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Come and grab a

coffee, browse the new
art shop and listen
to a series of local

musicians playing in
the courtyard.

Want a VIP tour of the new $5.5

million Redcliffe Art Gallery?

The doors of The Redcliffe Art Gallery are being opened on “Bookings will be for one-hour time slots with a maximum of 20
October 10 and 11, and you can secure your visit online. people per session to provide a truly intimate experience and a
safe COVD-free environment for visitors.
Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said it was a landmark event
for local art lovers and a massive boost for the region after the “The building itself has an incredible story to tell after taking on
long-awaited opening was stalled by COVID-19. many different lives as a library and the old Redcliffe City Council
chambers over its 50-year history.
“I’m so excited to say the new and improved Redcliffe Art Gallery
building is ready to take its first visitors on guided tours of the “Come and grab a coffee, browse the new art shop and listen to
facilities,” he said. a series of local musicians playing in the courtyard.”

“In a time of coronavirus it will certainly be a unique experience Councillor Sandra Ruck (Div 5) said the opening exhibition pays
given restricted numbers, but I believe that will allow you to homage to the life’s work of local 96-year-old artist Marc Clarke.
appreciate the art and new building more intimately without the
usual opening day crowds. “Marc’s works have featured internationally and been turned
into landmarks, and it’s the first time his body of work has been
“The gallery will be a new cultural destination bringing with it displayed like this,” she said.
a new wave of visitors to Redcliffe and the greater Moreton Bay
Region. “Art is a great outlet for the mind and the soul, especially during
difficult times like this, which is why our 2020-21 Budget invests
“But most of all I believe this is a timely injection of positivity $19.3 million across arts, libraries and history.”
for the local community, and a great place for everyone to come
and be inspired. Opening hours will be Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm after
opening weekend.
Councillor Karl Winchester (Div 6) said, “Our amazing gallery
staff will be on hand on October 10 and 11 to take you on a Register for your guided tour here -
guided tour of the new building and the inaugural exhibitions https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/
on display.” Events/RAG/Opening-Weekend