Daily guided tours are offered on request and schools can book an Education Discovery Tours with an educational resource and Room Brochure also available for use in classrooms. To book your class contact uhalpin@pirie.sa.gov.au
Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery’s newest exhibition ‘Manggan – gather, gathers, gathering’ showcases the diverse landscapes and culture of Far North Queensland, highlighting countless generations of knowledge through works by indigenous artists, is now open.
The exhibition displays various mediums such as basket weaving woodcarving, ceramics photography and video.
Locals can view the exhibition from 9am-5pm weekdays and 10-4pm on weekends and public holidays until March the 15th.
Image: Unknown Bicornual, Woven, Basket (Jawun) 1890s Plant fibre 72 x 44 x 26cm, South Australian Museum accession number A2584. Courtesy of South Australian Museum.Manggan – gather, gathers, gathering is a travelling exhibition in partnership between Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, the South Australian Museum, and toured by Museums & Galleries Queensland. This exhibition is supported by the Visions regional touring program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to cultural material for all Australians. It is supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program and the Queensland Government; and proudly sponsored by Conrad Gargett, Urban Art Projects and TED.