LEAVING A LEGACY Margaret Olley’s gifts to Newcastle

18 February - 15 April 2012

In the 1960s Margaret Olley fell in love with Newcastle and had a relationship with the city thereafter. Olley not only documented the city through her painting, she championed the arts and significantly contributed to the Gallery’s collection. Donating 48 works of art including some of her own paintings, many of the works are by important and well known artists or younger, emerging artists she deemed worthy of recognition. In honour of the artist and her tremendous contribution to the cultural life of the city, this exhibition showcases Olley’s generosity and support.

Adults
International Women’s Day
2.00pm
Thursday 8 March
A Generous Spirit: Margaret Olley Remembered Olley’s close friend art historian Christine France and the Gallery’s Curator discuss her work as both artist and benefactor.
Free

Guided tours
11.00am – 12.00pm
Saturdays and Sundays
Free

Education
General tour available**
Free

Resources
Exhibition brochure available

Art Gallery Society
Coffee with Art
10.30am – 12.00pm
Wednesday 7 March
$10 members, $15 non-members
Gallery Director Ron Ramsey discusses the generous donations made by Olley to the collection, and her support of young and emerging artists.

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