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Art Spaces of Brisbane

Be immersed in Brisbane’s vibrant art scene, from the magnificent riverside Gallery of Modern Art to lively commercial galleries, artists’ studios and private collections.

Join Julie Ewington, former curator and Head of Australian Art at the innovative Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), and explore the gallery’s outstanding winter special exhibition.

Discover the impressive collection at Griffith University Art Museum, and visit the Milani Gallery, one of Australia’s leading contemporary art galleries and the Philip Bacon Galleries, showcasing a rich display of historical and contemporary artists. At the Institute of Modern Art, learn about one of Australia’s oldest independent centres for experimental art, and still a hub for Brisbane artists and audiences.

Throughout the tour meet with artists and curators of world-class collections and access private studios of leading artists to gain an in-depth understanding of Brisbane’s progressive art scene.

 Please click ‘Register Interest’ to receive further information when more details are available.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

At a Glance

  • Explore Brisbane’s diverse and evolving art scene through its flourishing modern galleries
  • Visit QAGOMA’s exciting winter exhibition with Julie Ewington, the gallery’s former curator and Head of Australian Art
  • Uncover leading contemporary art galleries including the long-running Institute of Modern Art, and the Milani Gallery and Philip Bacon Galleries
  • Gain exclusive access to dynamic private collections and meet Brisbane’s leading artists

Tour Leader

Julie Ewington

Destination

And QAGOMA’S European Masterpieces exhibition

Dates

10–14 June 2021 (5 days)

Fitness Level

Moderate

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Tour Status

On request

Register Interest

At a Glance

  • Explore Brisbane’s diverse and evolving art scene through its flourishing modern galleries
  • Visit QAGOMA’s exciting winter exhibition with Julie Ewington, the gallery’s former curator and Head of Australian Art
  • Uncover leading contemporary art galleries including the long-running Institute of Modern Art, and the Milani Gallery and Philip Bacon Galleries
  • Gain exclusive access to dynamic private collections and meet Brisbane’s leading artists
  • Pricing
Per person, twin-share

AUD 4,250

Single supplement

AUD 500

Tour code

AG2123

Fitness Level

Moderate

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Caravaggio / The Musicians 1597 / Oil on canvas / 92.1 x 118.4cm / Rogers Fund 1952 / 52.81 / Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Johannes Vermeer / Allegory of the Catholic Faith c.1670–72 / Oil on canvas / 114.3 x 88.9cm / The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam 1931 / 32.100.18 / Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

QAGOMA © Tourism and Events Queensland

Brisbane skyline and river © Tourism and Events Queensland

Art Spaces of Brisbane

Be immersed in Brisbane’s vibrant art scene, from the magnificent riverside Gallery of Modern Art to lively commercial galleries, artists’ studios and private collections.

Join Julie Ewington, former curator and Head of Australian Art at the innovative Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), and explore the gallery’s outstanding winter special exhibition.

Discover the impressive collection at Griffith University Art Museum, and visit the Milani Gallery, one of Australia’s leading contemporary art galleries and the Philip Bacon Galleries, showcasing a rich display of historical and contemporary artists. At the Institute of Modern Art, learn about one of Australia’s oldest independent centres for experimental art, and still a hub for Brisbane artists and audiences.

Throughout the tour meet with artists and curators of world-class collections and access private studios of leading artists to gain an in-depth understanding of Brisbane’s progressive art scene.

 Please click ‘Register Interest’ to receive further information when more details are available.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

  • Pricing
Per person, twin-share

AUD 4,250

Single supplement

AUD 500

Tour code

AG2123

Register Interest
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        Most of our tours require a MODERATE level of fitness. However, in certain destinations, or in certain seasons, or because of the nature of travel, certain tours will require an ABOVE MODERATE or CHALLENGING level of fitness. For the overall benefit of the group, at the time of booking we will require you to declare in writing that you are fit to participate in your chosen tour according to the level of fitness required for that tour. If you (or we) have any doubts about your level of fitness, you may be required to undergo a doctor’s appraisal. This would require your doctor to read the itinerary of your chosen tour, including the fitness level, and provide you (and us) with a written confirmation of your ability to participate.
        We reserve the right to refuse admission to the tour for any reason before commencement of the tour. Further, if after the tour has begun it becomes apparent that you are unfit or unsuitable to travel on the tour, we reserve the right to require you to withdraw from the tour at the earliest opportunity to do so. No refund will be provided.
        It is also a requirement that you do not cause any significant disruption to the tour or the tour group, and we may refuse admission on the tour, or require you to withdraw from the tour at any time if your participation causes significant disruption for other guests or the tour group or there is any safety issue as a result of your ongoing participation in the tour.

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        Moderate

        Tour members must be able to:

        • negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
        • use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
        • undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
        • stand for long periods in museums and other sites
        • embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
        • handle your own luggage

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        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
        • climb staircases of 100 or more steps

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        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
        • handle extremes of altitudes (e.g. 4000 metres and above)

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