
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SUMMARY:The Art of Laughter
DESCRIPTION:Comical paintings were abundant in the Dutch Golden Age genre paintings depicting people and animals misbehaving\, being silly\, naughty and laughing out loud. Some of these paintings represented common sayings\, while others were created as moral lessons. However\, they also coincided with a belief by contemporary doctors of the 17th century that laughing was good for your health. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 2 September 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nWednesday 9 September 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 14 September 2026 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nWednesday 23 September 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-art-of-laughter/2026-09-23/1/
CATEGORIES:NSW,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
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SUMMARY:The Art of Laughter
DESCRIPTION:Comical paintings were abundant in the Dutch Golden Age genre paintings depicting people and animals misbehaving\, being silly\, naughty and laughing out loud. Some of these paintings represented common sayings\, while others were created as moral lessons. However\, they also coincided with a belief by contemporary doctors of the 17th century that laughing was good for your health. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 2 September 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nWednesday 9 September 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 14 September 2026 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nWednesday 23 September 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-art-of-laughter/2026-09-23/2/
CATEGORIES:NSW,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
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SUMMARY:The Great Age of the Shogun: Art and Culture In Edo Period Japan
DESCRIPTION:During the Edo period of rule by the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868)\, the arts of Japan gained in richness and diversity. With the rise of the merchant class and the growth of cities such as Edo (modern-day Tokyo)\, a new vitality was injected into traditional forms and an emerging middle-class culture gave rise to exciting developments in the visual and performing arts. This lecture will consider the arts of the period including castle architecture\, golden screen painting\, ukiyo-e prints\, textiles\, lacquerware\, and netsuke\, as well as the emergence of the flamboyant kabuki theatre. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 10 September 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW) \nMonday 21 September 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nThursday 24 September 2026 Paddington (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-great-age-of-the-shogun-art-and-culture-in-edo-period-japan/2026-09-24/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T123000
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SUMMARY:Nature\, Art And Gardens In Japan: From Tradition to Contemporary Life - Special Event
DESCRIPTION:This Special Interest Morning introduces some of Japan’s most famous gardens and provides a wider context for understanding the distinctive features of Japanese garden design that have evolved through the ages. Historical developments and religious and philosophical influences have informed the Japanese approach to the visual arts and have similarly contributed to different styles of gardens in Japan\, from the palatial to the intimate. The Japanese love of nature will be illustrated through traditional examples and through the ways in which nature and the changing seasons continue to be celebrated in contemporary life. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 25 September 2026 Paddington (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/nature-art-and-gardens-in-japan-from-tradition-to-contemporary-life-special-event/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Japanese Garden
DESCRIPTION:This lecture introduces some of Japan’s most famous gardens and provides a context for understanding the principles of Japanese garden design as it has evolved through the ages. The Japanese love of nature and the changing seasons has manifested itself in paintings and in the intimate and grand-scale gardens surrounding aristocratic palaces and Buddhist temples\, as well as Zen-inspired dry landscape gardens with strikingly symbolic content. The lecture also draws upon wider examples to illustrate the distinctive qualities that the Japanese have brought to garden design\, an approach successfully adapted to modern domestic settings and to Japanese gardens abroad. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 7 September 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nWednesday 9 September 2026 Orange (NSW) \nTuesday 15 September 2026 Scone (NSW) \nThursday 17 September 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nMonday 28 September 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nTuesday 29 September 2026 Bowral (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-art-of-the-japanese-garden/2026-09-28/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T080856Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Japanese Garden
DESCRIPTION:This lecture introduces some of Japan’s most famous gardens and provides a context for understanding the principles of Japanese garden design as it has evolved through the ages. The Japanese love of nature and the changing seasons has manifested itself in paintings and in the intimate and grand-scale gardens surrounding aristocratic palaces and Buddhist temples\, as well as Zen-inspired dry landscape gardens with strikingly symbolic content. The lecture also draws upon wider examples to illustrate the distinctive qualities that the Japanese have brought to garden design\, an approach successfully adapted to modern domestic settings and to Japanese gardens abroad. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 7 September 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nWednesday 9 September 2026 Orange (NSW) \nTuesday 15 September 2026 Scone (NSW) \nThursday 17 September 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nMonday 28 September 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nTuesday 29 September 2026 Bowral (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-art-of-the-japanese-garden/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251119T074921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T050403Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of State Ceremonial Music
