Gallery annual report 2011–2012 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012

Geelong Contents Gallery President’s report 02

Little Malop Street Director’s report 04 Geelong 3220 T 03 5229 3645 Honorary Secretary’s report 08

Open daily 10am–5pm The Foundation 20

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, The Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers 22 New Year’s Day and Good Friday Friends of the Geelong Gallery 24 www.geelonggallery.org.au Collections report 28

Financial statements for 38 the year ended 30 June 2012

Government partners and sponsors 52

COVER Ocean blue, Lorne (detail) 1921 oil on canvas Collection: Geelong Gallery Purchased with funds generously provided by Geelong Art Gallery Foundation, Robert Salzer Foundation Art Program, Geelong Community Foundation, Will and Dorothy Bailey Charitable Gift, and numerous individual donors, 2011 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 02 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 03

President’s report

It is my pleasure to report that the 2011–2012 An estimate of the total value of new The Gallery was host venue during the year In recent months we have been fortunate year was, once again, a year of creative acquisitions—including gifts, purchases and for functions convened variously by the City to make two new significant appointments activities and positive outcomes for the bequests—approved in the 2011–2012 financial of Greater Geelong, the Geelong Chamber to the Gallery’s staff. Melissa Hart has taken Geelong Gallery. year is in the order of $500,000. of Commerce, the Committee for Geelong, up the new position of Marketing and Public the Transport Accident Commission, and other Programs Co-ordinator and, more recently During this time the Gallery presented some The single most valuable and notable of these business and community organisations. still, Richard Ferguson will commence in 23 exhibitions, 18 of which were generated acquisitions being, not surprisingly, Ocean blue, September as Development and Business by staff members, a high percentage for any Lorne (1921) by Arthur Streeton for which The Geelong Gallery continued and continues Manager working both on behalf of the Gallery regional gallery, with the exhibitions Reflections acquisition we warmly acknowledge the to pursue the long-term vision of a significantly and the Foundation. We look forward to their of the soul—Chinese contemporary ink wash Geelong Art Gallery Foundation, the Geelong expanded facility in terms, initially, of the doubtless significant and keenly awaited painting and In search of the picturesque— Community Foundation, the Robert Salzer opportunity presented by the neighbouring contributions to the effective operation the architectural ruin in art being particularly Foundation Art Program, the Will and Dorothy redevelopment of the Geelong Library and and growth of the institution. ambitious initiatives for a gallery and staff Bailey Charitable Gift, as well as numerous Heritage Centre, and looking further ahead, of this size, and yet both were developed, individual donors. of the more substantial opportunities that Thanks are due of course to the President managed and presented to considerable would arise with the eventual amalgamation and committee of the Geelong Gallery acclaim. We welcomed a number of distinguished of the Gallery and City Hall buildings, or initially Grasshoppers, to the President and committee special guests at the Gallery during the part of City Hall. of the Friends of the Geelong Gallery, to the Some 38 public programs and 26 education past year including the Victorian Governor, Chairman and Board of the Geelong Art Gallery programs were delivered in support of the the Hon Alex Chernov and Mrs Chernov, We acknowledge with sincere appreciation Foundation, to all our Volunteers, Guides and exhibition program and, in the case of the members of the federal and state governments, the largesse of all our corporate and occasional helpers, to my colleagues on the education programs, mounted in support of and we were delighted also to welcome the community sponsors, of the Victorian Gallery Board, to all our donors of works of art, our serious commitment to primary, secondary Duke and Duchess of Somerset on a private Government and above all, the support of and not least to the Director and staff team. and tertiary students across our region. visit to inspect the collections. Similarly, we our principal government partner, the City were very pleased to host various speeches, of Greater Geelong whose representative on These schools programs and workshops are lectures and talks given in the Gallery by, the Gallery’s Board, Cr Barbara Abley AM DSJ conceived and delivered with the support of amongst other dignitaries, the Hon Simon FRCNA, deserves special mention not only for the Victorian Department of Early Childhood Crean, Federal Minister for Regional , her advocacy over many years on the Gallery’s Development and Training, with the additional Regional Development and Local Government, behalf, but particularly in view of Barbara’s support of Deakin University, Alcoa Australia, and Minister for the Arts. The Minister officially decision not to re-nominate for Council. And so and the Geelong Advertiser. We are grateful opened the Reflections of the soul exhibition we place on record here our gratitude for Cr to each of these partners for their generous for which event we also had in attendance Abley’s contribution to the life and prosperity financial and in-kind support. Mr Fan Dian, Director of the National Art of the Gallery and, of course, to the wellbeing Museum of China along with senior members of the wider community. The Honorary Secretary’s report records of his staff, representatives of the Chinese the essential statistics in respect of the year’s Embassy in Canberra and the Chinese Likewise, I record our appreciation of the keen performance, the Treasurer will table the Consulate in . interest in and commitment to Gallery audited financial report for the past year programs and prospects demonstrated by Peter McMullin and the Director will comment a little more Distinguished visitors to the Gallery included Geelong’s Deputy Mayor, Cr Cameron Granger, President on the artistic programs and selected recent Dr Patrick Greene OBE, Director of Museum who has enthusiastically and most proficiently acquisitions. In spite of our eternally limited ; Dr Gerard Vaughan AM, Director deputised for Cr Abley on various occasions funds for new acquisitions, the Gallery has of the National Gallery of Victoria; and the throughout the year. actively solicited gifts of works of art in different prominent -based collectors, Colin media that add great lustre to the collection, and Elizabeth Laverty, who kindly lent works with several of these acquisitions negotiated from their remarkable collection of Indigenous under the terms of the Commonwealth and non-Indigenous for an Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. exhibition at the beginning of this calendar year. Other works were acquired by bequest or through the Gallery’s nationally acclaimed acquisitive print awards. Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 04 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 05

Director’s report

As mentioned in the President’s report, Subsequently, and in collaboration with the In search of the picturesque greatly benefited In the face of conspicuously ‘fierce by far one of the most ambitious ventures Art Gallery, Sale, the Geelong Gallery from the generous co-operation of the State competition’ from a range of bidders at undertaken by the Gallery in recent times was presented (as the exhibition’s principal venue), Library of Victoria, which lent a suite of rare a Sotheby‘s (Australia) auction in late 2011, the mounting, in collaboration with the National the first-ever survey of the painting, drawing prints by the great Italian printmaker and ‘ruins’ the Gallery successfully bid on Arthur Art Museum of China (NAMoC) in Beijing, of and prints of an important colonial artist. Titled specialist—once dubbed the ‘Rembrandt of the Streeton’s painting Ocean blue, Lorne (1921), the exhibition Reflections of the soul—Chinese Nicholas Chevalier—Australian odyssey, the ruins’—Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778). the most important and arresting work contemporary ink wash painting. A daunting exhibition included significant and generous Many of these works had never previously executed in the wider Geelong region by initiative for any regional gallery given the loans from numerous collecting institutions and been seen on public display. Australia‘s best-known landscape painter, logistical, organisational and diplomatic private collections around Australia. This was and the Gallery’s major acquisition for the past ramifications of the project, the exhibition was one of the year’s most popular exhibitions and In terms of significant acquisitions across the year. The acquisition was generously supported mounted in recognition of 2011 as the Year of was extensively reviewed in the national and Gallery’s collecting fields, this past year saw by the Geelong Art Gallery Foundation, the Chinese Culture in Australia, and preparations metropolitan media. the accession of a pair of rare hand-painted Geelong Community Foundation, the Robert involved support from the Department of and gilded porcelain plates from the Worcester Salzer Foundation Art Program, the Will and Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Exclusive to Geelong, and initiated and factory’s famous Duke of Clarence service. Dorothy Bailey Charitable Gift and numerous Embassy in Beijing, and the Chinese Consulate developed by Geelong Gallery staff in This acquisition was made possible with individual benefactors. Sincere thanks are in Melbourne. Ambitious as the initiative was, collaboration with guest curator, Dr Colin funds from the Dorothy McAllister Bequest due to each and all of these donors. Reflections of the soul was presented and Holden, the major loan exhibition In search that also supported the purchase of three promoted successfully to widespread popular of the picturesque—the architectural ruin in art items of colonial metalwork of which the Throughout the year under review, the and critical acclaim. was, again, both a popular and critical success so-named Leash Cup (c.1881/1925) by Gallery worked closely, as always, on a and represented the most valuable exhibition prominent Geelong silversmith Edward range of initiatives with various local arts and Fortuitously, sponsorship of the exhibition was of works of art ever to be presented in an Fischer, was the most spectacular. educational organisations in the region and negotiated with Avalon Airport, an organisation Australian regional gallery. Major loans were beyond, including the Geelong Performing Arts keen to develop its business connections in sourced from most national and state galleries Contemporary prints and artists books (by Centre, the Geelong Regional Libraries, the China. The project also enjoyed valuable liaison and libraries and a scholarly and illustrated Keira Hudson, Bruce Latimer, Eolo P Bottaro, National Wool Museum, the Gordon Institute with Asialink at the University of Melbourne. catalogue was published by the Gallery in and Rosalind Atkins among others) were of TAFE, Deakin University, the University of Federal Minister for the Arts, the Hon Simon support of the exhibition. This was prepared acquired from the 2011 Geelong acquisitive Melbourne and the State Library of Victoria. Crean, opened the exhibition at a gala launch by Gallery staff in association with Dr Holden print awards. The print awards were again Principal among these community and attended by Mr Fan Dian, distinguished whose long-standing association with the generously supported by the Geelong Gallery professional partnerships, however, was the Director of NAMoC accompanied by senior Gallery has been, and continues to be, Grasshoppers and an anonymous donor, while Gallery’s association with the City of Greater members of his staff and a welcome an outstanding asset both to Geelong’s the Grasshoppers also funded the purchase of Geelong which, without question, underpins contingent of participating artists. collections and its programs. Lake Modewarre, near Geelong (1856), a the successful operation of the Gallery and watercolour nocturne by GA Gilbert. enables the presentation of the programs noted elsewhere in this document. Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 06 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 07

LEFT TO RIGHT Artists, designers and craftspeople throughout At the invitation of the art committee of Mr Fan Dian, Director the region participated in smaller exhibitions the Australian Club in Melbourne, the Gallery of the National Art Museum of China; presented under the banner of the Geelong prepared and mounted at the Club a small The Hon Simon Crean MP; Geoffrey Edwards, Director region artists program. These events saw exhibition documenting Geelong and regional of the Geelong Gallery; recent works by, amongst others, Simon Benz, landscapes and the success of this venture Mr Ke Yasha, Minister Counselor at the Cultural David Turner, Terry Matassoni, Gary Smith and was such that the theme will be expanded Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic Malcom Bywaters presented in the Max Bell and developed into a major exhibition for of China at the opening Gallery which benefits from an annual donation the Gallery’s 2013 program. of Reflections of the soul— Chinese contemporary ink from the Max Bell Charitable Trust. wash painting Integral to the Gallery’s mission is the An active inwards and outwards loans preparation and delivery of a comprehensive program saw works from the Geelong Education program embracing a series of collection lent to exhibitions at various Victorian workshops, tours of the collection and and interstate galleries, with, for example, professional development workshops for Michael Shannon’s High noon, being lent to the teachers. In recognising the extent of Art Gallery of ’s retrospective devoted programming on offer at the Gallery, to that painter. C Douglas Richardson’s I congratulate and thank every member of A hillside, Bacchus Marsh, was lent to the staff as indeed I thank the Board of the Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Australian the Foundation, the Grasshoppers, the Guides Symbolism exhibition and a long list of works and Volunteers groups, and the Friends for was lent to the Regional their indispensable support during the year. Gallery’s exhibition Sea of dreams—the lure The Gallery is well placed to embark on a of Port Phillip Bay 1830–1914, an exhibition fresh and lively range of programs and that I had the pleasure of opening. Geelong’s activities in the year ahead. remarkable Yellow landscape by Fred Williams was a highlight in the Williams retrospective exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia Geoffrey Edwards and three von Guérard paintings were lent to Director the National Gallery of Victoria touring exhibition Eugene von Guérard— nature revealed. Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 08 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 09

Honorary Secretary’s report

Belleek porcelain Visitng artist Liu Qinghe in Attendances Exhibition program front of his work, Wind and 4 February to 15 April water (2010), on display In the period from July 2011 to June 2012 Number of exhibitions presented: 23 during Reflections of the Geelong region artists program soul—Chinese contemporary the total attendance figure was 63,102. ink wash painting (18 of these were initiated and realised by Geelong Gallery A world observed—Terry Matassoni including one off-site exhibition, and five were travelling 11 February to 25 March exhibitions organised by other institutions) The Colin and Elizabeth Laverty Monthly attendances Exhibitions collection—a selection of Indigenous July 5,769 and non-Indigenous works of art Reflections of the soul—Chinese 18 February to 15 April August 5,525 contemporary ink wash painting Freshwater saltwater—Aboriginal September 6,065 16 July to 11 September (From the National Art Museum of China) and Torres Strait Islander prints 18 February to 15 April October 5,391 2011 Geelong acquisitive Picture this 2011 (Australian National Maritime Museum travelling exhibition) print awards installation view November 5,168 30 July to 4 September Geelong region artists program (Transport Accident Commission) Industrial desire—Gary Smith December 4,498 Me photo, Uganda—Alison Wynd 31 March to 6 May January 5,032 6 August to 4 September In search of the picturesque— February 5,658 Australian landscapes in watercolour the architectural ruin in art 7 September to 5 February 21 April to 24 June March 5,107 Shell arts—Geelong region artists program InsideOutside April 4,236 Out of darkness, into the light—Simon Benz 21 April to 24 June 10 September to 16 October May 5,037 Geelong region artists program 2011 Geelong acquisitive print awards 2012 Art Unlimited June 5,620 In search of the picturesque— 17 September to 20 November 12 May to 17 June the architectural ruin in art installation view The O’Donohue & Kiss gift— Geelong region artists program International and Australian prints House and home—Malcom Bywaters 17 September to 20 November 23 June to 29 July

Pioneers of studio pottery in Victoria Sentinels and showboats— 17 September to 29 January milestones in print collecting 30 June to 9 September Shell arts—Geelong region artists program Retrospective—David Turner Skater—portraits by Nikki Toole 22 October to 4 December 30 June to 9 September (National Portrait Gallery and Nicholas Chevalier—Australian odyssey Geelong Gallery touring exhibition) 26 November to 12 February (A Gippsland Art Gallery travelling exhibition) Off-site exhibition Recent acquisitions 10 December to 5 February Geelong landscapes 14 April to 5 July (Works from the permanent collection presented at the Australian Club, Melbourne) Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 10 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 11

17 February 2012 Nicholas Chevalier— Exhibition openings Private openings Australian odyssey Guest speaker: installation view 15 July 2011 Dr Gerard Vaughan AM, Director 29 July 2011 Guest speaker: of the National Gallery of Victoria Picture this 2011 The Hon Simon Crean, Federal Minister 30 July to 4 September for the Arts The Colin and Elizabeth Laverty (Transport Accident Commission) collection—a selection of Indigenous Reflections of the soul—Chinese and non-Indigenous works of art 3 August 2011 contemporary ink wash painting 18 February to 15 April Me photo, Uganda—Alison Wynd 16 July to 11 September 6 August to 4 September (From the National Art Museum of China) Freshwater saltwater—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prints 10 May 2012 Geelong region artists program Shell arts—Geelong region artists program 18 February to 15 April Persistent folly—Barry Gillard (Australian National Maritime Museum travelling exhibition) 2012 Art Unlimited 11 June to 24 July 12 May to 17 June The Colin and Elizabeth Geelong region artists program Laverty collection—a selection of Indigenous and 16 September 2011 A world observed—Terry Matassoni non-Indigenous works of art Guest speaker: 11 February to 25 March installation view Cr Barbara Abley AM DSJ FRCNA, Arts and Culture Portfolio, City of Greater Geelong 20 April 2012 Guest speaker: 2011 Geelong acquisitive print awards Shane Carmody, Director, Development, 17 September to 20 November State Library of Victoria

