Archibald is back! This is a great time to visit the Gallery with the Archibald Prize 2009 opening on 7 March together with a variety of new exhibitions throughout the month. Events at Art After Hours include talks with the winner and selected artists from the Archibald Prize 09, curators' talks, a music concert, an artist's Book Launch as well as the return of our popular film program. SPECIAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE 6.30pm
4 Mar - Wes Carr, Australian Idol, performs live at the Gallery in association with ARTEXPRESS 09 CELEBRITY TALKS 6.30pm
11 Mar - Justin Heazlewood, comedian, The Bedroom Philospher in association with the Archibald Prize 09
18 Mar - Adam Spencer, ABC Radio 702 breakfast presenter in association with the Archibald Prize 09
25 Mar - Fenella Kernebone, presenter ABC TV Sydney Arts in association with the Archibald Prize 09 EXHIBITION TALKS 5.30pm
4 Mar - Tristan Sharp, Senior Coordinator Education Programs, in association with ARTEXPRESS 09
11 Mar - Barry Pearce, curator, in association with The Late Landscapes of Horace Trenerry
18 Mar - Wayne Tunnicliffe, curator, in assocation with Tim Johnson: Painting Ideas
25 Mar - Tim Johnson, artist in association with Tim Johnson: Painting Ideas SPECIAL SCREENING AND DISCUSSION 7pm
11 Mar - Mike Parr, artist and Tony Bond, curator, present a recorded discussion held in Hobart on the final day of Mike Parr's survey The titled stage together with a film preview documenting the performance. SPECIAL DISCUSSION 5.30 - 6.30pm
11 Mar - Emotion and South Asian performing arts Artist discussion with the creators and performers of Rasa Unmasked, in performance at Casula Powerhouse and Sydney Opera House Studio Theatre. FREE FILM PROGRAM 7.15pm EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW IN FEBRUARY
Horace Trenerry - until 15 March 2009
Country Culture & Community - until 19 April
ARTEXPRESS 09 - until 19 April
Óscar Muñoz - until 14 June
Justene Williams - until 14 June
Angela Ferreira & Narelle Jubelin - until 14 June
Korean Dreams - opens 5 March
Archibald Wynne & Sulman Prizes 2009 - opens 7 March
Tim Johnson - opens 13 March
Mountford Gifts - opens 21 March
Weekly program information at www.artafterhours.com.au
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Media Information
Susanne Briggs
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Images and Interviews available on request
Telephone: 02 9225 1791 Email: susanneb@ag.nsw.gov.au | 
