Gallery Hinchinbrook
Opened in June 1999, the Gallery Hinchinbrook boasts a modern and highly secure exhibition room with specifications of international standard. Gallery Hinchinbrook is situated in the TAFE / Hinchinbrook Shire Library complex on Townsville Road, Ingham which was also opened in 1999. The Gallery is owned by the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE and is leased and administered by Council, in conjunction with the Friends of Gallery Hinchinbrook Association Inc., a voluntary association.
In keeping with the Gallery objectives, local artists and curators are encouraged to utilize the exhibition space and every effort is made to assist them to extend their art practice and explore professional exhibition techniques. All exhibitors and curators are encouraged and assisted to present their work to school and community groups through educational programs and public workshops.
Vision
The vision for Gallery Hinchinbrook is to be a focus centre of cultural enrichment, education, inspiration and enjoyment that challenges our community to grow in appreciation of the arts and showcases our cultural diversity.
Hire
The cost of leasing of the Gallery at the time of publication is $21.00 per hour, $80.00 per half day and $135.00 per day. For evening openings the fee is $45.00; All bookings are to be made through the Cultural Officer at Hinchinbrook Shire Council. Proposed exhibitors are encouraged to approach the Hinchinbrook Shire Council, as funding is sometimes available to cover the cost of leasing (eg. RADF).
Exhibition Calendar
Cultural Development Policy 2003 (To be reveiwed end of 2006)
Hinchinbrook Acquisitive Art Competition
The Hinchinbrook Acquisitive Art Competition is an annual event presented by the Hinchinbrook Shire Council in association with the Rotary Club of Ingham Inc.
Entries in the competition are on public exhibition for two weeks following the judging, at Gallery Hinchinbrook in the TAFE building in Townsville Road, Ingham.
There are nine sections, four of them acquisitive, and catering to all media including pottery and photography. Prizes are also awarded to the most popular vote and the most promising local (resident of the Hinchinbrook Shire) artist. The major prize is $1000 and is non-acquisitive.
The competition was first held in 1977 when the State Government asked all local authorities in Queensland to donate a work of art to the new Parliament House in Brisbane. Hinchinbrook Shire Council decided to hold a competition to acquire a painting for Parliament House and hence the annual art competition was born.
Since then there has been 29 competitions (it was not held in 1978 nor 1986 due to remodeling of the Shire Hall) with the Rotary Club of Ingham Inc. becoming a co-sponsor in 1979.
This region is home to many very talented artists and the Hinchinbrook Shire Council is committed to promoting their work. The Hinchinbrook Acquisitive Art Competition is an integral part of this plan and we are keen to see it continue to expand and improve for many years to come.
2007 Hinchinbrook Acquisitive Art Winners
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Section 1: $1000 Hinchinbrook Shire Non-Acquisitive Art Award
1st Prize: Artist Pat Tolcher Title: 'The Watchers'
Highly Commended: Artist: Graham.W. Smith Title: 'McDouall Range Tennant Creek'
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Section 2: $500 Rotary Club of Ingham Acquisitive Award
1st Prize: Artist: Lyn Bagley Title: 'The World Is A Stage'
Highly Commended: Artist: Joan McAnally Title: 'First Light'
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Section 3: $300 Hinchinbrook Shire Non-Acquisitive Award
1st Prize: Artist: Lorraine Norris Title: 'Shute Harbour'
Highly Commended: Artist: David Rowe Title: 'A Brush With The Falls'
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Section 4: $300 Casras Acquisitive Award
1st Prize: Artist: Joan McAnally Title: 'Dapple By The Sun'
Highly Commended: Artist: Barbra Saxton Title: 'Woolshed Charleville'
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Section 5: $50 Barrier Reef Institute of Tafe & $50 Friends of Gallery Hinchinbrook
1st Prize: Artist: Mark Morris Title: 'At Ease'
2nd Prize: Artist: Keith Bagley Title: 'Flight Of The Zygos'
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Section 6: $100 Duffy Brothers Acquisitive Award
1st Prize: Artist: Mim Bates Title: 'Frog Platter'
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Section 7: $100 Palms Aged Care Residence Acquisitive Award
1st Prize: Artist: Luke Slater Title: 'Advanced Nest' |
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Section 8: $150 Avar Photographics Non-Acquisitive Award
1st Prize: Artist: June Pola Title: 'Bowen Sea Scape' |
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Section 9: $100 Cavallaro Leonardi & Associates & $50 Peter & Debbie Gillett Youth Award Non-Acquisitive
1st Prize: Artist: Kim Timson Title: 'Tranquillity'
2nd Prize: Artist: Andrew Wickens Title: 'Monster' |
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$100 Ingham Art Framing Studio Encouragement Award
Winner: Artist: Symon Chazan Title: Mango Tree Dreaming' |
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$100 Lucinda Point Hotel Motel Popular Vote Award
Winner: Artist: Ruth Nichols Title: 'The Miner' |
RADF (Regional Arts Development Fund)
What is RADF?
