Symposium: History of the Gallery School
Symposium
History of the Gallery School
Students at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School, 1895.
As part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s 150th celebrations, the VCA is hosting a symposium about the history of the Gallery School, started in 1867 under the leadership of Eugene von Guérard. The Gallery School is the founding institution of the VCA, formed in 1972 under Lenton Parr.
This day of talks will investigate the history of the great art school, and will include stories and debates about the many leading and significant figures in a distinguished history. For a full program click here (pdf).
Date: Friday 20 May 2011, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Venue: Clemenger Theatre, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Southbank
Admission: Free, bookings are essential
Bookings: +61 3 8662 1555
More information: click here
