Members Lunch & Lecture Art & Wellbeing

When

11.00 am – 2.00 pm, Wed 21 May 2025

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Where

Gallery of Modern Art, Cinema B & River Lounge

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

What to Expect

Admission

  • Lunch & Lecture — Member

    $68.00

  • Lunch & Lecture — Member's Guest

    $78.00
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Alternatively email members@qagoma.qld.gov.au or call +61 (0)7 3840 7278

About

Delve deeper into QAGOMA exhibitions and programs at our Members lecture, then catch up with friends and meet fellow Members over a two-course lunch in the River Lounge at GOMA.

In 2023, The Winston Churchill Trust (Australia) awarded Debbie Brittain, QAGOMA’s Art and Dementia Program lead, a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to undertake independent research to investigate best practice museum programs sustaining wellbeing of people with dementia. In late 2024, Debbie spent 8 weeks in North America, Ireland and Europe experiencing museum programs, meeting and learning from global leaders in the museum and university sectors who are invested in championing culture, health and wellbeing programs for community members living with dementia. Join Debbie for a special presentation exploring how these experiences have shaped her work with QAGOMA’s Art & Dementia program, highlighting the evidence-based research and sensory approaches that inform its ongoing evolution.

Includes a glass of wine and two-course lunch (main and dessert). Please RSVP and advise any special dietary requirements by Tuesday 13 May.

Please note, the Members Lectures from May to August 2025 will be held in Cinema B due to temporary closure of Cinema A for maintenance work. Our capacity will be smaller than usual during this period, so it is essential to book a ticket to secure your place. Unbooked attendees cannot be guaranteed a seat on the day.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Ticketholders must provide notice of cancellation by Tuesday 13 May to be eligible for a refund or transfer their payment to another event. Refund and transfer requests received after the RSVP date cannot be guaranteed.

What to Expect

This event is for QAGOMA Members and their guests. Please contact members@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Participation and content

  • These events are a great way to meet fellow Members and many people attend solo. Seating for this event is communal and unallocated. Please let our staff know if you require assistance being seated.
  • Capacity is limited.
  • We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful, and courteous to all participants, speakers and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, speakers and staff.

Sensory aspects

  • Speakers will use an amplified microphone.
  • A screen/projection will be used during the event.
  • This event will be held in Cinema B, which is a 110 seat theatre space, the lights will be turned down on the audience during the event. You can leave the space at any time and re-enter the event.
  • Chairs with backs will be available.
  • This event will be photographed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.
  • The lecture will be recorded and later made available on the private Members YouTube playlist. Please email members@qagoma.qld.gov.au to request the link to a lecture recording.