PowerPoint Presentation

Plans & PathwaysArt Gallery of New South Wales Regional NSW and Western Sydney Engagement Plan2016

Here to share the Art Gallerys directionsGet input from regional gallery teamsMeet and build relationships1

Current partnerships and projects

Exhibition touring

Collection

Education platforms

Support and professional development

Exhibition touringArchibald Prize up to five regional NSW venues annuallyBrett Whiteley exhibitions from the Whiteley studio collectionExhibitions developed by Gallery curators from the collection

CollectionShort-term loans programover 250 works loaned annuallydevised to support the curatorial interests and endeavours of regional galleries and support exhibition ideas

Long-term loans programFor regional galleries which have both the capacity and facility to manage this program. Placement of a small suite of works on long-term loan to a regional gallery with permanent collection spaces with specific art history interests

Education platformsLast year, almost 13 000 secondary students from regional NSW participated in Gallery education programs. Year 10 work-experience placementsEducation programming and talks in regional galleries by Gallery staffDjamu program for Indigenous studentsHome Aboriginal art program and resource kit for NSW schoolsTrial of e-learning platform with the Wagga Wagga community

Support and professional developmentThe Gallery supports colleagues across the regional gallery network with professional development and education

So, already doing quite a bit, but keen to improve and provide even more access to the States collection and art expertise2

Consultations

Loans and exhibitionsRelationshipsProfessional DevelopmentCo-creation programsPrograms and activitiesEducationDebate and discussionPromotion to Gallery audiences

Engagement has included:Forums in Dubbo, Lismore and Wagga Wagga involving the director, executives and trusteesDiscussion with regional gallery directors through their annual conferences and informallyMeetings with Western Sydney regional gallery teams and community arts organisationsVery valuable to inform our planning!

Key themes emerging:Loans and exhibitions: regional galleries have varying perspectives on the importance of packaged exhibitions, but all expect access to exhibitions and loans to some degreeRelationships: the community has expressed that they dont necessarily know who to deal with within the AGNSW, and it would help them if there was a dedicated role as the conduit and to offer a more structured way to liaise with the GalleryProfessional development: all communities have expressed a desire to facilitate more professional development for staff, and also for artists and the general artistic community. Artists often feel isolated from other artists and would like to see more contact facilitated by the GalleryCo-creation programs: galleries would really like to play a role in the development of exhibitions to suit their communities and would like to see stronger relationships with the Gallerys curators to help facilitate thisPrograms and activities are valued to make the most of the scholarship and expertise held at the GalleryEducation: communities and galleries see the Gallery as a key provider of services to schools and universities and would like to see this built upon; with programs that are partnerships with regional galleries as well as e-learning opportunitiesThe Gallerys role in leading debate and discussion about art which in turn helps audience engagement across the statePromotion to Gallery audiences: communities are asking for a stronger presence on the Gallerys communication channels such as Look magazine and social media, to help promote exhibitions and programs that take place across the state

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Towards 2021

Dialogue and engagementDevelop specific Western Sydney partnership initiativesGrow the Art Pathways programStronger and more active relationshipsDeveloping more e-learning programsEducation resource kitsProfessional development initiativesDeveloping public program across the city and state

We plan to build on our existing strong relationships and initiatives and use the feedback gathered in ongoing engagement by:

Establishing regular forums and engagement frameworks with communities in regional NSW and Western Sydney to make working together easierDeveloping a specific Western Sydney initiative each year, working in partnership with Western Sydney regional galleries and community organisationsGrowing the Art Pathways program engaging more schools from lower socio economic/high needs in Western Sydney and in addition developing new education programsIntroducing resources to the Gallerys team to enable stronger and more active relationships with colleagues in regional NSW and Western Sydney and to provide more support for these colleagues and communitiesDeveloping e-learning programs in conjunction with regional gallery partners enabling more schools in regional NSW to connect to and engage in education programs with the Gallery directly without the need to travel to SydneyProducing easily accessible education resource kits for regional NSW schools in conjunction with the Department of EducationFormalising professional development programs for Gallery colleagues in regional NSW and encourage more professionals with a particular focus on programs for and with curators Developing public programs that the Gallery can deliver in regional and Western Sydney locations throughout the yearUtilising our community and communications channels for the promotion of regional and Western Sydney exhibitions, programs and initiatives and the state-wide discussion about art4

2016

Establish regular forums Expand the Gallerys touring programDevelop a Western Sydney initiativeFormalise a professional development program for colleagues in regional NSWPromote exhibitions, artists and events in regional NSW through Gallery channelsEstablish the resources in Gallery team to collaborate more effectivelyDeliver the Art Pathways programDevelop e-learning program with regional NSW partnersCreate new flexible education resourcesSupport new collaborative partnership projects

We plan to focus on the following key initiatives to build capacity throughout 2016:

