SAM Club 2026: Term 2 Join us for SAM Club Term 2, our afterschool program for primary aged students in grades 2-6 who love to learn and explore their creativity! This term, kids will dive into the imaginative worlds of artists including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Henri Matisse. Inspired by their artworks, kids will […]
Petit Picasso Studio for Kids | 23 May Step into a world of colours, shapes and wild creativity with Petit Picasso Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, these free monthly drop-in workshops invite kids to imagine themselves in their very own artist studio, complete with an array of […]
Opening Day Celebration | Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso Celebrate the opening of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso with a vibrant day of art, creativity, and entertainment at SAM. Enjoy family-friendly activities, hands-on creative workshops, outdoor activations, delicious treats, and a special afternoon talk from Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki’s Senior Curator of International […]
Picasso on the Road: SAM Van Outreach Program | May – September The SAM Van Outreach Program, delivered by SAM museum professionals, brings our exhibitions to life beyond the gallery, providing engaging, hands-on learning experiences directly to schools and community spaces. From May to September 2026, the SAM Van will bring a set of cases […]
SAM Talks: Bringing Facing Modernity to Australia with Dr. Sophie Matthiesson Join Dr. Sophie Matthiesson, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Senior Curator, International Art, for a special afternoon talk introducing Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso and tracing the exhibition’s journey from a private collection in New York City to New Zealand, and now across the Tasman to SAM. Event Details: […]
Educator Professional Learning After Dark | Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso Join us for a special after-hours look at Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, exclusively for primary and secondary school educators. Tracing the major art movements of the modern era, the exhibition brings together 37 artworks by influential artists including Paul Cezanne, Salvador Dalí, Barbara […]
SAM Talks: The Urbach 2026 with Kate Lewis Delve into life inside the SAM Artist Studio in our upcoming talk featuring artist Kate Lewis, winner of the 2026 Urbach Prize & Scholarship, and Caroline Esbenshade, SAM Curator – Community. Together, they’ll explore Lewis' three-month experience at SAM undertaking the Urbach scholarship period, learnings she’s drawn […]
SAM Deep Dives: An Introduction to Modernism with Professor Anthony White (Online) - Lecture series Step into one of the most influential movements in nineteenth- and twentieth-century art and discover how the Modernists both responded to and helped shape the changing world around them with this online seminar presented by University of Melbourne’s Professor Anthony […]
Petit Picasso Studio for Kids | 13 June Step into a world of colours, shapes and wild creativity with Petit Picasso Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, these free monthly drop-in workshops invite kids to imagine themselves in their very own artist studio, complete with an array of art materials […]
Guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso | 13 June Discover fascinating insights into the key artworks and artists of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso with our guided exhibition tours. Led by SAM Programs Coordinator Bryony Large, these tours allow a deeper insight into the themes, historical contexts and artistic techniques on display. Our […]
《面对现代性：从德加到毕加索》普通话导览 Mandarin Guided Tour | Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso 欢迎参加《面对现代性：从德加到毕加索》普通话导览，这是一个从奥克兰美术馆 Toi o Tāmaki 巡回展出的重要展览。本次导览由本地普通话讲解员 Stella 带领，将带您了解印象派、后印象派以及立体主义等艺术流派，并重点介绍巴勃罗·毕加索、乔治·布拉克、亨利·马蒂斯、萨尔瓦多·达利等在内的标志性艺术家。 活动详情 日期及时间： 6月20日（星期六）14:00–15:00 7月18日（星期六）14:00–15:00 8月22日（星期六）14:00–15:00 地点：谢珀顿美术馆（Shepparton Art Museum） 价格： 成人：$30.00（含GST） 谢珀顿地区居民 / 持优惠卡者：$24（含GST） SAM会员（Friend of SAM）：$23（含GST） 青少年（13–18岁）：$18（含GST） 12岁及以下儿童：免费 所有门票均包含展览入场费用。 需提前预订——请通过链接立即预订。 Book now/订票 Join us for a Mandarin-language guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, a major […]
Bar SAM Soirée with live music from The Nick Lester Trio To celebrate our major exhibition Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, we’re launching Bar SAM Soirée to tinge our monthly after-hours bar experience with a Parisian hue. Hosted up on our Level 4 terrace bar, you’ll enjoy drinks and bar snacks from the Elsewhere at SAM crew in […]
