Gallery annual report 2014 –2015 The year at a glance

Estimated visitors Hours donated by volunteers to support One of ’s leading and oldest regional the Gallery, its staff and meet public galleries, Geelong Gallery is also home to a * renowned collection that includes Australian demand for services and programs and international , works on paper, 57,270 , decorative arts and new media. Each year we offer inspiring and rewarding experiences through a vibrant program of temporary 4,470 exhibitions along with a diverse range of artist talks, Exhibitions created and presented tours, workshops, lectures, family-friendly activities and learn programs.

Gallery members Our strategic directions are focused in three broad areas: artistic and cultural advancement to enhance Geelong as a liveable city; tourism 24 and economic benefit; and lifelong and inclusive 663 learning opportunities. Additional student exhibitions Government Partners Foundation members

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223 Geelong Gallery is supported by People participated in public the Victorian Government through and learn programs Creative . Founding members of the 7,761 Hitchcock Society 11 Gallery staff (EFT) Geelong Gallery Geelong Donated to the 8.4 Foundation annual giving appeal

Gallery volunteers (not including Board $44,000 members and key support groups) 42 operating budget (million) $1.7 annual reportannual *Visitation during the year in review COVER Victoria Reichelt was significantly impacted by frequent Flood 2014 road closures associated with the adjacent oil on canvas Purchased with funds generously construction site of a new Geelong Library provided by the Robert Salzer Foundation Art Purchase Program and visitor donations and Heritage Centre. 2014

From the President

The single most significant initiative This past year, the Gallery reviewed the fees and Geelong Gallery Board benefits associated with Gallery Membership and of the past year was the completion introduced a new fee schedule to better reflect the The Gallery Board met 11 times between July 2014 of a Business Case to examine options actual and rising costs of the activities and benefits and June 2015. for the long overdue redevelopment provided for the enjoyment of Members: our core and valued support group. We are deeply appreciative The attendance figure of each Board member of the Gallery’s handsome and historic of the loyalty and commitment of our Members as is outlined below. but spatially inadequate building. indeed we are of the magnificent work done by the Gallery’s Foundation, the Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers committee, the Friends committee, our Voluntary Guides and the larger corps of general volunteers— Board member attendance to all of whom l once again extend the grateful thanks of your Board. President— Terry Wills Cooke 11 Similarly, l place on record my indebtedness to fellow Board members for their support and Vice President— commitment during the past year and, in saying so, Andrew Balaam 10 l warmly acknowledge the contributions made by Hon Treasurer— three new Board members Ed Paton, Sally McLaine Barry Fagg 10 and Diana Taylor. Hon Secretary— To the Director and staff of the Gallery, l place Gerard Mullaly 8 Terry Wills Cooke on record the Board’s gratitude for their continued President Geelong Gallery loyalty, professionalism and their enthusiastic efforts Alan Currie* 2 to make Geelong Australia’s premier regional gallery. Robyn Everist 9 It is my pleasure to present the Geelong Gallery’s Details of the preferred option were subject to Finally, l would like to make a particular Annual Report 2014–2015 for the information of our a period of community consultation and we were acknowledgement of the generous annual Matthew Fisher 8 members, government partners, sponsors and all greatly encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive operating grant provided by our Principal Government stakeholders without whose collective and generous response received in respect of this process. Bolstered partner, the City of Greater Geelong, and for the Cameron Granger 8 engagement we could not have presented the by this response, and again in partnership with the similarly extremely welcome annual program programs outlined elsewhere in this document. City, we continue to actively progress the case grant received from the Victorian Government Maria Hamilton 11 for redevelopment funding. through Creative Victoria. The single most significant initiative of the past year Sally McLaine** 9 was the completion of a Business Case to examine Additionally, over the past year, the Gallery worked Peter McMullin* 3 options for the long overdue redevelopment of the closely with the Geelong Library and Heritage Terry Wills Cooke Gallery’s handsome and historic but spatially Centre, and with the City of Greater Geelong, Ed Paton** 5 inadequate building. to manage and mitigate the serious interruption President to Gallery operations caused by neighbouring site Diana Taylor** 6 With a $100,000 grant from the Victorian works associated with the construction of the new Government’s Regional Development Fund, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. Although this Penny Whitehead 8 and additional funding from the City of Greater project has undoubtedly curtailed Gallery programs Geelong as well as from the Gallery’s own resources, and community engagement for much of the year, City of Greater Geelong representative— the City and Gallery in partnership commissioned it will ultimately furnish us with a new visiting Cr Andy Richards 7 the experienced consultancy Biruu Pty Ltd to work exhibitions space on the Library’s ground floor that with us to identify and assess options for the will be entered directly from the Gallery foyer. * Resigned from the Board at the Geelong Gallery AGM, September 2014 strategic expansion of our present facility. ** Elected to the Board at the Geelong Gallery AGM, September 2014 In spite of the logistical challenge of remaining Completed in late 2014, the Business Case open for visitors throughout the new Library’s investigated some nine options both within and construction phase, and determined to explore beyond the Little Malop Street arts precinct, with new ways to increase Gallery engagement with the preferred option for redevelopment signalling the Geelong community and to attract visitors the integration of the Gallery’s existing building to our region, the Gallery ventured to mount over with a prospective multi-level structure to be built the summer period an ambitious suite of exhibitions on the footprint of the existing driveway between promoted collectively under the banner We are the Gallery and the City’s conference centre that Geelong. While details of the component exhibitions would, itself, be demolished and replaced with of this innovative project are found in the Director’s a three-level structure, one tier of which would remarks that follow, it was a source of great be retained by Council and two tiers forming part satisfaction to the Board that the narrative appeal of the Gallery redevelopment. and Geelong-focus of this major undertaking were effective in attracting new and enthusiastic audiences, not to mention excellent media coverage of the respective exhibitions.