Encourage a regular annual forum to further engagement opportunities and to build key relationships (engage curators as well as directors)Consolidate the role of the touring exhibitions manager in the Gallerys team, enabling the expansion of the program and planning the first 18 months of additional touring activityDevelop a significant Western Sydney initiative which builds on existing programs and partnershipsPhilippines project in partnership with Campbelltown Arts Centre, Blacktown Arts Centre, Auburn City Council, Mosman Art Gallery, Australian Museum and Museums & Galleries of NSWEngage with Museums & Galleries of NSW to formalise professional development programs for colleagues in regional NSW Promote exhibitions, artists and events in regional NSW through Gallery channelsDeliver the Art Pathways program to a further 20 schools from lower socio-economic/high needs in Western SydneyPilot an e-learning program in regional NSW in partnership with regional galleries Pilot in Wagga Wagga carried out in 2015Develop further regions in 2016Create flexible education resources that can be utilised and further developed by regional galleries(Bridget Guthrie Tamworth)5

Major education resourcecelebrating the work of over 25 significant Aboriginal artists from New South Wales.

Art is drawn from the collection of AGNSWalong with other regional galleries and organisations; Grafton Regional Gallery, Goondee Aboriginal Keeping Place, Lightning Ridge, Bidjigal Aboriginal Arts and Crafts, Huskisson, Wollongong City Gallery, Mitchell Library, State Library ofNSW and Moree Plains Gallery.

An exhibition of the same name was held at the AGNSW in 2012.

The printed resource is supported by online resources.

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6Home: Aboriginal art from New South Wales.

Celebrates the work of over 25 significant Aboriginal artists from NSW.

The art is drawn from the collection of the Art Gallery ofNSWalong with other regional galleries and organisations; Grafton Regional Gallery, Goondee Aboriginal Keeping Place, Lightning Ridge, Bidjigal Aboriginal Arts and Crafts, Huskisson, Wollongong City Gallery, Mitchell Library, State Library ofNSW and Moree Plains Gallery.

An exhibition of the same name was held at the AGNSW in 2012.

The printed resource is supported by online resources.

Art Pathways

Major new education project providing creative learning opportunities for students & teachers in Western Sydney.

Each year the program reaches 1000 students from 20 schools.It includes:Low SES schoolsIndigenous art education programAccess program for students for specific needs

Blacktown Boys High School (past Parramatta/Castle Hill/Mount Druitt) Doonside Technology High School (Blacktown) Bonnyrigg High School (Casula, Parramatta)Bankstown Girls High School Bankstown Public School Chester Hill High School (Bankstown, Auburn, Fairfield) Fairfield Public School (Bankstown, Auburn, Fairfield) Strathfield South High School (Auburn, Bankstown) Wiley Park Girls High School (Bankstown)

Villawood North Public School (Bankstown, Auburn, Fairfield)

Schools with Indigenous background school students: Dawson Public School (Blacktown)Campbellfield Public School (CampbelltownCasula (not as close) John Warby Public School (Airds areaCampbelltown)Thomas Reddall High School (Campbelltown) Eagle Vale High School (Campbelltown)

Access school communities: Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Thomas Pattison School (Parramatta, Blacktown)Rowland Hassall School (Parramatta) Condell Park High School (Bankstown) Holroyd School (Teachers only for 2015) (Auburn, Fairfield, Parramatta, Blacktown)

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Professional Learning DaysBus travel to AGNSWEngaging creative workshops at the GalleryOutreach workshops in schools

Pathways Model

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Programs like this are so important for these kids. Its the only way most of them will ever visit an art gallery or even the city. Its so important to broaden their understanding of the world and of art. Many of them come from homes where substance abuse is an issue, there are custody disputes, violence. School is a safe place, a haven, and its important that we can make it a rich learning environment and take every opportunity to give them the tools to make a good life for themselves. Programs like this engage them in the process of learning.

Wonnai Fuad, Classroom teacher, Dawson Public School

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Thank you so much for organising today. Lori, Leigh and I had such a wonderful day, but more importantly the kids really enjoyed the whole Art Gallery experience and were talking about it on the way back in the bus. They were sharing photos and talking about what they saw and did during the day.Once again thank you and the incredible education team at the gallery for everything you did today. Our students and teachers are very grateful for all you did for our school.

Jenny Tislovich, Head Teacher, CAPA, Doonside Technology High School

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Outcomes & opportunitiesEnhanced connections with Western Sydney schoolsSchools returning with different year groupsWorking in partnership with Western Sydney cultural organisationsWestern Sydney University research

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Heather Whitely RobertsonHead of Learning & ParticipationHeather.robertson@ag.nsw.gov.au

Georgia ConnollyTouring ManagerGeorgia.connolly@ag.nsw.gov.au

Amanda PeacockAboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Program ProducerAmanda.peacock@ag.nsw.gov.au

Leeanne CarrEducation Program ManagerLeeanne.carr@ag.nsw.gov.au

Brooke Carson EwartHead of Digital EngagementBrooke.Carson-Ewart@ag.nsw.gov.au

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