Calling all art lovers!

Join art and colour educator Dr David Briggs for an evening of colour theory and conversation as part of Chromatic Luminosity at Manly Art Gallery & Museum.

We’ll use colour theory as a jumping-off point for a relaxed conversation around Chromatic Luminosity, exploring how colour, light and perception shape the way we experience painting. Bring your questions, observations and curiosity… there’s no right way to see it.

Seriously Amateur is a new series of casual talks and creative get-togethers for anyone who loves art. The word amateur comes from the Latin amare, meaning ‘to love’. So, if you love making it, looking at it, talking about it or are simply curious, come along to share ideas, meet other art lovers and explore colour together in a welcoming setting.

amateur

/ˈamətə/

The word amateur comes from the Latin verb amare, which means “to love”. [1(Opens in a new window)]

Etymology Path

• Latin Root: amare (“to love”) and amator (“lover” or “friend”).
• French Borrowing: Passed into French as amateur (“lover of an art or activity”).
• English Entry: Adopted into English in the late 18th century (around 1784)

Chromatic Luminosity(Opens in a new window) at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Fri 4 December 2026 – Sun 21 February 2027.

Event partner: Tamburlaine -successfully producing award-winning organic wines.