Public programs
The Art Gallery provides a range of educational services.
- Gallery Volunteer Guide programs
- Artist talks, lectures, workshops, performances, forums, and the art appreciation lecture series
- Teacher information and training programs
- Educational resources
- Employment of local artists for workshops
- Linkages with performing arts and multi media
- Collaboration with local educational institutions.
Children’s programs
The Gallery presents a diverse range of children’s educational and recreational programs aimed at enhancing children’s understanding and enjoyment of art.
These programs include school holiday and weekend workshops, performance events, guided tours for school groups and study days.
For more information, phone 02 4974 5112.
Guided tours
Experienced Gallery Guides are available for guided tours. For more information please contact the Gallery on 02 4974 5112.
Public lectures/forums
The Gallery conducts a regular program of public lectures, artist talks and forums that are held in conjunction with the exhibition program
Staff talks
Gallery staff are available for presentations in the areas of Gallery administration and professional development, including Collection development and management, conservation, curatorial and exhibition management, and art education.
Public programs and events July 2008
10.30am, Wednesday 2 July
Coffee With Art
Lisa Slade will lead a tour of Landscape works from the collection.
Cost $10 members and non-members. Rsvp 4974 5123.
10.30am – 12.30pm, Sat and Sun, 5/6 July
artCART activities
Free hands-on art activities for young people every weekend. No bookings necessary.
sponsored by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation
10.30 – 12.30 Tues 8 July – Fri 18 July
School holiday workshops
Reservations essential on 4974 5112
11am - 2pm Wednesday 9 July, Thurs 10 July, Thursday 17 Juy
Free WESTFEST workshops
For teenagers in Newcastle LGA featuring Aboriginal artist Les Alvin. Bookings essential on 4974 2129.
5.30pm Thursday 10 July
Opening
Paintings from remote communities: Indigenous Australian art from the Laverty collection to be opened by Professor Howard Morphy, Director, Research School of Humanities, Australian National University.
6.00pm Saturday 12 July
The launch of DVD Pambalong Clan, True Custodians
Reflecting on the past histories, struggles, tragedies, progress and reconnections in regards to Aboriginal peoples' presence on lands at Waratah from past to present.
Enquiries Penny Finnigan on 4974 5112
10.30am – 12.30pm, Sat and Sun, 12/13 July
artCART activities
Free hands-on art activities for young people every weekend.No bookings necessary.
sponsored by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation
10.30am – 12.30pm, Sat and Sun, 19/20 July
artCART activities
Free hands-on art activities for young people every weekend. No bookings necessary.
sponsored by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation
6.00 – 8.00pm Friday 25 July
Gallery Society Xmas in July
A Xmas celebration in July at Monet’s restaurant. $35 members, and $40 non-members. Numbers are limited to 50. rsvp 4929 5867.
10.30am – 12.30pm, Sat and Sun, 26/27 July
artCART activities
Free hands-on art activities for young people every weekend. No bookings necessary.
sponsored by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation
