Forbes Art Society has secured $250,000 from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Creative Capital Program to cover the costs of installing a new heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system. NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway, said, “This system is the final puzzle piece in the renovations to the Gallery which will soon see world class artworks being exhibited right here in Forbes.The new air-conditioning and humidity control system will bring the Gallery up to national exhibition standards and will improve the ability for the Gallery to borrow and display paintings and sculptures from major institutional collections,” said Mr Farraway.
Forbes Art Society Chairperson Helen Mallick thanked the NSW Government for supporting greater access to a quantity, quality and diversity of exhibitions, events and activities in regional communities.
“Not only will this infrastructure allow us to partner with state and national exhibition touring agencies to bring major artworks and collections to Forbes, it will also safeguard our permanent collection, as well as enhance the overall visitor experience,” said Helen.
Further details on the Creative Capital program are available on the Create NSW website at www.create.nsw.gov.au.