Art Chats
Join us for a series of fast paced, lunchtime talks during Marking Time: 30 Years of the UniSC Art Collection.
12.15pm, Tuesday 24 February
An introduction to Marking Time
We will cover the exhibition's key ideas, highlight standout works, and unpack how the UniSC Art Collection has grown over three decades. Think of it as the trailer before the feature film.
12.15pm, Tuesday 3 March
How did they make that?
Ever stood in front of an artwork and thought, "Okay…but how did they actually do that?" Drawing on examples from Marking Time: 30 Years of the UniSC Art Collection, this tour will go behind the scenes to explore the materials, processes, and creative problem-solving that go into making a work of art.
12.15pm, Wednesday 11 March
How did it get there?
Have you ever looked at an artwork on campus and thought, "How did it get there?" Drawing from examples in Marking Time: 30 Years of the UniSC Art Collection, we will guide you through how artworks enter the UniSC Art Collection, from acquisitions and commissions to gifts and bequests, and why we collect what we do.
12.15pm, Thursday 26 March
The secret life of artworks
Artworks have lives of their own. This tour shares fascinating conservation and research stories, from environmental challenges and material quirks to verifying authenticity. We'll also cover how we care for works in the UniSC Art Collection so they can be experienced for generations.
12.15pm, Wednesday 8 April
Collection connections
Artworks love a good conversation. Drawing from examples in Marking Time: 30 Years of the UniSC Art Collection, this tour uncovers surprising links across time, place and ideas. You’ll leave seeing the Collection less as individual works and more as a network of relationships.
12.15pm, Tuesday 14 April
An introduction to Marking Time
We will cover the exhibition's key ideas, highlight standout works, and unpack how the UniSC Art Collection has grown over three decades. Think of it as the trailer before the feature film.
Welcome Tours
Tuesday 10 March
11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm
Thursday 12 March
11.30am and 12.30pm
Are you a new or returning student and wondering what the Art Gallery is all about? Join a relaxed, short tour to see what’s on and learn how to connect with arts and culture at UniSC.
A visitor enjoying Transfer at UniSC Art Gallery, 2025. Photo: Marica Grimm