Goldfields Getaway
7 June, 2021
Funding boost for gallery
Central Goldfields Shire Council has secured $1.2 million in additional funding from the State Government for phases 2 and 3 of the Central Goldfields Art Gallery’s revitalisation project. The funding is part of the Victorian Government’s...
Central Goldfields Shire Council has secured $1.2 million in additional funding from the State Government for phases 2 and 3 of the Central Goldfields Art Gallery’s revitalisation project.
The funding is part of the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund – Stimulus Round.
The investment complements the $500,000 Council announced in May last year for Stage 1 of the project as part of the Victorian Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund and Council’s contribution of $273,000 in the 20/21 Budget.
Located in the 1861 historic fire station, the refurbished Gallery will be extended, the original fire doors at the front of the Gallery will be opened exhibition spaces increased.
The Gallery’s internal spaces will be remodelled, and storage facilities and accessibility services amenities improved, along with the creation of an open contemporary reception area. External landscaping, including the installation of an Indigenous Interpretive Garden, will round out the project.
Central Goldfields Art Gallery’s curator Helen Kaptein, said she is thrilled at the opportunities the redevelopment presents for the local community as well as tourists to the area.
“This funding is a major milestone for Central Goldfields Art Gallery, our local community and visitors to the region’” Helen said.
“It will enable the gallery to present exhibitions from major organisations and also upgrade visitor facilities to those of a contemporary and dynamic public art gallery.”
