Geelong Gallery will host two new free exhibitions celebrating and exploring art by, and on, historical figures.
Who’s Who Portrait Exhibition and After Image will open at the 55 Little Malop Street gallery on Saturday, August 30, and run until Sunday, November 9.
Geelong Gallery director and chief executive Humphrey Clegg said he was thrilled to be able to offer a “suite of free exhibitions” for the community.
“Visitors can expect moments of joy, intrigue, and the pleasure of recognising familiar Geelong themes and landscapes,” he said.
“It’s important to us that these exhibitions are free and open for everyone to enjoy, with no barriers, no pressure, just the chance to wander in and experience art.
“We try to make sure our exhibitions are relevant to our collection and our community, and encourage our visitors to think in different ways about the world around them.
“We are always rethinking our programming, so watch this space for exciting updates in the future.”
The Who’s Who Portrait Exhibition will showcase work by young artists in the gallery’s foyer, which celebrates local or regional identities, their personal histories and achievements through portraiture.
After Image features a selection of prints from the Colin Holden collection and the gallery’s holdings and will explore how artists have drawn historical precedents across genres and eras.
Geelong Gallery is also currently hosting the Views of Geelong and Beyond: Treasures from the Collection exhibition, which will run until November 9.
The exhibition features artworks representing major acquisitions, images recording Geelong’s history and development since the European settlement, and artists’ fascination with the region’s natural beauty.
