10+ exhibitions to put in your diary this autumn
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If you love celebrating the creations of local and interstate artists, this one is for you.
Check out these 10+ current and upcoming exhibitions that are taking place across Canberra and immerse yourself in the unique creations and individual stories being shared through their works.
Mint-60 (Royal Australian Mint)
As a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint, there is a display of never-before-seen objects from the national coin collection – including Roxie, who was Australia’s first coin packing robot. On display until 12 May, so make sure you head in to check it out!
Find out more here.
Paradise Won (National Portrait Gallery)
Are you a history and art fanatic? Then you’ll love Ryan Presley’s work Paradise Won, on display at the National Portrait Gallery. Presley has been developing this work since 2020, covering narratives and images based on lived events by the artist, friends, and community.
Positioned at the gallery entrance and on display until May 2025, make sure you go and view these masterpieces representing political and social issues with heroic First Nations figures engaging in acts of resistance, confrontation, and escape.
Find out more here.
Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive selected by Mike Bowers (National Library of Australia)
Showcasing the best of Australian photojournalism, the National Library has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select some of his favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archive.
Tracing the art of photojournalism from its infancy to the highly illustrated news stories you know so well today, the free exhibition explores how the pioneers of press photography in Australia developed their storytelling skills.
Find out more here.
Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars (Canberra Museum and Gallery)
In celebration of 100 years of the Mount Stromlo Observatory, the Canberra Museum and Gallery are hosting the Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars exhibition. On display until November 16, go and take part in the immersive digital interactions and listen to the histories of the observatory.
Discover the role the observatory played in WWII, you’ll explore First Nations astronomy with special installation ‘Djara’, and try your hand at ‘Guide Star’, a laser junk games developed specifically for this exhibition.
Find out more here.
The Outskirts (Q Gallery)
Focusing on capturing the movement of light, shifting colours of landscapes, and the raw energy of the outdoors, Sophie Ryan’s solo exhibition The Outskirts is one not to miss.
Located at the Q Gallery and on display until Friday 7 March, go see Ryan’s work displaying her deep connection with nature.
Find out more here.
History, the Paraphernalia of my Interior Life (Canberra Glassworks)
If glasswork has always fascinated you, you’ll want to make your way to Canberra Glassworks to check out Martin Thompson’s History, the Paraphernalia of my Interior Life, on display until Sunday 23 March
With work combining textiles, furniture, and objects from Martin’s studio, this exhibition focuses on his inspiration of ‘touch of hand’. Taking existing ceramic vessels and re-inventing them into glasswork, blending nostalgia and modernity through a tactile approach, this exhibition is one for the list.
Find out more here.
I AM A NEW WOMAN (Parliament House)
Within Parliament House is a masterpiece on display by Alison Alder: I AM A NEW WOMAN. These screen prints are a celebration of 12 women who campaigned for a more inclusive democracy, having been a part of a movement across Australia over decades for the cause of political citizenship.
These works combining contemporary photography, quotations, and organisational affiliations are on display until 31 July 31.
Find out more here.
Constellations (National Film and Sound Archive)
If you are a lover of Enlighten, you’ll love Robin Fox’s work Constellations. On display at the National Film and Sound Archive and in partnership with the Enlighten Festival, this exhibition has striking visuals, unique audio, and laser beams.
Running until Sunday 4 May, make sure you check out this exhibition and the Robin’s unifying work of the relationship between sound, light and space.
Find out more here.
Visible but intangible: A print exchange portfolio (Megalo Print Studio)
Until Saturday 29 March, the Megalo Print Studio will be home to a diverse array of works in Visible but Intangible: A print exchange portfolio. This exhibition has been created by 38 Sydney printmakers, each with their own approach to this theme, using diverse techniques and interpretations.
With an exploration of what remains beyond the reach of our perception, make sure you go celebrate these artists’ great works.
Find out more here.
Counter-series (Manuka Arts Centre)
Coming to the Manuka Arts Centre from Thursday 6 March until Saturday 5 April, you’ll find the work of seven artists in the Counter-series. This exhibition explores the relationship between photography and place, with themes of dismantling, dissecting and destabilising.
These works are focused on looking inwards of the medium itself and outwards on the policies of vision in the post-colonial, post digital moment, uprooting notions of situation, settlement, and landscape.
Find out more here.
Threadology (Strathnairn Arts)
As a fibre artist, Claire Osman’s exhibition ‘Threadology’ focuses on the natural and digital world. Located at Strathnairn Arts until Sunday 2 March, these sculptural works display the intersection of the natural environment and digital world through textile and punch-needle pieces.
Find out more here.
Mangroves – Tales from the Tide (Questacon)
Running until November, this exhibition is one the whole family will enjoy. Sparking wonder and curiosity, you’ll explore the science behind the ecological importance, cultural history and intricate beauty of the mangroves in the Northern Territory’s Top End.
Presenting artwork from three textile artists, immersive multimedia, and First Nations stories to showcase the dynamic mangrove ecosystems, from handcrafted denim quilts to needle-felted creatures and time-lapse video, this exhibition highlights the vital role mangroves play in protecting our coastlines, storing carbon, and supporting diverse wildlife.
Find out more here.
Feature image: Royal Australian Mint. Supplied.
