The legendary Paris circus, from its beginning as the Cirque Fernando in 1875 (it was renamed Cirque Medrano in 1897) until its closure in 1963 was an integral part of Parisian cultural life. It attracted writers, painters and poets who created many works inspired by the Circus. Performers have been immortalised on canvas by Renoir, Degas, Lautrec, Seurat, Picasso and Leger among others. An intriguing look at the history of a circus through the eyes of the painters of the Montmartre.

Join ArtsNational Newcastle members and guests at an end-of-year celebration lunch.  We are celebrating many things:  our new name; another successful year of lectures; our sponsorship of the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize and its 2024 recipient, TAFE student Laura Baker; the awarding of Young Arts Grants to four local arts organisations supporting youth in the arts; and our upcoming partnership with Tamburlaine wines.  

Entertainment will include local comedian Anne-Marie Hall.  There will be door prizes, the opportunity to join as a 2025 member (all memberships received by 31 November go into a draw for a bottle of champagne) and great company with lots of laughter and conversation and a chance to meet the 2025 committee.