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), is a partnership between state and local government. Its key stakeholders are Arts Queensland, local Councils, RADF Committees and regional and remote communities and their arts and cultural development in regional Queensland.
Every Council in the program is required to adopt an arts and cultural development policy, appoint the RADF liaison officer and set up a publicly elected RADF Committee. The RADF Committee consists of local artists and cultural workers, member of cultural groups, local organizations or associations, or people active in their community, and is ratified as an advisory committee to Council.
Funding is available for professional artists, professional arts and cultural workers, community groups or people active in their community, or for professional arts or cultural activities.
Who Can Apply for Funding?
You can apply for funding if:
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You are an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia
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You require assistance toward costs of professional services for projects within your local government area
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You are outside the local government area, but their proposal meets needs and also addresses their Council's Arts and Cultural Development Policy
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Helen Walker and Grace Pennisi-Maynard at the Pacific Edge Regional Arts Australia National Conference in Mackay.
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Two rounds of funding are held each year and close on the 25th of April and 26th September.
Application Forms for RADF Assistance / Funding are available at Hinchinbrook Shire Council Offices, Hinchinbrook Shire Libraries, or:
Further information may be accessed through the Arts Queensland website: www.arts.qld.gov.au
Successful Applicants of round 1, 2006
Fiscal Year
| Charles Cunningham |
$2855 |
Producing an exhibition of antique tools used in domestic, industrial and timber industries. |
| Australian/Italian Festival |
$1400
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A community collaboration workshop between local schools, music studios, the sirens of song and the general festival audience...
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| Albert Smith |
$1180
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Presenting an exhibition of models, painting and fibreglass works of the artist and presenting a demonstration of fibreglass fish replicas.
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| Hinchinbrook Shire Library |
$3805 |
Presenting an exhibition at Gallery Hinchinbrook depicting the art of participants in cartoon workshops conducted by Joanne Brooker. |
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Lucinda Progress Assoc.
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$8200
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Sand sculpture demonstration as part of the Coconut Capers Family Fun Day at Lucinda.
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Hinchinbrook Arts Development Association
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$2640
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For the RADF Liaison Officer and Community Youth Council representative to attend the State RADF Conference in Nov 2005.
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Successful Applicants of round 2, 2006
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Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre
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$2750
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To engage 2 professional artists to conduct workshops for clients that are ability challenged and present exhibition of works produced from workshops at Gallery Hinchinbrook during Disabilities week.
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Ingham Arts Festival Inc.
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$544
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To bring John Colwill to Ingham to conduct "Fine-tuning performances" workshop for district's music teachers to assist their students in preparing for their performances.
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Friends of Gallery Hinchinbrook
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$4000
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To bring 2 professional artists to conduct1) Lantern and kite-making workshop and 2) animal costumes workshop to be carried and worn by school children in the parade to launch Tyto Wetlands Information Centre.
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Successful Applicants for Out of Round 2006
| Helen Walker |
$404.00 |
To be used towards accomodation and registration costs as a Youth Delegent
to attend "The Pacific Edge" Regional Arts Australia National Conference in Mackay in September 2006.
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| Grace Pennisi-Maynard |
$644.00 |
To be used towards accomodation and registration costs as a member of a Local Arts Council
to attend "The Pacific Edge" Regional Arts Australia National Conterence in Mackay in September 2006.
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| Jonathan Pavetto |
$333.45 |
To be used towards costs to attend a visual arts, textiles, fashion and design workshop conducted by
Whitehouse Institute of Design in Airlie Beach in October 2006.
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