The O’Donohue & Kiss gift— In search of the picturesque— International and Australian prints the architectural ruin in art 17 September to 20 November 21 April to 24 June

Shell arts—Geelong region artists program Geelong region artists program Out of darkness, into the light—Simon Benz Industrial desire—Gary Smith 10 September to 16 October 31 March to 6 May

25 November 2011 29 June 2012 Guest speaker: Guest speaker: Markus Meli, Consul General, Consulate Cr Cameron Granger, Deputy General of Switzerland, Sydney Mayor and holder of the Heritage Portfolio, City of Greater Geelong Nicholas Chevalier—Australian odyssey 26 November to 12 February 2012 Sentinels and showboats— (A Gippsland Art Gallery travelling exhibition) milestones in print collecting 30 June to 9 September Shell arts—Geelong region artists program Retrospective—David Turner Skater—portraits by Nikki Toole 22 October to 4 December 30 June to 9 September (National Portrait Gallery and Geelong Gallery touring exhibition)

Geelong region artists program House and home—Malcom Bywaters 23 June to 29 July Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 12 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 13

Dr Colin Holden In search of the picturesque Publications Public programs, cat. no. 59 List of works cat. no. 59 List of works Acknowledgements Acknowledgements —the architectural ruin in art cat. no. 71 cat.events no. 71 and functions Exhibition curator and print scholar: catalogue 2012 In search of the picturesque—

