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• Stories of Art and Place

  • When
    09 May 2024
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    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    NSW Art Gallery, Domain
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  IATG invites you to join a

  Stories of art and place, NSW Art Gallery

  Embark on a guided journey through the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ historic south building, now known as Naala Nura. The fascinating stories will come to light about the art, architectural features, people and history of the Art Gallery.

  
  

  Discover the revitalised forecourt, including an extraordinary new art commission in the niche above the entrance; the beautifully refurbished Grand Courts, home to artworks from our international and Australian collections; and the 20th-century galleries, featuring renowned works from our contemporary collection.

  
  

  The tour is for one hour and you will be fitted with headsets to follow along with the specially-trained Experience Lead, Randal. There will also be the opportunity to explore the both Gallery buildings further on your own after the tour.

  Lunch, arrive early at 12pm and join us for lunch at the Art Gallery Cafe on Level 1.

  When: Thursday 9 May 2024

  Where: Art Gallery NSW in the original south building, Naala Nura

  Cost $5 Members and $10 Affiliates [No refunds available].

  RSVP close 7 May

  Event host:  Gaille (M) 0414 885 619

                     (E) gailledargan@gmail.com

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• IATG Workshop for Tour Guides

  • When
    16 May 2024
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    National Trust Centre, Observatory Hill, Sydney
  • Spaces left
    20

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  IATG invites you to our Annual Workshop

  Australia has a rich natural and cultural heritage that underpins a sense of place and national identity. Our heritage includes stories, traditions, events and experiences inherited from the past and is comprised of natural, historic and Indigenous places and people.

  As tour guides and tour leaders our role is to showcase Australia's heritage. Through continually developing our knowledge of Australia's heritage means that we not only describe, but to provide meaning and understanding for our tour groups. 

  Join our annual professional development Workshop to develop our understanding of heritage and connections.

  We have a great array of speakers including:

  • Geotourism: Understanding and interpreting cultural landscapes. Angus M Robinson, Leisure Solutions and Australian Geoscience Council Inc. He is a eco-certified member of Ecotourism Australia Ltd, currently focused on geotourism industry development in Australia. He also serves as a special member of the Savannah Guides, operates an eco-certified tour in Queensland’s Scenic Rim as well as specialising in geotour development in the Red Centre, the Flinders Ranges, and the Blue Mountains.

  • Stories in Sandstone: Pam Forbes and Greg Jackson, Australian National Maritime Museum. Through the history and archaeology of the Quarantine Station Pam and Greg will explore not only changes to medical and transport technology but also the social history of modern Australia.

  • James Barnet: The Colonial Architect. Don Napper, Emeritus Professor and a past Pro‐Vice‐Chancellor of University of Sydney. Following his retirement, Napper volunteered as  a tour guide for the National Trust and developed a interest in the architect, James Barnet.
  • Heritage Interpretation. Sue Hodges, has worked as a historian for a wide variety of public and private sector organisations. Sue is the author of Hands-on-History, a fun and practical guide to making history fun and has extensive experience in the fields of history and heritage interpretation.

  • Unknown Women Pioneers. Story telling about amazing yet unknown women which gives an idea of the toughness of pioneer women and their everyday lives. Judith Dunn OAM, Past Times Tours’ hosts tours focussed on the history and culture. Judith was awarded for Services to History and Heritage, is one of two elected NSW delegates serving the Federation of Australian Historical Societies.

  • Stories to Tell and How to Tell Them. Jo Henwood has a qualifications in Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Tour Managing and Guiding Certificate and a Accredited Storyteller (NSW Storytelling Guild). Those stories of human beings reveal everything important about times, and place, and culture, and significance – if only we can tell them so that they fold in all the true knowledge we have in a shape that goes straight to the heart and the mind, so that it will be remembered.

  Cost: The workshop fee which includes lunch. $70 for Professional* (collect 2 PD points), $95 for Affiliates*, $80 for Students, $150 for non members [No refunds available] 

  * Half day fee available for Professional and Affiliate members, fee includes lunch

  RSVP Monday 13 May 

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• Glebe History Walking Tour

  • When
    25 May 2024
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Glebe
  • Spaces left
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  Walking History Tour of Glebe

  Fringed by Blackwattle and Rozelle Bays, Glebe was first settled in the late 1820s. Modern Glebe has retained many of its grand Victorian homes, Federation houses and modest workers' cottages. These contribute to the unique character of the suburb. As a peninsula community, Glebe has a village environment with which residents very strongly identify
  

  At Real History Walking Tours, they love sharing overlooked or unknown stories from the past. Come along for an informative tour that delves deep into the heritage fabric Glebe. We will explore historic houses, churches and parklands, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Sydney's picturesque skyline. Join us to unearth the forgotten stories of the most influential buildings in Sydney, and the amazing anecdotes of some of the city's past residents.

  Stay on for Lunch at the Toxteth Hotel

  When: Saturday 25 May 2024

  Cost $25 Members $30 Associates and $35 Non-members [No refunds available].

  RSVP close 22 May

  Event host:  Gaille (M) 0414 885 619

                     (E) gailledargan@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  Fringed by Blackwattle and Rozelle Bays, Glebe was first settled in the late 1820s. Modern Glebe has retained many of its grand Victorian homes, Federation houses and modest workers' cottages. These contribute to the unique character of the suburb. As a peninsula community, Glebe has a village environment with which residents very strongly identify
  

  At Real History Walking Tours, they love sharing overlooked or unknown stories from the past. Come along for an informative tour that delves deep into the heritage fabric Glebe. We will explore historic houses, churches and parklands, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Sydney's picturesque skyline. Join us to unearth the forgotten stories of the most influential buildings in Sydney, and the amazing anecdotes of some of the city's past residents.

  Stay on for Lunch at the Toxteth Hotel

  When: Saturday 25 May 2024

  Cost $25 Members $30 Associates and $35 Non-members [No refunds available].

  RSVP close 22 May

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• Walking Tour: Architecture & History Potts Point & Elizabeth Bay

  • When
    18 Jun 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Potts Point
  • Spaces left
    10

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  IATG invites you to join a

  Walking Tour: Architecture & History

  Potts Point & Elizabeth Bay

  Discover the wonderful and decadent side of Sydney’s housing.

  Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay are amongst the colourful places in the country. With the harbourside location, these have been home to the very rich and the very poor, to churches and scandal. It has a most diverse housing history, including regency and Italianate villas, early apartment buildings for the rich and the best collection of art deco apartments in Sydney.

  Starting at the heritage-listed El Alamein Memorial Fountain, enjoy a walk via 10 historical points from The Metro Theatre, once one of the finest art deco theatres in the country (1939); Elizabeth Bay House, one of the few remaining Regency Villa (1839) to Birtley Towers, the biggest most luxurious apartment building of the country in its day (1934).

  Guide: James, a local architect

  Provider: Deadhouse Productions

  When: Tuesday 18 June 2024

  Cost $15 Members /$20Associates / $25 Non-members [No refunds available].

  RSVP close 16 June

  Event host:  Gaille (M) 0414 885 619

                     (E) gailledargan@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

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