The Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) will reopen on Friday 17th February 2012 after a $1.98 million redevelopment. The Art Museum now features international standard climate control, state of the art LED lighting, six new upstairs galleries and a new public programs workshop.
SAM will reopen with two major new exhibitions. Sir John Longstaff: Portrait of a Ladywill be a major exhibition of work by Shepparton’s most famous artist, and will feature paintings on loan from major public and private collections. The Indigenous Ceramic Art Award will showcase the best Indigenous ceramic artists working across Australia, from Echuca to the Torres Strait. In addition, the Art Museum’s permanent collection will be displayed on the first floor, which includes a special new ceramics gallery.
SAM will be officially reopened by The Hon. Simon Crean, MP on Friday 17 February. There will also be a free Say hello to SAM community day on Saturday 18 February from 10am, featuring tours, workshops and a live drawing performance by the internationally renowned artist Gosia Wlodarczak.
All enquiries, contact the museum: www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au
Paula Bray from Powerhouse Museum presenting at the PGAV and NETS Victoria seminar.
In November PGAV and NETS Victoria presented Social Media: I know I sholud be doing it, but… to provide small arts organisations with insights into social media and how to make it work for them.
The seminar featured presentations by Paula Bray from the Powerhouse Museum , Emily Sexton and Nicole Smith from Next Wave Festival and entertainment lawyer Alex Farrar.
Paula Bray spoke about the innovative ways the Powerhouse Museum is digitising its collection. This includes the Photo of the Day project which is driving “co-curated” exhibitions at Powerhouse and engaging a large international online audience.
Nicole Smith and Emily Sexton discuss Next Wave’s approach to social media.
Emily Sexton and Nicole Smith provided an overview of Next Wave’s approach to using social media as a biennial festival and artist development organisation. While entertainment lawyer Alex Farrar provided (in)famous examples of social media gone awry and recommended staff responsible for social media at arts organisations have a good understanding of copyright, defamation and privacy laws. Alex also encouraged arts organsiations develop social media policy to reduce risk.
Alex Farrar presenting at Social Media: I know I should be doing it, but…
All three presentations are available in audio and slide formats from the NETS Victoria website.
Joe Pascoe, Chair of NETS Victoria and Julie Adams, President of the PGAV sign MoU
Julie Adams, President of the PGAV and Joe Pascoe, Chair of NETS Victoria signed a Memorandum of Understanding last week which formalises a shared interest in the suporting the public gallery sector in Victoria and fosters collaborative initiatives which benefit the sector.
The MoU will see the PGAV and NETS Victoria collaborate on the following initaitives:
• Research and development – relating to audiences, exhibitions and gallery practice;
• Professional development programs; and
• Promotion – fostering new audiences for contemporary art, craft and design.
“The PGAV is pleased to have entered into an MoU with NETS Victoria. We see this partnership as a highly effective way to increase initiatives which support the public gallery sector in Victoria. ” said Julie Adams.
Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu recently announced a $3.58 million investment in regional arts through the Victorian Coalition Government’s new Regional Partnerships program.
The new program features ‘longer-term funding agreements to enable better planning by venues and the ability to support specific projects or activities that may be beyond the scope of standard programs’.
The program reaches all council-owned arts venues in regional Victoria – 20 art galleries, 12 performing arts centres and seven multi-venue performing arts programs.
“The arts are vital to the life and economy of regional Victoria, securing jobs, attracting tourists, stimulating local businesses and bringing people from all walks of life together,” Mr Baillieu said.
Further information including the list of recipients, visit: www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/2014-victorian-coalition-govt-investment-to-strengthen-regional-arts.html
The PGAV is pleased to announce The Gallery @ Bayside Arts and Culture Centre has become a member.
The Gallery is a contemporary space situated on the ground floor of the Victorian-era Brighton Town Hall. Since opening in May this year The Gallery has presented exhibitions by emerging and established artists as well as work from the Bayside City Council collection.