SAM Deep Dives: The Modern Woman - Visibility in Art with Dr Mimi Kelly - Lecture series From the studio to the street, explore how early modernism transformed opportunities for women in this fascinating in-person lecture presented by Dr Mimi Kelly. As part of our SAM Deep Dives series, this talk examines the significant rise […]
Petit Picasso Studio for Kids | 11 July Step into a world of colours, shapes and wild creativity with Petit Picasso Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, these free monthly drop-in workshops invite kids to imagine themselves in their very own artist studio, complete with an array of art materials […]
Guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso | 11 July Discover fascinating insights into the key artworks and artists of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso with our guided exhibition tours. Led by SAM Programs Coordinator Bryony Large, these tours allow a deeper insight into the themes, historical contexts and artistic techniques on display. Our […]
《面对现代性：从德加到毕加索》普通话导览 Mandarin Guided Tour | Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso 欢迎参加《面对现代性：从德加到毕加索》普通话导览，这是一个从奥克兰美术馆 Toi o Tāmaki 巡回展出的重要展览。本次导览由本地普通话讲解员 Stella 带领，将带您了解印象派、后印象派以及立体主义等艺术流派，并重点介绍巴勃罗·毕加索、乔治·布拉克、亨利·马蒂斯、萨尔瓦多·达利等在内的标志性艺术家。 活动详情 日期及时间： 6月20日（星期六）14:00–15:00 7月18日（星期六）14:00–15:00 8月22日（星期六）14:00–15:00 地点：谢珀顿美术馆（Shepparton Art Museum） 价格： 成人：$30.00（含GST） 谢珀顿地区居民 / 持优惠卡者：$24（含GST） SAM会员（Friend of SAM）：$23（含GST） 青少年（13–18岁）：$18（含GST） 12岁及以下儿童：免费 所有门票均包含展览入场费用。 需提前预订——请通过链接立即预订。 Book now/订票 Join us for a Mandarin-language guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, a major […]
Bar SAM Soirée with live music from Carole McGregor To celebrate our major exhibition Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, we’re launching Bar SAM Soirée to tinge our monthly after-hours bar experience with a Parisian hue. Hosted up on our Level 4 terrace bar, you’ll enjoy drinks and bar snacks from the Elsewhere at SAM crew in a stunning […]
Petit Picasso Studio for Kids | 8 August Step into a world of colours, shapes and wild creativity with Petit Picasso Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, these free monthly drop-in workshops invite kids to imagine themselves in their very own artist studio, complete with an array of art materials […]
Guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso | 8 August Discover fascinating insights into the key artworks and artists of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso with our guided exhibition tours. Led by SAM Programs Coordinator Bryony Large, these tours allow a deeper insight into the themes, historical contexts and artistic techniques on display. Our guided tours […]
Bar SAM Soirée with live music from Brian Matthews & Wade Gregory To celebrate our major exhibition Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, join us at Bar SAM Soirée to tinge your monthly after-hours bar experience with a Parisian hue. Hosted up on our Level 4 terrace bar, you’ll enjoy drinks and bar snacks from the Elsewhere […]
《面对现代性：从德加到毕加索》普通话导览 Mandarin Guided Tour | Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso 欢迎参加《面对现代性：从德加到毕加索》普通话导览，这是一个从奥克兰美术馆 Toi o Tāmaki 巡回展出的重要展览。本次导览由本地普通话讲解员 Stella 带领，将带您了解印象派、后印象派以及立体主义等艺术流派，并重点介绍巴勃罗·毕加索、乔治·布拉克、亨利·马蒂斯、萨尔瓦多·达利等在内的标志性艺术家。 活动详情 日期及时间： 6月20日（星期六）14:00–15:00 7月18日（星期六）14:00–15:00 8月22日（星期六）14:00–15:00 地点：谢珀顿美术馆（Shepparton Art Museum） 价格： 成人：$30.00（含GST） 谢珀顿地区居民 / 持优惠卡者：$24（含GST） SAM会员（Friend of SAM）：$23（含GST） 青少年（13–18岁）：$18（含GST） 12岁及以下儿童：免费 所有门票均包含展览入场费用。 需提前预订——请通过链接立即预订。 Book now/订票 Join us for a Mandarin-language guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, a major […]
Petit Picasso Studio for Kids | 23 May Step into a world of colours, shapes and wild creativity with Petit Picasso Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, these free monthly drop-in workshops invite kids to imagine themselves in their very own artist studio, complete with an array of art materials […]
Guided tour of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso | 12 September Discover fascinating insights into the key artworks and artists of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso with our guided exhibition tours. Led by SAM Programs Coordinator Bryony Large, these tours allow a deeper insight into the themes, historical contexts and artistic techniques on display. Our guided tours […]
