DRAWN: Another View
Showcasing recent works on paper by Clarence Valley artists.
The Grafton Regional Gallery is well known for its celebration of contemporary drawing in all its forms, drawing sits at the foundation of most visual arts practice.
In a recent discussion with ArtsHub, Niomi Sands, Director of Grafton Regional Gallery commented - ‘Sometimes we don’t think of drawing as a practice in itself, rather as a way to work out ideas as an artist, but it is an amazing part of arts practice – it’s fundamental. I know what an extraordinary medium drawing is, and how dynamic it is now, as artists are always pushing the limits of traditional definitions. They revisit materials that have been around for centuries and look at them a different way'.
This exhibition continues this tradition by shining a spotlight on the creativity of the region and shows the diversity of expression that can be captured through the time old medium of drawing.
Image Credits:
Above - Cassandra lyn Palmer, Starting over 2020, (detail)
Slider - Cass Samms, Lichen Branch with three shadows, 2020, (detail)
Related page - Margaret Hodgson OAM, Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos, 2020, (detail)
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Past Exhibitions
Showcasing past exhibitions of local and national artists, the permanent collection and touring exhibitions.
The 2022 JADA
Works by the 56 Finalist's of the 2022 JADA.
Riverstones and Ramifications: Bronwyn Bancroft
This exhibition celebrates the deep connection between the artist and her Uncle Pat Bancroft.
InlandSee
A survey exhibition presenting a cross section of contemporary art from diverse artistic voices in New South Wales.
Our Place - Celebrating the Clarence
An opportunity for Clarence Valley creatives to get involved with the Gallery.
River to the Sea
Celebrating the magnificent Clarence River and surrounding landscape through the eyes of renowned national and local artists.
UNWRAPPING: Desire, Allure and the Culture of Single Use Plastic
This exhibition engages with the Clarence community to break down our complex relationship with plastics, tackling our urgent environmental issues
Our Place: Celebrating the Clarence
Celebrating the Clarence Valley and the creativity of our local community.
SELECT: Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
Celebrate the opening of the new Gallery with a selection of recent acquired works.
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT PRIZE 2020
This exhibition celebrates the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects
COLLECTION: Local First Nations Curator Dani Gorogo
A selection of works from the collection.
For the Love of Drawing: Pam Fysh
Presenting a selection of works exploring the diversity of Pam's practice.
The French Door Gallery
Featuring a vibrant program of exhibitions showcasing recent work by Clarence Valley artists in Prentice House.
Summer Sensations
Celebrating artists of the Clarence Valley
Adaptation: Goldberg Aberline Studio
A large scale nation-wide collaboration project created during Covid-19, 2018 - 2021.
RESIST-STANCE: Blak Douglas & Jason Wing
A micro survey show of hand-picked works seen for the first time on Bundjalung Country.
Birdsong: Robert Moore
This exhibition affirms the artists fascination with birds, living and working in the bush they are a constant in the landscape.
Lingua Franca: Text Works from the Gallery Collection
This exhibition celebrates language by bringing together works from the collection that feature text.
Self: A Northern Rivers Creative Group show
Featuring the work of Xanthe Dobbie, Stephen Garrett, Laith McGregor, Antoinette O'Brien, Fabian Pertzel and Joe Swepson.
The Green Room: Works from the collection
Hidden Treasures from the collection curated by local Clarence Valley Nations artist Frances Belle Parker.
Gesture: Works from the collection
Works that communicate ideas about the broader human experience through body language and gestures.
Awakenings: the making of 'Things Impossible'.
An exhibition that explores ablism, mental health and gender expression through technology including virtual reality.
Sue Bell: Young at Heart
An exploration of childhood memories referencing family mementos from the past and present.
Kade Valja: Soul Ties
This exhibition explores and documents Kade's spiritual lessons and life experiences from a human standpoint.
Teo Treloar: And Now, The Plague
These graphite pencil drawings investigate the themes of isolation, existential threat, and the absurd realities of life in a pandemic.
Jacaranda Festival Artist Dani Gorogo
A survey exhibition of local artist Dani Gorogo's works
Re-Collect: Lyndall Phelps
This exhibition explores the recurring themes of collecting, nature and history which dominate Phelps’ art practice.
Archibald Prize 2022
An Art Gallery of NSW touring exhibition
Young Archie 2022
Australia's cutest art prize