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Artist Drop-in Sessions: Meet Hugh Semple

Where
Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Southern end of Hyde Park, Sydney NSW 2000
Auditorium, Lower Ground Level
When

Friday 5 December from 11:30am to 12:30pm Saturday 6 December from 2pm to 3pm Wednesday 14 January 2026 from 11:30am to 12:30pm Thursday 15 January 2026 from 11:30am to 12:30pm Friday 16 January 2026 from 11:30am to 12:30pm Saturday 17 January 2026 from 2pm to 3pm

Cost

Free

Meet Hugh Semple and discover the stories behind the artworks featured in his exhibition during exclusive artist drop-in sessions.

Hugh is one of the 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artists in Residence and his exhibition, Beyond Service: Veterans' New Journeys, is currently on display in our Auditorium.

The exhibition features a series of paintings and drawings that share the powerful and personal stories of Australian military veterans as they step into new chapters of life after service. More information on the exhibition is available here.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet Hugh and learn more about the deeper meanings behind these artworks.

Hugh will be in the Auditorium on:

  • Friday 5 December, 11:30am – 12:30pm

  • Saturday 6 December, 2:00 – 3:00pm

  • Wednesday 14 January to Friday 16 January, 11:30am – 12:30pm

  • Saturday 17 January, 2:00 – 3:00pm

You can drop-in at any time during the session. Bookings are not required. 

Entry is free.

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