DESCRIPTION:The UK provides some of the biggest ceremonial events in the world\, and arguably the best in the world\, but why is that? How does the military prepare for major events such as the State Opening of Parliament\, State Visits\, National Days of Remembrance\, royal weddings or even a state funeral? Graham will provide an insight into the challenges of state ceremonial events in this lecture \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 7 October 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nTuesday 20 October 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 26 October 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-art-of-state-ceremonial-music/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261008T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261008T143000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251020T010227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085123Z
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SUMMARY:Opium: Seduction\, Greed\, Art
DESCRIPTION:The source of the stuff of dreams\, the poppy is a beautiful\, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep\, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China\, and then to\nEurope. The beguiling seduction of its effects led to its use to quieten troubled minds and calm agitated children and babies. Its use – often by those with troubled minds – led to the creation of great works of art in music\, art and literature. Social and art history meet as this lecture unfolds \nDates and Locations \nThursday 8 October 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nSaturday 17 October 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nWednesday 21 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/opium-seduction-greed-art/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261009T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T033245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040306Z
UID:10000726-1791554400-1791558000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Making of ‘Lee’
DESCRIPTION:Antony\, the son of Lee Miller\, a former model who was also involved in the surrealist art movement\, but who is perhaps best remembered as one of the very few female war correspondents during the liberation of Europe at the end of the second World War\, when she worked as a photojournalist. Today’s lecture is the behind-the-scenes story of the decade long journey to the release of the major feature film ‘LEE’ starring Kate Winslet. The movie is based on Antony’s biography of his mother\, The Lives of Lee Miller\, published in 1985. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 9 October 2026 Blue Mountains (NSW) \nWednesday 14 October 2026 Orange (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage: © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-making-of-lee/2026-10-09/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261012T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T034423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T034423Z
UID:10000728-1791828000-1791831600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Lee Miller And Roland Penrose At Farley Farm
DESCRIPTION:The story of Roland Penrose\, British Surrealist artist and biographer of Picasso\, and Lee Miller\, the American Surrealist photographer\, who shot fashion and combat with equal talent\, as seen through the eyes of their son Antony Penrose\, who is also their biographer. We look at how their early lives formed their motivations and how they strove to use art to make the world a better place. The last decades of their life together were at Farley Farm\, their home in Sussex which was frequented by many prominent Surrealist and Modern artists. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 12 October 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nThursday 15 October 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW) \nMonday 26 October 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nTuesday 3 November 2026 Bowral (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage credit: © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lee-miller-and-roland-penrose-at-farley-farm/2026-10-12/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261012T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251020T010227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085123Z
UID:10000438-1791835200-1791838800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Opium: Seduction\, Greed\, Art
DESCRIPTION:The source of the stuff of dreams\, the poppy is a beautiful\, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep\, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China\, and then to\nEurope. The beguiling seduction of its effects led to its use to quieten troubled minds and calm agitated children and babies. Its use – often by those with troubled minds – led to the creation of great works of art in music\, art and literature. Social and art history meet as this lecture unfolds \nDates and Locations \nThursday 8 October 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nSaturday 17 October 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nWednesday 21 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/opium-seduction-greed-art/2026-10-12/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261014T113000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251122T082256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T043657Z
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SUMMARY:Music Power
DESCRIPTION:From the earliest days of warfare music has been used in battle as a means to communicate orders\, help give soldiers courage and to improve the morale of the Armed Forces. This presentation looks at how music worked in warfare and it is still relevant in today’s military. Does it help sustain history\, heritage and tradition or is there more\, perhaps psychological warfare? Find out more in this unique presentation on the power of music. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 14 October 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT/NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/music-power/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261014T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T033245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040306Z
