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A number of education and public programming staff met at McClelland Gallery+Sculpture Park in April 09 for informal discussions.
This led to some shared programmes between galleries for this years "Get Into Art" day.
Each year the PGAV holds a 2-day Conference, which also includes the Annual General Meeting. Venues alternate between metropolitan and regional galleries.
This year Benalla Art Gallery was our excellent host, providing not only spacious meeting areas and interesting exhibitions, but a great restaurant!
Speakers included Jon Hawkes, one of Australia's leading commentators on cultural policy and author of "The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability", Dr Robert Nelson, critic, writer, lecturer and...
Michael Cassin, Director of Education from the Francine and Stirling Clarke Institute, Massachusetts, visited Australia to give workshops and talks about the interpretation of artworks in the gallery setting.
Prior to his current position, Michael was Head of Education of the Museums and Galleries of Scotland, and before that an Education Officer at London's National Gallery.
Another overseas visitor gave a special presentation to PGAV members. Currently Director of Cultural Services at Manchester, UK, Virginia was responsible for the successful "Renaissance in the Regions" programme.
Held in the Board Room of the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, members were also able to have dinner with Virginia after the event.