All works height by width in cm cat. no. 10 UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHERExhibitionGiovanni Paolo PANINIcatalogues cat. no. 35 Group IV SPODE All works height by width in cm Daryl LINDSAYcat. no. 10 When, in 1768UNKNOWN, William Gilpin PHOTOGRAPHER used Giovanni Paolo PANINI cat. no. 35 Group IV the architecturalSPODE ruin in Darylart LINDSAY When, in 1768, William Gilpin used or height by width by depth in cm Le statue en avant les ruines 1763–64 Italian 1691–1765 Avanzi d’un portico coperto, o Gothic ruins British c. 1776or –height1833 by width by depth in cmAustralian 1889Le statue–1976 en avant les ruines 1763–64the term ‘picturesque’ to denote ‘that Italian 1691–1765 Avanzi d’un portico coperto, o Gothic ruins British c. 1776–1833 Australian 1889–1976 the term ‘picturesque’ to denote ‘that cat. no. 17 cat. no. 17 (unless otherwise stated) etching from Les Soirées de Rome series criptoportico in una villa di Domiziano (unless otherwise stated) etching from Les Soirées de Romekind series of beauty which is agreeable in criptoportico in una villa di Domiziano kind of beauty which is agreeable in Arch of Septimius Severus, cat. no. 27 cat. no. 52 cat. no. 61 Arch of Septimius Severus, cat. no. 27 cat. no. 52 cat. no. 61 13.9 x 9.8 (sheet); 13.7 x 9.4 (plate) cinque miglia lontan da Roma su la via Thomas BEWICK 13.9 x 9.8 (sheet); 13.7 x 9.4 (plate) cinque miglia lontan da Roma su la via Thomas BEWICK Roman Forum, Rome c. 1890 The Cumaean Sibyl delivering the Oracles Cup and saucer c. 1820 The deserted home c. 1921 a picture’ heRoman referred, Forum, albeit Rome obliquely, c. 1890 The Cumaean Sibyl delivering the Oracles Cup and saucer c. 1820 The deserted home c. 1921 a picture’ he referred, albeit obliquely, Group I National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne di Frascati (Remains of a covered portico, British 1753–1828 Group I National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne di Frascati (Remains of a covered portico, British 1753–1828 (4 May) black and white photograph c. 1741 Firsthand-painted Fridays (en grisaille) and gilded etching to an aestheticblack ideal and that white would photograph provoke c. 1741 hand-painted (en grisaille) and gilded etching to an aesthetic ideal that would provoke The Temple of the Sibyl and other The Temple of the Sibyl and other Felton Bequest, 1923 or a cryptoporticus, in a villa of Domitian, cat. no. 43 Felton Bequest, 1923 artistic, literary and philosophical or a cryptoporticus, in a villa of Domitian, cat. no. 43 artistic, literary and philosophical ruins in the ancient world 19.3 x 24.7 oil on canvas porcelain ruins in the ancient world 19.9 x 18.4 (sheet); 15.8 x 15.1 (plate) 19.3 x 24.7 oil on canvas porcelain 19.9 x 18.4 (sheet); 15.8 x 15.1 (plate) Refl ections of the soul—five miles outside Rome on the Frascati (Gothic ruins)/(Man relieving himself debate in England over the ensuing five miles outside Rome on the Frascati (Gothic ruins)/(Man relieving himself debate in England over the ensuing cat. no. 11 Geelong Gallery, Victoria 53.7 x 82.1 overall 6.7 x 13.9 (height x diameter); a) National Gallerycat. noof Australia,. 11 Canberra Geelong Gallery, Victoria 53.7 x 82.1 overall 6.7 x 13.9 (height x diameter); a) National Gallery of Australia, Canberra road … the so-called the ‘Sette Bassi’) among the ruins) 1792 decades. The term was applied both to road … the so-called the ‘Sette Bassi’) among the ruins) 1792 decades. The term was applied both to Bernardo BELLOTTO Le temple antique 1763–64 Gift of Patrick Curtis-Lyon, 1986 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne cup 5.7 x 10.4Bernardo x 8.3; b) BELLOTTOsaucer 2.8 x 13.9 Purchased 2009Le temple antique 1763–64 Gift of Patrick Curtis-Lyon, 1986 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne cup 5.7 x 10.4 x 8.3; b) saucer 2.8 x 13.9 Purchased 2009 etching from Vedute di Roma series wood engraving in Thomas Bewick, aspects of the landscape—often to the etching from Vedute di Roma series wood engraving in Thomas Bewick, aspects of the landscape—often to the Italian 1720–1780 etching from Les Soirées de Rome series Presented through the NGV Foundation (height x diameter)Italian 1720 –1780 etching from Les Soirées de Rome series Presented through the NGV Foundation (height x diameter) UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER 1748–78 A General History of Quadrupeds, Lionel LINDSAY emotional orUNKNOWN visual appeal PHOTOGRAPHER of decaying 1748–78 A General History of Quadrupeds, Lionel LINDSAY emotional or visual appeal of decaying 13.9 x 10.1 (sheet); 13.7 x 9.1 (plate) Chineseby contemporaryPrimmy and Charles Bright, Founder ink wash painting Private collection, Melbourne 13.9 x 10.1 (sheet); 13.7 x 9.1 (plate) by Primmy and Charles Bright, Founder Dr Barry PrivateHill collection, Melbourne cat. no. 1 42.0 x 60.0 (sheet) S Hodgson, R Beilby and T Bewick, Monthlycat. no . lectures1 Australian were 1874–1961 held and raised 42.0 x 60.0 (sheet) S Hodgson, R Beilby and T Bewick, Australian 1874–1961 2001 elements in nature—and to the noble 2001 elements in nature—and to the noble Ruins of the Forum, Rome c. 1743 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne cat. no. 18 Benefactors, Ruins of the Forum, Rome c. 1743 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne cat. no. 18 Benefactors, Rare Books Collection, State Library Newcastle, 1792 Joseph Mallord William TURNER if melancholy spectacle of ancient, Rare Books Collection, State Library Newcastle, 1792 Joseph Mallord William TURNER if melancholy spectacle of ancient, oil on canvas Felton Bequest, 1923 Temple of Vesta and fountain, (Published by the National Artof Victoria, Museum Melbourne of China oil on canvas cat. no. 62 Felton Bequest, 1923 Temple of Vesta and fountain, of Victoria, Melbourne cat. no. 62 Salvator ROSA book: 22.2 x 13.0 x 3.5 British 1775–1851 decaying and ruinous architecture. This Salvator ROSA book: 22.2 x 13.0 x 3.5 British 1775–1851 decaying and ruinous architecture. This 87.0 x 148.0 Rome c. 1890 87.0 x 148.0 The deserted shrine 1907 Rome c. 1890 Poet and historian: PoetryThe deserted reading shrine 1907 David ROBERTS Italian 1615–1673 cat. no. 36 Private collection, Melbourne fundsWilliam T ANNISfor (engraver) the FriendsDavid of ROBERTS the Gallery.exhibition deals with the latter—the Italian 1615–1673 cat. no. 36 Private collection, Melbourne William T ANNIS (engraver) exhibition deals with the latter—the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne black and white photograph National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourneetching and aquatint black and white photograph etching and aquatint British 1796–1864 exclusively for the Geelong GalleryDieta, o sia Luogo cheexhibition) dà ingresso British, active 1798–1812 British 1796–1864 idea of an architectural ruin that is Dieta, o sia Luogo che dà ingresso British, active 1798–1812 idea of an architectural ruin that is Felton Bequest, 1919 19.2 x 24.7 cat. no. 28 cat. no. 44 Felton Bequest, 1919 23.2 x 19.1 (sheet, irreg.); 20.2 x 15.5 19.2 x 24.7 cat. no. 28 cat. no. 44 23.2 x 19.1 (sheet, irreg.); 20.2 x 15.5 Louis HAGHE (lithographer) a due diversi grandiosi Cubicoli, e ad Louis HAGHE (lithographer) a due diversi grandiosi Cubicoli, e ad Geelong Gallery, Victoria Democritus in meditation 1662 (Decaying tombstone and Gothic ruin) cat. no. 53 (plate) variously ‘romantic’,Geelong Gallery,‘splendid’ Victoria or simply Democritus in meditation 1662 (Decaying tombstone and Gothic ruin) cat. no. 53 (plate) variously ‘romantic’, ‘splendid’ or simply Belgian 1806–1885 altre magnifiche Stanze, esistente nella Belgian 1806–1885 altre magnifiche Stanze, esistente nella from Naked Clay: Drawing from Lucian Freud Ebenezer CHALLIS Gift of Patrick Curtis-Lyon, 1986 etching 1804 River Wye 1812Ebenezer CHALLIS National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne ‘pleasurable’,Gift as of Rose Patrick Macaulay Curtis-Lyon, has it 1986 in etching 1804 River Wye 1812 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne ‘pleasurable’, as Rose Macaulay has it in British, active 1831–1863 46.6 x 27.9 (sheet); 46.2 x 27.5 (image) Villa Adriana (Meeting Hall, or Entry wood engraving in Thomas Bewick, British, active 1831–1863 1954 her famous treatise on the subject—and 46.6 x 27.9 (sheet); 46.2 x 27.5 (image) Villa Adriana (Meeting Hall, or Entry wood engraving in Thomas Bewick, 1954 her famous treatise on the subject—and cat. no. 12 etching and mezzotint from JMW Turner, Gift of the artist,cat. no. 12 etching and mezzotint from JMW Turner, Gift of the artist, Jan VAN DER VELDE National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne to various grandiose rooms and other History of British Birds, vol II, T Bewick, Liber Studiorum, part X, London, 1812 the long traditionJan VAN of artistic DER VELDE interpretation National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne to various grandiose rooms and other History of British Birds, vol II, T Bewick, Liber Studiorum, part X, London, 1812 the long tradition of artistic interpretation cat. no. 2 Baalbec 1843 The guestcat. no. 2 speakerscat. no. 63 were:Baalbec 1843 cat. no. 63 Dutch c. 1593–1641 Felton Bequest, 1939 magnificent halls in Hadrian’s Villa, Newcastle, 1804 28.8 x 42.7 (sheet); 21.2 x 29.2 (plate) surroundingDutch the concept. c. 1593–1641 Felton Bequest, 1939 magnificent halls in Hadrian’s Villa, Newcastle, 1804 (1 June) 28.8 x 42.7 (sheet); 21.2 x 29.2 (plate) surrounding the concept. The Arch of Titus – Rome hand-coloured lithograph from David 2011 Geelong acquisitive print awards The Arch of Titus – Rome The dilapidatedhand-coloured barn, Kurrajong lithograph 1924 from David The dilapidated barn, Kurrajong 1924 Tivoli … the so-called ‘Accademia’) book: 20.2 x 13.4 x 3.3 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne While Gilpin’s own publications Tivoli … the so-called ‘Accademia’) book: 20.2 x 13.4 x 3.3 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne While Gilpin’s own publications (after JMW Turner) 1859–61 Roberts, The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, cat. no. 19 Jan SAENREDAM etching from Vedute di Roma series (after JMW Turner) 1859–61 spirit aquatintRoberts, The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, cat. no. 19 Jan SAENREDAM etching from Vedute di Roma series spirit aquatint Horizontal landscape with the Private collection, Melbourne Felton Bequest, 1949 led to a widerHorizontal debate aroundlandscape notions with the Private collection, Melbourne Felton Bequest, 1949 led to a wider debate around notions engraving from The Turner Gallery, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia from Drawings Dutch 1565–1607 1748–78 engraving from The Turner Gallery,26.2 x 35.2 (sheet);Arabia, Egypt20.4 x and29.0 Nubia (plate) from Drawings Dutch 1565–1607 1748–78 26.2 x 35.2 (sheet); 20.4 x 29.0 (plate) Temple of the Sibyl 1615 of the picturesque,Temple ofthese the Sibylnotions 1615 in turn of the picturesque, these notions in turn James S Virtue, London, 1859–61 Made on the Spot by David Roberts RA, 43.5 x 57.5 (sheet) John BLUCK UNKNOWNJames ARTIST S Virtue, London, 1859–61National GalleryMade of on Australia, the Spot Canberra by David Roberts RA, 43.5 x 57.5 (sheet) John BLUCK UNKNOWN ARTIST National Gallery of Australia, Canberra etching cat. no. 29 prompted drovesetching of Grand Tourists— cat. no. 29 prompted droves of Grand Tourists— 27.5 x 39.0 (sheet); 15.4 x 27.7 (image, FG Moon, London, 1842–49 Rare Books Collection, State Library British, active 1791–1819 27.5 x 39.0 (sheet); 15.4 x 27.7 (image,Bequest of AlanFG Moon, Queale London, 1842–49 Rare Books Collection, State Library British, active 1791–1819 Bequest of Alan Queale 19.6 x 35.6 (sheet); 12.0 x 31.2 (plate) Death surprising a young man (after Lesleycat. no. 54 Alway able to resume19.6 travelx 35.6 in (sheet); Europe 12.0 following x 31.2 (plate) Death surprising a young man (after cat. no. 54 able to resume travel in Europe following arched) 44.1 x 59.6 (sheet) of Victoria, Melbourne arched) 44.1 x 59.6 (sheet) of Victoria, Melbourne Hendrick Goltzius) 1592 cat. no. 45 cat. no. 64 the cessation of hostilities in 1815—to Hendrick Goltzius) 1592 cat. no. 45 cat. no. 64 the cessation of hostilities in 1815—to Geelong Gallery, Victoria Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Private collection, Melbourne In search of the picturesque— Prospect of Geelongthe Ruins Gallery, of Glastonbury Victoria Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Private collection, Melbourne Prospect of the Ruins of Glastonbury etching Sudeley Castle n.d. 1747 A church in the Roman Forum 1927 seek out the monumental remains of etching Sudeley Castle n.d. 1747 A church in the Roman Forum 1927 seek out the monumental remains of Purchased through donations, 2012 Purchased 1900 cat. no. 37 Abbey, in SomersetshirePurchased through c. donations, 2012 Purchased 1900 cat. no. 37 Abbey, in Somersetshire c. Group II 34.7 x 23.8 (sheet); 25.2 x 17.2 (plate) Rovine d’una Galleria di Statue nella Villa watercolour over pencil Artsengraving Director, from Nathaniel Spencer, Asialink:drypoint Asialink ancientand RomanGroup architecture. II So earnest, 34.7 x 23.8 (sheet); 25.2 x 17.2 (plate) Rovine d’una Galleria di Statue nella Villa watercolour over pencil engraving from Nathaniel Spencer, drypoint ancient Roman architecture. So earnest, Claude LORRAIN cat. no. 13 The ruin as symbol: moral the architecturalPrivate collection, Melbourne ruin inAdriana art a Tivoli (Ruins of a Sculpture 31.2 x 48.3 (sight) The CompleteClaude English LORRAIN Traveller; or, 25.2 x 17.6 (plate)cat. no . 13 in fact, wasThe Gilpin’s ruin proselytisingas symbol: moral on Private collection, Melbourne Adriana a Tivoli (Ruins of a Sculpture 31.2 x 48.3 (sight) Floor talksThe Complete English Traveller; or, 25.2 x 17.6 (plate) in fact, was Gilpin’s proselytising on French c. 1604/05–1682 Grand entrance to the Temple of Luxor and religious themes Gallery at Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli) Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney a New SurveyFrench and Descriptionc. 1604/05– 1682of England Private collection,Grand entranceMelbourne to the Temple of Luxorthe issue thatand his religious efforts themeswere parodied Gallery at Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli) Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney a New Survey and Description of England Private collection, Melbourne the issue that his efforts were parodied 1848 Giovanni Battista TIEPOLO 1848 Giovanni Battista TIEPOLO etching from Vedute di Roma series Purchased 1949 and Wales, J Cooke, London, 1776 cat. no. 65 in popular illustrated verse by William etching from Vedute di Roma series Purchased 1949 and Wales, J Cooke, London, 1776 cat. no. 65 in popular illustrated verse by William cat. no. 3 Jacques CALLOT Italian 1696–1770 Chinesecat. no . art3 and culture Jacques CALLOT Italian 1696–1770 hand-coloured lithograph from David 1748–78 23.0 x 37.0 (sheet); 18.5 x 30.0 (plate) San Lorenzo,hand-coloured Rome 1928 lithograph from DavidCombe working with the artist Thomas 1748–78 23.0 x 37.0 (sheet); 18.5 x 30.0 (plate) San Lorenzo, Rome 1928 Combe working with the artist Thomas Capriccio with ruins of the Roman Forum French 1592–1635 John BUCKLER Capriccio with ruins of the Roman Forum French 1592–1635 John BUCKLER Roberts, The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, cat. no. 30 45.3 x 59.1 (sheet) Geelong Gallery, Victoria drypoint andRoberts, plate-tone The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea,Rowlandson, who together poke fun cat. no. 30 45.3 x 59.1 (sheet) Geelong Gallery, Victoria drypoint and plate-tone Rowlandson, who together poke fun c. 1634 Arabia, Egypt and Nubia from Drawings British 1770–1851 c. 1634 Arabia, Egypt and Nubia from Drawings British 1770–1851 cat. no. 20 Magician and other figures observing Rare Books Collection, State Library Purchased through donations, 2012 26.2 x 38.4 (sheet); 17.7 x 25.2 (plate) at the peregrinationscat. no. 20 of a hapless but Magician and other figures observing Rare Books Collection, State Library Geoffrey PurchasedEdwards through donations, 2012 26.2 x 38.4 (sheet); 17.7 x 25.2 (plate) at the peregrinations of a hapless but oil on canvas Made on the Spot by David Roberts RA, (1 July)oil on canvas Made on the Spot by David Roberts RA, Le martyre de Saint Sebastien Geelonga headlandscapes on a pyre c. 1743–60s of Victoria, Melbourne cat. no. 46 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne relentlessly Leinquisitive martyre decleric, Saint Dr Sebastien Syntax, a head on a pyre c. 1743–60s of Victoria, Melbourne cat. no. 46 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne relentlessly inquisitive cleric, Dr Syntax, 79.7 x 118.8 UNKNOWN79.7 ARTIST x 118.8 UNKNOWN ARTIST FG Moon, London, 1842–49 (Martyrdom of St Sebastian) c. 1634 etching from Scherzi di Fantasia series Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire 1809 Felton Bequest,FG Moon, 1940 London, 1842–49 who travels(Martyrdom far and wide of ‘in St search Sebastian) of c. 1634 etching from Scherzi di Fantasia series Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire 1809 Felton Bequest, 1940 who travels far and wide ‘in search of Art Gallery of South Australia, cat. no. 38 Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide cat. no. 38 38.6 x 53.6 (sheet); 32.8 x 49.0 (image) etching and engraving 24.3 x 18.0 (sheet); 22.5 x 17.7 (plate) watercolour over pencil cat. no. 55 38.6 x 53.6 (sheet); 32.8 x 49.0 (image)the picturesque’. etching If andthe titleengraving of Combe’s 24.3 x 18.0 (sheet); 22.5 x 17.7 (plate) watercolour over pencil cat. no. 55 the picturesque’. If the title of Combe’s Gift of the Art Gallery of South Australia Tempio antico volgarmente detto Gift of the Art Gallery of South Australiacat. no . 66 Tempio antico volgarmente detto Director, Geelong Gallery:cat. no. 66Refl ections of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne 17.7 x 34.8 (sheet); 16.1 x 32.7 (plate)Australian National Club Gallery of Victoria, exhibition Melbourne room brochure48.0 x 65.7 (sheet) Norham Castle (after JMW Turner) n.d. