RMIT Gallery facts for kids
Historic section of Storey Hall at RMIT's City campus, home to RMIT Gallery
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| Established | 1977 |
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| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Type | public, university |
| Owner | RMIT |
The RMIT Gallery is an exciting public art gallery located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the main art gallery for the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), a well-known university.
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What is RMIT Gallery?
The RMIT Gallery first opened its doors on March 16, 1977. It is located inside a very old and beautiful building called Storey Hall. This part of Storey Hall was built way back in 1887. You can find it on RMIT's main campus in the heart of Melbourne City.
A Place for Amazing Art
The gallery is known as one of Melbourne's most lively art spots. It always has new and different exhibitions to see. These shows cover many cool topics, including:
- architecture (how buildings are designed)
- craft (things made by hand)
- contemporary art (art from our time)
- design (how things are planned)
- fashion (clothing styles)
- fine art (paintings, sculptures, etc.)
Learning and Sharing
Besides the exhibitions, RMIT Gallery also hosts many events. They have regular talks, lectures, and discussions. These events help people learn more about art and design. The gallery also works with RMIT Publishing to share new ideas and research about art and design.
RMIT's Art Collection
The gallery is also in charge of looking after RMIT's own special art collection. This collection is made up of many different artworks.
Important Collections
Two very important parts of RMIT's collection are:
- The Linsday Edward Collection of fine art. This collection focuses a lot on Australian art.
- The W.E. Macmillan Collection of valuable gold and silver items.
There are also several other smaller collections that the gallery cares for.
Famous Australian Artists
The Linsday Edward Collection includes artworks by many leading Australian artists. Many of these artists either studied at RMIT or taught there. Some of the famous names include:
- Howard Arkley
- John Brack
- Leonard French
- Roger Kemp
- Inge King
- Max Meldrum
- John Olsen
- Lenton Parr
- Fred Williams
And many more talented artists!
Learning About the Collection
You can learn more about the history of RMIT's art collection. This information is written in a book called A Skilled Hand and Cultivated Mind: A Guide to the Architecture and Art of RMIT.
