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Grafton Regional Gallery

Locality: Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6642 3177

Address: 158 Fitzroy St 2460 Grafton, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 Located in the historic heart of Grafton, the Regional Gallery venue is amongst the best in the Clarence Valley, providing stylish and contemporary backdrops for a range of events such as intimate weddings, corporate, and private functions. After a multi-million dollar refurbishment, there is huge potential to take this well-known venue to the next level, and we are seeking a vendor to take over the Commercial Lease for the space. Interested, or know someone who might be?... Contact Craig McMahon Broadwalk Business Brokers P: 02 6651 7999 M: 0409 916 298 https://buff.ly/3eP66jc #WhereAmazingThingsHappen #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalleyculture #MyClarenceValley

24.01.2022 If you are chasing tourism information head over to the Grafton Library on Pound Street or phone 02)6643 0800. If you want to check out the JADA you can view the virtual exhibition on our website. https://graftongallery.nsw.gov.au/2020-jacaranda-acqisitive

22.01.2022 Last days to catch the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award. The exhibition will be on show until Sunday then packed away and sent on the road. If you missed it you can view the virtual exhibition on our website.

21.01.2022 River To The Sea Celebrating the magnificent Clarence River and surrounding landscape through the eyes of renowned national and local artists. On view only until Sunday 18 April 2021 - Don't miss this!!! ... Grafton Regional Gallery is open all weekend from 10am to 4pm. Closed April 19-23rd for Exhibition Change Over. #WhereAmazingThingsHappen #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalleyculture

21.01.2022 Less than 10 days to check out the amazing exhibitions on at the new Grafton Regional Gallery River to the Sea, Our Place, Select and Unwrapping are on exhibiti...on until Sunday 18 April. See the Clarence through the eyes of artists from our local area and around NSW. #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalleycreatives #clarenceculture #thingstodoingrafton

20.01.2022 Term 1 Art After School program: Printing in the Garden with Cassandra Lyn-Palmer, starts Tuesday the 9th of February 2021! Book NOW for Term 1 ~ Printing in the Garden for Primary School students with your Creative Kids Voucher, or click the link on our website! ... #localartists #artafterschool #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalley #creativekids #clarencevalleyculture

20.01.2022 Are you a Friend of Grafton Gallery yet?! FoGG Membership enables you to enjoy a range of benefits including invitations to exhibition openings and special events at the Grafton Regional Gallery. Newsletters, exhibition programs and invitations will be posted to you regularly as well as special excursions to other galleries and places of interest. Presentation of your FoGG membership card entitles you to discounts at the Grafton Regional Gallery Store, and they are proud t...o be associated with a range of local businesses and artists, who also support us through a range of generous sponsorship and donations. Find out more today https://buff.ly/388vtd4

19.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to show your work in an art gallery? Now is your chance to make your mark on the Grafton Regional Gallery by being a part of Our Place: Celebrating the Clarence. From first timers to seasoned art veterans we want to see what the art lovers of Clarence Valley can produce. Collect a free canvas board from the gallery during opening hours between November 16 and December 24 to contribute to this exhibition.

18.01.2022 Mark your calendar - next Wednesday 25 November at 3pm make sure you are on our Instagram page for another live tour of the Gallery renovations - Gallery Director, Niomi will take us live around the building site so we can all see the new Gallery in the final stages of construction. #nearlythere.

18.01.2022 Get over to Instagram at 3pm today to check out the a live tour of the Grafton Regional Gallery renovation with Gallery Director Niomi Sands. #graftonregionalgallery #creatensw #clarenceculture

18.01.2022 GRAFTON & MACLEAN ARE TOP TOURISM TOWN FINALISTS! NSW Tourism Industry Council is on the search to find New South Wales' Top Tourism Town 2021 in two categories; towns with over 5,000 residents and towns with fewer than 5,000 residents. And of course, the Clarence Valley is top of the list!! (we already knew that!)... The Top Tourism Town Awards provide communities, business chambers, visitor centres and local governments the opportunity to showcase what makes their town special and unique, encourage tourism development, increase visitation and drive the visitor economy of our beautiful state. VOTE NOW! Voting open now until 14 May 2021 https://buff.ly/3urYoCg #TopTourismTown #LoveNSW #LGNSW @DestinationNSW @VisitNSW @Myclarencevalley

