Public Program
Books+Art: Friends of the Gallery Reading Group
Devonport Regional Gallery
Books+Art is the Gallery’s monthly reading group celebrating art and literature!
Friends of the Gallery members meet on the third Monday of each month, with April and December dates sometimes varying to accommodate Easter & Christmas.
The meeting time is 5.00pm – 6.30pm.
Books are selected by members and at times connected with the exhibitions displayed at the Devonport Regional Gallery. The informal monthly meetings discuss the chosen book alongside the exhibition, providing an open and friendly environment. Meetings are accompanied by wine and cheese, and new members are always welcome.
One of the advantages of joining the Friends of the Gallery is that the membership of Books + Art reading group is included in the membership fee.
2024 dates and titles are:
15 January: The Plague by Albert Camus
19 February: Carpentaria by Alexis Wright
25 March: Question 7 by Richard Flanagan
15 April: A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
20 May: The Colony by Audrey Magee
17 June: Drive your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
15 July: Rules of civility by Amor Towles
19 August: Caledonian Road by Andrew O’Hagan
16 September: Fragile cargo by Adam Brookes
21 October: Politica by Yumna Kassab (Cancelled)
18 November: Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna
16 December: Everyone brings a book of their choosing to present to the group
Books can be purchased at Devonport Bookshop 83 Rooke St Mall. Books + Art members receive a 10% discount on purchases.
If you’re interested in joining the group, please contact the Gallery: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au
