• Student Programs | Elvis: Direct from Graceland

This major new biographical exhibition exploring one of the most iconic and influential figures of the 20th Century is open from 19 March - 17 July 2022 at Bendigo Art Gallery.

Elvis: Direct from Graceland will feature around 300 authentic artifacts owned by Elvis Presley, direct from the icon’s Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, including childhood items, records, movie scripts, glittering jumpsuits and jewellery, along with his 1960 Red MG featured in the movie Blue Hawaii.

Exclusive student viewing

From Tuesday 29 March to Wednesday 29 June at 9.30am students will be able to have their own exclusive viewing of the exhibition.

The King Tour

The opportunity to join a staff led tour at this time will be on offer. Students will learn about Elvis’s humble beginnings, his extraordinary musical talent, and why he came to be dubbed the 'The King of Rock and Roll'.  After the tour students can keep exploring with their teacher.

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Elvis: Direct from Graceland resources

Download Elvis: Direct from Graceland senior school education resources here.

 

Elvis reading the November 1956 edition of DIG magazine featuring himself. On set of Love Me Tender, Hollywood, 1956. © EPE. Graceland and its marks are trademarks of EPE. All Rights Reserved. Elvis Presley™ © 2022 ABG EPE IP LLC.
Elvis reading the November 1956 edition of DIG magazine featuring himself. On set of Love Me Tender, Hollywood, 1956. © EPE. Graceland and its marks are trademarks of EPE. All Rights Reserved. Elvis Presley™ © 2022 ABG EPE IP LLC.

 

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