CULTURAL EXHIBITION TO TOUR TO MANDURAH
Friday, 20 January 2012
A contemporary art exhibition exploring the relationship between globalisation and local identity will soon tour to Mandurah thanks to almost $1.7million in Australian Government funding announced today by local member of Federal Parliament Gary Gray and Arts Minister Simon Crean.
“We are committed to taking the great art-forms of the capital cities to the regions to ensure all Australians continue to access and participate in our dynamic arts and culture,” Mr Crean said.
“The funding announced today will support 14 organisations to develop and tour exhibitions to venues across Australia, with a particular focus on regional and remote communities.”
Mandurah will host spaced: art out of place, an exhibition from arts organisation IASKA exploring the relationship between globalisation and local identity.
“This is a terrific opportunity for Mandurah and the region to take part in significant exhibitions showcasing Australian arts and culture,” Mr Gray said.
This support is provided through the Australian Government’s national touring program Visions of Australia and the Contemporary Touring Initiative, which is a joint program of the Australian, state and territory governments.
The funding will provide a wide variety of communities with the opportunity to view significant exhibitions from major galleries and museums, as well as cutting edge contemporary art.
“In advance of Australia’s first National Cultural Policy in almost 20 years, we are demonstrating our commitment to regional arts initiatives,” Mr Crean said.
“This investment will enhance the liveability of the regions and encourage greater participation in the cultural life of our nation.”
The Visions of Australia program is part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting exhibitions of Australian cultural material. Visual arts and craft exhibitions are supported through the Contemporary Touring Initiative, which is a joint initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments, under the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy.
For more information on the Visions of Australia program and the Contemporary Touring Initiative, or for a full list of funding recipients, visit www.arts.gov.au/regional/visions-of-australia