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Old Government House 2022
Old Government House at Parramatta has assembled a fantastic program of events to celebrate convict artisans in the early years of the colony.
MAKING GOOD – MEMBERS VIEWING 10 MARCH, 10AM – 12PM Join Anna Ridley, Old Government House Curator, for this exclusive members-only event. View Making Good: Convict Artisans in Exile and hear firsthand about the development of the exhibition and the many exciting discoveries that accompanied it. Afterwards, enjoy a lovely morning tea in the courtyard and reflect on the stories of the skilled convicts connected to Old Government House. Tickets: Free, members only Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw
MAKING GOOD: CONVICT ARTISANS IN EXILE
MAKING GOOD – CURATOR'S TOUR
5 MARCH – 27 NOVEMBER, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 10AM – 4PM Explore the lives of convict artisans who used their ingenuity, skill, perseverance, and entrepreneurship to transform their place of exile into a thriving modern settlement. From convict love tokens to beautifully detailed silverware, this exhibition tells their stories through a range of expertly crafted objects, including furniture, clocks, art and pottery, as well as textiles made at the Parramatta Female Factory. Also on display is an exciting multimedia artwork created by a Western Sydney artist, Kenneth Lambert, exploring the convict labour system, industry, and the impact of colonisation on Indigenous Australians. Tickets: Members free, general admission $15, family $35, concession $10, children under five free Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw
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24 MARCH – 24 NOVEMBER, FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 2PM – 3PM Old Government House Curator, Anna Ridley, will take you deeper into the lives of the early Australian artisans featured in Making Good: Convict Artisans in Exile. Explore the lives of James Oatley, Laurence Butler, Alexander Hart, Joseph Lycett, and James Bloodsworth. Discover how their works contributed to the colony’s growth and the development of a rich decorative arts history. This tour will appeal to anyone with a thirst to learn more about the process of exhibition creation and the remarkable stories uncovered along the way. Tickets: Members $10, general admission $25, families $45, concession $20, children under five free Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw
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