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National Gallery of Australia

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Admission is free with ticket

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Jeffrey Smart

11 Dec 2021 – 15 May 2022

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First Nations

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Exhibition

4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony

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26 Mar – 31 Jul 2022

Collection

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

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Ongoing

Story

Leading the Way

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The Indigenous Arts Leadership Program, supported by Wesfarmers Arts

Jimmy Pike, Desert Designs, Desert Designs, Walmajarri people

Thunderstorm
1987

First Nations

This Place: Artist Series – Julie Gough

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Duration: 06:20

Published 24 February 2020

Collection

The National Gallery’s evolving collection of over 155,000 works of art, created by more than 15,000 artists, includes the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

First Nations

Australian Art

On view at the Gallery

Watercolours on paper

Learn

Access

We provide a range of free programs designed for and with people with disability and access needs.

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Teachers & Students

Foster a love of learning through art with our range of dynamic and creative programs and resources.

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Young People

Love art? Full of ideas? Get inspired and get involved in creative programs for young people.

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Kids & Families

Encourage your child’s curiosity and creativity with our range of joyful, artist-led programs.

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Adults

Creative learning is a life-long pursuit. With our range of art programs, you’re sure to find the perfect spark for your imagination.

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Join our global community, find inspiration in the national collection and help imagine our shared art future.

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