Orange Regional Gallery and Mudgee Arts Precinct have been honoured in the IMAGinE awards. The awards highlight the resilience, innovation and creativity of museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres and recognise the people who work in them.
INNOVATION & RESILLIENCE: Projects with a budget of $100,00 or greater
Winner
Mudgee Arts Precinct
Construction and delivery of Mudgee Arts Precinct to the community
The construction of Mudgee Arts Precinct’s state-of-the-art regional gallery provides a cultural hub for the region and creates a platform for diverse local talent. The innovative design of the building was complemented by an exceptional inaugural year of programming which highlighted the region’s artists and celebrated a strong connection to place. The local community and visitors to the region are embracing the new artistic hub with attendance reaching over 23,000 in 12 months.
Highly Commended
Orange Regional Gallery
Orange Regional Gallery Extension Project
Designed by architect Sam Marshall, the Orange Regional Gallery Extension Project included a new 270 square metre contemporary gallery with ground-breaking lighting design, a 74-seat gallery theatre, a state-of-the art storage and conservation area and refurbishments to existing spaces. The extension offers residents and visitors to Orange a distinct cultural experience in which the best in local, regional, national and international art can be experienced.
See all the winners: Winners 2022 – MGNSW