CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIA WOMEN - Queensland Art Gallery ...

Thursday 5 July 2.30pm (During NAIDOC Week)
The lives and work of senior Indigenous women artists is a compelling aspect of the ‘Contemporary
Australia’ exhibition. Hear about the works and artists with Diane Moon, Curator, Indigenous Fibre Art.
My Gen 50+
Programs and events for Gallery visitors over 50 years
Wednesday 9 May 2.30pm Conversations with Curators
A behind-the-scenes perspective on the development of the ‘Contemporary Australia: Women’ exhibition
with Julie Ewington, Curatorial Manager, Australian Art.
Friday 25 May 10.30am Short Course: Women
In this specially developed short course, the changing roles of women in art and social history are
explored with a range of special guests. Bookings required: mygen@qagoma.qld.gov.au
New Wave Teens
Artist-run workshops and special offers for young people aged 13 to 18 years
23 June 2012 Artist-run workshop
During the Winter school holidays young people have the opportunity to work with Kirsty Bruce, exhibiting
artist featured in ‘Contemporary Australia: Women’.
Bookings required: newwaveteens@qagoma.qld.gov.au
New Wave Emerging
The Gallery’s public program for emerging artists, writers and curators
16 June 2012 Critical session 2.00pm
The experience and advice provided by exhibiting artists is invaluable for emerging practitioners. The New
Wave Emerging program provides students and young artists, writers and curators with the opportunity to
hear directly from practicing artists. In conjunction with ‘Contemporary Australia: Women’, exhibiting artist
Natalya Hughes shares the development of her work.
Bookings required: newwave@qagoma.qld.gov.au
GOMA Talks
6.30-7.30pm Thursdays fortnightly 7 June – 19 July 2012 CINEMA A, GOMA
Live webcast at www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/webcast tweet hashtag #GOMAtalks
GOMA Talks, presented in partnership with ABC Radio National, explores contemporary ideas and issues
from a range of perspectives with special guest panellists. During 'Contemporary Australia: Women',
GOMA Talks tackles some of the most topical questions about contemporary Australia, from national
identity and business to sexuality and science. ABC Radio National hosts Sarah Kanowski (Weekend
Arts), Natasha Mitchell (Life Matters), Geraldine Doogue, AO (Saturday Extra) and Fenella Kernebone (By
Design) lead all-female panels.
Admission to GOMA Talks is free and no bookings are required. The Audi GOMA Bar opens at 5.15pm.