Talks & Lectures

Livestreams
Delve into the ideas behind the art with our livestreams. Australian and international guest speakers cover an array of topics engaging with the Gallery’s artistic program.
Go to What’s On to see upcoming Livestreams and catch up On Demand.
Art Talks
Come backstage with our weekly Art Talks. Gallery curators and staff share works of art they love, and offer new ways of thinking about the world that we live in.
Free to attend but bookings are essential. Go to What’s On to see upcoming Art Talks.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 impacts, Art Talks will be suspended from June – August 2022.
Annual Lecture
Join our other high-profile ongoing series, the National Gallery’s Annual Lecture.