6:00 pm - 7:00 pm James Hector: The hurricane years Thursday 8 October 2015, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm James Hector: The hurricane years Appointed in 1865, James Hector was the first scientist employed by the New Zealand government. Hector was particularly keen to establish a museum. He had plans drawn up a few days after he was appointed; and the Colonial Museum ... $15
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Bauhaus Sunday 11 October 2015, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Bauhaus This is the story of Germany’s most famous design school, bitterly attacked in its day, but subsequently hugely influential. $20
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Starry, starry night Thursday 15 October 2015, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Starry, starry night Commemorating 125 years since the death of Van Gogh, this lecture, presented by Historical International Art Curator Dr Mark Stocker, honours the famous Dutch artist and his legacy of 125 years of inspiration. Free
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Séraphine Pick talks about White Noise Friday 23 October 2015, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Séraphine Pick talks about White Noise Meet Séraphine Pick and hear her talk about 'White Noise', a major exhibition of her new and recent work currently on show at the Dowse. $15
10:30 am - 12:00 pm The enterprising Mr Baillie Tuesday 27 October 2015, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The enterprising Mr Baillie Hear how John Baillie, an often overlooked New Zealand artist, played a crucial role in the establishment of the National Art Collection in the early 1900s. $15 – $20