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National Library shares our sporting stories in ‘Grit & Gold’

Grit & Gold: Tales from a Sporting Nation help tell our story at the National Library of Australia until 5 November.

Objects share our story in ‘Material World’ at National Museum

Telling a tale of the importance of good design, the National Museum of Australia (NMA) displays Material World until 15 April 2024.

Revisit tales of youth in ‘Tell Me a Story’ at Humble House

Catherine Forsayeth takes us on a journey back to the times of tall tales in Tell Me a Story at Humble House Gallery, Fyshwick, from 17 June to 16 July.

Devastating impacts of ‘War in Cities’ in focus at Gorman Arts Centre

The International Committee of the Red Cross offers an insight into War in Cities at Gorman Arts Centre from 31 May- 6 June.

See what Aussies really look like at National Museum of Australia

Aussie: Posters by Peter Drew invites people to reflect on their preconceived notion on who is Australian at the National Museum of Australia until 27 August.

Discover stories of trials and triumph at Canberra Museum and Gallery

True stories of trials and triumphs from those who now call Australia home are told in Settled/Unsettled, on at Canberra Museum and Gallery until 25 June.

‘Unissued Diplomas’ preserves stories of Ukrainian students

Sunday 2 April will be the last day for Canberrans to see an exhibit that has travelled to 45 universities, in 20 countries across the world. 'Unissued Diplomas' was created for the Ukrainian uni students who died following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, written, organised, and carried around the world by their peers who lived on to tell their tales

The story of us in ‘Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People’

Canberra Museum and Gallery explores our history in Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People.

Pictures of you, National Portrait Gallery redefines portraiture

The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is known for capturing people’s likenesses in its incredible displays of photographs, drawings and paintings. However, in its latest exhibition Portrait23: Identity, on until 18 June, the institution is redefining what portraiture means.

Dickinson brings bus stops and more to Canberra Comedy Festival

Trevor Dickinson, known for his drawings of Canberra’s iconic Clem Cummings’ bus stops, returns to the capital with his newest exhibition, Canberra (and other places), on display at Novotel Hotel’s First Edition Bar until 16 April.

National Museum opens Haunting-ly beautiful photo exhibition

Contemporary artist, Vic McEwan, reimagines items of historical significance in 'Haunting', on display at the National Museum of Australia until 30 April.

Get reacquainted with ‘Distant Friends’ at Megalo Print Studio

Canberra artist Peter McLean was inspired by the digitisation of friendships in his new exhibition Distant Friends, on display at Megalo Print Studio until 25 March.

That’s art and entertainment: Music and mysterious

CW l brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include music returning to Googong and mysteries on stage.

Age no barrier to art at Canberra retirement village

With a dollop of paint, the pressing of fingers, and the swirling of colours, memories are brought to life at the Calvary Haydon Aged Care and Retirement Community.

Weird Years: art to invoke change to mental health approach in ACT

Love, family, friendship, turmoil, and a life lost too soon are all themes explored in Weird Years, on at Smith’s Alternative until late January. The paintings created by local artist Ravi Madan tell his story, one that his parents are hoping will help reshape the way we approach mental health care in the ACT.

Female spiritual power through the ages at National Museum

The newest exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) explores what power looks like through a feminine lens, embracing everything from goddesses like Persephone or our homegrown pop goddess, Kylie, to religious symbols, folklore, and more. Feared and Revered: Feminine Power through the Ages is open until 23 August 2023.

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