TYTO Regional Art Gallery facts for kids
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| Former name | Gallery Hinchinbrook |
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| Established | 2011 |
| Location | 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham, Queensland, Australia |
| Type | Art gallery |
The TYTO Regional Art Gallery is a special place in Ingham, Queensland, Australia. It is a public art gallery where you can see many different kinds of art. The gallery is located inside the beautiful TYTO Wetlands. These wetlands are named after the Eastern Grass Owl, a local bird called Tyto capensis.
The gallery is run by the Hinchinbrook Shire Council. It always has new art shows, featuring both local artists and art from other places. There is also a shop where you can buy art, mostly made by artists from North Queensland.
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Discovering the Gallery's History
The TYTO Regional Art Gallery has an interesting past. It was not always in its current location. Learning about its history helps us understand how it became the important art space it is today.
The First Gallery: Gallery Hinchinbrook
Before the current gallery, there was a place called Gallery Hinchinbrook. It opened in June 1999. This first gallery was located in the same building as the TAFE college and the Hinchinbrook Shire Library in Ingham. The Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE owned this gallery. However, the local council managed it. They worked with a volunteer group called the Friends of Gallery Hinchinbrook Association Inc.
Building the New TYTO Precinct
The Queensland Government wanted to create a big cultural area in Ingham. This project was called the "Our Town our Future - Ingham Cultural Complex." It was also known as the Tyto Precinct. The government planned to spend $8 million on this project. They first promised $4 million for the second stage.
There were some delays with the money. But, work on the new precinct finally started in 2010. This was an exciting time for the community.
Opening the TYTO Regional Art Gallery
In March 2011, the brand new gallery opened its doors. It was built especially for art in the TYTO Wetlands Precinct. This new gallery was officially named the TYTO Regional Art Gallery. The main exhibition space inside the gallery is named after John Coburn. He was a famous artist who was born in Ingham. This shows how much the community values its local talent.
