Director's Tours of the Potter for Alumni
New series in 2008
Alumni of the University are warmly invited to register for a series of exclusive Director’s Tours of some exciting upcoming exhibitions at the Ian Potter Museum of Art.
These special events will consist of a tour led by either the Director of the Potter, Dr Chris McAuliffe or curators Ms Bala Starr and Ms Joanna Bosse, followed by light refreshments.
There is no charge for these events; however, places are limited and registration is essential.
Register online
Enquiries: alumni-office@unimelb.edu.au, +61 3 8344 1751
All tours will be held at the Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne (Parkville campus). The Potter is situated on Swanston Street between Faraday and Elgin Streets.
Tour dates and details
Vivienne Shark LeWitt: comedies & proverbs
Vivienne Shark LeWitt has a unique presence in Australian art. She makes intimately scaled paintings, prints and drawings in a deceptively winsome style where the size and delicacy of the work belies its emotional and poetic impact.
Friday 11 July, 2.30pm-3.30pm followed by afternoon tea with Chris McAuliffe, Director of the Ian Potter Museum of Art
Thursday 17 July, 6.30pm-7.30pm followed by wine and cheese
With Bala Starr, Curator of the Ian Potter Museum of Art
Basil Sellers Art Prize
Sixteen contemporary artists have been selected to compete in the inaugural Basil Sellers Art Prize, a $100,000 award for an artwork on the theme of sport.
Friday 15 August, 2.30pm–3.30pm followed by afternoon tea
With Chris McAuliffe, Director of the Ian Potter Museum of Art
Thursday 28 August, 6.30pm-7.30pm followed by wine and cheese
With Chris McAuliffe, Director of the Ian Potter Museum of Art
Thursday 11 September, 6.30pm-7.30pm followed by wine and cheese
With Chris McAuliffe, Director of the Ian Potter Museum of Art
Kate Challis RAKA Award
A national annual award for Indigenous creative artists established by Professor Emeritus Bernard Smith.
Thursday 13 November, 6.30pm-7.30pm followed by wine and cheese
With Joanna Bosse, Assistant Curator of the Ian Potter Museum of Art
Friday 21 November, 2.30pm-3.30pm followed by afternoon tea
With Chris McAuliffe, Director of the Ian Potter Museum of Art