16.01.2022 During #NAIDOC2020 we are showcasing winners of the Clarence Valley Indigenous Art Award, a biennial award celebrating Aboriginal Art brought to you by the Grafton Regional Gallery since 2007. 2019 was the 7th year for this acquisitive award. In 2019 the award focused on supporting creativity within the Clarence, and entries were open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who reside in the Clarence Valley. The CVIAA award is a celebration of the creative talents... of artists from the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations and the wider Clarence Valley community. Many of the works in CVIAA celebrate a deep connection to cultural heritage and identity, and share stories about country, place, and community. Image credits: 2019 CVIAA winner: Stacie Fraser, Daughter of a Warrior, 2019. Graphite on paper, 42 x 30cm. 2017 CVIAA winner: Kylie Caldwell, Carry On 2016. Buchie rush (wetland reed) with string. 2015 CVIAA winner: Penny Evans Out of Sight, Out of Mind 2015, Ceramics, wood, chain and thread, 100 x 145 x 10cm. 2013 CVIAA winner: David Miller Spirits of Ulagundahi 2013, Acrylic and sand and PVA binder on canvas, 120 x 90cm. 2011 CVIAA winner: Frances Belle Parker Yaegl Land 2011, Acrylic & embroidery on linen, 73 x 131cm. 2009 CVIAA winner: Danielle Burford, Wonambi and the Wollemi Pine 2009, Acrylic on canvas, 76 x 102cm 2007 CVIAA Winner: Alison Williams, Black Cowrie old medicine, Enamel and acrylic on canvas, 122 x 122cm

15.01.2022 With your support the Gallery can bring outstanding arts and creative experiences to our region for all to enjoy. By purchasing a stunning glass tile created by NSW artist Lisa Cahill, the Donor Wall Corporate Program will secure you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your organisation or family name and three inspirational words permanently on display in the grand staircase of the new extension to the Grafton Regional Gallery. This wonderful opportunity will enable y...our family or organisation to support the growth of a vibrant arts and culture community in the Clarence Valley. To purchase your own piece of history, please call 6642 3177 Grafton Regional Gallery - Where Amazing Things Happen!

14.01.2022 The Gallery is close from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 November to install the exciting 'Summer Sensations' celebrating artists of the Clarence Valley.

14.01.2022 Places are filling up for our Term 1 Art After School program: Printing in the Garden with Cassandra Lyn-Palmer, starts Tuesday the 9th of February 2021! Cassie will guide students to develop their ideas from the garden into drawings, collages and simple prints using scratch foam. Be inspired by the garden full of flowers, birds and leaves and learn how to observe the natural world, and how to develop ideas and sketches into designs. Book NOW for Term 1 ~ Printing in the G...arden for Primary School students at with your Creative Kids Voucher, or click the link on our website! https://buff.ly/3sZCXrS #localartists #artafterschool #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalley #creativekids #clarencevalleyculture See more

12.01.2022 NAIDOC Week will now be held 8-15 November 2020 with the theme - Always Was, Always Will Be. To recognise and celebrate that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the ancient history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. This work is on exhibition now as part of the 2020 #jada by local Aboriginal artist Tulli Stevens IMAGE: Marlanya "Continue, ke...ep on" 2020 acrylic and paint pens on canvas, 91.5 x 91.5 cm (unframed) This artwork consists of one single continuous line across the entire painting, a line symbolising hope and new beginnings. Marlanya is the Gumbaynggirr word for "Continue, keep on", representing a collective journey of healing, growth and knowledge sharing. Drawing inspiration in the creation of this artwork from the recent bush fires that destroyed a vast amount of our country, we are reminded of how important it is to have a strong community connection. Courtesy of the Artist See more

12.01.2022 The Grafton Regional Gallery is well known for its celebration of contemporary drawing in all its forms, drawing sits at the foundation of most visual arts practice. In a recent discussion with ArtsHub, Niomi Sands, Director of Grafton Regional Gallery commented - ‘Sometimes we don’t think of drawing as a practice in itself, rather as a way to work out ideas as an artist, but it is an amazing part of arts practice it’s fundamental. I know what an extraordinary medium drawin...g is, and how dynamic it is now, as artists are always pushing the limits of traditional definitions. They revisit materials that have been around for centuries and look at them a different way'. This exhibition continues this tradition by shining a spotlight on the creativity of the region and shows the diversity of expression that can be captured through the time old medium of drawing. Image: Cass Samms, Lichen Branch with three shadows, 2020 GRG is open 7 days, 10am - 4pm #WhereAmazingThingsHappen #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalleyculture

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11.01.2022 URGENT VOLUNTEER CALL OUT! We are currently seeking volunteers across our 7 day schedule. There are a number of ways you can be involved in the Grafton Regional Gallery, and Volunteering is just one of them!... We have roles across the Gallery, in retail sales, concierge & tour support, workshop and program support and front of house team as well as events assisting. Training is provided for all our volunteers. If you are interested in joining our team as a volunteer, please get in touch via email [email protected] or contact Volunteering Clarence Valley on (02) 6640 3812

10.01.2022 Join Grafton Regional Gallery & Brown Sugar Food Truck for a Mother's Day treat at the Gallery! Bring a blanket, bring the family, and spend the day in the Courtyard eating cake, gazing on a cheese plate, taking in the exhibitions and sharing a coffee with your loved ones for Mother's Day. Gallery opens 10am - 4pm... Brown Sugar Food Truck open 10am -2pm *Please Note* This is an ALL weather event! We have indoor dining space, as well as covered areas for your comfort. (Also all the art is inside) This event will happen rail or shine Current Exhibitions on Show: National Photographic Portrait Prize 2020 Drawn: Another View From the Collection: Local First Nations Curator Dani Gorogo Exhibitions will run April 24th to June 13th Entry by Donation #WhereAmazingThingsHappen #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalleyculture