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbournenarrative lives17.7 on x 34.8in this (sheet); project, 16.1 it isx 32.7 (plate) National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne 48.0 x 65.7 (sheet) Norham Castle (after JMW Turner) n.d. narrative lives on in this project, it is Foundation assisted by the State Bank della Salute su la Via d’Albano, Foundation assisted by the State (TheBank Colosseum by moonlight) 1959 della Salute su la Via d’Albano, (The Colosseum by moonlight) 1959 Presented through the Art Foundation Private collection, Melbourne Felton Bequest, 1970 Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney watercolour Presented through the Art Foundationmore appropriatelyPrivate collection,the great artisticMelbourne Felton Bequest, 1970 Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney watercolour more appropriately the great artistic theart architectural in ruin theart architectural in ruin of South Australia on the occasion of the cinque miglia lontan da Roma of South Australia on the occasionwood of the engraving in Lionel Lindsay, cinque miglia lontan da Roma wood engraving in Lionel Lindsay, of Victoria by Professor Jenny Zimmer, Purchased 1951 21.5 x 25.9 of Victoria by Professor Jenny Zimmer,exponents of the subject of the romantic Purchased 1951 21.5 x 25.9 exponents of the subject of the romantic 150th Anniversary of South Australia, Giovanni Benedetto CASTIGLIONE Joseph Mallord William TURNER (Ancient temple commonly called Dr Patrick150th Anniversary Greene, of South Australia,Discobolus OBE & Other Verse, FW Cheshire, Giovanni Benedetto CASTIGLIONE Joseph Mallord William TURNER (Ancient temple commonly called Discobolus & Other Verse, FW Cheshire, Member, 1997 McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, Member, 1997 ruin with whom this enterprise is soul—ChineseMcClelland Gallery contemporary+ Sculpture Park, ink washruin with painting whom this enterprise is 1985 Italian 1609–1664 British 1775–1851 the Temple of Health on the Via COALPORT 1985 Melbourne, 1959 Italian 1609–1664 British 1775–1851 the Temple of Health on the Via COALPORT Melbourne, 1959 Victoria concerned. Victoria concerned. David ROBERTS Samuel REYNOLDS (engraver) d’Albano, five miles outside Rome) British, established c. 1796 book: 25.0 xDavid 18.5 x 1.5ROBERTS Samuel REYNOLDS (engraver) d’Albano, five miles outside Rome) British, established c. 1796 book: 25.0 x 18.5 x 1.5 cat. no. 4 cat. no. 21 Purchased 1982cat. no. 4 In pursuitcat of. no this. 21 concern, the Purchased 1982 In pursuit of this concern, the British 1796–1864 British 1773–1835 etching from Vedute di Roma series CEO, Museum VictoriaPrivate collection,British Melbourne:1796 Tutankhamun–1864 British 1773–1835 etching from Vedute di Roma series Private collection, Melbourne River landscape with Tiburtine Temple Francois STROOBANT (lithographer) Diogenes searching for an honest man 1748–78 cat. no. 47 River landscape with Tiburtine Temple Francois STROOBANT (lithographer)Geelong GalleryDiogenes is seriously searching indebted for an honest man 1748–78 cat. no. 47 Geelong Gallery is seriously indebted Group V Group V of picturesque— search the In of picturesque— search the In at Tivoli c. 1635 c. 1645–47 31 Plate c. 1820 at Tivoli c. 1635 once again toc. 1645guest–47 curator, Dr Colin 31 Plate c. 1820 once again to guest curator, Dr Colin Belgian 1819–1916 cat. no. 40.5 x 55.5 (sheet) An Australian perspective Sydney LONGBelgian 1819–1916 cat. no. 40.5 x 55.5 (sheet) An Australian perspective Sydney LONG oil on canvas etching Christ and the Woman of Samaria 1819 Rare Books Collection, State Library hand-painted and gilded porcelain oil on canvas Australian 1871–1955 Holden, for etchinghis expert and enthusiastic Christ and the Woman of Samaria 1819 Rare Books Collection, State Library hand-painted and gilded porcelainLisa Sullivan Australian 1871–1955 Holden, for his expert and enthusiastic cat. no. 14 cat. no. 14 38.0 x 53.0 21.5 x 30.3 (sheet and image) Newslettersetching and mezzotint from JMW Turner, of Victoria, Melbourne 2.4 x 22.3 (height x diameter) andNorma the BULL38.0 x golden53.0 age of the pharaohsinvolvement21.5 in the x 30.3 development (sheet and ofimage) etching and mezzotint from JMW Turner, of Victoria, Melbourne 2.4 x 22.3 (height x diameter) Norma BULL involvement in the development of Le Pilier D’Absalon (The Pillar of Absalom) cat. no. 67 Le Pilier D’Absalon (The Pillar of Absalom) cat. no. 67 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Private collection, Melbourne Liber Studiorum, part XIV, London, 1819 Private collection, Melbourne Australian 1906National–1980 Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne the exhibitionPrivate and thecollection, accompanying Melbourne Liber Studiorum, part XIV, London, 1819 Private collection, Melbourne Australian 1906–1980 the exhibition and the accompanying 1843 cat. no. 39 The deserted1843 selection 1923 cat. no. 39 The deserted selection 1923 Felton Bequest, 1967 29.0 x 42.8 (sheet, irreg.); Felton Bequest, 1967 publication, as well as for his generous 29.0 x 42.8 (sheet, irreg.); publication, as well as for his generous hand-coloured lithograph from David cat. no. 22 Veduta dell’ Anfiteatro Flavio, detto David COX Snr cat. no. 56 line etching hand-coloured lithograph from David cat. no. 22 Veduta dell’ Anfiteatro Flavio, detto David COX Snr Curator, Geelongcat. no. 56 Gallery:line etching 2011 Geelong 20.8 x 29.0 (plate) (5 August) and long-standing support of the Gallery 20.8 x 29.0 (plate) and long-standing support of the Gallery Giovanni Battista PIRANESI Roberts, La Terre Sainte: Vues & The raising of Lazarus c. 1647–51 il Colosseo (View of the Flavian British 1783–1859 Port Arthur 1937Giovanni–38 Battista PIRANESI 24.0 x 29.6 (sheet);Roberts, 15.1 La xTerre 22.4 Sainte:(image) Vues & The raising of Lazarus c. 1647–51 il Colosseo (View of the Flavian British 1783–1859 Port Arthur 1937–38 24.0 x 29.6 (sheet); 15.1 x 22.4 (image) National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne in general. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne in general. Italian 1720–1778 Monuments, Société des Beaux-Arts, etching Amphitheater, called the Colosseum) etching and Italianaquatint 1720 –1778 National GalleryMonuments, of Australia, Société Canberra des Beaux-Arts, etching Amphitheater, called the Colosseum) etching and aquatint National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Felton Bequest, 1949 cat. no. 48 Felton Bequest, 1949 cat. no. 48 22.8 x 31.6 (sheet); 22.1 x 31.3 (plate) 25.2 x 31.1 The Stephen Collection, purchased 1976 This exhibition22.8 x 31.6 presents (sheet); works 22.1 x 31.3 (plate) 25.2 x 31.1 The Stephen Collection, purchased 1976 This exhibition presents works Brussels, 1843 September–Novemberetching 2011 from Vedute di Roma series Caesar’s Tower Castle ruins, Kenilworth Brussels, 1843 etching from Vedute di Roma series Caesar’s Tower Castle ruins,acquisitive Kenilworth print awards cat. no. 5 cat. no. 5 from private and major institutional from private and major institutional 26.7 x 34.2 (sheet); 18.3 x 25.8 (image) Private collection, Melbourne Rembrandt VAN RIJN 1748–78 National Gallery of Australia, Canberra 26.7 x 34.2 (sheet); 18.3 x 25.8 (image) Private collection, Melbourne Rembrandt VAN RIJN 1748–78 National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Parte del Foro di Nerva 1748 Castle 1820 Parte del Foro di Nerva 1748 Raymond McGRATH collections, and for this co-operation Castle 1820 Raymond McGRATH collections, and for this co-operation Geelong Gallery, Victoria Dutch 1606–1669 45.0 x 68.5 (sheet) Gift of the Estate of Norma Bull, 1984 Geelong Gallery, Victoria Dutch 1606–1669 45.0 x 68.5 (sheet) Gift of the Estate of Norma Bull, 1984 etching from GB Piranesi, Alcune Vedute cat. no. 23 watercolour etching from GB Piranesi, Alcune AustralianVedute 1903–1977 we gratefullycat acknowledge. no. 23 the kindness watercolour Australian 1903–1977 we gratefully acknowledge the kindness Purchased through donations, 2012 Rare Books Collection, State Library Kenneth W Park Purchased through donations, 2012 Rare Books Collection, State Library di Archi Trionfali, Rome, 1748 Circe 1650–51 cat. no. 32 18.5 x 29.5 Victor COBBdi Archi Trionfali, Rome, 1748 of our colleaguesCirce 1650 at the–51 following cat. no. 32 18.5 x 29.5 (12 October)Victor COBB of our colleagues at the following of Victoria, Melbourne cat. no. 68 of Victoria, Melbourne cat. no. 68 22.2 x 34.9 (sheet); 13.6 x 26.9 (plate) etching Christ and the Woman of Samaria McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, Australian 187622.2– 1945x 34.9 (sheet); 13.6 x 26.9 (plate) etching Christ and the Woman of Samaria McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, Australian 1876–1945 David ROBERTS Ex libris: RaymondDavid ROBERTSMcGrath 1925 institutions: Art Gallery of New South Ex libris: Raymond McGrath 1925 institutions: Art Gallery of New South Private collection, Melbourne British 1796–1864 21.3 x 30.1 Decemberamong ruins 2011–February 1634 cat. no. 40 2012 Victoria Private collection, Melbourne British 1796–1864 Wales; Art Gallery21.3 x 30.1 of South Australia; among ruins 1634 cat. no. 40 Victoria Wales; Art Gallery of South Australia; cat. no. 57 wood engraving cat. no. 57 wood engraving Private collection, Melbourne etching Veduta dell’ Arco di Tito (View of the Purchased 1982 Lecturer: The Grand Tour Private collection, Melbourne etching Veduta dell’ Arco di Tito (View of the Purchased 1982 cat. no. 6 VINCENT BROOKS, DAY & SON Gothic windows,cat. no ruined. 6 shrine, Ivanhoe 16.4 x 12.2 (sheet);VINCENT 11.6 BROOKS, x 7.4 (image) DAY & SONMcClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park; Gothic windows, ruined shrine, Ivanhoe 16.4 x 12.2 (sheet); 11.6 x 7.4 (image) McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park; (lithographer) 12.3 x 10.8 (plate) Arch of Titus … with the Villa Farnese (lithographer) National Gallery of Australia; National 12.3 x 10.8 (plate) Arch of Titus … with the Villa Farnese National Gallery of Australia; National Altra Veduta del Tempio della Sibilla Claude LORRAIN DERBY (since demolished)Altra Veduta 1926 del Tempio della SibillaPrivate collection, Melbourne Claude LORRAIN DERBY (since demolished) 1926 Private collection, Melbourne British, active 1867–1940 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne to the left) British, active 1867–1940 Gallery of Victoria; and the State Library National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne to the left) Gallery of Victoria; and the State Library in Tivoli c. 1765 French c. 1604/05–1682 British, established c. 1750 etching in Tivoli c. 1765 French c. 1604/05–1682 British, established c. 1750 etching Felton Bequest, 1958 etching from Vedute di Roma series (2 September) Margaret OLLEY Felton Bequest, 1958 etching from Vedute di Roma series Simon Gregg Margaret OLLEY etching from Vedute di Roma series 31.8 x 24.1 (sheet);etching 23.7from x Vedute17.9 (plate) di Roma series of Victoria. The presentation of works 31.8 x 24.1 (sheet); 23.7 x 17.9 (plate) of Victoria. The presentation of works cat. no. 15 1748–78 cat. no. 49 cat. no. 15 1748–78 cat. no. 49 1748–74 cat. no. 24 Private collection,1748–74 Melbourne Australian 1923–2011 by Giovannicat Battista. no. 24 Piranesi has Private collection, Melbourne Australian 1923–2011 by Giovanni Battista Piranesi has Gaza 1879 March–MayGroup III 2012 47.0 x 71.0 (sheet) ‘Near Naples’ plate c. 1825 Gaza 1879 Group III 47.0 x 71.0 (sheet) ‘Near Naples’ plate c. 1825 45.2 x 66.0 The rape of Europa (L’Enlèvement 45.2 x 66.0 been greatlyThe enhanced rape of Europaby research (L’Enlèvement been greatly enhanced by research chromolithograph from David Roberts, Art transcending archaeology: Rare Books Collection, State Library hand-painted and gilded porcelain cat. no. 69 chromolithograph from David Roberts, Art transcending archaeology: Rare Books Collection, State Library hand-painted and gilded porcelainCurator, Gippsland Art Gallery:cat. no. 69 Nicholas Private collection, Melbourne d’Europe) 1634 George COLLINGRIDGEPrivate collection, (de MelbourneTourcey) undertaken d’Europe)by Dr Holden 1634 as the State George COLLINGRIDGE (de Tourcey) undertaken by Dr Holden as the State The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Piranesi’s Vedute di Roma 3.0 x 22.0 (height x diameter) Hill End ruinsThe 1948 Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Piranesi’s Vedute di Roma 3.0 x 22.0 (height x diameter) Hill End ruins 1948 etching of Victoria, Melbourne Australian 1847–1931 Library of Victoria’setching 2010 Redmond of Victoria, Melbourne Australian 1847–1931 Library of Victoria’s 2010 Redmond cat. no. 7 Egypt and Nubia from Drawings Made Geelong Gallery, Victoria cat. no. 7 oil on canvasEgypt and Nubia from Drawings Made Geelong Gallery, Victoria oil on canvas 20.4 x 26.8 (sheet) Giovanni Battista PIRANESI cat. no. 41 Barry Fellow.20.4 x 26.8 (sheet) Giovanni Battista PIRANESI cat. no. 41 Barry Fellow. Altra Veduta del Tempio della Sibilla on the Spot by David Roberts RA, Dorothy McAllister Bequest Fund, 1988 Lisacat. no Sullivan. 58 Altra Veduta del Tempio della Sibilla75.6 x 101.0 on the Spot by David Roberts RA, Dorothy McAllister Bequest Fund, 1988 cat. no. 58 75.6 x 101.0 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Italian 1720–1778 Veduta del Tempio di Bacco, inoggi We wouldNational particularly Gallery likeof Victoria, to Melbourne Italian 1720–1778 Veduta del Tempio di Bacco, inoggi Chevalier—Australian odyssey We would particularly like to in Tivoli (Another view of the Temple Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., London, Ex libris: Noelin TivoliPearson (Another 1920s view of the TempleNational GalleryCassell, of Victoria, Petter, GalpinMelbourne & Co., London, Ex libris: Noel Pearson 1920s National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Felton Bequest, 1961 Chiesa di S Urbano, distante due miglia acknowledgeFelton the supportBequest, of 1961 Arts Chiesa di S Urbano, distante due miglia acknowledge the support of Arts of the Sibyl in Tivoli) c. 1765 Paris & New York, 1879 June–Augustcat. no. 33 2012 HERCULANEUM POTTERY wood engravingof the Sibyl in Tivoli) c. 1765 Purchased 1948Paris & New York, 1879 cat. no. 33 HERCULANEUM POTTERY wood engraving Purchased 1948 24.7 x 31.7 (sheet); 15.4 x 23.2 (image) Veduta di altra parte della Camera da Roma fuori della Porta di S Sebastiano British c. 1794–1841 13.0 x 10.2 (sheet); 10.5 x 6.8 (image) 24.7 x 31.7 (sheet); 15.4 x 23.2 (image)Victoria through the Indemnification Veduta di altra parte della Camera da Roma fuori della Porta di S Sebastiano British c. 1794–1841 13.0 x 10.2 (sheet); 10.5 x 6.8 (image) Victoria through the Indemnification etching from Vedute di Roma series cat. no. 25 Curator,etching Geelong from Vedute di Roma seriesSydney Gallery: URE SMITH Developingcat. no. 25 Sydney URE SMITH Geelong Gallery, Victoria Sepolcrale di L Arrunzio (View of another … (View of the Temple of Bacchus, Private collection, Melbourne Geelong Gallery, Victoria Scheme that has made possible the Sepolcrale di L Arrunzio (View of another … (View of the Temple of Bacchus, (18 January)Private collection, Melbourne Scheme that has made possible the 1748–74 Time, Apollo and the Seasons 1662 cat. no. 50 1748–74 Australian 1887–1949 Time, Apollo and the Seasons 1662 cat. no. 50 Australian 1887–1949 Purchased through donations, 2012 part of the tomb chamber of L Arruntius) now the Church of S Urbano, two Purchased through donations, 2012loan of works of the calibre we see in part of the tomb chamber of L Arruntius) now the Church of S Urbano, two loan of works of the calibre we see in 62.9 x 44.5 etching Jug c. 1820 Russell DRYSDALE62.9 x 44.5 etching Jug c. 1820 1748 miles distant from Rome, beyond cat. no. 70 the exhibition. Similarly we record our 1748 miles distant from Rome, beyond cat. no. 70 the exhibition. Similarly we record our Private collection, Melbourne 20.6 x 26.6 (sheet) hand-painted and gilded porcelain Australian 1912Private–1981 collection, Melbourne 20.6 x 26.6 (sheet) hand-painted and gilded porcelain Australian 1912–1981 Joseph Mallord William TURNER etching in Le Antichità Romane II the Porta S Sebastiano) the Geelong GalleryThe Old Mill, Josephprint Mt Gilead, Mallord NSW collection William1915 TURNERsincere gratitude to the William Angliss etching in Le Antichità Romane II the Porta S Sebastiano) The Old Mill, Mt Gilead, NSW 1915 sincere gratitude to the William Angliss cat. no. 8 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne 10.8 x 15.4 x 7.5 cat. no. 8 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne 10.8 x 15.4 x 7.5 British 1775–1851 39.5 x 60.0 etching from Vedute di Roma series cat. no. 59 etching British 1775–1851 (Victoria) Charitable Fund for their 39.5 x 60.0 etching from Vedute di Roma series cat. no. 59 etching (Victoria) Charitable Fund for their Veduta del Tempio della Sibilla Felton Bequest, 1933 Geelong Gallery, Victoria Veduta del Tempio della Sibilla Felton Bequest, 1933 Geelong Gallery, Victoria William SAY (engraver) Rare Books Collection, State Library 1748–78 Hill End 1948 22.0 x 21.5 (sheet);William 17.4 SAY x 15.3(engraver) (plate) sponsorship of the exhibition. We also Rare Books Collection, State Library 1748–78 Hill End 1948 22.0 x 21.5 (sheet); 17.4 x 15.3 (plate) sponsorship of the exhibition. We also in Tivoli c. 1765 Dorothy McAllister Bequest Fund, 1992 in Tivoli c. 1765 Dorothy McAllister BequestDr Fund, 1992Colin Holden British 1768–1834 MELBOURNE POTTERY of Victoria, Melbourne 38.5 x 62.0 (sheet) (7 October)oil on composition board Private collection,British Melbourne1768–1834 recognise theMELBOURNE ongoing support POTTERY of all of Victoria, Melbourne 38.5 x 62.0 (sheet) oil on composition board Private collection, Melbourne recognise the ongoing support of all etching from Vedute di Roma series etching from Vedute di Roma series British, active 1770–1780 Prize entry informationRare Books Collection, Stateand Library formsPaul Sandby MUNN 76.1 x 101.2 our annual programBritish, active sponsors. 1770 –1780 Rare Books Collection, State Library Paul Sandby MUNN 76.1 x 101.2 our annual program sponsors. cat. no. 16 cat. no. 34 cat. no. 16 cat. no. 34 1748–74 of Victoria, Melbourne British 1773–1845 Geelong Gallery,1748– Victoria74 William Blamire YOUNG Not least, we record our thanks of Victoria, Melbourne British 1773–1845 Geelong Gallery, Victoria William Blamire YOUNG Not least, we record our thanks Isis 1819 Avanzi del Tempio del Dio Canopo nella Isis 1819 Avanzi del Tempio del Dio Canopo nella 40.0 x 63.0 cat. no. 26 JH McPhillimy40.0 and x 63.0 HP Douglass Bequest Australian 1862–1935 to David Pidgeoncat. no and. 26 Hamish Childs Guest curatorJH McPhillimy andand HP Douglass print Bequest Australianscholar: 1862–1935 In searchto David Pidgeon and Hamish Childs Private collection, Melbourne etching and mezzotint from JMW Turner, Plate c. 1770–75 Villa Adriana in Tivoli (Remains of the Girolamo ROSSI cat. no. 51 Private collection, Melbourne etching and mezzotint from JMW Turner, Plate c. 1770–75 Villa Adriana in Tivoli (Remains of the Girolamo ROSSI cat. no. 51 Funds, 1952 cat. no. 71 of Design By Pidgeon for the design Funds, 1952 cat. no. 71 of Design By Pidgeon for the design Liber Studiorum, part XIV, London, 1819 embossed creamware with transfer print temple of the god Canopus at Hadrian’s Italian 1682–after 1762 Abbey ruins 1809 Liber Studiorum, part XIV, London, 1819 embossed creamware with transfer print temple of the god Canopus at Hadrian’s Italian 1682–after 1762 Abbey ruins 1809 Rat’s Castle, Hobart c. 1919 of this publication, and Adams Print for Rat’s Castle, Hobart c. 1919 of this publication, and Adams Print for Hubert ROBERT 29.0 x 43.0 (sheet); 20.7 x 29.0 (plate) 2.3 x 25.2 (height x diameter) Villa, Tivoli) watercolour SimonAdrian FEINTHubert Gregg ROBERT 29.0 x 43.0 (sheet); 20.7 x 29.0 (plate) 2.3 x 25.2 (height x diameter) Villa, Tivoli) watercolour Adrian FEINT cat. no. 42 cat. no. 42 French 1733–1808 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne French 1733–1808 watercolourNational Gallery of Victoria, Melbourneits expert printing. Finally, I acknowledge of the picturesque—thewatercolour architectural ruinits expert printing. in Finally,art I acknowledge Private collection, Melbourne 2012 Geelongetching from Vedute contemporary di Roma series Il colombario dei liberti art di Livia (Theprize tomb 34.1 x 23.3 Australian 1894–1971 Private collection, Melbourne etching from Vedute di Roma series Il colombario dei liberti di Livia (The tomb 34.1 x 23.3 Australian 1894–1971 46.7 x 59.2 (sight) the indispensable contribution of my 46.7 x 59.2 (sight) the indispensable contribution of my Felton Bequest, 1949 1748–78 McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, Felton Bequest, 1949 1748–78 McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, cat. no. 9 of the freedmen of Livia) (after Antonio cat. no. 60 cat. no. 9 Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney colleagues at the Geelong Gallery. of the freedmen of Livia) (after Antonio cat. no. 60 Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney colleagues at the Geelong Gallery. 44.5 x 58.0 (sheet) Victoria 44.5 x 58.0 (sheet) Victoria La galerie antique 1763–64 Buonamici) 1727 Curator,La galerie Gippsland antique 1763–64 Purchased Art 1923 Gallery: Buonamici) 1727 Purchased 1923 Rare Books Collection, State Library Purchased 1982 Ex libris: Patrick White 1931 Rare Books Collection, State Library Purchased 1982 (16 May andEx libris: Patrick 13 White June) 1931 etching from Les Soirées de Rome series etching in Francesco Bianchini, Camera etching from Les Soirées de Rome series etching in Francesco Bianchini, Camera of Victoria, Melbourne wood engraving Geoffrey Edwards of Victoria, Melbourne wood engraving Geoffrey Edwards 14.0 x 9.4 (sheet); 13.7 x 9.1 (plate) ed Inscrizioni Sepulcrali de’ Liberti, Servi, 9.8 x 8.7 (sheet)14.0 x 9.4 (sheet); 13.7 x 9.1 (plate) Director, Geelong Gallery ed Inscrizioni Sepulcrali de’ Liberti, Servi, 9.8 x 8.7 (sheet) Director, Geelong Gallery National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne ed Uficiali della Casa di Augusto, GM NicholasPrivate collection,National Melbourne Chevalier—AustralianGallery of Victoria, Melbourne odyssey ed Uficiali della Casa di Augusto, GM Private collection, Melbourne Felton Bequest, 1923 Salvioni, Rome, 1727 Felton Bequest, 1923 Salvioni, Rome, 1727 43.0 x 28.8 43.0 x 28.8 Rare Books Collection, State Library Rare Books Collection, State Library Malcom Bywaters Calendar of Victoria, Melbourne (4 November) of Victoria, Melbourne Exhibiting artist: House and home— Geelong Gallery Education Program 2012 Geoffrey Edwards Malcom Bywaters Director, Geelong Gallery: 2012 program (29 June) (Friends Christmas event, 2 December)

