Public programs

John White Alexander
1856–1915
Repose 1895
Oil on canvas
132.7 x 161.6cm
Anonymous Gift 1980
1980.224
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Image © The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Talking about American art series

Every fortnight from 2.00pm Saturdays 6 June – 12 September. Free
This engaging series with Dr Mark Pennings, Senior Lecturer, Visual Arts (Queensland University of Technology) and special guests introduce visitors to some of the historical and social influences on the development of American art from the 1880s to the 1930s. No bookings necessary, however, seating is limited. Lecture Theatre, QAG.

2.00pm Saturday 6 June
Series introduction: What are Impressionism and Realism? Looking at Europe, America and Australia with Dr Mark Pennings
 
2.00pm Saturday 20 June
A social history of America in the late nineteenth century with Dr Hilary Emmett, Lecturer, American Literature (University of Queensland)
 
2.00pm Saturday 4 July
Impressionism (Part 1): Picturing the city and suburbs, with Dr Mark Pennings
 
2.00pm Saturday 18 July
Impressionism (Part 2): Expatriates. Featuring art historian and author Nancy Underhill, and Dr Mark Pennings
 
2.00pm Saturday 1 August
Leading Masters (Eakins, Whistler and Homer), with Dr Mark Pennings
 
2.00pm Saturday 15 August
Professional environments and studios in the late nineteenth century

2.00pm Saturday 29 August
Impressionism (Part 3): Focus on John Singer Sargent. Featuring Dr Rex Butler Associate Professor (University of Queensland), and Dr Mark Pennings
 
2.00pm Saturday 12 September
A history of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with David Burnett, Curator International Art, and closing remarks by Dr Mark Pennings.

Exhibition talks

1.00pm Sundays during the 'American Impressionism and Realism' 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.

7 June               Suzi Vaughan

14 June             Peter Spearritt

21 June             David Burnett

28 June             Francis Parker

5 July                Kate Ryan

12 July              Margie Fraser

19 July              Nicole Sully

26 July              Charles Robb

2 August           Nancy Underhill

9 August           Kay Ferres

16 August         Angela Goddard

23 August         Geoff Ginn

30 August         Hilary Emmett

6 September     Melissa Harper

13 September   David Ellison

20 September   Morris Low

Daily guided tours

Volunteer-guided tours of ‘American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from the Met’ will take place at 10.30am, 11.00am, 12 noon, 1.00pm (excluding Sundays) and 2.30pm. Please purchase your ticket and meet your guide inside the exhibition entry.

The Met Up Late

Visit the exhibition on Friday nights and step back in time to New York’s Jazz Age, with resident DJs spinning American jazz on vinyl — from blues and Dixieland to the 1940s bebop of jazz greats Miles Davis and Charlie Parker — in the surrounds of The Met cocktail bar. The weekly program of live entertainment features solo and duo performances in a range of musical styles. Click here for detailed program and ticketing information.
 

Past programs

Special Event

Saturday 4 July
1:30pm, Lecture Theatre, QAG

US Consul General, Judith Fergin in-conversation with David Burnett (Curator, International Art).

Free, no bookings required. Please note that seating is limited. 

American Impressionism afternoon symposium 

2.00–5.00pm Saturday 30 May, 2009

Cinema A, GoMA
Includes keynote presentation by Dr Barbara Weinberg (Alice Pratt Brown Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York), Dr Caroline Jordan (Lecturer in Art History, La Trobe University, Melbourne), David Burnett (Curator, International Art) and Angela Goddard (Curator, Australian Art to 1970). Tickets $65.00 (includes exhibition catalogue, exhibition ticket and afternoon tea). Visitors are encouraged to view the exhibition prior to the symposium. For credit card bookings click here. For cheque or money order bookings click here.

For any inquiries regarding bookings, please telephone (07) 3840 7061.

Gallery floortalks

Sunday 31 May, QAG
Enjoy floortalks on the exhibition with Gallery staff. Please purchase your ticket and see signage on the day for the talk location.

11.15am          Angela Goddard (Curator, Australian Art to 1970)   

12.30pm          Angela Goddard (Curator, Australian Art to 1970)  

1.15pm            Kathryn Weir (Curatorial Manager, International Art and Australian Cinematheque)

2.15pm            David Burnett (Curator, International Art)

3.00pm            Julie Ewington (Curatorial Manager, Australian Art)

Hearing-impaired tour

10.00am Friday 19 June 2009

A volunteer guided tour of ‘American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from the Met’ for hearing impaired visitors.  Assistive listening devices are available.  As the number of devices is limited, bookings are essential. To book, please call the Education Bookings Office on (07) 3840 7255 between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday or send an email.

Auslan tour

3.00pm Sunday 28 June

An Auslan interpreted tour of ‘American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from the Met’ for Deaf visitors.  Purchase your ticket and meet your volunteer guide inside the exhibition entrance.