10.01.2022 Grafton Regional Gallery Director Niomi, and Exhibitions & Collections Officer Caity were delighted to attend their first exhibition of the year, the Archibald Prize 2019 on Friday 22 February in Coffs Harbour - pictured here with Rachael Parsons; Art Museum Director at NERAM. Hosts and guests were joined by the 2019 winner, Tony Costa, as well as Miranda Carroll, Director of Public Engagement from Art Gallery of New South Wales to officially open the exhibition. We can't wa...it for the Grafton Regional Gallery to re-open in the coming months, and exhibition openings to be back! Photos: 'And the Trees Photography' thanks to Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery

08.01.2022 We’ve installed Summer Sensations and the gallery will be open from Thursday ready for you. #clarenceculture #clarencevalleycreatives

07.01.2022 We know the Clarence Valley is brimming with creatives from all walks of life, with stories about the region to share. We asked YOU to show us what Clarence Valley means to you by contributing to one of the first exhibitions in our new gallery; Our Place: Celebrating the Clarence, and now it's time to return your canvas! If you picked up a canvas from the Gallery in 2020, please return your completed art work to us before THIS Friday the 29th - pop past and ring the doorbell ...between 10-4 and one of the team will meet you! We can't wait to see your work! #clarenceculture #clarencevalleycreatives #graftonregionalgallery #supportlocalartists

07.01.2022 The Jacaranda trees are out. The sun is shining and the 2020 JADA Drawing Award is on Grafton Regional Gallery. With so much to see and do why not drop by the gallery, pick up a map, shop and see some great drawings by national artists. The gallery is open every day between 10am - 3pm.

06.01.2022 LAST CHANCE.... The Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award exhibition finishes this Sunday 22 November. The gallery is open 10-4 daily till then. #jadaaward #thingstodoingrafton #graftonregionalgallery

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Yaegl Artist @francesbelleparkerart on her incredible piece seen around the world on January 26th. Frances will be a part of the Grafton Regional Gallery opening exhibition River to the Sea when the Gallery re-opens, we can't wait to show her work! Title - ‘Angwirri’ Frances Belle Parker 2021 Year - 2021 Artist Frances Belle Parker Yaegl Artist... (Angwirri - pronounced Ung-wer-ri) means begin to talk in Yaygirr Language from Maclean NSW. Artist Statement The colours are inspired by the vast array of colours present in the Australian landscape and coastline. The brown linear design symbolises a mapping of country/coastline. The circle markings depict the 250+ Aboriginal Language groups present in Australia and the linear marks represent the 200 nationalities that call Australia home. By creating this work, it gave myself the opportunity to help tell a story that not only represents who we are as a nation but also to give people a wider understanding of Aboriginal Culture and how valuable it really is to our identity as a nation. Our sense of belonging to the land is something that is intrinsically embedded into our being, and as First Nations people we are responsible for sharing the truth of our history. See more

02.01.2022 Join Local First Nations Curator, Dani Gorogo for a discussion on her curation of the exhibition FROM THE COLLECTION on June 12th. Northern Rivers based first nation’s artist and curator Dani Gorogo has been invited to develop an exhibition of artworks from the Gallery collection. Dani is a woman of Dunghutti, Bundjulung, Gumbayngirr and Papua New Guinean descent whose multi-faceted cultural heritage has informed her practice over the last thirty years.... Dani’s connection to land and culture, and her understanding of the region has guided her nuanced, and thoughtful approach to interpreting the collection. Book now via Eventbrite (events link via our Events tab) #WhereAmazingThingsHappen #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalleyculture #MyClarenceValley

01.01.2022 UNWRAPPING: Desire, Allure and the Culture of Single Use Plastic This exhibition is the outcome of a 12 month collaboration between the Lower Clarence Arts Group, Cowper Art Gallery and Studio, McAuley Catholic College; and local artists Cassandra-lyn Palmer, Kerrie Bowles, Julianne Gosper, Linda Coombs, Deborah McLennan, Cynthia McDermott, Suzanne Monin, Toni Simpson, Diane Nixon, Michelle Worley and Pamela Denise and GAS artists Maurice Goldberg and Matthew Aberline. The ex...hibition has been supported by CompostMe / PA Packaging Solutions. This exhibition explores the GAS’s fascination with the tantalising, decorative aspects of consumerism and commercial packaging, endevouring to break down our complex relationship with plastics, while raising awareness and tackling our urgent environmental issues. What draws us to the shiny, colour saturated surfaces, and how does it create in us a sense of value and status? How can such a powerful object of desire become completely worthless the moment it is discarded? On view only until Sunday 18 April 2021 - Don't miss this!!! Grafton Regional Gallery is open 7 days from 10am to 4pm. Closed April 19-23rd for Exhibition Change Over. #WhereAmazingThingsHappen #graftonregionalgallery #clarencevalleyculture.