UID:10000727-1792002600-1792006200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Making of ‘Lee’
DESCRIPTION:Antony\, the son of Lee Miller\, a former model who was also involved in the surrealist art movement\, but who is perhaps best remembered as one of the very few female war correspondents during the liberation of Europe at the end of the second World War\, when she worked as a photojournalist. Today’s lecture is the behind-the-scenes story of the decade long journey to the release of the major feature film ‘LEE’ starring Kate Winslet. The movie is based on Antony’s biography of his mother\, The Lives of Lee Miller\, published in 1985. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 9 October 2026 Blue Mountains (NSW) \nWednesday 14 October 2026 Orange (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage: © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-making-of-lee/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copyright_LeeMillerArchives_Fall_of_the_Citadel_Aerial_bombardment_St_Malo_France_1944-R.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T034423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T034423Z
UID:10000729-1792089000-1792092600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Lee Miller And Roland Penrose At Farley Farm
DESCRIPTION:The story of Roland Penrose\, British Surrealist artist and biographer of Picasso\, and Lee Miller\, the American Surrealist photographer\, who shot fashion and combat with equal talent\, as seen through the eyes of their son Antony Penrose\, who is also their biographer. We look at how their early lives formed their motivations and how they strove to use art to make the world a better place. The last decades of their life together were at Farley Farm\, their home in Sussex which was frequented by many prominent Surrealist and Modern artists. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 12 October 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nThursday 15 October 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW) \nMonday 26 October 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nTuesday 3 November 2026 Bowral (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage credit: © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lee-miller-and-roland-penrose-at-farley-farm/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copyright_LeeMillerArchives_Roland_Penrose_and_Lee_Miller_Arizona_USA_1946-R.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261017T103000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251020T010227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085123Z
UID:10000220-1792229400-1792233000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Opium: Seduction\, Greed\, Art
DESCRIPTION:The source of the stuff of dreams\, the poppy is a beautiful\, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep\, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China\, and then to\nEurope. The beguiling seduction of its effects led to its use to quieten troubled minds and calm agitated children and babies. Its use – often by those with troubled minds – led to the creation of great works of art in music\, art and literature. Social and art history meet as this lecture unfolds \nDates and Locations \nThursday 8 October 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nSaturday 17 October 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nWednesday 21 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/opium-seduction-greed-art/2026-10-17/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251020T010227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085123Z
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SUMMARY:Opium: Seduction\, Greed\, Art
DESCRIPTION:The source of the stuff of dreams\, the poppy is a beautiful\, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep\, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China\, and then to\nEurope. The beguiling seduction of its effects led to its use to quieten troubled minds and calm agitated children and babies. Its use – often by those with troubled minds – led to the creation of great works of art in music\, art and literature. Social and art history meet as this lecture unfolds \nDates and Locations \nThursday 8 October 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nSaturday 17 October 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nWednesday 21 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/opium-seduction-greed-art/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251122T082256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T043657Z
UID:10000383-1792432800-1792438200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Music Power
DESCRIPTION:From the earliest days of warfare music has been used in battle as a means to communicate orders\, help give soldiers courage and to improve the morale of the Armed Forces. This presentation looks at how music worked in warfare and it is still relevant in today’s military. Does it help sustain history\, heritage and tradition or is there more\, perhaps psychological warfare? Find out more in this unique presentation on the power of music. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 14 October 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT/NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/music-power/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261019T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T031741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T084026Z
UID:10000720-1792434600-1792440000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Lee Miller's War
