Volunteers
Last Night Grafton Regional Gallery hosted our first ever volunteers info evening. The night was a great success with plenty of interested people hearing about all the different volunteer roles on offer at the gallery. Avron our volunteer coordinator was particularly thrilled.

Volunteers man the front desk and gallery shop, tend the gallery, help hang exhibitions and conduct guided tours, as well as perform a myriad of activities that we just couldn’t functions without. Our volunteers are valued members of the gallery family

If you have ever thought volunteering at the gallery might be for you, now’s the time- we are on a role.

Allan and Henk help hang a show

Sparkles Everywhere

On Wednesday 17 we unveiled the new sculpture Spare parts in the Sphere by Cass Samms at a sparkling event at sunset.. The magnificent aluminium sphere, which floats over the garden under our much love Golden Rain tree was commissioned by the Gallery Foundation to celebrate their first five years of operation.
The company was glittering and the conversation flowed as people enjoyed the beauty of the new sculpture.
Inspiration for Spare Parts in a Sphere comes from shapes found in nature, especially insects. The lacework like construction of the piece hi-lights the negative spaces and enhances the dappled light falling on the sculpture through the trees. The sculpture is supported by three legs that allow it to float over the surface of the garden like a dream or fantastic apparition.

We are thrilled with our new sculpture by this talented young artist. Cass Samms is one to watch!!!!

Kay Alden George Burkitt Jude McBean & Cass Samms at the Sculpture Launch 17 Feb 10

What a Night

On Friday 5th February over 100 people gathered for the openings of five new exhibitions
My Favourite Australian
The Ken Done Print Collection
Phil Greed & Ray Rixon: Pandanus Tectorius
Katka Adams: It is not common for hens to have pillows
Ulmarra Public School: A Bend in the River
All the shows remain on display until 14 March 2010
We had great artist talks from Ken, Phil & Ray and Katka as well as toasting the whole affair with a glass of bubbles.
With the new licenses all organised the gallery are thrilled to once again be able to have a bar.
A great night was had by all- we hope to see you at one soon.