Visual Art + Design for the Stage Full-Day Forum
Next on 19 Sep 2025 from 9:15am to 5:00pmVisual Art + Design for the Stage Full-Day Forum
Overview
Held at Canberra Museum and Gallery, this one-day forum features engaging presentations, panel discussions and performances by leading artists, designers and curators. Visitors will discover how visual artists like Sidney Nolan and Arthur Boyd shaped Australian stage design and how contemporary practitioners continue to innovate across disciplines.
Highlights include a live reading inspired by artist Joy Hester, insights into landmark collaborations such as The Rite of Spring, and behind-the-scenes stories from stage designers working across theatre, opera and dance. Visitors will hear from acclaimed artists including Dean Cross, Dale Ferguson and Dr Elizabeth Cameron Dalman AM.
The program also includes a curator-led tour of the Nolan Gallery, a networking reception, and access to exclusive experiences designed for lovers of visual art and performance.
This forum offers a rare opportunity to explore how creative practices have crossed boundaries, shaped national identity and continue to evolve in contemporary Australia.
Presented by Canberra Museum + Gallery, with support from Creative Australia.
Dates
19 Sep 2025Facilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Lockers
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Public Telephone
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.