Love seeing the local art
We ran out of time, as little Miss needed toliets asap! But we will dropby next time. I love the 'upcycling' of old Artitecture!
This is an art gallery and tourist information center, you can practice art, at the right times, with children if you want.
The Devonport Regional Gallery evolved from the inception of The Little Gallery, which was founded by Jean Thomas as a private enterprise in 1966.Jean Thomas' vision for the Gallery was as a centre for community arts and activities. Her aim was to promote Tasmanian artists and to provide an impartial program of appreciation with the inclusion of national and international exhibitions. She developed a complimentary project in the display and sale of fine wool, and woven and knitted products made by local craftswomen which not only helped support the gallery financially, but also promoted the recognition of one of Tasmania's primary industries. The Little Gallery was situated in a weatherboard building behind the Baptist Church in Stewart Street, which is now home to the Devonport Regional Gallery.The Baptist Church was built in 1904 and was designed and constructed by Stephen Priest Senior and Stephen Priest Junior. In 1969 when the church moved to other premises, the building incorporated the Devonport Library until 1983, when it became the designated site for the Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre. In 2004 the Gallery underwent refurbishment including new gallery walls and floor and in 2012 a purpose built facility was completed to provide the safe housing and display of the Gallery's Permanent Collection.The Gallery presents an annual program of exhibitions, education and public programs including events and workshops. In keeping with Jean Thomas' vision, the Gallery collects and promotes Tasmanian art, craft and design and runs an Emerging artist program to support local and state-wide artists. The program showcases emerging artist's work in The Little Gallery, which is an annex to the Main Gallery.The Gallery is supported by the Devonport City Council, Arts Tasmania, Special Committee, Friends of the Gallery and the Gallery's young member's committee The DROOGS. Other funding is received through the Australian Governments Deductible Gift Recipient Status.
Made a short visit last week while in the mall, great use of an old church, I am not into art but its well presented free entry donation box available. My wife liked many of the paintings. Thank you
Devonport Regional Gallery is an Australian Art Gallery based in Devonport, Tasmania. Devonport Regional Gallery is located at 145-151 Rooke St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia.
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