Mornings with the Friends of Grafton Gallery
Date and time
Join the Grafton Gallery Friends for a morning with a monthly guest speaker ~ our June Guest Speaker is Justin Putze
About this event
DETAILS
Meeting in the Gallery Courtyard on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time | 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue | Grafton Regional Gallery Courtyard
Cost | Entry by donation, FoGG Members are free
Morning Tea
Full café facilities available for individual purchase choices at Rubony's Café
The June Guest Speaker is Justin Putze
Justin Putze is the Manager of Culture, Community and Industry within the Corporate and Governance Division of Clarence Valley Council.
Justin has one of the most diverse portfolios within Council as he manages the Community Engagement Section, Communications Section, the Tourism and Industry Engagement Team, the four regional Libraries and the Grafton Regional Gallery.
Justin is also the project sponsor for the two significant community infrastructure projects being the Maclean Community Precinct and the Yamba Community Hub Projects.
Join Justin as he speaks about these two exciting community projects and the opportunities they will present for growth in the Arts space.
The Friends of Grafton Gallery support the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) through membership and fund-raising functions.
There is no charge for the morning, and Rubony’s Café will be open for the purchase of refreshments.
RSVP now to secure your seat for this event!
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https://galleryfriends.com.au/become-a-friend/
FRIENDS OF GRAFTON GALLERY ~ A BRIEF HISTORY
The JAS formed in 1961 from the desire to bring contemporary art to the Clarence Valley. In 1985 the JAS purchased Prentice House in Fitzroy St, Grafton with the support of the former Grafton City Council. Prentice House was commissioned by the surgeon Dr James Houison as a residence and surgery. This federation style residence is one of Grafton’s most beautiful and prestigious structures. A grant from NSW Bicentennial Council enabled the restoration of the building and its conversion for use as a regional gallery with all necessary environment and security controls.
The Grafton Regional Gallery was officially opened in March 1988. At the Opening, the JAS presented their collection formed through the Jacaranda Art Prize (1961-1987). The collection became the Gallery’s founding collection. Julian Faigan, the inaugural Director, developed the Jacaranda Art Prize into the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA), with the aim of creating a specialised collection of contemporary Australian drawing. The JADA become biennial in 1994 with the prize money increasing from $1,000 to $5,000. The Regional Art Collection was established.
By 2008 JADA was the flagship of the Gallery with prize money of $30,000 and touring to galleries on the eastern seaboard of Australia. The FOGG are the major sponsors for the prize donating $15,000 for the first prize.
The JADA provides a wonderful opportunity for artists to explore the medium of drawing while allowing the gallery to build on its unique and impressive collection of contemporary Australian drawings.
The Friends present an annual program of events and play an active and supportive role in the development of the Gallery. Supported by the Friends, the JADA is Grafton Regional Gallery’s flagship art prize.
Grafton Regional Gallery is wheelchair & mobility aid accessible
For any access or booking enquiries, please contact gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au