Susan Scollay Art historian: Gardens of love— Persian poetry and its admirers (3 February)

Susan McCulloch OAM Author, publisher and curator: Contemporary Indigenous art—a regional guide (2 March) Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 14 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 15

Guided tours Special events Functions Education services

The Gallery’s Volunteer Guides conducted Acabellas singing group The Costa Group guided tours every Saturday and at other Weekly performances Dinner Education Gallery— times as requested. Exhibitions of student works City of Greater Geelong CoGG ‘Healthy Cities’ The following groups and programs Arts Precinct—prospective tenders tour Conference reception Who’s Who portrait prize were included: 10 September to 18 September Geelong Future Cities Cotton On Foundation Athenaeum Club; Barwon Health Carer Site visits Exhibition opening and fundraising event Poppykettle—children’s week Respite; Blue Cross—Anglesea; Eloura Aged 27 October to 2 November Care; Geelong Adult Migrant Centre; Geelong Kalena (City of Greater Geelong) Friends of the Gallery Multicultural Aged Care; Geelong Otway School Holiday Program Christmas luncheon Let’s talk recognition—a children’s Tourism—conference attendees; Hesse Rural art exhibition (Reconciliation Week) Meet the maker Gallery Guides and volunteers Health Group; Kalkee Day Care Respite Centre; 25 May to 3 June Wendy Jagger, ceramicist Christmas luncheon Leaders for Geelong Inductees; Mornington Regional Gallery Friends; National Galley of Gallery Guides and volunteers Education Gallery— Victoria Guides; Probus Club Geelong; Sunbury Tour of the Nicholas Chevalier—Australian Exhibition briefing session for In search Community Health Centre; Sunrise Aged Care odyssey exhibition presented by Geoffrey of the picturesque Thematic exhibitions of Facility; U3A Nunawading Art Appreciation Edwards, Director, Geelong Gallery works from the collection Group; Vincentian Village Aged Care; Woodend Gallery Guides and volunteers Senior Citizens Group; and (off-site) Annam World Poetry Day In search of the picturesque morning tea Koori focus Cara House; Melbourne Savage Club. In conjunction with Geelong Regional Libraries 9 July to 4 September Geelong Central Marketing During school holidays, the Guides conducted Function Portraits from the collection children’s Eye spy discovery tours every 10 September to 23 October Wednesday and for special events as Geelong Chamber of Commerce requested. Eye spy sessions were held Reception Robert Ingpen—Poppykettle illustrations on the following dates: 27 October to 2 November Geelong City Motors 6 and 3 July; 28 September and 5 October; Client luncheon Japanese prints 11, 18 and 25 January; 4 and 11 April 5 November to 29 January Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers Bus trip to Duneira house and garden Indigenous works from the collection 7 April to 1 July Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers Bus trip to Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton— A Diamond Jubilee Celebration exhibition, Ballarat Art Gallery

Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers Christmas luncheon

Webb Family Afternoon tea

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Geelong Gallery Education

‘Art without borders’ learning boxes Secondary schools Program 2012 Geelong Gallery 2012 Education Services continued a free loan AMES, Werribee; Apollo Bay P12; Bellarine Education Program Learning in the Gallery2012 Overview The Geelong Gallery is committed to making its permanent collection and program of temporary exhibitions accessible to students and teachers, program to classroom teachers of fi ve Secondary College; Belmont High; Brauer to stimulate and broaden interest, enjoyment and understanding of the works of art. Te r m 1 Key learning areas and strands explored in relation to works of art include: English, History, Aboriginal Studies, Asian Studies, Technology, Civics and

Citizenship, and Languages other than English. In ‘Art without borders’ learning boxes: William College, Macedon; Christian College; Clonard Education program focuses on working with regional artists and community organisations including Courthouse Arts, Geelong One Fire Reconciliation Group, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong Regional Library, and the 2012 , the Gallery’s Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative. Kaleidoscope—an applied The key features of the Geelong Gallery Education program include: learning experience across Buckley; Myths and rituals; Art industry College; Cobden Secondary College; Colac the curriculum 1 Artist workshop— Educator’s previews Trudy White Each educator’s preview includes a guided tour of the term’s feature Who am I? I, myself and water exhibition, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to network with other educators. Our educator’s previews are listed on Pdi. Services listed Thursday Tuesday All day activity8 March 20 March on Pdi 10.00am to context; Who’s Who—portraits; and College; Derrinallum P12 College; Galvin Park are cross-referenced to the Victorian Institute of Teaching’s Standards VELS level 9.30 3.00 of Professional Practice required for registration renewal. Attendees receive am to Duration pm 4 2.45 a certificate of participation as well as current education resources in the Arts and Humanities& 5—English, (History) pm Cost $ 1. 5 hours 5 per student

support of pre- and post-visit activities. Based on the term’s feature VELS level Geelong Gallery Geelong 4 exhibition the Who am I? & 5—Grades Duration: English—Writing and the Arts—5 to 1.5-2 hours program allows students to: Exploring and Responding, 8 Printmakers—artists and art. Secondary College; Geelong College; Geelong 2 Kaleidoscope—an applied learning experience across the curriculum – explore interactive activities in Creating and Making This program enables students to explore a single theme from various both visual and performing arts Join Trudy White, painter and perspectives linking the performing arts, visual arts and language. Geelong Gallery – effectively engage with key writer, and Gail Frost, Geelong Based on the term’s feature exhibition, the English language skills of Gallery Educator, to view the High School; Geelong Lutheran College; The Geelong Gallery, one Education programs 1 enables students to develop knowledge and skills through: reading, listening, writing and term’s feature exhibition and of Australia’s leading regional Education programs meet – exploring interactive activities in both visual and performing arts speaking explore the concept of water Kaleidoscope program – as a sacred element of spiritual art galleries, is a valuable the needs of Victorian students – effectively engaging with key English language skills of reading, think creatively and imaginatively program significance in Dreaming Stories. learning resource for all and teachers by addressing listening, writing and speaking in their approach to a set theme students and teachers. relevant aspects of: – learn about the histories of Students will identify and discuss – thinking creatively and imaginatively in their approach to a set theme the imagery as stimuli to create The Gallery’s collection of over Victorian Early Years Learning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Goroke College; Grovedale College; Kardinia Presented in conjunction with Courthouse Arts, Geelong Regional drawings and paintings of their 5 and Development Frameworks Islanders ,000 works includes Australian Library and Geelong Performing Arts Centre. own relationships with water. and international paintings, Victorian Essential Learning Rotating workshops will be They will also be actively involved works on paper, sculpture and Duration: all day activity held at Courthouse Arts, in the process of composing decorative arts. Every year the Victorian Certificate) of 3 Artist workshops Geelong Gallery, Geelong a creative written response to Visits by students and teachers Gallery hosts a program of Freshwater Saltwater— Regional Library and Geelong their artwork.

International College; Lake Bolac College; special exhibitions. The Gallery’s practical creative learning workshops, led by regional Performing Arts Centre. Aboriginal and Torres Victorian Certificate of Program Education professional artists and the Gallery Educator, enable students and teachers 2 Applied Learning ( to engage with and participate in a diverse range of artistic and cultural Strait Islander prints Educator’s preview Secondary student workshop Education e-bulletin – experiences, thus creating a valuable and dynamic learning experience. Primary student workshop— —Analytical Frameworks International BaccalaureateVCAL) Tuesday To receive the latest 28 February appreciation and art making Curriculum ( In addition, the Gallery can facilitate individual artist workshops for Exhibition 4.00pm to Tuesday 6.00 program details, log on IB) schools, based upon the needs of the school curriculum. A free event forpm teachers Tuesday 27 March Lara Secondary College; Matthew Flinders The 2012 Saturday 13 Duration to the Gallery website program includes 18 Duration March 1 hour floor talks, lectures, workshops, Duration: Term 1 to Sunday February Join us for a guided tour of the VCE Art—Unit (www.geelonggallery.org.au) 1. 5 VELS level1. 54—the hours Arts study days, teacher briefings hours 15 April exhibition 1-4 and subscribe to the Freshwater Saltwater— This exhibition features works by and Humanities (History) Students will use the application Students attended tours and teachers attended and professional learning Aboriginal and Torres Aboriginal andFreshwater Torres Strait Saltwater Islander - Education e-bulletin. Program partnerships Indigenous artists who have used of the Analytical Frameworks as programs. Individual learning Strait Islander prints prints, including the launch of: Students will explore a selection printmaking techniques to record , including the launch of: a means to analyse and interpret programs can be arranged. Exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal and Girls High School; Melbourne Girls Grammar 18 February their traditional stories, designs Kaleidoscope—an applied learning a selection of iconic works from Saturday Torres Strait Islander prints with 15 April and clan totems, celebrating the experience across the curriculum the term’s feature exhibition. to Sunday interrelated themes. The work- rich living relationship between The aim of this workshop is to Educator’s preview A unique cross-curricular shop will focus on depictions of professional development workshops. Learning in the classroom 28 February Indigenous people and water in demonstrate how to decipher Tuesday program—presented in marine life encompassing the Australia through linocuts, screen- the different aspects and layers Kaleidoscope— collaboration with Courthouse Arts, varied species associated with Who am I? prints and lithographs. of meaning in artists’ works. School; Mercy Regional College, Camperdown; 8 March Geelong Regional Library and clan totems, ancestral beings and

Thursday Australian National Maritime M Geelong Performing Arts Centre. food sources. The viewing will Primary student workshop—ng travelling exhibition useum inspire students to create Te r m appreciation and art maki 13 March Sponsored in Geel expressive crayon, ink resist Tuesday ite William Angliss (Victorong by the technique artworks, developing Artist workshop—Trudy Wh ia) Charitable Fund The picturesque ruin— 20 March their understanding and Newcomb Secondary College; Newcomb Tuesday kshop— awareness of line, pattern, Schools visiting the Gallery during the year Secondary student worrks Analytical Framewo texture and negative space. 27 March Tuesday Secondary College Koori Unit; Northern Bay Term 2 Te r m The picturesque ruin— 3 (with most making repeat visits) were: in prints, paintings Educator’s preview and photography

Exhibition Thursday 2 August 21 April Saturday 4.00pm to 5.30pm contemporary Australian structures 24 June Who’s who portrait prize attracts to Sunday A free event for teachers Secondary College; North Geelong Secondary and includes works from the entries from students across Educator’s preview century to contemporary times by 8 May Join us for a guided tour of the region, with young artists Tuesday 2012 Geelong international artists Claude Lorrain,17th creating likenesses of their

Rembrandt van Rijn, JMW Turner, Kaleidoscope— heroes, ranging from sporting contemporary art prize The picturesque ruin 19 June identities, community leaders, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Bernardo Tuesday 12 Bellotto and Salvator Rosa, to early mums, dads, local councillors, College; Point Cook Senior College; Sacred 2012 3 Reconciliation Week 20 Exhibition learning boxes teachers, etc. 20th century Australian artists – Buckley Let’s talk recognition—on Saturday Victor Cobb, Lionel Lindsay, Entry forms a children’s art exhibiti to Sunday15 September – Myths and rituals Russell Drysdale, and Adrian Feint. 25 May to Friday available Monday 18 November 3 June – Who’s who portrait Sponsored by the William Sunday 2012 Entries close 4 An exhibition of selected works June – Art industry context Charitable Fund Reconciliation in the Park Friday from around Australia for this Heart College; St Joseph’s College; Trinity Angliss (Victoria) 27 May 24 August Primary schools and pre-schools Sunday $30,000 —Studio Art Approximately acquisitive painting Tuesday award. The Dimmick Charitable – Architecture, design and Educator’s preview entries will be exhibited170 in the – Term 3 All day activity selected Trust has generously sponsored decorative arts (available effectively engage with key Education Gallery with many Tuesday 9.30 this event that assists with the These boxes contain teaching mid- 8 May English language skills of reading, Educator’s preview more published in the 2012 4.00pm to 2 August VELS level development of the Gallery’s ideas for all six ) 5.30 listening, writing and speaking Thursday Printmakers—artists and A free event forpm teachers Geelong Gallery’s Education Advertiser during the exhibition. College, Colac; Western Heights College VCE. VELS – Kaleidoscope— raphy— Arts and Humanities—English, (History) the Geelong contemporary collection Resources support levels three and think creatively and imaginatively 4 art (available Term Join us for a guided tour of the ContemporaryGallery—will photog provide students A Geelong Gallery and while showcasing the best core interrelated strands: Based on the term’s feature Geelong Advertise More details on the contents3) (new) urbanwith theenvironments opportunity to explore of contemporary Australian – exhibition 28 August exhibitions the Contemporary r event physical, personal and andTuesday express their own creative painting practice. of the learning boxes are Gail Frost, Geelong Gallery photography programContemporary allows social learning responsesWho’s who to portrait reconciliation prize and in Artist workshop— Anakie Primary School; Highton Primary School; available on the Gallery website Educator, will launch the Gallery’s students to: program allows Sponsored by the D

– discipline-based learning (www.geelonggallery.org.au). doingExhibition so, actively promote positive Lianne Gough new learning box to support 8 September immick Charitable Trust attitudesSaturday and respect for Aboriginal – explore interactive activities in Who’s who portrait prize – interdisciplinary learning architectural imagery and objects 30 September and toTorres Sunday Strait Islander people. both visual and performing arts Educator’s preview Schools may borrow these in the permanent collection. Thursday Artist workshop— – effectively engage with key 19 July Tuesday boxes free of charge for use This exhibition and program 10.00 18 Lianne Gough English language skills of reading, am to 4.00 September in the classroom (subject Kaleidoscope—an applied has been sponsored19 July by City Duration 1.30pm pm to Mandama Primary School; Montpellier Primary Thursday 1. 5 5.30 listening, writing and speaking hours A free event forpm teachers to availability). Professional learning experience across of Greater Geelong, Deakin Free 2012 Geelong – development support for the curriculum Universitycontemporary and Cavalier art Art prize think creatively and imaginatively VELS level Join us for a guided tour of the Supplies. in their approach to a set theme The Arts—Creating4 to 6 and Making teachers can be arranged Exhibition —Grades term’s feature exhibition 15 September 5 to with the Gallery Educator. The picturesque ruin Saturday Rotating workshops will be held A regular entrant in the 10 Geelong contemporary art prize. 2012 Reconciliationto Sunday in the 18 Park November 2012 at Courthouse Arts, Geelong prize, Lianne Gough is The Gallery’s Educator Gail Frost School; Moriac Primary School; Newtown Tuesday Geelong Gallery) Archibald Tertiary and other institutions Educator’s preview will also summarize the new Gallery, Geelong Regional considered one of the region’s All day activity19 June Sunday 27 May 18 September Friday Tuesday Library and Geelong Performing most prominent portrait painters. Printmakers— artists and art 9.30 25 May to Sunday am to A partnership between the Arts Centre. Lianne has generously agreed to learning box. VELS level 2.45pm Presented in association with3 June the 4 Wathaurong AboriginalTe r m Co- share her knowledge and skills to Arts and Humanities4 & 5 (History) Geelong One Fire Reconciliation —English, the Operative and thePoppykettle Geelong festival help students create portraits for Group and the Wathaurong Who’s who portrait Primary School; Point Lonsdale Primary School; Based on the term’s feature One Fire ReconciliationKinder day Group the Aboriginal Co-Operative. 2012 with funding provided by 25City October Who’s who portrait prize exhibition Thursday prize exhibition. The artist will The picturesque ruin Students and teachers from of Greater Geelong. program allows students to: Primary school day encourage students to expand a wide range of schools and year 26 October – Sunday’s celebrationsFriday in Johnstone y WhiteExhibition their imagination and develop explore interactive activities in levels will explore the theme of AIIU (Japanese Exchange Student workshop— Park are part of Artist workshop—Trud their techniques in the art of both visual and performing arts reconciliation through classroom 13 November Saturday 8 September to Portarlington Kindergarten; St Patrick’s Primary Reconciliation WeekNational.Tuesday Members of g on their portrait drawing, painting and learning, activities and workshops, Sunday 30 September the public and familiesDjalkiri: are invited we are standin mixed media working from Visiting information with support in the classroom from . Members of to view the exhibition names—Blueof student Mud BayThis prize honors Jules Francois photographs of Geelong-born

