SYMPOSIUMSATURDAY 31 MARCH 9.30AM–5PM

CLEMENGER BBDO AUDITORIUM, NGV INTERNATIONAL180 ST KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE

INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION VIEWING 8.45-9.30AM THE IAN POTTER CENTRE: NGV AUSTRALIAFEDERATION SQUARE

AUSTRALIAN IMPRESSIONISM

Australian Impressionism looks at ‘plein air’ and direct painting in Australia in the late nineteenth century. It focuses on the five major artists of the movement — Charles Conder, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, and Jane Sutherland — in the momentous fourteen years from 1883 ( Tom Roberts’ introduction to direct painting in Granada) to 1897 (Arthur Streeton’s departure for Europe).

Australian Impressionism, the first exhibition on the subject since the ground-breaking and immensely popular exhibition Golden Summers: Heidelberg and beyond of 1985, seeks to redefine and introduce this important movement in Australian art history to a new generation. Over 240 works are included from famous iconic images to the lesser-known.

Ticket includes symposium, exclusive exhibition viewing, morning and afternoon tea

$80 Adult $65 NGV Member$70 Concession$55 Student Event code P07101This program is supported by NGV Members

Fully illustrated exhibition catalogue will be available for purchase.

NGV PUBLIC PROGRAMS

For the full range of Public and Members Programs for Australian Impressionism including Introductory Talks, Breakfasts, Films, Lectures, Art Classes, NGV Kids Family Activities and more, see the Public Programs flyer, call the NGV Bookings line 03 8662 1555 or visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au

NGV SCHOOL PROGRAMS A range of education school programs addressing the Victorian Essential Learning Standards and VCE Study Designs for students and teachers are available throughout the exhibition. Visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au or call NGV Education 03 8620 2341

AUSTRALIAN IMPRESSIONISM

COVERArthur Streeton Golden summer, Eaglemont 1889 (detail)National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Purchased, 1995

PROGRAM8.45–9.30am Optional Viewing time

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation SquareEnter via the Atrium

9.30–10am RegistrationNGV International180 St Kilda RdEnter North Foyer via The Arts Centre forecourt

10am Welcome

10.05–10.25am Defining Australian ImpressionismDr Gerard Vaughan, Director, NGV

10.25–10.45am A Golden Age: Tom Roberts and the Art of SpainHumphrey McQueen, Freelance Historian

10.45–11.05am The City’s Toil: Impressionist Views of Marvellous MelbourneDr Andrew Brown-May, School of Historical Studies, The University of Melbourne

11.10–11.40am Morning tea

11.40am Introductions

11.45am–12.05pm Memory and Desire: Box Hill 1885–88Dr Leigh Astbury, Senior Lecturer in Visual Culture, Monash University

12.05–12.25pm The Sunny South: On the Melbourne RivieraDaniel Thomas, retired art-museum curator (Sydney, Canberra) and director (Adelaide)

12.25–12.45pm Heidelberg, Grosvenor Chambers and the 9 by 5 Impression ExhibitionTerence Lane, Curator, Australian Art, NGV

12.50–2.15pm Lunch and optional viewing

2.15pm Introductions

2.20–2.40pm Exploring the Familiar: Conservation Research into the Australian ImpressionistsMichael Varcoe-Cocks, Conservator of Paintings 1850–1950, NGV

2.40–3pm Friendly Rivalry: Paintings of Waterside Sydney 1888 and 1890sDr Mary Eagle, Fellow, Australian National University

3–3.20pm High Noon on the Hawkesbury River: Arthur Streeton in the Hawkesbury District of New South WalesJane Clark, Deputy Chairman, Sotheby’s Australia

3.25–3.55pm Afternoon tea

3.55pm Introductions

4–4.20pm Jane Sutherland: Thoroughly Australian LandscapesFrances Lindsay, Deputy Director, NGV

4.20–4.40pm Natural Nationalism David Hansen, Curator and Writer

4.40pm Concluding remarks

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