See the Gallery’s collection in a new and stimulating way by engaging with a special trail of STEM-themed labels and activities during National Science Week. The theme of this year’s school program—Game changers and change makers—will be applied to select collection works on display, providing Learning experiences for students from various levels. Help us create…
Join us for this National Science Week event and the launch of the stunning artwork Gula Guri mayin “Heal the Body” by indigenous far north Queensland artist Bernard Lee Singleton and animation by Russell Milledge and Tai Inoue followed by a lively café scientifique discussion that will explore and celebrate the science of parasites and its…
Join us for this National Science Week event jointly hosted by Federation University, The Art Gallery of Ballarat and The Australian Society for Parasitology for the launch of the stunning artwork Gula Guri mayin “Heal the Body” by Indigenous far north Queensland artist Bernard Lee Singleton and animation by Russell Milledge and Tai Inoue followed…
Can’t make it to the National Portrait Gallery to celebrate National Science Week? Let us come to you on one of our virtual excursions. Explore some of the change makers in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery. Spend time with one of our live Learning Facilitators and meet some of the scientists, activists and…
LISTEN UP – The Windsor Workshop is entering previously unexplored territory! Buckle yourself in, as you are about to witness one of the greatest workshops in history – when art and science collide… are you ready for the ride? Introducing a “Watercolour Solar System”. A watercolour / painting workshop like no other. A science lesson…
Join us for this National Science Week event and lively café scientifique discussion with researchers from Federation University who will explore peculiarities, the strange beauty and the threats posed by parasites. Beer brewing will also feature with Federation University researchers showing the audience why “brewing” is a combination of art and science. Please book online for this…
A day and evening that introduces you to the concepts of night sky photography and then you get to try it. Suitable for those who have some familiarity of daytime photography and who are keen to expand their horizons into the night and put into practice what they learn. This astrophotography workshop will be canvassing…
For centuries artists from many cultures have been inspired by the Moon, the most prominent feature of our night sky. The exhibition includes historical works created when the Moon could only be viewed from afar, works from the era of the 1960s space race, and more contemporary responses informed by the imagery and scientific knowledge acquired through space exploration.
Space celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing (20 July) with an exhibition that examines humankind’s longstanding fascination with space and space travel. The exhibition explores the romance of space through visual culture produced in the lead up to and aftermath of the Moon landing. The works will span the furthest reaches of the human…
Urban Rivers (USA) Can we game our way to a cleaner world? Take control of our garbage-eating robot either in person or online! Created by Chicago-based collective Urban Rivers, Trash Robot will be trawling Melbourne’s Yarra River collecting rubbish outside of the City’s existing litter traps. And Melbourne’s waterways really need the help – in 2017, they were filled with…
“Rivers signify tribal boundaries, gatherings for corroboree, life, not only for humans but for all living creatures” – Maree Clarke. Mitch Mahoney & Maree Clarke (Australia) Created by Boon Wurrung artist Mitch Mahoney and Mutti Mutti/Yorta Yorta and Boon Wurrung/Wemba Wemba artist Maree Clarke, Eel Trap is a 10-metre installation made of biodegradable reeds and grasses on the Maribyrnong River. Inspired by traditional…
Arne Hendriks (Netherlands) & Mike Thompson (United Kingdom) Do we really understand fat? In November 2017, the 130-tonne ‘Monster of Whitechapel’ was ejected from the bowels of east London. This fatberg – a congealed mass of fat, wet wipes and nappies – stretched the length of nearly two AFL footy ovals, taking workmen armed with shovels and high-powered jets…