A digital library full of videos and workshops from artists across Australia is in the process of being launched at a gallery in the Highlands.
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Ngununggula's newest resource will give keen artists of all ages and abilities the opportunity to access the free content without coming into the gallery.
The new program is coming to fruition through a $10,000 grant from the Audience Development Fund issued by Museums and Galleries of NSW.
The initiative aims to give public galleries the opportunity to reach more people through different programs and engage with other artists.
Gallery director Megan Monte said it was important that the project was free and accessible for everyone.
"Giving accessibility to art, especially practical, how-to-do things, is critical for people to access things who are unable to come to the gallery," she said.
"It's really important with artist-led programs that... the resources are accessible to everyone."
Videos from different artists, like the inaugural exhibitor Tamara Dean have already been uploaded to the gallery's site under the Learning Resources tab, and more will be put up in the coming months.
"I'm thrilled this funding has allowed further opportunities for...Ngununggula to try its hand at a new online workshop videos through a digital resource library, as it continues to grow its capacity and deliver exciting experiences for the local community," said Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin when the funding was announced.
Users will be able to learn about different art-making techniques, and Ms Monte said they could be accessed at any time.
She said the long-term goal would be to implement programs for "all ages and abilities".
"Visual arts education is just as important as the exhibition program," the director said.
As part of the gallery's education program, local high school Visual Arts teacher Jodie Swan, has been appointed as the incoming Creative Learning Manager.
Ms Swan's role will facilitate future programs online and create resources that can be accessed digitally and used in classrooms.
She will begin her position in April.
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Briannah Devlin
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I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
