Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report 1994-95

PUBLIC PROGRAMS complementary moulding for the works of art; and 'Out of the Void .. .', a Regional Services Touring Exhibition, required the construction of twelve crates and their fitout. Other work included the reframing of four of the Gallery's paintings, the moulding being machined in the Workshop; the carving of two 9"xS "frames for Gallery works; the carving of reverse mould blocks, two sets now being completed; the manufacture of ninety standard frames and sixty non-standard frames; the manufacture of amotorised easel for the Conservation Section, a project now nearing completion; and the preparation of moulding for framing of Gallery works as a special project for the Gallery's centenary. A new dust-extraction system was installed in the Workshop to provide a healthier environment. Alterations or additions to several office areas due to changing work practices were also undertaken during the year. Considerable attention was directed to programs supporting family groups visiting the Gallery. A student of early childhood education completed her practicum placement with the Education Section and was supported in the development of appropriate interpretive programs. Susan Venn, author of successful picture-storybooks introducing families with young children to art galleries and their collections, has developed a text for a Queensland Art Gallery oriented production in collaboration with the Education Section. Holiday tours and activities associated with the 'Renoir ...' and 'Matisse' exhibitions were also given a family orientation. Information supplied by participants yielded interesting demographic analysis. Visitors to the 'Matisse' exhibition involved with the holiday activities came from all States of Australia and a few came from overseas. Regional visitors were a significant Queensland component. The Family Sunday program associated with major exhibitions has been developed and receives expanding support. Rock'n'Roll Circus performed for a large enthusiastic audience for the 'Matisse' exhibition Education support program. Increased demand for services provided by the Educational services to regional Queensland Education Section focused attention on the support audiences through touring exhibitions, consultancy, rendered by Volunteer Guides in the conduct of and competition and award judging have been guided tours for groups. Forty-eight potential undertaken and have received an enthusiastic Volunteer Guides were recruited during the year and response. provided with basic training. Continuing training was provided for existingVolunteer Guides. Excursions to Regional Services the Toowoomba and Stanthorpe regional galleries were organised to facilitate social interaction and the The Gallery, through its Regional Services, provides integration of new and experienced Guides. a quality program of touring exhibitions and related support services to regional Queensland. Interpretive programs were diversified with the development of room brochures, video introductions The Coordinator, Regional Services travelled in and random-access CD-ROM audio guides to excess of 20 000 kilometres by road and air to support the major exhibitions 'Renoir . . .' and venues throughout Queensland including Boonah, 'Matisse'. Audio-taped interviews with the artist Childers, Dalby, Gold Coast, Logan, Noosa, provided visitors to the 'Fairweather' exhibition with Stanthorpe and Toowoomba, and to Armidale, an expanded educational element. Attendances at Lismore and Murwillumbah in NewSouth Wales. The privileged-viewing seminars for school teachers Manager, Public Programs travelled 15 134 kilometres increased for the 'Renoir .. .' and 'Matisse' exhibitions throughout Queensland with the Coordinator on a to the level where it became necessary to repeat promotional tour during the Gallery's centenary the seminars. year. Venues included Blackall, Bundaberg, Cairns,