Public programs
Gonkar Gyatso | b. 1961, Tibet/England | Angel 2007 | Stickers and pencil on treated paper. | 152 x 121.5cm | Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
Opening weekend program
During the opening weekend of APT6, visitors can enjoy a range of programs that engage with the art of the Asia Pacific region on display in the exhibition. Programs will include performances, talks and discussions held across the Gallery’s two sites. For full program details, please visit the opening weekend program page.
Ongoing public programs
Gallery Talks
Gallery staff provide insights into aspects of the APT6 exhibition.
2.00pm Thursday 10 December
Focus on Gallery 1.1, GoMA (Reuben Paterson, Solomon Enos and Mataso Printmakers)
Maud Page, Curator, Pacific Art
2.00pm Thursday 17 December
Focus on Gallery 3.3, GoMA (Vanuatu sculptors and Robin White)
Ruth McDougall, Curatorial Assistant, Australian Centre of Asia Pacific Art
2.00pm Sunday 31 January
Focus on Australian art in APT6
Julie Ewington, Curatorial Manager, Australian Art
2.00pm Thursday 11 February
Focus on Gallery 3.5, GoMA (The Mekong)
Russell Storer, Curator, Contemporary Asian Art
2.00pm Thursday 25 February
Focus on Gallery 1.2 and Foyer, GoMA (Shirana Shahbazi, YNG and Wit Pimkanchanapong)
Mellissa Kavenagh, Assistant Curator, Contemporary Asian Art
Artist Talks
APT6 artists speak about their work in the exhibition and provide an understanding of their art practice. Talks are held in the Gallery spaces.
2.00pm Sunday 13 December
Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan. Gallery 3, QAG
Talking about Asia Pacific art series
Weekly Saturdays 6 February – 27 March 2010
The fourth in the Gallery’s lecture series developed in conjunction with major exhibitions, this eight-part illustrated series introduces and extends the ideas and themes explored in APT6. Focused talks explore the work of artists from specific geographical areas, while in-conversation talks highlight the experience of curators and scholars in the field, providing insights into cultural and historical contexts. Talking about Asia Pacific art is hosted by Dr Mark Pennings (Senior Lecturer, Visual Arts, Queensland University of Technology).
In-conversation
2.00pm Saturday 6 February
Collaboration in APT6 (special guest feature with Suhanya Raffel)
In-conversation
2.00pm Saturday 13 February
Japan (special guest feature with Dr Morris Low)
2.00pm Saturday 20 February
Focus: Japan (Mark Pennings)
2.00pm Saturday 27 February
Focus: Australia and the Pacific (Mark Pennings)
Guided tours
Volunteer-guided tours of selected works from APT6 will leave from the GoMA information desk at the following times:
7 December 2009 to 15 January 2010
(excluding 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec and 1 Jan)
11.00am, 1.00pm | GoMA
27 January to 5 April 2010
(excluding 2 April)
11.00am, 12 noon, 1.00pm, 2.00pm | GoMA
Bar GoMA: Asian Pop
5.00–9.00pm | Fridays 15 January – 12 February 2010
River Café and Australian Cinémathèque | GoMA
Hearing-impaired tour
10.00am | 19 February 2010
Assistive listening devices (FM system) are available for visitors with a hearing impairment. As the number of devices is limited, bookings are essential.
To book, call the Education Bookings Office on (07) 3840 7255 between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday or email schoolbookings@qag.qld.gov.au.
Auslan tour
3.00pm | 28 February 2010
Interpreted tour for Deaf visitors. No bookings required. Meet your guide at the information desk, GoMA
