Canberra's Artistic Youth 'Check-in Manual'

From impressive national art collections to small galleries and studios where you can witness artists at work, Canberra, as the cultural capital, truly knows how to present a diverse and unique art feast to the public.Cultural Capital Canberra, indeed knows how to present a diverse and unique art feast to the public.

Here, there areover 30galleries, studios, and exhibition spaces supporting local, national, and international artists. Whether you're into art, theater, or music, you can find ample inspiration in Canberra's various art spaces.

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#Face to Face with Portraits of Australia's Famous Figures

📸National Portrait Gallery

📍King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600

🔗 https://www.portrait.gov.au/

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National Portrait Gallery

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Those we admire or aspire to be;

Those who inspire deep emotions or confusion;

Those who illuminate historical experiences and situations;

And all other companions, past or present;

Whether they are artists, musicians, politicians, athletes, stars, or even royalty, at the National Portrait Gallery,face to face with portraits of Australia's most famous figures, see and hear them tell their extraordinary stories, reflecting on and understanding our own lives.

Of course, besides the National Portrait Gallery, in Canberra you can also visitNational Gallery of Australia(National Gallery of Australia), the National Museum of Australia (National Museum of Australia), and other national and local galleries and museums to explore more art, culture, history, and personal stories.

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#Handcraft Glass Art at Canberra Glassworks

📸Canberra Glassworks

📍11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston ACT 2604

🔗 https://canberraglassworks.com/

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Canberra Glassworks

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Built and funded by the Australian Capital Territory government, Canberra Glassworks isAustralia's only cultural center entirely dedicated to contemporary glass art.

Located in the historic Kingston Power House, at Canberra Glassworks, you can not only appreciate the beauty and diversity of glass from a new perspective but also have the opportunity to meet local artists, watch glass artists work in kilns at temperatures up to 810 degrees, from material selection to production, witnessing their ultimate craftsmanship at every step, and evenbook a one-on-one session to handcraft your own glass object.

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#Find a Treasure at Dirty Janes Antique Market

📸Dirty Janes Canberra Store

📍80 Collie St, Fyshwick ACT 2609

🔗 https://dirtyjanes.com/dirty-janes-canberra/

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Canberra Antique Market

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Located in the heart of Fyshwick, Canberra, Dirty Janes Antique Market Canberra Store is a paradise for vintage lovers. The 2000 square meter warehouse area housesover 90 independent small shops, each seller displaying their carefully selected vintage goods, from vintage furniture, clothing, jewelry, to various collectibles, art pieces, etc.,each unique 'treasure' seems to take you back to another era.

Here, you can spend hours immersed in the dazzling world of antiques, and the Salters café within the market also provides a great place for shoppers to enjoy food and relax.

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#Enjoy a Performance at Canberra Theatre Centre

📸Canberra Theatre Centre

📍Civic Square, London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601

🔗 https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/

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Canberra Theatre Centre

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Silent anticipation, the clamor of a full house,

the chorus of applause and cheers...

Stories are told here,

calling to those curious souls.

To enjoy live performances, head to the Canberra Theatre Centre (Canberra Theatre Centre).Rock, classical music, comedy, Shakespeare, dance, drama—if it's a touring show, it will appear at Canberra's premier performance center.

The Canberra Theatre Centre, located in Civic Square, focuses on performing arts, with a rich variety of performances to meet the aesthetic needs of audiences of all ages. It has three performance venues, including the Canberra Theatre with a capacity of 1,239, The Playhouse with 614, and the Courtyard Studio, a small rehearsal and performance space with 92 seats.

Additionally, there are occasional performances by respected actors and performing arts organizations here, including the Sydney Theatre Company (Sydney Theatre Company) and the Australian Ballet (Australian Ballet).

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#Listen to Live Music at Gang Gang Café

📸Gang Gang Café

📍Shop 4/2 Frencham Pl, Downer ACT 2602

🔗 https://ganggangcafe.com.au/

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Music Bar Café

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Some say live music is the best way to experience the charm of music. So, if there's a place with both good food and music, how can you miss it?

Hidden behind the shops of Downer Shopping Centre, Gang Gang Café is a placethat combines a café, bar, and live music venue.