New entrance and enlarged hanging space for the Woolgoolga Art Gallery – News Of The Area

The WOOLGOOLGA art gallery, located at Turon Parade, is about to get a facelift with work starting in March next year to modernize the gallery’s entrance courtyard.

The $ 85,000 grant comes from the State Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and will allow a major overhaul of the entrance area, including relocation of the reception desk, creation of an entrance to the main gallery space, fixing different floor levels and improving accessibility.

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Gallery President Carolyn Boyden thanked Coffs Harbor Fellow Gurmesh Singh and the State Government for funding, and said, “This work will build on the continuous improvements we have made to the gallery for many years. years, and we look forward to having better access and more wall space for exhibits.

“We will have to reduce our exhibitions during the works because art and dust do not mix, but we plan to continue to organize classes and artistic activities in the open air.”

Congratulating the art gallery on securing the funding, Mr. Singh said, “I can’t wait to see this project take shape.

“The Woolgoolga Art Gallery is an important part of our community, and it will become an even more engaging place to visit once this vital upgrade is complete.”

Launched in 1972, the Woolgoolga Art Groups Gallery has two gallery spaces to showcase members’ works and two dedicated studio spaces, one dedicated to ceramics including wheels and a kiln and the second accommodates a variety activities, from sewing to art classes. .

The gallery has just wrapped up its 35th annual Lillipilli Arts and Crafts Major Exhibition and will be hosting a vernissage for its next exhibition titled “2021 Exposed” as well as a Christmas celebration on Friday December 17th.

BY David TUNE