The PGAV extends a warm welcome to Julie Skate, Gallery Supervisor and Leith Maguire, Gallery Assistant.
Visit their website for more information: www.bayside.vic.gov.au/thegalleryatbacc
The discussion paper is a crucial step in the development of a new National Cultural Policy.
Consultation began on a National Cultural Policy in 2009, and has involved the arts and culture sector, creative industries, the public at large and government. This has informed the development of this discussion paper, which outlines goals and strategies for the new National Cultural Policy.
Access the discussion paper and have your say by visiting: http://culture.arts.gov.au/discussion-paper
The PGAV has created an eCampaign against the ABC’s decision to axe ART NATION and replace it with overseas programming.
The eCampaign provides PGAV members and supporters with a means to register their concern about this decision with the ABC Board, ABC Arts, the Honourable Simon Crean MP, Minister for the Arts, and Senator the Honourable Stephen Conroy, Minister for Communications.
With well over 4 million people attending public galleries in Victoria in 2010, the PGAV demonstrates there is a large audience for the visual arts in Australia. The PGAV wants this decision reversed to ensure the Australian arts industry remains well represented on ABC TV.
To take part in the campaign: www.pgav.org.au/advocacy
The PGAV is pleased to announce Julie Adams, Arts Director at Latrobe Regional Gallery has been elected President to lead the public gallery sector in Victoria.
“I look forward to working with public galleries in Victoria over the coming year on a range of initiatives which increase awareness and support for the important work they do. By presenting diverse exhibitions, offering education and public programs and building permanent collections, our public galleries provide unique opportunities for visitors to share experiences, debate and reflect, learn new skills and be inspired”, said PGAV President Julie Adams.
Lyn Johnson, Deputy Director at McClelland Gallery+Sculpture Park will continue as Vice President and Rami Eltchelebi, Partner (Assurance) with Moore Stephens will serve as Treasurer – extending the strong relationship between the PGAV and this leading international accounting firm.
Also serving on the PGAV Board are:
Dr Vincent Alessi, LUMA | La Trobe University Museum of Art
Dr Jody Evans, Melbourne Business School
Wendy Garden, Maroondah Art Gallery
Liz Gillies, Consultant (Philanthropy)
Mellissa Kavenagh, Counihan Gallery in Brunswick
Simon Klose, Benalla Art Gallery
Nicole Monteiro, National Gallery of Victoria
Claire Newhouse, Corrs Chambers Westgarth Lawyers
Kirsten Paisley, Shepparton Art Museum (SAM)
Ian Tully, Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery.
The Art Gallery of Ballarat is about to have a dedicated display space for screen-based works in one of the large windows facing Lydiard Street.
A changing program of video screenings featuring notable Australian video artists has been curated by Ben Cox. The inaugural screening on 7 July 2011 at 7pm will feature Daniel Crooks’s work Static No 12 (seek stillness in movement).
The program will change every five to six weeks. Keep up to date on the program by visiting the Art Gallery of Ballarat website: www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au
Over the next year, LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting will be installed throughout the whole of Shepparton Art Gallery, as part of a $1.98 million dollar upgrade of the facility.
The Shepparton Art Gallery is believed to be the first gallery in Australia to commit to a total overhaul utilising new LED technology.
Gallery Director Kirsten Paisley said the installation of LED lighting will dramatically improve the carbon emissions of the Gallery, providing an annual reduction in power cost to Council of $14,000.
“It will significantly improve the quality of light in the six new collection galleries and the two temporary galleries, and ultimately provide visitors with a much clearer and more accurate view of the artworks,” Ms Paisley said.
“A further benefit of the new lighting system is that it does not produce any UV light, making it a safe option for the conservation of fragile items such as works on paper.”
The gallery will remain closed until the end of the year for the redevelopment. In the meantime, an information booth and small shop in the foyer of the Eastbank Centre open from Monday to Friday 11.00am to 3.00pm.
