Introduction to Lismore Regional Gallery: Staff & Programs
From the Director When I first started in this role, it quickly became evident there was a strong hunger for children’s programming at the Gallery. In 2011 we instigated the monthly Art Station program, which later morphed into Peggy Popart’s Chartered Tours. The benefits of these programs are many and varied. Essentially, of course, they are about providing children and their carers with a fun and educational experience, and an opportunity to understand, harness and express creativity. And we all know the many benefits that brings. But it also means kids feel like they ‘belong’ and are welcome here, and for the adults that are present (whether they are attending the program or not) it shows the Gallery off as an enlivened space and not a hushed, austere environment. For us who work in and frequent galleries, it can be easy to forget that for many others a visit to an art gallery can sometimes be a challenging experience. Through creating a space that is welcoming to young people, with interpretive material, events and programs that speak to them, we are creating an environment where everyone can feel that little bit more welcome. Brett Adlington Director, Lismore Regional Gallery
Acknowledgements Written by Claudie Frock for Lismore Regional Gallery. Design by rangestudio.com
This publication was supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
ISBN: 978-0-9579312-8-2
Big thanks to all the children, families, educators, artists, community members, volunteers and staff for their participation and assistance in creating this book. Lismore Regional Gallery acknowledges the people of the Bundjalung nation, traditional custodians of the land on which we work.
Extending Creativity for Children Lismore Regional Gallery
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