AAA Art Lovers Australia

Launch Event | Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · 11:00 AM AEST

Steps of The Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, Sydney, AU

Launch Event | Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes 2026

Whether you're a regular gallery visitor or exploring these exhibitions for the first time, this community is about discovering art through conversation, curiosity and shared experiences.

For our launch event, we'll experience Australia's most prestigious annual art prizes—the Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes 2026—while also offering members the opportunity to explore the Gallery's outstanding permanent collection.

Having already visited this year's exhibition, I was genuinely impressed by the quality and diversity of the finalists. The 2026 exhibition is exceptional, and I'm delighted to return to experience it again with fellow art lovers.

Itinerary:

11:00 am – Meet the Group

Venue: Information Desk (Main Entrance)
We'll gather, introduce ourselves and meet fellow members before beginning our gallery experience.

11:15 am – Coffee & Conversation

Venue: Gallery Café

Enjoy a relaxed coffee and casual conversation before exploring the Gallery.
Coffee and refreshments are optional and at each participant's own expense.

11:45 am – Choose Your Gallery Experience

Members are welcome to choose one of the following experiences.

Option A :

Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes 2026 (Ticket Required)

Discover Australia's most celebrated portrait, landscape and subject painting prizes.
Take your time exploring the exhibition, discussing favourite artworks and sharing different perspectives with fellow members.
Official Ticket Booking:
https://tickets.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/events/766aeef3-3c60-6216-e159-e0970336341f

Option B :

Permanent Collection (Free Admission)

Explore the Art Gallery of New South Wales' remarkable permanent collection across both the North and South Buildings, including:

• Australian Art
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
• Asian Art
• International Art
• Contemporary Art

Perfect for members who prefer the permanent collection or have already visited the prize exhibition. No ticket is required.

1:00 pm – Lunch Together

Venue: Gallery Café
We'll reunite for lunch to share our favourite discoveries from the morning, exchange ideas and enjoy great conversation.
Lunch is optional and at each participant's own expense.

2:00 pm – Continue Exploring

After lunch, members are free to enjoy the Gallery at their own pace.
You may wish to:

• Visit the Prize Exhibition
• Explore the Permanent Collection
• Revisit your favourite artworks
• Browse the Gallery Shop
• Continue conversations with fellow members

There is no rush—simply enjoy an inspiring afternoon surrounded by art.

3:30 pm – Event Concludes

Thank you for joining the inaugural event of AAA Art Lovers Australia.
We hope today marks the beginning of many meaningful friendships, inspiring conversations and memorable cultural experiences.

Curator's Preview

Before we meet, you're welcome to learn more about the exhibitions and plan your visit.

• Art Gallery of New South Wales
• Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes 2026

What to Bring

• A bottle of water
• Comfortable walking shoes
• A camera or phone (where photography is permitted)
• Your curiosity and love of art

Dress Code:

Feeling Artistic: Wear something that makes you feel creative, comfortable and inspired.

Please Note

• This AAA Art Lovers Australia event is FREE to join.
• Admission to the Gallery's permanent collection is free.
• A separate ticket is required for the Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes 2026.
• Participants are responsible for their own coffee, lunch, exhibition tickets and any personal purchases.
• Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow time for introductions.
• If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible.
• Everyone is welcome—no art background is required, only curiosity, respect and a willingness to enjoy art together.

Terms & Conditions

By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
• Members are responsible for their own transport, meals, exhibition tickets and personal expenses.
• The organiser accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury during the event.
• Please respect Gallery staff, artworks, venue rules and fellow visitors.
• Photography is permitted only where authorised by the Gallery.
• The itinerary may be adjusted if required due to operational or unforeseen circumstances.
• By participating in this event, you accept these Terms & Conditions.

