Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report 1991-92

PUBLIC PROGRAMS The 1992 Moët & collaboration with NAIDOC (National Aboriginal corporations, Service Clubs and social groups Chandon Fellow, Rosie and Islander Day Observance Committee) to visited the exhibition by way of Corporate Weiss, at the opening coincide with NAIDOC week in July 1992. Champagne Viewings. of the 'Moët & Chandon Touring Art Exhibition Extensive brochure and poster distribution The income generated by functions CLOUSTON, Alison 1992' with M r Doug throughout Queensland and northern New contributed to the Functions Reserve Fund, Australia b.1957 Hall, Director (centre) Pterodactyl car 985 South Wales and the high visibility of promotional through which were purchased Pterodactyl car Galvanised iron, timber and and Mr Jonah Jones, found objects Moët & Chandon material ensured that the awareness of the 1985 by Alison Clouston, Wuthering Heights 1990 183 x 366 x 549cm Australian Art 'Toulouse-Lautrec...' exhibition was high. by Juan Davila and Levitating phenomenon 1990 Acc. 1991.264a-h Foundation Consultant. Purchased 1991. Queensland The distribution of What's On continued to by Tim Jones. Art Galery Functions Fund increase due to popular demand. The publication Approximately 3500 patrons attended played a significant role in the promotion of exhibition openings during the year. These ranged Toulouse Lautrec...' from artist/community based Gallery 14 openings A regular lecture program for Volunteer to the international openings such as for L i 1 I n f o r m a t i o n Officers was introduced to ensure 'Toulouse-Lautrec which was atended by I" that al are well informed bout Gallery policy and approximat ly 1000 guests. g, 4,~ extended outside the Gallery, with volunteers . becoming involved in community promotions and exhibitions on display. Volunteer services were displays, such as in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall. \ Introduction of a Volunteer Newsletter has 4 provided a link between the various volunteer groups at the Gallery and a vehicle to communicate Gallery news. CORPORATE LIAISON - / ' , Marketing of the Gallery as a function venue again N . . proved effective in raising revenue and expanding - r . the audience base. The Gallery was used as a venue for five major functions during the year, including the prestigious BHP Steel Awards Dinner on 16 September for 380 guests. A number of smaller functions, such as a book launch, seminars, and workshops by arts-related organisations, was also held in the Gallery. Corporate functions were held by Myer, Australian Airlines, Channel 10, Hilton Hotel, Japan Airlines and Queensland Turf Club in conjunction with their sponsorship of the exhibition 'Toulouse-Lautrec . . . ' Education Officers addressed guests and answered their questions as they viewed the exhibition. A further twenty-four groups comprising 48