DESCRIPTION:The Photojournalism of a Combat War Photographer Through Miller’s Own Words \nLee Miller\, believed to be the only woman combat photographer with Allied infantry in Europe\, documented the Second World War from D-Day to its aftermath. This lecture traces her journey through Normandy\, St Malo\, Paris\, Germany\, Buchenwald\, Dachau\, and Hitler’s Berghof\, before covering post-war Austria and Hungary. Her story is told through her own words alongside the powerful photographs that captured both liberation and trauma. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 19 October 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nTuesday 20 October 2026 Scone (NSW) \nWednesday​ 21 October 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nTuesday 27 October 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 2 November 2026 Coffs Harbour (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage: David E Scherman © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lee-millers-war/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copyright_LeeMillerArchives_Lee_Miller_London_England_1943-R2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251119T074921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T050403Z
UID:10000367-1792519200-1792522800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Art of State Ceremonial Music
DESCRIPTION:The UK provides some of the biggest ceremonial events in the world\, and arguably the best in the world\, but why is that? How does the military prepare for major events such as the State Opening of Parliament\, State Visits\, National Days of Remembrance\, royal weddings or even a state funeral? Graham will provide an insight into the challenges of state ceremonial events in this lecture \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 7 October 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nTuesday 20 October 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 26 October 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-art-of-state-ceremonial-music/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jones-Ceremonial-music-W.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T031741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T084026Z
UID:10000721-1792521000-1792524600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Lee Miller's War
DESCRIPTION:The Photojournalism of a Combat War Photographer Through Miller’s Own Words \nLee Miller\, believed to be the only woman combat photographer with Allied infantry in Europe\, documented the Second World War from D-Day to its aftermath. This lecture traces her journey through Normandy\, St Malo\, Paris\, Germany\, Buchenwald\, Dachau\, and Hitler’s Berghof\, before covering post-war Austria and Hungary. Her story is told through her own words alongside the powerful photographs that captured both liberation and trauma. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 19 October 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nTuesday 20 October 2026 Scone (NSW) \nWednesday​ 21 October 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nTuesday 27 October 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 2 November 2026 Coffs Harbour (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage: David E Scherman © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lee-millers-war/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copyright_LeeMillerArchives_Lee_Miller_London_England_1943-R2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T031741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T084026Z
UID:10000722-1792605600-1792609200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Lee Miller's War
DESCRIPTION:The Photojournalism of a Combat War Photographer Through Miller’s Own Words \nLee Miller\, believed to be the only woman combat photographer with Allied infantry in Europe\, documented the Second World War from D-Day to its aftermath. This lecture traces her journey through Normandy\, St Malo\, Paris\, Germany\, Buchenwald\, Dachau\, and Hitler’s Berghof\, before covering post-war Austria and Hungary. Her story is told through her own words alongside the powerful photographs that captured both liberation and trauma. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 19 October 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nTuesday 20 October 2026 Scone (NSW) \nWednesday​ 21 October 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nTuesday 27 October 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 2 November 2026 Coffs Harbour (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage: David E Scherman © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lee-millers-war/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copyright_LeeMillerArchives_Lee_Miller_London_England_1943-R2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251020T010227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085123Z
UID:10000199-1792611000-1792614600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Opium: Seduction\, Greed\, Art
DESCRIPTION:The source of the stuff of dreams\, the poppy is a beautiful\, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep\, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China\, and then to\nEurope. The beguiling seduction of its effects led to its use to quieten troubled minds and calm agitated children and babies. Its use – often by those with troubled minds – led to the creation of great works of art in music\, art and literature. Social and art history meet as this lecture unfolds \nDates and Locations \nThursday 8 October 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nSaturday 17 October 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nWednesday 21 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/opium-seduction-greed-art/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Herries-Opium.-The-Nightmare-J.H.-Fuseli.-1781-R2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251020T010227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085123Z
UID:10000200-1792663200-1792666800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Opium: Seduction\, Greed\, Art
DESCRIPTION:The source of the stuff of dreams\, the poppy is a beautiful\, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep\, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China\, and then to\nEurope. The beguiling seduction of its effects led to its use to quieten troubled minds and calm agitated children and babies. Its use – often by those with troubled minds – led to the creation of great works of art in music\, art and literature. Social and art history meet as this lecture unfolds \nDates and Locations \nThursday 8 October 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nSaturday 17 October 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nWednesday 21 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/opium-seduction-greed-art/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Herries-Opium.-The-Nightmare-J.H.-Fuseli.-1781-R2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251122T082256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T043657Z
