Guide to the Art Gallery of New South Wales: programs and invitations ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia, 1990 -

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
EPH PROG/INV.Art Gallery of New South Wales
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:
Material in the Programs and invitations ephemera collection includes invitations to official events, dinner invitations honouring visiting dignitaries, dance cards, award presentations, openings, commemorative and sporting programs. Some programs and invitations may also include menus.
Biographical / Historical:

The Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), founded as the New South Wales Academy of Art in 1872 and known as the National Art Gallery of New South Wales between 1883 and 1958, is located in The Domain, Sydney, Australia. It is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. The gallery's first public exhibition opened in 1874. Admission is free to the general exhibition space, which displays Australian art (including Indigenous Australian art), European and Asian art. A dedicated Asian Gallery was opened in 2003.

General:

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this collection contains items with names and images of persons who are now deceased.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: