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).
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An updated Guide for Exhibitors will be available for download shortly
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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 (generally in august) following the judging, at Gallery Hinchinbrook in the TAFE building in Townsville Road, Ingham.
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 30 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.
National and international artists are encouraged to submit their works.
2009 Hinchinbrook Acquisitive Art Winners
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Section 1: $1000 Hinchinbrook Shire Non-Acquisitive Art Award
1st Prize: Lyn Bagely - "The Floods"
Highly Commended: Tim Strickland - "Hillside Cape Cleveland"
Commended: Yvonne Mizzi - "The Dream"
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Section 2: $500 Hinchinbrook Shire Council & Ingham Theatre Group
1st Prize: Jean Giarola -'Flying Fish Point'
Highly Commended: Joan McAnally -'Waterhole, Kimberly'
Stasia Abraham - 'Morning Coffee'
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Section 3: $300 Mungalla Aboriginal Business Corp.
1st Prize: Barbara Saxton - 'Tamburine'
Highly Commended: Margaret Robertson - 'Curious Creatures'
Commended: Donna Benningfield - 'Bound'
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Section 4: $100 Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE & $50 Friends of Gallery Hinchinbrook
1st Prize: Ann Vardanega -'Twins'
2nd Prize: Barbara Drew - 'Eye of the Kestrel'
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Section 5: $100 Duffy Bros Mensland
1st Prize: Fay Morris - 'Bowl'
Highly Commended: Shirley Toifo - 'Fruit Platter and Servers'
Commended: Mim Bates - 'Frog Planter'
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Section 6: $100 Palm Aged Care
1st Prize: Alexandra Napoli - 'Loops'
Highly Commended: Mim Bates - 'Frilled Lizard'
Commended: Jane Arnold - 'Mangrove Food Web'
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Section 7: $150 Avar Photographics
1st Prize: Jean Giarola - 'Boat and Reflections'
Highly Commended: Margaret Robertson -'Willy'
Commended: Barbara Saxton - 'Acacia'
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Section 8: $100 Cavallaro Leonardi Accountants $50 Peter and Debbie Gillet
1st Prize: Jordan Kite - 'Ice'
2nd Prize: Kayla Supple - 'Not quite Africa'
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Local Artist Award - $100. Ingham Art Framing Studio
1st Prize: Artist: Donna Macarone - 'Its good to know that with change something's stay the same. Thank you Betty'
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Most Popular - $100. Lucinda Point Hotel Motel
Winner: Debbie Gillett - 'Homeless'
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Cultural Policy 2009
Click here to view the current Cultural Policy
RADF (Regional Arts Development Fund)
Closing Round
Two funding rounds are held each year with closing dates being April 30 and September 30.
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
The next funding round closes on 30th April 2010.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the HSC Arts & Cultural Officer should they have any queries or require advice. Printed copies of all relevant paperwork are available at Hinchinbrook Shire Council Offices, Hinchinbrook Shire Libraries or on CD or via email upon application.
Click here for a summary of documents available
Further information may be accessed through the Arts Queensland website: http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/funding/radf-rk/app.html
