nsw Lifetime Achievement Award: Judy Birmingham Judy Birmingham is a distinguished English historical archaeologist, who has been based in Sydney, Australia, for most of her career. In 1961 she joined the staff of the University of Sydney as a lecturer, specialising in Iron Age Cyprus and Anatolia. She was one ofMore
nsw Costume & Textile Collection The unique costume and textile collection housed at Grossmann House is one of Australia’s hidden treasures. With the opening of the property as a museum in 1964, a dedicated group of women from Maitland and the Hunter Region began collecting to furnish the house and preserveMore
sa 24 Nov 2024This tour explores sites around the city where heritage places have been carefully adapted to new purposes with an often funky twist. Discover some remarkable transformations of heritage buildings including a former bank, a rogue department store and a building that survived not one but two fires! Whether it’s theMoreBook now
sa Undalya, is a small settlement in the Clare Valley. Its name, meaning water holes, is taken from the local Ngadjuri people who occupied the area at the time of European colonisation. Explorer Edward John Eyre camped there during one of his expeditions into the interior. Being an early thriving township,More
vic The 1950s were a period of increased development in Melbourne, thanks to the post-Second World War migration program and the 1956 Olympic Games. During the post-war boom period, Victoria experienced significant losses of historic places and public open space. Statutory heritage protections were decades away, and this spurred theMore
vic Lithuanian artist Arūnas Vilkevičius has taken out the Best in Show Prize at the inaugural Giant Miniature Art Exhibition conducted by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). Not much bigger than a postage stamp, his ethereal watercolour painting titled Glance depicts a close up of a seemingly young face lookingMore
wa The National Trust of Western Australia is excited to be a part of a new initiative from the Margaret River and Busselton Tourism Association. Five new self-guided drive trails will help you see more of what matters – in your own time. The MRBTA has curated a collection of five coastMore
vic St Valentine’s Day this year marked the 100th wedding anniversary of Daryl and Joan Lindsay, who eloped at the Marylebone Registry Office in London on February 14, 1922. Both Daryl and Joan were born into influential creative families. Daryl was a member of the famous Lindsay family of artists and wasMore
sa 15 Oct 2023My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece – Claude Monet Plants for sale, live music, variety of stalls, sausage sizzle, scones – jam and cream + more! A unique event – come visit! Meet local artists creating art in the garden. Enjoy the creativity from the Banksia Park International HighMore
vic 3 Dec 2023The National Trust's Mornington Peninsula Branch is holding its inaugural Exhibition and Auction of pre-loved art, on 3 December at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington. Viewing will commence at 11.00am with the auction at 2.30pm.More
vic 17 Mar 2024Both men had connections with leaders in the British anti-slavery movement. Their portraits were painted by renowned artists Thomas Barber and John Astley and were donated to National Trust Victoria by two of La Trobe’s grandchildren in the 1960s. Donations from members of the C J La Trobe Society enabledMore
sa 2 Feb 2024Waverley Park Homestead Gallery and Artspace invite you to a free get-together for artists and art collectors to share ideas about how this newly available venue can be utilised by the visual arts community. Some ideas include: Workshops and classes Art group meetings Studio space Art supply trade demonstrations MarketMoreBook now
vic 4 May 2024An exclusive opportunity to hear from The Torch artist and Keerraaywoorrong man, Chris Austin about his artwork that is deeply influenced and informed by his own time spent behind the bluestone walls of Pentridge, followed by a live painting in the Old Warders residence.More
nsw 11 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2025Be immersed in the beautiful gardens and inspired by Norman Lindsay’s evocative sculptures as you are guided in figurative drawing. This two-day workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced artists. Tuition is from 9am-3pm daily and the ticket includes models, tuition, use of easels, morning and afternoon tea. Anthony holdsMoreBook now
sa 27 Apr 2025Wander around the East End of Adelaide to uncover the amazing artwork by locals and artists including colourful murals and portraits. To ensure your spot, be sure to make your booking, as this experience is not to be missed. Please note these walking tours may include uneven ground. SensibleMoreBook now
vic Discover some of the many public artworks by veterans hidden in plain site around Melbourne. Works by veterans of who have served at Gallipoli to more recent times will be highlighted during the hosted tour.More
