FREE UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE GALLERY
April�offers the rare opportunity to see four popular exhibitions at the Gallery: the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes, Tezuka: the Marvel of Manga, Artexpress and Howard Arkley. With celebrity talks from prominent politicians, broadcasters and comedians, and a wide range of exhibition tours, it is the ideal time to engage with Art After Hours. CELEBRITY TALKS 6.30pm� 4 April Margaret Throsby interviews Archibald winner John Beard and his subject Janet Laurence, along with finalist Cherry Hood and her subject Ben Quilty 11 April Paul McDermott, comedian 18 April Peter Garrett, AM, MP, Labor candidate 25�April ANZAC Day concert with the Australian Army Band Sydney 2 May Clover Moore Lord Mayor, Sydney 9�May Neville Wran Former Premier of NSW SPECIAL EVENT�6.30pm� 25�April ANZAC Day concert The history of the Australian Army Band Sydney is almost as long as Australia's military force itself, dating back to reports of an �exciting performance by the NSW Permanent Forces Band� in December 1872. With direct lineage recognised, it is the second longest continuous serving military outfit in Australia.
GUIDED TOURS 7.15pm Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes until 11 May� Tezuka: the Marvel of Manga until 29 April Howard Arkley until 5 May FREE MUSIC IN THE ARTBAR 7.30pm� Every Wednesday in April enjoy performances by the�Australian Army Band Sydney FILM PROGRAM 7.15pm The Japanese Animation�(anime) film program continues, showcasing master works from Studio Ghibli. EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW IN APRIL The Archibald Prize�until 13 May Tezuka: the Marvel of Manga until 29 April Artexpress until 22 April Howard Arkley�until 6 May Sculptural situations by Gail Hastings�until�9 May Anne Zahalka until 2 May Gifted: Contemporary Aboriginal Art Weekly program information at www.artafterhours.com.au Art Gallery of New South Wales Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney 2000. National toll free 1800 679 278 ERNST & YOUNG IS DELIGHTED TO SPONSOR ART AFTER HOURS Media Information Susanne Briggs Press Office, Art Gallery of New South Wales Images and Interviews available on request Telephone: (02) 9225 1734 Email: susanneb@ag.nsw.gov.au |