Access

Art by Description: Online

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Live Stream
Second Friday of every month
2–3pm AEDT
Audio Description
Event Schedule

A monthly online program for people who are blind or with low vision from across the country. Each session includes audio description of works of art in the National Gallery’s collection and presentations by specialist staff, along with poetry and music to enhance the listening experience.

This program occurs via Zoom platform. You will need to use an internet-connected computer to participate.

Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 6632 if you require further information or assistance.

Free. Bookings essential.

Check the starting time in your state:

ACT, NSW, VIC, and TAS – 2pm (this is daylight savings time AEDT)

SA – 1.30pm

QLD – 1pm

NT – 12.30pm

WA – 11am

Ticket holders will receive a link to access this online program by 11am (AEDT) on the day of the event.

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