Darlinghurst | Contemporary Discoveries

Sat, Aug 22 · 11:00 AM AEST

Stanley Green – Plant Shop, Café, Wine & Cocktail Bar, 2b/82-84 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Darlinghurst, AU

About This Experience

Join AAA Art Lovers Australia for a relaxed Saturday exploring some of Darlinghurst's finest contemporary art galleries.
Together we'll discover thoughtfully curated exhibitions, outstanding Australian artists and inspiring creative spaces, while enjoying meaningful conversations with fellow art lovers.
Whether you're an experienced collector, practising artist or simply curious about contemporary art, you'll be warmly welcomed.

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Itinerary

11:00 am – Meet the Group

Venue: Stanley Green – Plant Shop, Café, Wine & Cocktail Bar

We'll begin with coffee, introductions and a brief overview of the day's gallery walk.

11:20 am – 12:00 pm

Stanley Street Gallery
Stanley Street Gallery represents leading and emerging Australian artists working across painting, sculpture, ceramics and photography. We'll take time to explore the current exhibition, appreciate the artworks and share our observations together.

2:10 pm – 12:50 pm

King Street Gallery on William
One of Sydney's leading commercial galleries, King Street Gallery presents exceptional contemporary Australian painting, sculpture and photography. Its spacious exhibition spaces provide an excellent opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic practices.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch Venue: bills Darlinghurst

Enjoy a relaxed lunch while getting to know fellow members and discussing the morning's exhibitions.
Food and beverages are at each participant's own expense.

2:10 pm – 2:50 pm

Liverpool Street Gallery
Our final gallery visit features thoughtfully curated exhibitions by contemporary Australian artists. We'll conclude the afternoon by sharing our favourite works and reflecting on the day's artistic discoveries.

3:00 pm Event Concludes

Thank you for joining AAA Art Lovers Australia.
We hope you leave inspired by the art you've discovered, enriched by the conversations you've shared, and looking forward to our next cultural adventure.

Curator's Preview

Before we meet, you're welcome to explore the galleries' current exhibitions online.
Stanley Street Gallery
https://stanleystreetgallery.com.au/
King Street Gallery on William
https://kingstreetgallery.com.au/
Liverpool Street Gallery
https://www.liverpoolstreetgallery.com.au/

What to Bring

• A bottle of water
• Comfortable walking shoes
• An umbrella if rain is forecast
• Camera or sketchbook (optional)

Dress Code

Feeling Artistic
Wear whatever makes you feel creative, comfortable and inspired.

Walking Information

• Easy walking pace
• Approximately 1.5–2 km in total
• Approximately 5–10 minutes' walk between venues
• Suitable for all fitness levels

Please Note

• This event is FREE to attend.
• Participants are responsible for their own coffee, lunch, gallery admission fees (if applicable) and personal purchases.
• AAA Art Lovers Australia is a volunteer-led community. Your support of local galleries, cafés and artists is greatly appreciated.
• Please register only if you intend to attend and update your RSVP as early as possible if your plans change.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time so we can begin together.
• New members are always welcome. No prior art knowledge is required—just curiosity, respect and a love of art.

Terms & Conditions

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following:

• Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
• Members are responsible for their own transport, meals, admission fees (where applicable) and personal expenses.
• The organiser accepts no responsibility for loss, damage, injury or theft during the event.
• The itinerary may change due to gallery opening hours, exhibition schedules, weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Please respect gallery rules, including photography restrictions where applicable.
• Members are expected to treat fellow participants, artists, gallery staff and hospitality staff with courtesy and respect.
• Photographs may be taken during the event for AAA Art Lovers Australia promotional purposes. Please let the organiser know before the event if you prefer not to appear in photographs.
• By joining this event, you accept these Terms & Conditions.

We look forward to welcoming you to another inspiring day of art, conversation and cultural discovery with AAA Art Lovers Australia.

Art Escape | Adelaide – Monet to Matisse

Sat, Sep 5 · 10:00 AM AEST

ART GALLERY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, North Tce, Adelaide, AU

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## About This Experience

"Some exhibitions are worth travelling for."
Join AAA Art Lovers Australia for a special Art Escape to Adelaide to experience Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition, an extraordinary international exhibition presented exclusively at the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Featuring 57 masterworks from the renowned Toledo Museum of Art in the United States, this landmark exhibition traces one of the most transformative periods in art history—from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to Cubism, Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism.
Discover iconic works by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, Berthe Morisot, Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Rauschenberg, James McNeill Whistler and many more.