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Ours is a small team delivering an unusually ambitious annual program within the constraints of very limited financial and general resources.

John Phillips George Humphrey (publisher) Geoffrey Edwards New mode of military discipline Director (detail) 1829 Geelong Gallery hand coloured etching

At the outset of these summary remarks, I add outstanding acquisition. Gifted under the terms to be finally returned to display in the in this idiom; Telling tales that drew on the my personal thanks to the many Gallery supporters of the Cultural Gifts Program by Christine Bell in 1915 revisited—a collection in residence exhibition permanent collection for works notable for their cited in the President’s report but l single out for memory of the late Christopher Bell, the felicitous that marked the centenary in 2015 of the opening narrative richness; and finally the aforementioned special mention and commendation my colleagues timing of the gift enabled the Gallery to prepare the of the oldest part of the Gallery building. 1915 revisited—a collection in residence that on the Gallery’s staff. Ours is a small team collection for special exhibition as The Iron Duke— recreated a semblance of the salon-style hang that delivering an unusually ambitious annual program soldier and statesman to mark the bicentenary In addition to this exhibition, and also to mark greeted visitors to the Gallery in its formative years. within the constraints of very limited financial and on 18 June 1815 of the Battle of Waterloo. The the building’s centenary, the Gallery commissioned general resources. Nonetheless, the various collection includes works by the foremost satirical a major installation Framework by artist Lisa Young All exhibitions were supported by public and learn component programs, as witnessed by visitors cartoonists of the period such as James Gillray, which was presented in and responded to the programs as summarised elsewhere in this Report throughout the year, are characterised by a Thomas Rowlandson, William Heath, John Doyle familiar octagonal space of the Richardson Gallery. with special holiday programs created for young consistently high degree of professionalism. and John Phillips. Within a somewhat curtailed annual exhibitions visitors as well as the evergreen Who’s who portrait program (reflecting the disruption caused by prize for young artists which, this year, featured 170 My remarks, henceforth, are focused on the Among the other new acquisitions detailed neighbouring construction works), major initiatives exhibits. Learn programs of particular note were the Gallery’s achievements in respect of exhibitions, elsewhere is the gift by artist Sally Ross of her included the We are Geelong suite of exhibitions Reconciliation workshops highlighting Indigenous acquisitions, public and education programs, painting Volcano (grey) (2013), and four works fronted by Arcadia—sound of the sea, an exhibition culture and engaging students from schools marketing and related activities. by , William Dobell and Lloyd Rees of John Witzig photographs recalling Australian surf throughout the region. donated from the Estate of Beverley Brown culture in the 1970s and toured by the National In terms of collection development, the 2014 in memory of Joseph Brown. From the Estate Portrait Gallery of Australia; Lyons’ view—the Geelong contemporary art prize—again supported of Yvonne Pettengell came works by influential Mayor’s choice showcasing works from Geelong Geoffrey Edwards magnificently by the Dimmick Charitable Trust— modernist George Bell and other works including Mayor Darryn Lyons’ personal collection of Director furnished a compelling acquisition with the winning a small bronze by sculptor Clifford Last. A portfolio international pop art, fashion photography and entry adjudged to be Preserve this fruit (2103) by of prints by Rona Green and a number of collaborating sculpture seen here in juxtaposition with the Victorian artist, Rob McHaffie. In support of the artists will enrich Geelong’s holdings of contemporary Mayor’s selection of his favourite works from the acquisition and the exhibition all told, the Gallery Australian . Gallery’s own collection. Highlights of this exhibition produced a video that explores Rob McHaffie’s were works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Stuart practice and the intentions behind his award- In terms of conservation treatments, efforts this Semple and Mario Testino. winning painting. Another 2014 Art Prize short-listed year were concentrated on the cleaning and repair work—Flood (2014) by Victoria Reichelt—was of a large, panoramic landscape titled A storm Smaller components of We are Geelong were acquired with a timely grant from the Robert Salzer gathering, Wet Jacket Arm, New Zealand (1891) Cavalcade of Geelong with historical photographs Foundation Art Purchase Program augmented by by the Geelong-born artist James Peele. The gift from the archive of the Geelong Advertiser; visitor donations. in 1901 of businessman, John Traill, Legends of Geelong that offered profiles on various the canvas was cleaned by paintings conservator identifies from all walks of life in the “Geelong An extremely fine collection of late 18th and early Sabine Cotte, while the original frame was repaired story”; and #RitzHeritageOverlay a mural-scaled 19th century British satirical prints dealing variously and re-gilded by frame conservator Louise Bradley. work in the foyer by noted street artist, Glen Smith. and often scathingly with the life and times of the The conservation was undertaken with a generous Also mounted were Written in light with its short Duke of Wellington was without question an grant from the Copland Foundation to enable the illuminated texts in neon by five artists working

Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 4 Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 5 From the Foundation

I would like to extend my warmest Established in 2013, the Foundation’s Annual Geelong Art Gallery Giving appeal has raised over $110,000 in total, and best thanks to all our Foundation which includes $45,000 this year. The generous Foundation Board members, supporters and donors for support of our members warms our hearts and The Foundation Board met five times between their continued generous support of helps advance the Gallery. July 2014 and June 2015. our wonderful Gallery. You are helping This year the Foundation contributed The attendance figure of each Board member make our dream come true. $180,000 towards the Gallery’s operational costs. is outlined below. For the next financial year we are committed to providing $200,000 to the Gallery’s operational costs. Additionally, the Foundation will also provide up to $200,000 financial support for the preparation of a Foundation Board member attendance concept plan for the Gallery’s redevelopment project. President— Throughout the past year, the Foundation Board Dr Jim Cousins AO 2 has followed with keen interest and lent its support at all times, to the Gallery’s preparation, in concert Chairperson— with the City of Greater Geelong and the Victorian Maria Hamilton 5 Government, of a Business Case to examine options for a substantial redevelopment of the Deputy Chair— Gallery’s building and facilities. With the completion Rosemary Forsyth 3 in late 2014 of that Business Case and the release Maria Hamilton of a preferred option for future redevelopment, Hon Treasurer & Secretary— Chairperson Geelong Art Gallery Foundation we look forward to lending further and tangible Philip Marshman 4 support to the progress of this vital and exciting planning initiative. Barbara Abley AM CGSJ FACN 5 The year in review saw both a pleasing Thank you to each of my fellow Foundation Board 3 overall increase of $290,519 in the Foundation’s members. In particular I would like to acknowledge I would particularly like to thank all the Gallery staff, Terry Wills Cooke and specifically our erudite and artistically talented Endowment Fund and the launch, hosted in the three new members who joined the Board in the Barbara Cronin* 5 Gallery in April 2015, of a new bequests program past year: Barb Cronin, Frances Loughrey and Director. He with his team, make our Gallery what that will be known as the Hitchcock Society. Paul Murphy. Each has brought distinct and direct it is today and their enthusiastic cooperation has Geoffrey Edwards 5 This is in recognition of George Hitchcock and benefits of different professional networks and enabled us in all we do. his son Howard Hitchcock, formerly prominent specialist expertise to the Board. Andrew Jones 5 Geelong citizens, founders of the landmark Bright Finally, in closing I would like to extend my warmest and Hitchcock department store, and generous Special thanks also to Foundation Treasurer, Philip and best thanks to all our Foundation members, Frances Loughrey* 4 supporters of numerous local causes and Marshman, for his expert and careful husbandry supporters and donors for their continued generous organisations including the Geelong Gallery. of Foundation investments and for his administration support of our wonderful Gallery. You are helping Paul Murphy* 3 of this aspect of our operations. Our goal to reach make our dream come true. Some 66 guests attended the launch and several $3M in the Endowment Fund by June 2015 has * Elected at The Foundation AGM, October 2014 new notified bequests were confirmed in the been achieved through your support of the Annual Gallery’s favour in support of this occasion. At the Giving appeal and the completion of a very substantial Maria Hamilton launch, the Director and l spoke about the purpose pledge made in recent years by the Trustees of the Chairperson of the Foundation and the new bequests program Peggy and Leslie Cranbourne Foundation. Geelong Art Gallery Foundation while Foundation member, Laurence O’Keefe, gave an account of the impetus behind his own support, Another significant initiative in the past year has along with that of his partner, Christopher James, been the decision to purchase a Customer Relations via bequests and donations, of the Geelong Gallery. Management data base for use by the Foundation and the Gallery. While supporting overall fundraising A new bequests/Hitchcock Society brochure has including Annual Giving, bequests and a proposed been prepared and printed. It provides our members Capital appeal, the new database will transform and supporters with the appropriate wording to be the way we do business in different facets of used when considering the inclusion of the Gallery Gallery operations. It will enable us to have online as a beneficiary in their wills. We hope many of you membership, which many of you have been asking will consider using it. about, donations to be made online, retail sales, membership renewal, public programming, Members of the Foundation’s Bequests committee, volunteers, segmented communications as well chaired by Rosemary Forsyth, are to be congratulated as integrating our financial reports. for their work in planning this function as is the Gallery’s Development and Business Manager, In support of this initiative, the Foundation has Richard Ferguson, whose excellent support of the engaged Gallery staff member Chantelle Hodgson Foundation throughout the year has been very much as Foundation and Memberships Officer, whose appreciated across all of the Foundation’s activities. responsibilities will support Gallery as well as Foundation programs.

