Killing time in Bundaberg, I decided to go to the art gallery. As I entered I spoke to someone on reception who explained their were 3 exhibits on at present. Downstairs, there was a exhibit titled "Savour", which highlighted that mot people spend only 17 seconds at each piece, so they were encouraging you to savour each piece and I did exactly that. The pieces were thought provoking, beautiful, scary and weird.
The second exhibit was a digital animation called "Invested", I sat and watched this 3 times.
Upstairs was "in the shed", a collection of black and white photos of men and their sheds, with quotes from them.
I spend over 1.5 hours in there and enjoyed...
Read moreWe visited the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery to view the Ronald Hurley Exhibition, October 2023
This is a great venue with significant historical value in its own right
We found the staff to be very friendly, welcoming and also quite knowledgeable of the exhibition pieces and artist
The facilities are spotlessly clean, and, access is by stairs or a ramp - both from Barolin Street.
On-street parking can be hard to find but there is a large off-street car park opposite on Quay Street. Be very careful crossing Quay Street, as it’s very busy and there’s no pedestrian crossing
The gallery is a wonderful local resource, with a variety of exhibitions...
Read moreDefinitely a place you need to stop and check out. Rebecca (Gallery Director) has a keen eye and has curated some amazing exhibitions. Currently, they have a exhibition from secondary students and it was beyond. The talent and emotions in the pieces made it hard to believe the age of these artists. Truly astonishing. Aside from the art the staff are some of the friendliest I have met (especially Sandy). They not only know everything about gallery but also Bundaberg and the surrounding area. This knowledge really enriched our road trip.
Yes, I did ask permission before I took...
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