the Geelong Gallery Educator. The Exhibition Archibald’s connection to Geelong Olympians or local identities. work in the Gallery and encouraged 24 November Pre-visit information resulting artworks—displayed in Saturday host school Clonard College); BRACE; to get involved with some of the 10 Februaryand aims to encourage and inspire to Sunday To help us conserve works fun activities being held. young artists to celebrate people School; St Therese Primary School; South Educator’s preview in the Geelong Gallery’s Travel 27 Novemberfrom the region—their identity, Te r m Tuesday collection for current and history, creativity and culture— The Gallery is a 4 Kaleidoscope—Sacred places future generations to enjoy, 11 Decemberthrough portraiture. through Johnstone3-minute Park from walk Poppykettle festival Tuesday we recommend the following: the Geelong railway station. Brougham Art School; Combined Probus – prior to the visit, teachers/ Entry to the Gallery is from Thursday Geelong Primary School; Whittington & Friday 25 October supervisors to brief students Little Malop Street. Artist workshop— 26 October on appropriate behavior Trudy White A free parking bay for buses The Poppykettle festival in the Gallery (eg. walking by Robert Ingpen’s book The Words and ink painting is located in Little Malop Street in the Gallery, listening to inspired Government partners voyage of the Poppykettle 5 Clubs of Olinda; COPAC—Colac Performing near the Gallery. The Tuesday instructions and not touching a unique multi-arts event that 13 November 10.00am to Primary School the works) encourages children to celebrate is 3.00 Exhibition sponsors Duration pm – Bookings the arts through participation 1.5 students should take care Cost $ hours entering and leaving the To gain the maximum benefit and performance. 5 per student VELS level building from and to the bus from your visit, we suggest 3 & Freshwater Saltwater— Aboriginal Presented as part of Children’s English—Writing,4—Grades the Arts— and Torres Strait Islander prints Arts Centre; Deakin University; Diversitat— – that teachers phone the Gallery Exploring and Responding, 3 to Education sponsors students to check all bags, Week 6

backpacks, coats etc in the in advance to discuss the visit Creating and Making OVERLEAF with the Gallery Educator. cloakroom immediately on Join Trudy White, painter and writer, Melinda Harper arrival and make their way to This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Untitled (detai You must book your visit and Gail Frost, Geelong Gallery Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian the foyer introduction space Government program aiming to improve access to the oil on canvas l) 2004 in advance. Educator, to view the Education Collection: Geelong Gallery Youth Education; Explore Victoria GOT Walking – food and drink is not allowed Gallery’s Sacred places Purchased with funds gene Contact: Sacred places provided by the Geelong inside the Gallery an exhibition of works by various rously Gail Frost, Gallery Educator exhibition— Foundation, – Visit the Geelong Gallery to view a artists and their interpretation of 2004 Art Gallery please consider other visitors T 03 5229 3645 © Melinda Harp sacred spaces. Students will er – teachers to accompany their education 1 @geelonggallery.org.au explore, identify and discuss the Geelong Gallery group at all times during Sponsored by the William Angliss (Victoria) Charitable Fund activities held throughout the day. imagery as a source of enquiry to Photographe tours; Funk Visual Arts Group; Geelong English the visit Bookings for r: John Gollings develop an understanding of social, 2 – stools and clip boards are cross-curricular workshops cultural, political and historic Dennis Nona available for student use Bookings for Kaleidoscope— Naath (Dugong hunti contexts in artworks. Students will (detail) – an applied learningKaleidoscope— experience 1993 ng platform) only pencils are to be use this understanding as stimuli to hand-coloured linocut used in the Gallery across the curriculum and Reproduced courte create drawings and paintings of Language Centre; Geelong Living Well Group; – Poppykettle festival Bookings are essentialpm through the Educator’s preview and The Australian Artsy Priof the artist photography is not permitted and their own sacred spaces. They will in the Gallery (postcards school day) (Primary Geelong Performing Arts Centre. 3 nt Network are essential. Tuesday Who’s who portrait l of some works are available Contact: 27 November Join the Gallery Educator to create 4.00pm to earning box from the Gallery Shop) Kelly Clifford, written response to be incorporated 6.00 4 your own sea creature that can A free event forpm teachers Amos, Leroy and Tero Geelong Performing Arts Centre be installed in the among the Geelong Join us for a guided tour of nne were Geelong Otway Tourism Volunteers Induction; Cost T 03 5225 catch exhibition in the Education ages who united for people of all exhibition in theHairy Education Peruvians the exhibition Djalkiri: we are 1207 in the Park Reconciliation F 03 5225 Gallery. Students will be 2011 A School Membership 1229 standing on their Djalkiri: names we are Courtesy Geelong Adve kelly@ encouraged to experiment with enables groups and individual @gpac.org.au Blue Mud Bay. 5 rtiser a vast range of materials and . — Nadine Christensen students to visit the Gallery Including the launch of Geelong Gallery techniques in these workshops. Untitled (Tiled floor as many times as desired acrylic on board A selection of Robert Ingpen’s to the Collection ) 2008 Geelong VIQUE QUE Friendship Group (Timor); during the year. Little Malop Street Keys Collection: Geelong Gallery paintings and drawings for his The major focus for2012 the project Geelong –14. Winner— A $ book is to create online interactive 2008 Fletcher Jones 2.00 per head entry fee 3220 The voyage of the Poppykettle art prize is charged for students whose T 03 5229 3645 programs and resources linked will complement this exhibition. 6 school is not a member. Free entry to the Gallery’s permanent Fiona Hall

Open daily collection and learning programs. Pandanus—Gunga For School Membership rates, This exhibition draws together program allowsSacred students places to: etching The Gordon; The Gordon Koori Studies Unit 10am Teachers and Early Year 2009 see the Gallery website. – 5pm a series of prints as the culmination Image courtesy of Nom www.geelonggallery.org.au Professionals and families will – explore interactive activities in of a vibrant and intensive cross- Productions both visual and performing arts ad Art cultural exchange between five be able to access and present highly respected Yithuwa Madarrpa works and activities in their – effectively engage with key artists and four renowned artists learning spaces and homes. English language skills of reading, LOTE; Karingal Geelong; McKillop Family from across Australia. The works listening, writing and speaking resulting from this exchange – think creatively and imaginatively capture essential aspects of in their approach to a set theme country at Blue Mud Bay in Eastern – learn about the histories of the Arnhem Land, recognized as one Aboriginal and Torres Strait Services; National Gallery of Victoria Curators; of the most pristine and culturally Islanders who live in Australia significant places in Australia. today Presented by Artback NT: Arts Development and Touring Rotating workshops will be held at Courthouse Arts, Geelong Gallery, Geelong Regional Library and North Balwyn Heights Probus Club; Reunion Geelong Performing Arts Centre. Island Exchange Students—host school Matthew Flinders Girls High School; Ringwood Senior Citizens; St Laurence Aged Care; Springvale (Drysdale) Art Group; Surf Coast Shire Holiday Program; TAC Geelong; U3A Deepdene; U3A Geelong; U3A Grovedale French language students; U3A Southern Mornington Peninsula; Whirly Birds—Botanical Artists, Melbourne; Women’s Cultural Group Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 18 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 19

Professional development Exhibition sponsors Gallery Board for teachers Anonymous donor; Arts Victoria; Avalon Airport; The Gallery Board met 10 times between Educators’ previews—Reflections of the Consulate General of Switzerland; Geelong July 2011 and June 2012. soul—Chinese contemporary ink wash Gallery Grasshoppers; International Art The attendance of the Board members painting; 2011 Geelong acquisitive print awards; Services; The National Art Museum of China was as follows: Freshwater saltwater—Aboriginal (NAMoC); National Portrait Gallery; Shell; and Torres Strait Islander prints; In search of Transport Accident Commission; The William the picturesque—the architectural ruin in art. Angliss (Victoria) Charitable Fund Gallery Board member attendance Teacher Professional Development afternoons VCE Art—Studio Art in partnership with AEV. Education sponsors Peter McMullin 9 President Teacher Professional Development—Let’s Alcoa; Deakin University; Department of Education and Early Childhood Development; Alan Currie 9 talk recognition—a children’s art exhibition. Vice President Presented in association with the Geelong One Geelong Advertiser Fire Reconciliation Group and the Wathaurong Gail Rooney 9 Aboriginal Co-Operative. Hon Secretary

Individual Professional Development with John Nagle 8 Gallery Educator—on a curriculum needs Hon Treasurer basis with focus on current exhibitions. Judge Gerard Mullaly 8

Robyn Everist 8

Government partners and sponsors Allison Murphy 4 Denis Peacock 7

Government partners Rachel Schutze 6

City of Greater Geelong; Arts Victoria Cr Barbara Abley 5 AM DSJ FRINA City of Greater Geelong representative Annual program sponsors (and represented by Cr Cameron Adams Print; The Costa Family Foundation; Granger at 4) Deakin University; Design by Pidgeon; Dimmick Geoffrey Edwards 9 Charitable Trust; Geelong City Motors; Nagle & Director, Geelong Gallery Co Chartered Accountants; The Scotchmans Hill Group; Shell; Target; Tuckers Funeral and NB: Meetings not held in January or April Bereavement Services Conclusion

I extend my thanks to the Director and other Gallery staff for continued support and to the Gallery Board members for their respective contributions.

Gail Rooney Honorary Secretary Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 20 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 21

The Geelong Art Gallery Foundation

This report is of greater brevity than By concentrating on landscape subjects Foundation Board in previous years as a focus of our activities depicting aspects of the wider Geelong region, during 2011–2012 was the campaign to raise and dealing additionally with the European The names of Board members throughout sufficient funds to ensure that Arthur Streeton’s romantic tradition in 19th century art, a tradition the year and at the date of this report are: Ocean blue, Lorne (1921) was conclusively with which the style of Eugene von Guérard’s secured for the Gallery’s collection for all time. famous View of Geelong (1856) is aligned, this function served admirably to acknowledge and Dr Jim Cousins AO The Streeton acquisition attracted keen media thank recent donors to the Foundation and to President coverage and has been the focus of a number promote the Foundation and the Gallery to the Ashley Brimacombe of talks and community presentations. influential membership of the Club itself. Chairman We strove also to enhance the profile of the The success of the initiative invites consideration Foundation by sponsoring the first exhibition Dr Will Bailey AO of another such venture to raise the Gallery’s Deputy Chairman until 9 February 2012 launch of the current calendar year, this being and the Foundation’s profile in a Melbourne The Colin and Elizabeth Laverty collection—a metropolitan context. Happily, Arthur Streeton’s Philip Marshman selection of Indigenous and non-Indigenous grandson, Oliver Streeton, was able to attend Treasurer works of art. the Australian Club function as a Foundation Sheryl Allen guest. Both the Gallery’s President and Director Both these goals (the Streeton acquisition and gave short addresses during the evening, the the profile-raising activities) I am pleased to say Geoffrey Edwards Director providing an outline of the exhibition we achieved at the same time that we further themes and background to the more Rosemary Forsyth developed the Foundation’s Strategic Plan with conspicuous works. revised goals and measures to grow the Peter McMullin Foundation’s funds under investment and During the past year, the Foundation revised Sheryl Townsend to increase membership through selective its meeting schedule, reverting to quarterly functions and promotional activities. meetings with more frequent sub-committee meetings as required. Analysis was undertaken of the findings of the previous year’s membership questionnaire As the Foundation’s allocation of funds to the and the Foundation funded advertisements to Arthur Streeton Streeton acquisition meant the advancement Ocean blue, Lorne 1921 promote the advantages of membership and oil on canvas of funds equivalent to two years’ support, there Collection: Geelong Gallery maintained an active presence at Gallery are no other purchases on which to report at Purchased with funds generously provided opening functions. this meeting. However, given the significance by Geelong Art Gallery of Ocean blue, Lorne to the collection and to Foundation, Robert Salzer In June this year, the Foundation hosted Foundation Art Program, the story of the Geelong and surf coast region, Geelong Community a cocktail party at the Australian Club in Foundation, Will and Dorothy l suggest that this is an understandable and Bailey Charitable Gift, and Melbourne to coincide with an exhibition acceptable state of affairs. numerous individual donors, at the Club of paintings from Geelong 2011 Geelong’s collection. My thanks go to all members of the Foundation Board, particularly to incoming Treasurer, Philip Marshman, for his commitment of time and accounting expertise, and to the staff of the Gallery for their support of Foundation matters and activities through the year.

Ashley Brimacombe Chairman Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 22 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 23

The Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers

Being one of the original members, it is with Our first fundraising event, the annual bus trip, Our mixed Christmas function was again held Keira Hudson Hortus siccus II 2010 particular pleasure that I present the 30th was held on 17 November. Forty-five guests at the President’s home in Newtown on incised digital prints Collection: Geelong Gallery annual report for the Geelong Gallery visited Duneira, the beautiful and historic 17 December. All Grasshoppers contributed to Purchased with funds Grasshopper Committee for the 2011–2012 property and magnificent garden in Mount the gourmet fare to make a spectacular shared generously provided by the Geelong Gallery year. This group commenced on 8 September, Macedon, and enjoyed a guided tour by Christmas meal all washed down with some Grasshoppers and an anonymous donor, 2011 1982 with a dinner at The Source restaurant Stephen Ryan of ABC TV fame. We explored quality wine. The fun annual award was 2011 Geelong acquisitive attended by several of our current members, the stunning heritage garden with its fabulous presented to a new partner in recognition print awards installation view including Ann Smith who was encouraged architecture, marvelled at the size and array of of his support. It also provided an important by the then Director, Pam Gullifer to start a rare plants, attributed to the property’s colonial opportunity to thank all the Grasshoppers for fundraising group for the Gallery. Jane Carlton past and unusual climate. After lunch we toured their hard work and dedication and to socialise became the first President of the Geelong the homestead with its extensive library of together with friends and partners and enjoy Gallery Grasshoppers and it soon expanded. antiquarian books, works of art and furniture. the festive period. The day was a huge success with a picnic It is delightful that many of our early members lunch prepared by one of our members, Special thanks must go to all Grasshoppers for are still active Grasshoppers after all this time. Coral Benham, and home-made afternoon tea. their tireless work with the preparation of food In recognition of this special anniversary, and to Thanks must go to John and Andre Fitzgerald and donations over the last 30 years. It is view many of the prints acquired over the years for their donation of wine. As usual we had a encouraging that many original members are with Grasshopper support of the Geelong raffle with the prize donated by Judy Thomas. still with us and also encouraging that new acquisitive print award, we had the pleasure of This event raised $1,306. members have joined. We hope many more attending the official opening of Sentinels and will respond to our membership drive. showboats—milestones in print collecting at Our second fundraising event was held on Geelong Gallery on 29 June. It was the first 12 April, which was a bus trip to the Art Gallery Our thanks must also extend to supportive time we had seen all of these prints on the of Ballarat to view the exhibition Queen partners. We would like to thank the dedicated walls of the Gallery and felt proud that we were Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton—a Diamond team at the Gallery who support our events associated with many of the acquisitions. Jubilee celebration. This exhibition included and go out of their way to ensure these 100 photographic portraits by Beaton depicting functions run smoothly. Our particular thanks This financial year has been successful, with Elizabeth as princess, monarch and mother. must go to Mary-Ellen Belleville for her all our hard working committee members Rarely-seen photographs, extracts from assistance and to all the other Gallery staff for organising fundraising activities, along with Beaton’s personal diaries and letters were also their friendly and enthusiastic support. We are the staunch support of staff at the Gallery. Our on display. Our 35 guests enjoyed a home- delighted that Melissa Hart, recently appointed committee consists of 19 women, including made morning tea in Buninyong prior to arriving Marketing and Public Programs Co-ordinator, two new members, who work extremely well at the Gallery, viewing the exhibition and dining will assist us in further developing our ideas together in organising and creating fundraising in the Gallery Café. On the journey home we and promotion. Many thanks to Director, events to assist with the biennial Geelong drew the raffle and one lucky guest won a Geoffrey Edwards, for supporting and acquisitive print award. This opening of this magnificent hamper. encouraging our activities and promoting our award exhibition was held on 16 September group. Lastly, thank you to all the Grasshoppers and our contribution of $5,000 helped fund On recommendation from the Gallery Director, for another great year. the award and the acquisition of prints. Geoffrey Edwards, we acquired a watercolour painting for $5,500 by GA Gilbert, Lake Dr Barbara Hanna Modewarre, near Geelong, Victoria, Australia President (1856). We were delighted to be able to purchase more art this year and it is such a thrill to see our financial efforts go to acquisitions for the permanent collection. Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 24 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 25

