THE Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Horsham Regional Art Gallery and Horsham Rural Town Hall are among several places over the country regions to receive recurring art funding.
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The Ararat Regional Art Gallery received $270,000 while the Ararat Performing Arts Centre was granted $150,000 plus an additional $15,000 for the Ararat Hip Hop Festival.
Cultural service officer Anthony Camm said the money would help support the operations of the two centres.
“We are very happy that we have it,” he said.
The Ararat Art Gallery has a strong history of state government support. Mr Camm said it was one of the premier art centres in regional Victoria.
“It is a testament to our status as a centre,” Mr Camm said.
“These funds will help us deliver top of the range programs to the community and I am looking forward to seeing it all come together.”
Mr Camm said the grant was testament to Ararat Rural City Council’s strong partnership with the Victorian state government.
“It enables us to have professional touring products,” he said.
“Like leading artists and leading performers.”
Mr Camm said the Ararat Art Gallery and Ararat Performing Arts Centre would both be refurbished to create a modern atmosphere.
The two centres will also become more closely integrated.
“We will close for some of 2017 and re-open in 2018. In this time we will do a lot of outreach and preparation for the re-launch,” Mr Camm said.
“It is very exciting.”
The Horsham Regional Art Gallery received $270,000 in recurring support, which will aid projects and exhibitions in the Wimmera region.
The Horsham Rural Town Hall was granted $240,000 for performances and other visiting projects.
The money will enable the town hall to continue to draw major performers and shows. Melbourne Ballet Company is bringing its show Archè to Horsham on July 30.
The Horsham Regional Art Gallery has two new exhibitions on show now.