Exhibition launch and celebration event

Join us for a morning of art, music and insightful discussion as we celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at MAC yapang: National Gallery on Tour: Of This Earth Adam Manning: Embodied Rhythm Lake Mac Urban Arts Group: Making Marks The event features a curatorial talk and exhibition walk-through with Tina Baum, Senior Curator, First Nations Art at the National Gallery of Australia, a performance by Adam Manning, and a hands-on ceramic workshop with Of This Earth exhibiting artist Billy Bain. We hope to see you there: Event schedule 11am - Light morning tea available on the terrace 11:15am - Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony 11:40am - Official opening speeches 11:55am - Performance by Adam Manning 12:30pm - Floor talk of Of This Earth with Tina Baum, Senior Curator, First Nations Art at the National Gallery of Australia 1:30pm - Official proceedings conclude 2:30-4pm - Ceramic workshop led by artist Billy Bain - bookings essential. Food and drink Complimentary light morning tea will be provided from 11am. Additional light food and beverage options will be available for purchase. Parking Please follow directional signage and make use of event parking locations. Note you may have to walk a short to medium distance; please plan and time your visit accordingly. Accessible car spaces are located next to MAC yapang via the vehicle access road. Tickets This is a free event and open to the public. Please register your attendance to assist our team in planning. Please note there is no need to print your tickets off for this event. Enquiries Please contact [email protected] This event may be photographed and filmed, and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish not to be photographed or filmed, please advise event organisers on entry at the event. Banner images: Left: Billy Bain, Dharug people, Dog Walker (Plan B), 2023, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2024 © Billy Bain Middle: Adam Manning, Sky Map for Listening, 2025 (detail). Courtesy of the artist. Right: Artwork by a LMUAG member, courtesy of the artist. Of This Earth is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by The Australian Government through Visions of Australia. Adam Manning: Embodied Rhythm is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW. Adam Manning: Embodied Rhythm is proudly supported by Studio Connections Australia