Friends of the Geelong Gallery

It gives me much pleasure to present my first Dr Patrick Greene OBE, an archaeologist and In early 2012 Susan Scollary, an art historian . LEFT TO RIGHT Friends Committee annual report as President of the Friends of the CEO of Museum Victoria, gave an illustrated and specialist in Islamic culture, spoke about members Nan Smiles, Mary Christopher and Geelong Gallery. At the end of the last financial lecture of his tour of ancient Egyptian sites Persian poetry and culture over the centuries outgoing President year Kath Baulch decided to step down as of Giza, Saqqara and Thebes. He visited the and offered a preview of rare manuscripts from Katharine Baulch with Director of the Geelong President of the Friends committee after 13 Egyptian Museum where the objects found Oxford University brought to Australia for the Gallery, Geoffrey Edwards, and incoming President, years in this position. Thanks to Kath for her in the tomb of Tutankhamun are displayed. State Library’s international exhibition Love and Rosemary May-McSween, leadership and friendship over her time in His visit was in preparation for the Melbourne devotion—from Persia and beyond. and Committee member, Margery Rix, 2 September office. At the last annual general meeting, Museum exhibition, Tutankhamun and the 2011 I was elected as President of the Friends golden age of the pharaohs. Contemporary Indigenous art was the subject and I thank the committee members for their of a talk by Susan McCulloch OAM, who is confidence in my ability and I thank Kath for Kenneth W Park spoke to us of the Grand Tour an author, publisher and curator with long her mentoring during the past year. which was taken mostly by young men of experience documenting Indigenous art. She means and primarily associated with the British spoke of art-producing regions and the work of We are only a small committee and this year aristocracy and gentry. The custom of the Australia’s Indigenous urban artists along with we were pleased to welcome Ivy Taylor and Grand Tour flourished from the mid-17th her latest book, Contemporary Aboriginal Art— Irene Cannon and hope they will enjoy their century until the advent of increased travel the Complete Guide. time as Friends as much as the rest of us do. in the 1840s and was regarded as a rite of It is nice to see new faces at our morning teas passage for young men. The State Library of Victoria’s 2010 Redmond as well as our regulars. Thanks to Curator, Lisa Barry Fellow, Dr Colin Holden, the guest Sullivan, who arranges the excellent speakers Lisa Sullivan gave an illustrated overview of the curator of In search of the picturesque—the with such a variety of topics. We enjoy being Geelong Gallery’s extensive print collection architectural ruin in art spoke about various able to have our morning coffee sessions in the from the earliest acquisitions from the print approaches made by artists over the centuries Gallery foyer where we are able to socialise prizes of the 1960s and 1970s and the Gallery’s to the subject of ruins. with our friends. Our main fundraiser has again support of contemporary Australian printmaking Finally, Dr Barry Hill, poet and historian, read been these coffee mornings, Christmas morning through the biennial acquisitive print awards a selection of poems from his recent book, tea and the Christmas hamper raffle. Thanks to and annual exhibition programs. Naked Clay—Drawing from Lucian Freud Cheryl for helping to organise the raffle. Our Simon Gregg, exhibition curator, presented accompanied by images of Freud’s candid bank balance at the moment is almost $9,000 a preview of Nicholas Chevalier—Australian paintings that inspired the collection. which will be put towards an acquisition for odyssey, the first comprehensive survey of the Gallery. work by the Russian-born Swiss artist who was I would like to thank my fellow office bearers for a job well done and others on the committee Our speakers for the year included Lesley a key figure in Australian colonial art. for willingly doing what was asked of them. Alway, Arts Director of Asialink, who discussed At our Christmas morning tea, Director Thanks to Director Geoffrey Edwards and his the role of Asialink as a leading centre for the Geoffrey Edwards gave a preview of exhibitions staff for help given to us when required, thanks promotion of public understanding of the Asian planned for 2012 and thanked the Friends for also to all who have attended our functions countries and Australia’s role in the region. their work during the year and also the people during the past year and I hope we will have She spoke about her trip to Beijing where who had attended the lectures. your friendship and support again this year. she visited the National Art Museum of China. Rosemary May-McSween President / Treasurer Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 26 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 27

Bruce Latimer Hold up 2009 colour etching Collection: Geelong Gallery Geelong acquisitive print awards (winner), 2011 Courtesy of the artist Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 28 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 29

Collections report

Worcester GA Gilbert Acquisitions One of a pair of ‘Hope and Paintings Lake Modewarre, near Patience’ plates from the Geelong, Victoria, Australia Duke of Clarence service 1856 1790-92 John Firth-Smith watercolour, pencil and white Artist’s book hand-painted (en grisaille) Lapline 1976 highlight and gilded porcelain Collection Geelong Gallery Collection: Geelong Gallery synthetic polymer paint on canvas Purchased with funds Keira Hudson Dorothy McAllister Bequest generously provided by the Fund, 2011 Gift of an anonymous donor, 2011 Geelong Gallery Hortus siccus II 2010 Grasshoppers, 2011 incised digital prints; edition 1/5 Arthur Streeton Purchased with funds generously Ocean blue, Lorne 1921 provided by the Gallery Grasshoppers oil on canvas and an anonymous donor, 2011 Purchased with funds generously provided by Geelong Art Gallery Foundation, Geelong Community Foundation, Robert Salzer Ceramics Foundation Art Program, Will and Dorothy Bailey Charitable Gift, and numerous Worcester individual donors, 2011 Pair of ‘Hope and Patience’ plates from the Duke of Clarence service (1790-92) GA Gilbert hand-painted (en grisaille) and gilded porcelain Lake Modewarre, near Geelong, Dorothy McAllister Bequest Fund, 2011 Edward Fischer Victoria, Australia 1856 The Leash Cup c. 1881/1925 watercolour, pencil and white highlight Worcester silver with ebonised timber stand Purchased with funds generously provided Sucrier c.1800 Collection: Geelong Gallery Dorothy McAllister Bequest by the Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers, 2011 hand-painted and gilded porcelain Fund, 2011 Purchased through donations, 2012 Photography

Metalwork Stephen Wickham Bronwyn Griffith, as ‘Boy bitten G Fischer by a lizard’ after Caravaggio 19 74 Chess trophy 1870s hypo-alum toned photograph silver with ebonised timber stand Gift of Anitsa Connor and Linda Connor Dorothy McAllister Bequest Fund, 2011 in memory of Jean Connor and Edward Fischer Georg Weisz, 2011 The Leash Cup c.1881/1925 Stephen Wickham silver with ebonised timber stand Portrait of Janet McLean after Rembrandt 19 74 Dorothy McAllister Bequest Fund, 2011 gelatin silver photograph Gift of Anitsa Connor and Linda Connor in memory of Jean Connor and Georg Weisz, 2011 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 30 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 31

Stephen Wickham David Frazer Rosalind Atkins New life 2010 Prints Penders Forest 2011 Portrait of Joyce Lyons, at 18, as colour etching wood engraving Collection: Geelong Gallery Rosalind Atkins Collection: Geelong Gallery ‘Madonna’ after Michelangelo 19 74 Geelong acquisitive print Geelong acquisitive print gelatin silver photograph awards (acquired), 2011 Penders Forest 2011 awards (acquired), 2011 Courtesy of the artist Gift of Anitsa Connor and Linda Connor wood engraving; edition 1/12 in memory of Jean Connor and Geelong acquisitive print awards Georg Weisz, 2011 (acquired), 2011

Stephen Wickham Eolo P Bottaro Portrait of Joyce Lyons, at 18, Dal pigmento puro... 2011 as ‘Madonna’ after Michelangelo 19 74 colour lithograph; edition 5/10 gelatin silver photograph Purchased with funds generously provided Gift of Anitsa Connor and Linda Connor by the Gallery Grasshoppers and an in memory of Jean Connor and anonymous donor, 2011 Georg Weisz, 2011 Ebenezer Challis Stephen Wickham The Arch of Titus Rome Portrait of Leigh Stewart, ‘The Apparition’, (after JMW Turner) 1859-61 after Gustav Moreau 19 74 engraving from The Turner Gallery, hypo-alum toned photograph James S Virtue, London, [1859-61] Gift of Anitsa Connor and Linda Connor Purchased through donations, 2012 in memory of Jean Connor and Georg Weisz, 2011 De Gruchy & Leigh Yarra Street, Market Square 1857 Stephen Wickham hand-coloured engraving Portrait of Philly, after Fernand Khnopff 19 74 Purchased with funds generously provided hypo-alum toned photograph by the Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers, 2011 Gift of Anitsa Connor and Linda Connor in memory of Jean Connor and David Frazer Georg Weisz, 2011 New life 2010 colour etching; edition 20/30 Geelong acquisitive print awards (acquired), 2011 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 32 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 33

James Gleeson David Roberts Mornington Peninsula Le Pilier D’Absalon Outward loans Surge 2007 (The Pillar of Absalom) 1843 Regional Gallery, Mornington hand-coloured tinted aquatint; edition 45/50 lithograph from David Gift of Lou Klepac, 2011 Roberts, La Terre Sainte: Exhibition loans Unknown artist, Geelong 1848 Vues & Monuments, Société des Beaux-Arts, Brussels, AC Cooke, Queenscliff Rona Green 1843 Albury Art Gallery, Albury William Duke, Geelong from Collection: Geelong Gallery The Surgeon 2010 Purchased through John Beswick, Biscuit container Mr Hiatt’s, Barrabool Hills linocut, ink and watercolour; edition 7/17 donations, 2012 John Beswick, Jug ST Gill, Queen’s Wharf, Melbourne, west end Geelong acquisitive print awards John Beswick, Trough ST Gill, Steam Packet Wharf, Mack’s Hotel, (acquired), 2011 John Beswick, 2 vases &c, Geelong AG Harley Jones, ‘Egyptian’ vase J Harris, The burning of the clipper ship Bruce Latimer Rene Lalique, ‘Panier de roses’ perfume bottle ‘Lightning’ in Corio Bay, Geelong, Sunday, Hold up 2009 Lovatt’s Langley Mill Pottery, Vase 31 October 1869 colour etching; edition 9/17 Myott, Son & Co, ‘Pyramid’ vase Charles Mackin, Limeburner’s Geelong acquisitive print awards Poole Pottery, ‘YW deco’ pot Point, Point Henry (winner), 2011 Florence Royce, Kangaroo bowl Winston & Sasse, Inauguration Florence Royce, Koala vase of the Geelong and Melbourne Railway Bruno Leti Shorter & Son, ‘Thisbe’ vase Frederic B Schell, Queenscliff Neilson’s lyrics 1999 Shorter & Son, ‘Wave’ vase , The steam ferry etching; edition 13/15 On loan to Albury delightfully deco: On loan to Sea of dreams—the Gift of the artist, 2012 1 July to 9 October 2011 lure of Port Phillip Bay 1830-1914: 7 December 2011 to 19 February 2012 David Roberts Ballarat Art Gallery, Ballarat Le Pilier D’Absalon (The Pillar of Absalom) 1843 Michael Shannon, High noon National Gallery of Australia, Canberra hand-coloured tinted lithograph from David On loan to Michael Shannon—Australian Fred Williams, Yellow landscape Roberts, La Terre Sainte: Vues & Monuments, romantic realist (touring): On loan to Fred Williams— Société des Beaux-Arts, Brussels, 1843 10 February 2011 to 12 August 2012 retrospective (touring): Purchased through donations, 2012 12 August 2011 to 4 November 2012 Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney David Roberts C Douglas Richardson, A hillside, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gaza 1879 Bacchus Marsh Eugene von Guérard, Aborigines chromolithograph from David Roberts, On loan to Australian Symbolism— met on road to the diggings The Holy Land, Casell, Petter, Galpin the art of dreams: On loan to Eugene von Guérard— & Co, London, [1879] 11 May to 29 July 2012 nature revealed (touring): Purchased through donations, 2012 16 April 2011 to 15 July 2012 Australian National Maritime Museum, Unknown artist Eugene von Guérard, View of Geelong Sydney Eugene von Guérard, The Weatherboard Prospect of the ruins of Glastonbury Eugenie Durran, Home from market Abby, in Somersetshire c.1747 Falls On loan to Eugene von Guérard— On loan to Fish in Australian art: nature revealed: engraving from Nathaniel Spencer, 5 April to 1 October 2012 The Complete English Traveller; or, a New 16 April to 7 August 2011 Survey and Description of England and Wales, Carrick Hill, Springfield, SA National Portrait Gallery, Canberra J Cooke, London, 1776 Russell Drysdale, Study for Hill End E Phillips Fox, Portrait of Helen Peters Purchased through donations, 2012 On loan to Russell Drysdale— Helen Peters, Portrait of Harold Strother Oke drawing (touring): On loan to Impressions—painting 23 February to 24 August 2012 light & life: 25 November 2011 to 4 March 2012 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 34 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 35

Shepparton Art Gallery, Shepparton Furnishing loans Richard Larter, Scatter shift Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, John Longstaff, Portrait study Paul Partos, Untitled Geelong On loan to Sir John Longstaff—portrait Bundoora Homestead, Bundoora Susan Sutton, Winter. Waiting for the 8.27, Unknown maker, Didgeridoo of a lady: 18 February to 22 April 2012 Percy B Brinkworth, Daimio and Martin Burke Geelong Railway Station Unknown maker, Fish James Quinn, The Squire’s daughter Douglas Wright, Swamp gums near Yankee Flat Unknown maker, Lawstick TarraWarra Museum of Art, Tarrawarra On loan from July 2003 On loan from October 2011 Unknown maker, Woomera Andrew Mezei, Gigantic dream (diminished) Wandjuk Marika, Good hunter for sugar bag On loan to Boundary line: Walter Withers, The farm Geelong Botanic Gardens, Geelong On loan from June 1985 1 August to 26 August 2011 On loan from September 2003 Raphael Romanelli, Ruth On loan from 1963 The Australian Club, Melbourne Walter Withers, The valley of the Lower Plenty , You Yangs On loan from September 2003 to February 2011 Geelong City Motors, Geelong , Landscape, Terrinallum Judy Spafford, Ti-tree, Old Coach Road JW Curtis, Station Peak Helen Peters, Landscape On loan from 13 April 2010 Peter Daverington, Welcome to the pleasure On loan from October 2007 dome—a homage to Bierstadt and the death Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong E Phillips Fox, Portrait of Lady Barrett Marc Clark, First and second of a frontier On loan from February 2011 Juan Davila, A bush burial (study) David Evison, Journal William Duke, Geelong from City of Greater Geelong, Geelong Ernest Fries, Shoot Mr Hiatt’s, Barrabool Hills John Coburn, Setting sun Margel Hinder, Planar II Johannes Duntze, A fjord in Norway On loan from April 1998 to October 2011 David Wilson, The rise Terry Eichler, Passing Storm, Cape Otway Road On loan from July 1985 John Gollings, Waterpool near Coleraine, Clewin Harcourt, As the sun dispels the mist Peter Schipperheyn, Metamorphosis sunset AE Newbury, Windmill farm On loan from November 1991 Marion Manifold, View of Geelong toward On loan from April 2004 great, great grandmother Stinton’s garden Gunter Christmann, Helau Margaret Dredge, Untitled Scott Miles, Hoodhead no. 8 On loan from March 2009 Eugene von Guérard, Mr Levien’s On loan from November 2006 to October 2011 hut on the Barwon Robert Jacks, Metropolis Terry Eichler, Passing storm, Cape Otway Road Eugene von Guérard, North east view from On loan from March 2007 to October 2011 On loan from March 2009 to February 2012 the top of Mount Kosciusko, New South Wales On loan to Geelong Landscapes: , Foxy night, rising moon National Trust of Australia (Geelong) 10 April to 9 July 2012 On loan from July 2008 JG Croft, Portrait bust of AE Vidler Unknown maker, Two firescreens Charles Bush, Last light over Lorne Unknown maker, Venus Harold Freedman, Concept for Geelong mosaic On loan from March 1986 Harry Hayward, Old Paper Mill, Barwon River, Geelong The Geelong College, Geelong Unknown artist, Sapling forest Pamela Ashcroft, Northern aspect lot 34 Hayward Veal, Dieppe Wharf Louis Kahan, Oil refinery On loan from February 2011 to October 2011 Keith Looby, Still life and comfy Mahgo Smith, Rock well, Yantra I On loan from November 1996 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 36 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 37

