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Artists & Makers
Meet Artist Loretta Lizzio
We are thrilled to introduce Loretta Lizzio – the first female artist commissioned as part of our Dialogue Series. We interviewed Loretta to learn more her artistic process and passion for Greek mythology, ahead of her arrival at the Museum. Make sure you stop by the Museum to watch her and her partner Cam paint on the forcourt!
 
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Food & Wellbeing
Hellenic Museum Summer Reading Guide
Summer has just arrived, and what better way to herald in the summer holidays than with the Hellenic Museum’s curated summer reading guide! We’ve picked our favourite Greek and ancient world-inspired books to devour after Christmas! 
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History & Culture
Let There be Light: A History of Candles
Missed out on last week's Candle Making Workshop? Our Assistant Curator Sara Prica writes about the fascinating history of light for those who couldn't make the session in partnership with THEMATIKOS. Stay tuned to hear about our next candle making workshop. 
 
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For Kids
School Holiday Workshops
Our children's school holiday workshops have just been announced! Join our Education Officer Valentina for three fun, engaging and crafty sessions! Choose from:
  • Ancient Board Games, Strategy and the Underworld
  • Let the Games Begin! Olympics at the Museum
  • Ancient Greek Warrior or Warrioress for a Day
Visit our What's On page to explore all three workshops. 

9 – 22 January 2022
Tickets: $17
 
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Upcoming Events
Loretta Lizzio Artist Talk
There's still time to secure your ticket to this Sunday's Artist Talk, where you can hear from Loretta as you wander the exhibits and collections of the Hellenic Museum. 

Sunday 5 December, 11am
Tickets: $15
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Summer School 2022
Dr Christopher Gribbin returns to the Hellenic Museum to present the fifth annual Adult Summer School. Across five days, you'll explore history, theatre, archaeology, architecture and more of Ancient Greece and Rome.

10 – 14 January 2022
Tickets: from $125 
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BLOCK PARTY is next week
Loretta Lizzio's art commission is well underway and we're getting very excited about our newly announced programme of activities for the festival. Have your fortune told at a Greek coffee reading session, meet real life owl or an Ancient Greek warrior, have your portrait drawn by the talented Natalie Rompotis and sway to the acoustic sounds of Miss Dee Music.

It's not too late to secure your FREE ticket and join us at our festival of street art!  
 
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