These specialist lectures and events include artists' talks and debates with internationally renowned speakers and performers. Advance booking is recommended for these events.

Talks and discussions usually last an hour and a half or two hours.

Book online using the direct links on individual pages listed below. Alternatively call 020 7887 8888.

Grouped series:

• Drawn From the Collection Sunday 20 April 2008 – Sunday 22 February 2009
• The Status of Difference Wednesday 12 November 2008 – Wednesday 25 March 2009
• Architecture and Design in the Bacon Era Wednesday 1 October – Wednesday 22 October 2008
• Tate Triennial 2009 Prologue 3: Travels Saturday 18 October 2008

Full list of events:

• Painting of the Month : August   Saturday 2 August – Saturday 30 August 2008   free
• Painting of the Month: September   Tuesday 2 September – Tuesday 30 September 2008   free
• Francis Bacon: Curator's Talk   Friday 26 September 2008
• Francis Bacon: British Sign Language Talk   Friday 26 September 2008
• Painting of the Month: October   Saturday 4 October – Tuesday 28 October 2008   free
• Painting of the Month: November   Saturday 1 November – Saturday 29 November 2008   free