Inward loans ST Gill, View of Adelaide from Bellaire Road Private collections Frederick McCubbin, The hillside, Macedon Edward Fischer, Barrabool Hills National Trust of Australia (Victoria) WC Piguenit, Lane Cove from above the bridge Ploughing Match trophy T Krauss, Trowel On loan from June 1998 On loan from June 1991 On loan from August 2009 Arthur Streeton, Balmain and Leichardt Edward Fischer, Pair of egg spoons Annabel and Rupert Myer Collection On loan from December 1998 On loan from February 1987 Michael Landy, Semi-detached: Lisa, John, Ethel, Maureen and Michael Landy Margaret Olley, Still life with marigolds Edward Fischer, Walking stick Darren Siwes, Beacon and oranges On loan from July 1981 On loan from December 2005 John Olsen, Hanging on to an edge Margaret Preston, Australian gum blossom Edward Fischer, GF Belcher presentation cradle Cbus Investment Art Collection On loan from December 2000 On loan from February 2001 Janet Cumbrae Stewart, Portrait of Jean Shaw Murray Griffin, The backyard opalescent shed Yosl Bergner, From Alice Springs to Kimberley John Hammerton, Thistle Club medal Paul Haefliger, (Three figures) Leonard Hessing, Venus on landscape On loan from March 1988 Adrian Feint, Summer at Pittwater JJ Hilder, Nocturne John Hammerton, Old Collegians cup On loan from June 2002 Enos Namatjira, The blue MacDonnel Ranges On loan from January 1977 Albert Tucker, (Parrots in flight) Geelong Botanic Gardens, Geelong On loan from August 1990 Ernest D Stocks, An Australian bent tree Robert Balding, Eastern On loan from September 1990 Robert Clinch, Silent protest Park Fernery: ground plan Elioth Gruner, Rolling hills, Yass Robert Balding, Fernery, Eastern Park Eugene von Guérard, George Lambert, The dead tree Robert Balding, Front elevation Fernery section Breakneck Gorge, Hepburn Springs On loan from October 1990 Robert Balding, Rotunda, Eastern Park On loan from September 1995 Percy Everett, Central feature, Bernard Hall, Government House Johnstone Park Improvement Scheme Klytie Pate, Lidded pot On loan from February 1991 Percy Everett, Geelong City Improvement On loan from June 2010 Scheme: Bandstand Cressida Campbell, Reflection of mosquito coils On loan from March 2000 Peggy Crombie, Still life with fish On loan from April 1991 Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art, Melbourne Juan Davila, Lorne Sali Herman, Woman standing On loan from November 2011 to February 2012 in the doorway of no. 171 Christian Waller, Cover proof for Geelong Historical Society, Geelong ‘The Great Breath’ Edward Fischer, Presentation cradle On loan from April 1991 On loan from October 1979 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 38 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 39

Financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2012

Committee’s report Principal activities Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2012

Your Committee members submit The principal activities of the association Note 2012 2011 the fi nancial report of the Geelong during the fi nancial year involved the operation $ $ Art Gallery Inc. for the fi nancial year of a public art gallery encompassing ended 30 June 2012. exhibitions, permanent collection and Revenue 2 1,583,334 1,442,372 related public programs. Shop revenue 209,363 218,359 Committee members Shop cost of sales (114,757) (107,253) Signifi cant changes The names of Committee members throughout Shop gross profi t 94,606 111,105 the year and at the date of this report are: No signifi cant change in the nature of these Marketing expenses (423,340) (420,783) activities occurred during the year. Administration expenses (845,248) (750,955) Gail Rooney Judge Gerard Mullaly Operating result Finance costs (8,787) (8,356) John Nagle Allison Murphy Other expenses (105,464) (168,553) The surplus from operating and non-operating Alan Currie Denis Peacock activities amounted to $292,417 Surplus / (Defi cit) before income tax 295,101 204,830 Peter McMullin Rachel Schutze Income tax expense 1(a) - - Signed in accordance with a Cr Barbara Abley Robyn Everist resolution of the Members of Surplus / (Defi cit) after income tax from 295,101 204,830 ordinary activities the Committee. Other comprehensive income after income tax: Net gain on re measurement of investments (2,684) 1,711 in listed shares available for sale Alan Currie Board Member Other comprehensive income for the year (2,684) 1,711 Total comprehensive income for the year 292,417 206,541

Total comprehensive income attributable 292,417 206,541 to members of the entity Geoffrey Edwards Director

Dated this 25th day of September 2012

The accompanying notes form part of this fi nancial report. Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 40 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 41

Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2012 Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 2012 2011 Retained General Financial Total earnings reserves assets $ $ reserve Current assets $ $ $ $ Cash and cash equivalents 3 1,664,263 1,674,814 Balance at 1 July 2010 4,600,649 - 4,408,783 9,009,432 Receivables 32,217 2,190 Inventories 56,323 37,158 Surplus for the period 204,830 - - 204,830 Investments 4 50,535 53,219 Transfer to general reserves - - 25,385 25,385 GST refundable (40,505) 3,366 Total other comprehensive income for the year 1,711 - - 1,711 Other assets 8,286 1,129 Balance at 30 June 2011 4,807,190 - 4,434,168 9,241,358 Total current assets 1,771,119 1,771,876 Surplus for the period 295,101 - - 295,111 Non-current assets Transfer to general reserves - - 21,479 21,479 Property plant and equipment 5 8,016,670 7,652,405 Total other comprehensive income for the year (2,684) - - (2,684) Total non-current assets 8,016,670 7,652,405 Balance at 30 June 2012 5,099,607 - 4,455,647 9,555,254 Total assets 9,787,789 9,424,281

Current liabilities Creditors 6 47,810 30,134 PAYG withholding 25,371 14,474 Provisions 7 159,354 134,020 Prepaid income 8 - 4,295 Superannuation payable - -

Total current liabilities 232,535 182,923

Non-current liabilities

Total non-current liabilities - -

Total liabilities 232,535 182,923

Net assets 9,555,254 9,241,358

Members’ funds Accumulated reserves 9 4,455,647 4,434,168 Retained profits 5,099,607 4,807,190

Total Members’ funds 9,555,254 9,241,358

The accompanying notes form part of this financial report. The accompanying notes form part of this financial report. Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 42 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 43

Statement of cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2012 Notes to the financial statements a. Income tax for the year ended 30 June 2012 Association is exempted from income Note 2012 2011 tax under the provisions of Income Tax $ $ Assessment Act—1997 Subdivision 50-5. Note 1—summary of significant Cash flows from operating activities b. Inventories accounting policies Inventories are measured at the lower Receipts from revenue 1,784,149 1,659,661 This financial report is a special purpose of cost and net realisable value. Payments to suppliers and employees (1,388,821) (1,440,318) financial report prepared in order to satisfy c. Property, plant and equipment (PPE) the financial reporting requirements of the Net cash provided from operating activities 11 395,328 219,343 The depreciable amount of all PPE is Associations Incorporation Act Victoria. The depreciated over the useful lives of the Cash flows from investing activities committee has determined that the association assets to the association commencing from is not a reporting entity. Proceeds from sale of assets - - the time the asset is held ready for use. The financial report has been prepared on an Purchase of assets (405,879) (143,568) Leasehold improvements are amortised accruals basis and is based on historic costs over the shorter of either the unexpired Net cash from investing activities (405,879) (143,568) and does not take into account changing period of the lease or the estimated useful money values or, except where specifically lives of the improvements. Cash flows from financing activities stated, current valuations of non-current Proceeds of loans from trust account - - assets. d. Investments Investments held are initially recognised Repayment of loans - - The following significant accounting policies, at cost, which includes transaction costs. which are consistent with the previous period Net cash from financing activities - - They are subsequently measured at fair unless otherwise stated, have been adopted value which is equivalent to their market Net increase/(decrease) in cash held (10,551) 75,775 in the preparation of this financial report. bid price at the end of the reporting period. Cash at the beginning of the financial year 1,674,814 1,599,039 e. Employee benefits Cash at the end of the financial year 3 1,664,263 1,674,814 Provision is made for the association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled.

f. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

The accompanying notes form part of this financial report. Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 44 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 45

Note 1—summary of significant Note 2—revenue accounting policies (continued) 2012 2011 $ $ g. Revenue and other income General income 230,704 145,274 Government contributions are Grant income 1,133,505 1,115,030 recognised as revenue when the company gains control over the Sponsorship and prize income 94,204 129,126 contribution, or the right to receive Interest and dividend income 60,145 52,942 the contribution. Donations 64,776 - Revenue from the sale of assets is recognised upon delivery of the assets 1,583,334 1,442,372 to the customer.

Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account Note 3—cash and cash equivalents the interest rates applicable to the 2012 2011 financial assets. $ $ All revenue is stated net of the amount Cash at bank–operating 238,011 61,601 of goods and services tax (GST). Cash at bank–non-operating 12,672 9,059 h. Goods and services tax (GST) Cash at bank–investment account 396,201 610,895 Revenues, expenses and assets are 646,884 681,555 recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST Term deposits incurred is not recoverable from the Bequest funds–Sybil Craig 101,325 95,680 Tax Office. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of Bequest funds 777,626 769,443 acquisition of the asset or as part of an General deposits 138,428 128,136 item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the assets and liabilities 1,017,379 993,260 statement are shown inclusive of GST.

i. Comparative figures Where necessary, comparative figures 1,664,263 1,674,814 have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. Note 4—investments j. Trade and other payables 2012 2011 Trade and other payables represent the $ $ liability outstanding at the end of the ANZ shares 33,574 33,528 reporting period for goods and services received by the association during the NAB securities 16,961 19,691 reporting period, which remain unpaid. 50,535 53,219 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 46 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 47

Note 5—property plant and equipment 2012 Note 8—prepaid income 2012 2011 2012 2011 $ $ $ $ Federation building 2,069,635 2,069,635 Prepaid income and grants - 4,295 Improvements at cost 1,117,180 1,117,180 Prepaid sponsorship - - 3,186,815 3,186,815 - 4,295 Equipment at cost 719,188 644,248 Less accumulated depreciation (440,265) (407,672) 278,923 236,576 Note 9—reserves Office equipment at cost 146,010 149,789 2012 2011 Less accumulated depreciation (115,603) (110,686) $ $ 30,407 39,103 Bequest fund 790,286 768,806 Furniture, fittings & equipment 27,214 27,214 Building fund 1,518,288 1,518,288 Less accumulated depreciation (27,214) (27,214) Federation grant 2,078,205 2,078,205 - - Other funds 68,868 68,869

Collection purchases 4,520,525 4,189,911 4,455,647 4,434,168 8,016,670 7,652,405

Note 10—events after the balance sheet date

Note 6—creditors Since 30 June 2012, there are no matters or circumstances that have arisen which requires 2012 2011 adjustments to or disclosure in the financial statements. $ $ Trade creditors 47,810 30,134

47,810 30,134

Note 7—provisions 2012 2011 $ $ Provision for holiday pay 54,624 48,187 Provision for long service leave 104,730 85,833

159,354 134,020 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 48 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 49

Note 11—cash fl ow information Statement by members of the This statement is made in accordance committee with a resolution of the Committee 2012 2011 and is signed for and on behalf of $ $ The Committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity and that the Committee by: Reconciliation of cash fl ow from operations this special purpose fi nancial report should be with profi t after income tax prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the fi nancial 295,101 206,541 Profi t after income tax statements. Alan Currie Cash fl ows excluded from profi t attributable Board Member to operating activities In the opinion of the committee the fi nancial report as set out on pages 37 to 46: Non-cash fl ows in profi t: 1. Presents a true and fair view of the fi nancial • Depreciation 40,297 34,055 position of Geelong Art Gallery Inc. as at 30 • Net gain on disposal of property, plant and (1,317) (336) June 2012 and its performance for the year Geoffrey Edwards equipment ended on that date. Director Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the Dated this 25th day of September 2012 2. At the date of this statement, there are effects of purchase and disposal of subsidiaries: reasonable grounds to believe that Geelong • (Increase)/decrease in trade and other debtors (30,027) 60 Art Gallery Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. • (Increase)/decrease in inventories (19,165) (1,092) • (Increase)/decrease in other assets 39,348 (2,823) • Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 17,676 (12,835) • Increase/(decrease) in employee benefi ts 25,334 10,151 • Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities 6,602 (39,763) • (Increase)/decrease in reserves 21,479 25,385

395,328 219,343 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 50 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 51

Independent auditor’s report to the Auditor’s responsibility Opinion members of Geelong Art Gallery Inc. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on In our opinion, the fi nancial report presents We have audited the accompanying fi nancial the fi nancial report based on our audit. We fairly, in all material respects, the fi nancial report, being a special purpose fi nancial report, have conducted our audit in accordance with position of Geelong Art Gallery Inc. as at 30 of Geelong Art Gallery Inc. which comprises Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards June 2012 and its fi nancial performance for the Committee’s report, the statement of require that we comply with relevant ethical the year then ended in accordance with the fi nancials position as at 30 June 2012, the requirements relating to audit engagements accounting policies described in Note 1 to statement of comprehensive income for the and plan and perform the audit to obtain the fi nancial statements, and the Associations year then ended, statement of cash fl ows for reasonable assurance whether the fi nancial Incorporation Act Victoria the year ended 30 June 2012, notes comprising report is free from material misstatement. a summary of signifi cant accounting policies An audit involves performing procedures Basis of accounting and restriction and other explanatory information, and the to obtain audit evidence about the amounts statement by members of the Committee. on distribution and disclosures in the fi nancial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s Without modifying our opinion, we draw Committee’s responsibility for the judgment, including the assessment of the attention to Note 1 to the fi nancial report, fi nancial report risks of material misstatement of the fi nancial which describes the basis of accounting. report, whether due to fraud or error. In making The fi nancial report has been prepared to The Committee of Geelong Art Gallery Inc. is those risk assessments, the auditor considers assist Geelong Art Gallery Inc. to meet the responsible for the preparation of the fi nancial internal control relevant to the association’s requirements of the Associations Incorporation report, and has determined that the basis of preparation of the fi nancial report that gives Act Victoria. As a result, the fi nancial report may preparation described in Note 1 is appropriate a true and fair view, in order to design audit not be suitable for another purpose. to meet the requirements of the Associations procedures that are appropriate in the Incorporation Act Victoria and is appropriate circumstances, but not for the purpose of to meet the needs of the members. The expressing an opinion on the effectiveness Committee’s responsibility also includes such of the association’s internal control. An audit LBW Chartered Accountants internal control as the Committee determines also includes evaluating the appropriateness is necessary to enable the preparation of of accounting policies used and the a fi nancial report that is free from material reasonableness of accounting estimates misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. made by the Committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the fi nancial report. Sripathy Sarma We believe that the audit evidence we have Partner obtained is suffi cient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Dated this 25th day of September 2012 Geelong Gallery annual report 2011–2012 52

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