UID:10000384-1792677600-1792681200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Music Power
DESCRIPTION:From the earliest days of warfare music has been used in battle as a means to communicate orders\, help give soldiers courage and to improve the morale of the Armed Forces. This presentation looks at how music worked in warfare and it is still relevant in today’s military. Does it help sustain history\, heritage and tradition or is there more\, perhaps psychological warfare? Find out more in this unique presentation on the power of music. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 14 October 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 19 October 2026 Murray River (NSW / VIC) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT/NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/music-power/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jones-Ceremonial-music-W.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T031741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T084026Z
UID:10000723-1792692000-1792695600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Lee Miller's War
DESCRIPTION:The Photojournalism of a Combat War Photographer Through Miller’s Own Words \nLee Miller\, believed to be the only woman combat photographer with Allied infantry in Europe\, documented the Second World War from D-Day to its aftermath. This lecture traces her journey through Normandy\, St Malo\, Paris\, Germany\, Buchenwald\, Dachau\, and Hitler’s Berghof\, before covering post-war Austria and Hungary. Her story is told through her own words alongside the powerful photographs that captured both liberation and trauma. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 19 October 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nTuesday 20 October 2026 Scone (NSW) \nWednesday​ 21 October 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nTuesday 27 October 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 2 November 2026 Coffs Harbour (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage: David E Scherman © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lee-millers-war/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copyright_LeeMillerArchives_Lee_Miller_London_England_1943-R2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251119T074921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T050403Z
UID:10000368-1793010600-1793014200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Art of State Ceremonial Music
DESCRIPTION:The UK provides some of the biggest ceremonial events in the world\, and arguably the best in the world\, but why is that? How does the military prepare for major events such as the State Opening of Parliament\, State Visits\, National Days of Remembrance\, royal weddings or even a state funeral? Graham will provide an insight into the challenges of state ceremonial events in this lecture \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 7 October 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nTuesday 20 October 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 26 October 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-art-of-state-ceremonial-music/2026-10-26/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jones-Ceremonial-music-W.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T034423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T034423Z
UID:10000730-1793039400-1793043000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Lee Miller And Roland Penrose At Farley Farm
DESCRIPTION:The story of Roland Penrose\, British Surrealist artist and biographer of Picasso\, and Lee Miller\, the American Surrealist photographer\, who shot fashion and combat with equal talent\, as seen through the eyes of their son Antony Penrose\, who is also their biographer. We look at how their early lives formed their motivations and how they strove to use art to make the world a better place. The last decades of their life together were at Farley Farm\, their home in Sussex which was frequented by many prominent Surrealist and Modern artists. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 12 October 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nThursday 15 October 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW) \nMonday 26 October 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nTuesday 3 November 2026 Bowral (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage credit: © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lee-miller-and-roland-penrose-at-farley-farm/2026-10-26/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copyright_LeeMillerArchives_Roland_Penrose_and_Lee_Miller_Arizona_USA_1946-R.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T222920
CREATED:20251217T031741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T084026Z
UID:10000724-1793124000-1793127600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Lee Miller's War
DESCRIPTION:The Photojournalism of a Combat War Photographer Through Miller’s Own Words \nLee Miller\, believed to be the only woman combat photographer with Allied infantry in Europe\, documented the Second World War from D-Day to its aftermath. This lecture traces her journey through Normandy\, St Malo\, Paris\, Germany\, Buchenwald\, Dachau\, and Hitler’s Berghof\, before covering post-war Austria and Hungary. Her story is told through her own words alongside the powerful photographs that captured both liberation and trauma. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 19 October 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nTuesday 20 October 2026 Scone (NSW) \nWednesday​ 21 October 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nThursday 22 October 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nTuesday 27 October 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 2 November 2026 Coffs Harbour (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets. \nImage: David E Scherman © Lee Miller Archives\, England 2026. All rights reserved
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/lee-millers-war/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:NSW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copyright_LeeMillerArchives_Lee_Miller_London_England_1943-R2.jpg
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