Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery facts for kids
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| Established | 1966 |
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| Location | Horseshoe Bend, Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Type | Art gallery |
The Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is a public art gallery located in the city of Swan Hill, in Victoria, Australia. It is a place where people can visit to see and learn about different kinds of art.
About the Gallery
The Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is a public gallery, which means it is open for everyone to enjoy. It was first started in 1966. This makes it an important part of the community's history.
The Gallery Building
The gallery moved into its current building in 1987. This building was specially designed by a famous Australian architect named Ian Douglas. In 2013, there were plans to make the gallery even bigger. These plans included adding more space for workshops. These workshops are places where people can learn how to create their own art.
What You Can See
The gallery has many different artworks in its collection. These include paintings, sculptures, and other art pieces. Some of the artists whose work is shown at the gallery are Constance Stokes, John Brack, Ray Crooke, Pro Hart, Kenneth Jack, Mary Macqueen, Sidney Nolan, Andrew Sibley, and Ernest Trova. The gallery also shows art by many talented local artists from the Swan Hill area.
Working Together
The Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is part of a group called the Public Galleries Association of Victoria. This group helps art galleries across Victoria work together. They share ideas and support each other to bring art to more people.