At AAA Art Lovers Australia, our experiences are about more than visiting galleries. They are about discovering remarkable art, sharing thoughtful conversations, and building lasting friendships with people who appreciate creativity, culture and meaningful human connection.
Whether you're travelling from Adelaide or interstate, you'll be warmly welcomed.

## Itinerary

### 10:00 am – Meet the Group

Venue: Gallery Café
Art Gallery of South Australia
We'll begin the day over coffee, meet fellow members and enjoy a brief introduction before entering the exhibition together.

### 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition
Official Guided Exhibition Tour
Art Gallery of South Australia

### 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Explore the Exhibition
Following the guided tour, members are welcome to revisit favourite artworks, explore the exhibition at their own pace and continue conversations inspired by the morning's experience.

### 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Lunch
Venue: Gallery Café
Enjoy a relaxed lunch together while sharing impressions from the exhibition and exchanging different perspectives on the remarkable works we've experienced.
Food and beverages are at each participant's own expense.

### 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

JamFactory
Discover one of Australia's leading centres for contemporary craft and design, renowned for exceptional ceramics, glass, furniture, jewellery and metalwork by Australian makers.

### 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Immersive Light and Art | ILA
Conclude the afternoon with an immersive contemporary art experience where light, technology and creativity transform space into extraordinary sensory installations—a striking contrast to the masterpieces of the morning.

### 4:30 pm

Event Concludes
Thank you for joining AAA Art Lovers Australia.
We hope you leave inspired by the masterpieces you've experienced, enriched by the conversations you've shared, and looking forward to our next cultural adventure.

## Curator's Preview

Before we meet, you're welcome to explore the exhibition and venues online.
Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition
https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/
Art Gallery of South Australia
https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/
JamFactory
https://www.jamfactory.com.au/
Immersive Light and Art (ILA)
https://www.ila-adelaide.au/

## Tickets

Please book your exhibition admission and guided tour before the event, as weekend sessions are expected to sell out.
Exhibition Admission
link: https://events.leapevents.com/tickets/monet-to-matisse-defying-tradition-zvi92sd
Please Note

• Exhibition admission is not included in this Meetup event.
• The official guided tour requires a separate booking.
• We recommend purchasing tickets well in advance.

## What to Bring

• A bottle of water
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Your phone or camera (where photography is permitted)
• Curiosity, an open mind and a love of art

## Dress Code

Feeling Artistic
Wear whatever makes you feel creative, comfortable and inspired.

## Walking Information

• Easy walking pace
• Most venues are within Adelaide's cultural precinct
• Suitable for all fitness levels

## Please Note

• This Meetup event is free to join.
• Exhibition admission, guided tour tickets, flights, accommodation, transport, meals and personal purchases are at each participant's own expense.
• AAA Art Lovers Australia is a volunteer-led community. Your support of museums, galleries, cafés and artists is greatly appreciated.
• Please register only if you intend to attend and update your RSVP as early as possible if your plans change.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time so we can begin together.
• New members are always welcome. No prior art knowledge is required—just curiosity, respect and a love of art.

## Terms & Conditions

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following:

• Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
• Members are responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodation, transport, exhibition tickets, meals and personal expenses.
• The organiser accepts no responsibility for loss, damage, injury or theft during the event.
• The itinerary may change due to venue availability, exhibition schedules, guided tour times or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Please respect museum and gallery rules, including photography restrictions where applicable.
• Members are expected to treat fellow participants, museum staff, artists and hospitality staff with courtesy and respect.
• Photographs may be taken during the event for AAA Art Lovers Australia promotional purposes. Please let the organiser know before the event if you prefer not to appear in photographs.
• By joining this event, you accept these Terms & Conditions.

We look forward to welcoming you to a memorable day of art, conversation and cultural discovery with AAA Art Lovers Australia.