Armidale Regional Council, in partnership with the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) has launched a new attraction located in the heart of the East Mall- the Open Air Gallery.
This innovative public art initiative transforms the city centre with a curated selection of artworks displayed in illuminated light boxes, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the gallery both during the day and at night.
Featuring works from local and regional artists, the Open Air Gallery will rotate exhibitions regularly, showcasing Armidale’s rich artistic excellence and unique local stories in a vibrant, accessible outdoor setting.
“The Open Air Gallery is a fantastic way to celebrate Armidale’s creative spirit and transform the East Mall into a space where art and community come together, said Armidale Regional Council Mayor, Sam Coupland.
“This initiative not only supports our talented artists but also fosters pride and connection across our region. I encourage everyone to visit the East Mall and enjoy the gallery, day or night.”
“We are delighted to collaborate with Armidale Regional Council on this project”, said NERAM Director Rachel Parsons.
“The Open Air Gallery offers a unique opportunity for artists to share their vision with the wider community and for everyone to engage with art beyond the walls of a museum.”
“The illuminated displays make art accessible, inspiring, and a defining feature of Armidale’s city centre.”
The inaugural exhibition at the Open Air Gallery is a selection of works by Armidale-based artist Leah Bullen. Leah’s painting practice is centred around the representation and mediation of the natural world. Currently, her work is concerned with representing locations that reconstruct nature, such as gardens, aquariums, and museum displays. These locations act as a model through which she explores how we experience and consume the spectacle of nature more broadly within contemporary culture.
The Armidale Open Air Gallery in the East Mall will continue to evolve, with new works and artists featured biannually.
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