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Gallery Address: |
corner of Kembla and Burelli Streets, Wollongong | |
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Opening Hours: |
Tuesday to
Friday 10am - 5pm | |
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Postal Address: |
PO Box 696, | |
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Enquiries: |
Tel +61 2 4228 7500 |
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Wollongong City Gallery Wollongong City Gallery is one of the largest regional art museums in Australia, with a major collection of colonial works of the Illawarra, contemporary Australian and Aboriginal art. As well as semi-permanent exhibitions of works from the Gallery’s collection, temporary exhibitions of local, national and international art change regularly. The Gallery also features an external public exhibiting space, with the capacity to display up to 27 panels.The Gallery occupies the former city council administration building, which was officially opened in 1952, and was converted into an art gallery in 1991. The floor plan of the building evokes the shape of a jewelled crown, commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Lift access to all levels is available for those with mobility difficulties. Public Programs & Education Regular public programs include informal Arts-to-Lunch
talks by artists and guest speakers in conjunction with most exhibitions,
and various special events such as performances and workshops cater
for a broad range of audiences. The Resident Artist program, sponsored
by Connelly Temple Ltd, enables visitors to see first hand an artist
at work, and to discuss the ideas that inform their work. School holiday
programs conducted by local artists are also held regularly.Free guided
tours of the Gallery are available to school and community groups by
prior arrangement, and visits to the Resident Artist studio and hands-on
activities for children can be arranged in conjunction with your tour.
Tours may focus on special interest areas, individual exhibitions, or
the whole Gallery. Friends of Wollongong City Gallery The Friends of Wollongong City Gallery aim to stimulate, educate and sustain public interest in the Gallery, to provide a link between the Gallery and the community, and to enhance its cultural and educational significance. Friends of the Gallery receive: personal invitations to all functions, previews, exhibition openings and special events, use of the Friends’ members lounge with tea and coffee making facilities, discounts in the Gallery shop, reduced rates for Friends’ fund raising functions, and reciprocal rights at many leading galleries in Australia, including the National and state galleries. Membership rates start at $10, application forms are available from the Gallery front desk. Wollongong City Gallery Foundation The Wollongong City Gallery Foundation was originally established in 1989 with the aim of raising a capital sum to assist with the relocation of Wollongong City Gallery to the old Council Administration Building. The Foundation has since provided funds for all stages of capital development at the Wollongong City Gallery, the most recent being a lift of sufficient capacity to move large and heavy art objects, as well as providing access to all major levels of the Gallery. The Foundation achieves its goals through sponsorships, memberships, donations and ‘Friends’ of the Foundation. Venue Hire Wollongong City Gallery can provide a number of spaces for use by groups for functions and meetings. The unique atmosphere of the Gallery makes it an ideal venue for a wide range of occasions.
For more information and bookings, contact Kiki Perikleous (Function's Co-ordinator) on (02) 4228 7500 Gallery Shop The Gallery Shop, located on the ground floor of Wollongong City Gallery, offers a comprehensive range of posters, book titles, and art journals, as well as unique gift ideas. The shop also has available a range of postcards and greeting cards to suit most occasions. Friends of the Gallery receive a 10% discount on all shop purchases, and credit card facilities are available for Bankcard, Mastercard and Visa. |
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