The Met Up Late
Tickets on sale now

5.30 – 9.30pm | Fridays 31 July - 18 September 2009 | Queensland Art Gallery

Visit the ‘American Impressionism and Realism’ exhibition on Friday nights and experience the contemporary influences of New York’s Jazz Age with resident DJs in the surrounds of the Queensland Art Gallery’s Watermall. The Met Up Late also features talks and intimate live music performances from a range of styles, as well as a program of events exclusively available for Gallery Members...Read more

American Impressionism and Realism Purchase tickets now

until 20 September | Queensland Art Gallery

Be the first to see the world-exclusive exhibition by purchasing your tickets now. You can choose from single tickets, season tickets or from one of the ‘A day at the Met’ packages including a film, coffee and catalogue. Tickets can be purchased online from qtix.

The Met lectures, talks and tours

Guided tours
Volunteer-guided tours take pace at 10.30am, 11.00am, 12noon, 1.00pm (except Sundays) and 2.30pm. Purchase your ticket and meet your guide inside the exhibition entry.

Series: talking about American art
Every fortnight from 2.00pm Saturday 6 June – 12 September. Free
Dr Mark Pennings, Senior Lecturer, Visual Arts, Queensland University of Technology, and special guests talk about American art from the 1880s to the 1930s. No bookings necessary, however seating is limited. For program details...Read more

Talks: Sunday afternoons
1.00pm every Sunday during the exhibition. Special invited guests give short insights into themes relating to works on display — from architecture and landscape to fashion and tourism. Please purchase your ticket and see signage on the day for the talk location. For program details...Read more

The Met ticket packages

A range of ticket packages is available for you to enjoy the entire exhibition experience, including tickets to the Age of Innocence film program presented by the Australian Cinémathèque. There is a package to suit everyone... Read more

The Met ‘The Age of Innocence’ High Tea

The Foyer Bistro, Gallery of Modern Art will feature a themed high tea to enjoy as part of your exhibition experience. $35 per person. Bookings essential on (07) 3842 9916

Gallery Membership

Become a Gallery Member and receive a free ticket to ‘American Impressionism & Realism’!...Read more

Exhibition merchandise now available online

Selected merchandise from ‘American Impressionism & Realism’ is now available for purchase online...Read more

New
American Impressionism and Realism
Exhibition catalogue

available now

Special exhibition price: soft cover $44.95, hard cover $69.95, 340 pages, fully illustrated.
Available for purchase at the ‘American Impressionism and Realism’ Exhibition Shop and Gallery Stores, or order online at www.australianartbooks.com.au.

Queensland Art Gallery collection spaces

until mid October

Gallery spaces at the Queensland Art Gallery are presently filled with the world-exclusive exhibition 'American Impressionism and Realism' from 30 May to 20 September 2009. These spaces will be relaunched with a new display of Australian art from colonial times to the 1970s in mid October. Refurbishments include new flooring, new display walls and an upgrade of lighting systems to the highest international art museum standards. Collection displays can be viewed in galleries 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, Watermall and Xstrata Coal Queensland Artists’ Gallery for the duration of the 'American Impressionism and Realism' exhibition.

My Gen
The Gallery’s new public program recognises that age is an attitude for any generation

launches in June

My Gen provides a range of events for people wanting to gain knowledge through cultural and leisure activities including art, film and music. Programs are held regularly, exploring the Gallery’s Collection and current exhibitions through special events, courses and film discussions and more...read more

New Exhibition Catalogue
Tim Johnson: Painting Ideas

168 pages, paperback | $39.95
Available for purchase at the Gallery Store or online

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