THE Warwick Art Gallery is about to get a fresh, new look but it means closing their doors for a week and a bit.
The gallery will be closed from today while new floor coverings are installed in the exhibition, reception and office space.
The long awaited refurbishment has been made possible due to a successful grant application from the Warwick Art Gallery Management Committee to the Australian Government Stronger Communities Program.
The objective of the Stronger Communities Program is to fund small capital projects which will deliver social benefits and improve local community participation, cohesion and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.
Warwick Art Gallery director Karina Devine is delighted that the grant application was successful.
“We applied via the Hon Bruce Scott MP Federal LNP Member for Maranoa’s office when the Stronger Communities Program was first announced,” Ms Devine said.
“Infrastructure grants are extremely worthwhile for regional galleries to maintain the functionality and appearance of these valuable community assets.”
Southern Downs Regional Council contributed 50 per cent of the total cost of the project and local business Choices Flooring Warwick was engaged to install the new carpet and vinyl plank flooring.
The gallery will re-open to the public on Thursday 2 June with a touring exhibition from the Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
Shooting Around Corners showcases the work of Mark Tedeschi a prolific photographer and Senior Crown Prosecutor for New South Wales, where he is well known for prosecuting some of the most significant criminal trials in the state.
