Wollongong Art Gallery goes Stage 2

Wollongong Art Gallery will begin taking bookings from 7 October, progressing to Stage 2 of reopening. The Gallery will welcome a limited number of guests starting mid-October after delivering the majority of its public programs online over the past months.

This means a return to seated events such as artist talks, exhibition openings, guest speakers, art making workshops and tours for adults and children and school education programs.

Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said that the Wollongong Art Gallery was taking steps to ensure that all visitors to the Gallery could enjoy the experience and stay safe.

“The Gallery has been open since July, and we’re now able to return to offering our face to face programs. This is good news for those wanting a deeper engagement with the current and future exhibitions.”

“To make this happen, we’re rolling out a range of social distancing practices to ensure that everyone who visits the Gallery can do so safely. We’re very lucky at Wollongong Art Gallery as we have lots of space for people to spread out and take their time to appreciate the artworks.”

Protection screens have been installed at the Gallery front desk to offer additional protection to both staff and guests. Visitors will be asked to provide contact details upon entering or when making an event booking.

Wollongong Art Gallery is currently displaying five exhibitions including Fabrications which includes a work by world renowned artist Christo, Wollongong Then and Now by Pamela Griffith, Come to Me without a Word by local artist Anita Johnson Larkin, Every Body works from the Wollongong Art Gallery collection and a Community Access Gallery exhibition from Aspect South Coast School by artists with autism.

“So that all guests can feel comfortable and safe, all of our public programs will run for limited numbers only. Places are limited, so it’s a good idea to book your ticket early to ensure you don’t miss out,” said Councillor Bradbery.

“Although things aren’t completely back to normal, this is a step in the right direction. You can help us keep the Gallery open by washing your hands regularly and using hand sanitiser, staying 1.5m apart from other guest and staying home if you feel unwell.”

Tickets to the Wollongong Art Gallery public programs can be booked online through Eventbrite or by calling the Art Gallery on (02) 4227 8500.

The Wollongong Art Gallery will continue to operate under NSW Public Health Restrictions on Gathering and Movement and will adhere to any amendments to the Act as they change over time.

Visit the Wollongong Art Gallery website or Facebook page for more information.