What's On at UWA

The curatorial provocation Andrew Purvis was given for this exhibition was to respond to the 1979 essay by Rosalind Krauss titled Sculpture in the Expanded Field. In her seminal piece of writing, Krauss identified then current trends in sculptural practice and suggested that sculpture had moved (...)

As Ensemble in Residence at the UWA School of Music, Ensemble Vagabond delivers a vibrant artistic program exploring the masterworks and hidden gems of the chamber music repertoire.

Hindemith: Sonata for Cor Anglais and piano Hindemith: Heckelphone Trio Op. 47 (arr. A. Mikulicz) Hindemi (...)

Tickets Unreserved seating, tickets available on the door. Standard $10 Concession $5

Presented by the WA Medical Students Society at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, this event promises to give a fascinating insight into final year medical students clinical elective experience. Winners of the exhibition and seminar presentations will be chosen on the night. FREE EVENT. Registration (...)

Since the earliest pastoral stations were established around the country, Indigenous people have been crucial to the working life of the postoral industry in Australia.

Associate Professor Darren Jorgenson of ALVA will look at art made by Indigenous artists on stations, discussing the (...)

Inspired by the HERE&NOW15 exhibition, Professor Bill Taylor, Professor Michael Levine and Philip Goldswain will come together to discuss their shared interest in art, architecture and urban spaces.

Using philosophical parameters these three speakers will offer a range of (...)

Presented by the Berndt Museum, WARMUN THEN AND NOW features artwork by renowned Indigenous artists whose homelands lie in Gija country, located in the Kimberley region of north-east WA.

This exhibition presents a distinctive series of paintings by 1980s artists such as Queenie McKenzie (...)

Attend the launch of WARMUN THEN AND NOW at 3pm then enjoy afternoon tea and stay to listen to Professor Sandy Toussaint of the Berndt Museum in discussion with representatives of the Warmun Art Centre.

The exhibition includes prized works from renowned Gija artists dating from the (...)

Have you ever stopped to listen to the melody of a leaf or thought about what a stick sounds like when it sings? Using natural materials from the world around us children will explore the form and shape of found objects from the world, converting them into melodies, rhythms and visual patterns.

It's easy to understand how the humble Ukulele has become the worlds' fastest growing instrument. Easily accessible to children and adults alike, join one of our introductory workshops to find out how easy it is to start playing this amazing little instrument.

Suitable for children ages 8 (...)

Join us at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery for the launch of two new exhibitions: Elise Blumann: An Emigre Artist in Western Australia, 1938-1948 AND Object Lessons II: Curtain Situations.

German artist Elise Blumann arrived in Perth in the summer of 1938. She was immediately struck by (...)

Join Curator Dr Sally Quin for a discussion of the life and work of German artist Elise Blumann who on arriving in Western Australia in 1938 was struck by the intense light and colour of the local landscape. This tour will investigate the response of the artist to her new home through analysis of (...)

Inspired by the artworks in the current exhibition - Elise Blumann - An Emigre Artist in Western Australia 1938-1948 children will experiment with drawing landscapes and figures with a local artist.

Inspired by the artworks in Elise Blumann An Emigre Artist in Western Australia 1938-1948 children will experiment with drawing landscapes and figures with a local artist.

Based on the book The Very Cranky Bear Written and illustrated by Nick Bland

After last year's super-duper, itchy scratchy Mr Mcgee and the Biting Flea, Adelaide's Patch Theatre Company are back!

Zebra, Lion and Moose each think they know how to solve the Bear's crankiness (...)

Article 31 of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), remains one of the most overlooked globally, even though children's cultural rights offer the possibility of shaping museums into more democratic institutions.

In this talk, visiting scholar Dr Lea Mai seeks (...)

In the current exhibition of German artist Elise Blumann: An Emigre Artist in Western Australia, 1938-1948, the artwork provides an insight into the social and cultural life of Perth at a time of immense change.

Join Elise Blumann's son Nils Blumann as he elaborates on the stories and (...)

The role of the curator in museums and galleries is fairly well understood but the role of registrar is less easily defined. It is a job that encompasses the management of collections and exhibitions including information management, artwork handling and movement, preservation, conservation (...)

From the Vocal Consort, solo song in recitals, public workshops, mixed instrumental and voice ensembles, or public Masterclasses with Q&A, Fridays@Five are an ideal way to start your weekend.

This week sees a workshop with our Senior Vocal Students led by Head of Voice and Helpmann (...)

Looking for children's music classes?

Did you know that the School of Music runs a Junior Music School offering group musicianship classes for children aged 18 months to 12 years?

We also offer Percussion and Ukulele ensembles for kids aged 10 and up and 1-1 tuition in Piano (...)