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Jim Stanley Untitled painting 44 x 58 |
Yurundiali Untitled painting 166 x 195 |
detail: John Tjakamara Tingari cycle painting 181 x 180 |
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detail: Yurundiali Untitled painting 150 x 155 |
Mary Dixon Nungarrayi Women’s ceremony painting 100 x 130 |
Elaine Russell Learning to swim painting 55 x 74 |
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Victor Wright Hairy man painting 60 x 42 |
Trevor Nicholls Untitled landscape painting 152 x 197 |
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Unkown Untitled (Aboriginal group) photograph 40 x 30 |
John A Williams Henry French photograph 25 x 20 |
Margaret Adams Summer painting 76 x 50 |
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Michael Riley Moree Murries photograph 39 x 55 |
detail: Tony Bishop Desire Desiree sculpture 201 x 294 |
Trevor Nicholls Manly Point, Manly dreaming 152 x 179 |
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Peter Schipperheyn Paura Dell Intima sculpture 204 x 156 x 680 |
Lawrence Leslie Carved Myall tree 320 x 74 x 53 |
Greg Weatherby Untitled painting 40 x 20 |
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How Moree Plains Gallery is enriching our culture Moree Plains Gallery provides a rich cultural and educational experience for the people of Moree and the Our mission is inspired by the far-reaching plains of our region – the Gallery aims to expand the artistic Through displays from our permanent collection, visiting exhibitions and varied public programs, the Gallery stimulates the community and broadens knowledge and cultural appreciation. We strongly support the work |
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Art in architecture: reviving a great building The Gallery is housed in the former CBC Bank and manager’s residence, one of the most important historic buildings in Moree. Notable architect P. E. Ranclaud designed the building, which was completed in 1910. In 1985 a group of Moree residents joined Moree Plains Shire Council in a plan to transform the building, then unoccupied, into a Gallery. The NSW Bicentennial Authority supported the plan by providing funds, and in November 1988 the Gallery was officially opened by the Premier of the day, the Hon. Nick Greiner, MP. |
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The living culture of the Kamilaroi people To foster the exhibition and promotion of local indigenous art, the Gallery dedicates a key exhibition space Three collections of Aboriginal material are on permanent display: • The Robert Bleakley group of Kamilaroi artefacts and bark paintings from Arnhem Land • The Ron Hardman collection of local stone objects, and • The TGA Cory collection of traditional king plates. Near the Gallery entrance is Kamilaroi artist Lawrence Leslie’s large sculpture, carved from a Myall tree. |
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A diverse and growing collection of Australian art The Gallery has a broad permanent collection, focusing on emerging Kamilaroi artists and including works Our annual program includes various touring exhibitions and displays of works from the permanent collection. Other cultural events include lectures, piano recitals, choral performances, film evenings and art workshops. |
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Sydney or the bush: touring and local exhibitions Significant exhibitions in 2005 included the Archibald prize from the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Mubali young mothers project. A notable event was the exhibition of Goomeroi art from Euraba Paper. This is Our touring exhibition, Heartdreams and Legends, compiled at the Gallery, attracted some 15,000 visitors |
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Our active Gallery Society contributes strongly The Moree Plains Gallery Society continues to grow in membership and holds many functions each year to raise funds for special projects and acquisitions. These have included a new hanging system, display cases The Society provides volunteer weekend attendants and helps cater for exhibition openings |
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A cultural centre established with clear objectives The Moree Cultural Art Foundation, formed in 1988, established the Gallery. Its goals are to: • Raise the standard of artistic appreciation and practice of the arts at all levels in our community • Promote better understanding among the people, from whatever origin, who live in the vast • Enrich the lives of residents and visitors by providing a venue for significant exhibitions • Record and exhibit the history and culture of Aboriginal people, especially the Kamilaroi, and • Exhibit the artistic output of local residents. |
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The vital role of fostering our region’s artists The Gallery serves people from all backgrounds but focuses especially on local indigenous people We program at least three touring and local indigenous exhibitions each year. The new workshops in the redevelopment program will allow more hands-on activities for young people in the region. The Gallery and workshop have a special program for mentally and physically disabled artists. Each week |
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How TAFE contributes to a vibrant art program Students at the Moree campus of the New England Institute of TAFE, especially local indigenous TAFE runs classes in the workshops four days each week. Independent art teachers in Moree rent the workshops on other days and for some evening classes. Workshop rentals provide an important ongoing Aboriginal TAFE students can sell their work to tourists who visit the Gallery shop. Commission on sales |
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Realising our plans to expand the Gallery Moree Plains Shire Council owns the Gallery building and generously provides most funding The Foundation has worked hard to improve the Gallery Expansion plans, finalized in June 2005, promise In the Gallery grounds we will build new, better-equipped art workshops in which to train the region’s emerging artists, especially those of Kamilaroi heritage. As well, visiting artists-in-residence will use the workshops for painting, sculpture and crafts. The new lift will give visitors ready access to exhibitions upstairs. A 50 seat café on the Heber Street side of |
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Please join the Foundation and help us to succeed Federal, State and local government bodies are providing $500,000 for the project. The Foundation is raising further funds to meet our total requirement of $800,000. So we really need the support of the people of Moree and district to fully achieve our goals. I encourage you We greatly appreciate your help, and the support of all the generous people of the Moree region, and further afield, who have contributed to date. Our Gallery is a true community enterprise. Its continuing success confirms the vibrant spirit of our town and region. Ken Arnott
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Become a member and make your mark We invite you to support the Gallery and workshops redevelopment program by joining the You can qualify for membership by pledging a sum of money and spreading your donation over Membership of the Foundation is available in three donor categories: a. Member: $500 to $1999 b. Fellow: $2000 to $9999 c. Trustee: $10,000 or more All capital donations are fully protected and are tax-deductible through the Federal Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. Enjoy the great privileges that membership offers The Moree Cultural Foundation, established in 1988, is a company limited by guarantee, managed Your gift will entitle you to special privileges in the use of the Gallery for functions. You will be invited MOREE PLAINS ART FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Name (please print) ................................................................................................................................ Address .................................................................................................................. Postcode................. Signature ..................................................................................................................Date ...................... I would like to become a Member/Fellow/Trustee (circle one) I attach my donation of $ ..........................Please print amount PLEASE SEND YOUR DONATION TO: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
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