Event Highlights @ the Gallery

Heritage Day

Sunday 15 November 2009
FREE

Celebrate Heritage Day at the Art Gallery of Western Australia by joining us for a tour of the historic Centenary Galleries; learn about the French Renaissance architecture and the colourful history of the old Police Law Courts, including our resident ghosts! One hour tours commence at 10am, 11am and 1pm.... more

Frederick McCubbin

Winter Sunlight 1908

oil on canvas

50.8 x 76.2 cm

Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, gift of TC Lothian, 1960 (O. 1889).

McCubbin Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening

Thursday 17 December 2009 6pm-8pm

Join us to view McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17 exhibition and then following join award winning author and Sunday Times Magazine wine columnist Peter Forrestal to taste premium wines from two 5 star cool climate Victorian Mount Macedon wineries. Gourmet cheeses and nibbles provided.

Cost: $33 per person.

Bookings essential: Contact public.programs@artgallery.wa.gov.au or 9492 6640

Frederick McCubbin
Collins Street c 1915
oil on canvas on cardboard
25 x 35.3 cm
Geelong Gallery, Victoria
HP Douglass Bequest Fund, 1945

Family Day:

Fall in love with McCubbin

Sunday 14 February 2010 10am-1pm

Join us to celebrate the McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17 exhibition.

A day filled with fun and entertainment for the whole family Children can get hands-on in art-making activities, watch the amazing art of ice-sculpting, and see and participate in bush band performances. You also can have your face painted, play historical games, follow the children's Art Trail, and listen to storytellers and bush poets.

Cost:

• Free exhibition entry for all children until 1pm.
• Adults/Friends of AGWA/Concessions - admission charges apply.