Culture Cruise is an exclusive half day art, architecture, food and wine immersion connecting The National Portrait Gallery and The National Museum of Australia on ancient Ngunnawal country.
This event will also be held on October 29. Find out more here
Travel via lake cruise on the stunning Lake Burley Griffin to Canberra's premiere cultural destinations: The National Portrait Gallery and The National Museum of Australia.
In connection with Canberra Art Biennial, jump aboard a captivating all-inclusive lake cruise and walking tour weaving together visual art, architecture, live dance, amazing music, theatrical tour guides and great local food and wine. Culture Cruise is an exclusive half day art immersion - memorable and sensorial - connecting destinations and revealing stories here on the beautiful ancient lands of the Ngunnawal people, Canberra. Experience Canberra’s art and cultural offering through a new lens, travelling on the water, feeling, seeing and listening to the work of great national, international and local artists. Created and presented by Canberra's award-winning dance company, Australian Dance Party.
Inclusions:
• Two lake cruises with performing guide
• Three dance and music performances
• Lunch provided (dietary requirements catered)
• Local wine
• Music at the NMA
• Visits to the National Portrait Gallery (‘Who are you’ exhibition) and National Museum of Australia (‘Great Southern Land’ exhibition)
Culture Cruise happens with the support of: National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of Australia, The Jetty, Lake Burley Griffin Cruises, Mt Majura Vineyard, QL2 Dance, Molonglo, ACT Gov (artsACT), Allinsure,Dionysus, Maxim, Into Tomorrow,, SOULtion Yoga, Atlas Physiotherapy, and Ainslie + Gorman Arts Centres.
Performers: Yolanda Lowatta, Levente Szabo, Liam Budge and Stefanie Lekkas
Ngunnawal Consultants: Aunty Caroline Hughes and Tara Hughes
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.