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Friday 5 December 2014 Installation view of Glen Smith’s Artistic program highlights #RitzHeritageOverlay in the Guest speaker: Gallery foyer 24 exhibitions created and presented Darren Lyons, Mayor, City of Greater Geelong Photography: Jesse Marlow 22 exhibitions initiated by Geelong Gallery Arcadia—sound of the sea 5 December 2014 to 22 February 1 travelling exhibition organised by another institution We are Geelong A suite of five exhibitions celebrating our city 1 public art project and region:

801 works of art exhibited Lyon’s view—the Mayor’s choice 5 December 2014 to 8 February 370 artists exhibited #RitzHeritageOverlay 2 commissions 5 December 2014 to 22 March 3 official openings of exhibitions Cavalcade of Geelong 5 December 2014 to 10 May Exhibition openings Legends of Geelong The Gallery hosted three official openings 5 December 2014 to 15 February of exhibitions for over 1,000 members, guests, partners and supporters. Early images of Geelong 5 December 2014 to 15 March Friday 29 August 2014 2014 Geelong contemporary art prize Guest speaker: Friday 16 May 2015 Exhibition Program 30 August to 23 November 2014 Cr Andy Richards, Arts and Culture portfolio, Guest speaker: Growth habits—Julia Gorman Showcasing the best in contemporary Australian City of Greater Geelong Hon Lisa Neville MP, Minister for Environment, until 5 July 2015 painting practice this nationally recognised biennial Climate Change and Water A major contemporary art commission, this abstract exhibition featured 42 works by 45 leading and 2014 Geelong contemporary art prize wall drawing realised in vinyl, takes its inspiration emerging artists. 29 August to 23 November 2014 1915 revisited—a collection in residence 16 May to 16 August 2015 from the free-flowing form of garden succulents. And a viewing of: Winning ways 1938–68—the first three decades Framework—Lisa Young Permanent collection of Gallery art prizes Geelong Region artists program 16 May to 16 August 2015 until 5 July 2015 13 September to 30 November 2014 A bold and captivating presentation of the Gallery’s Award-winning paintings acquired for the Gallery’s Silent life—Sally Cleary The Iron Duke—a solider and statesman nationally significant collections of Australian and permanent collection through Geelong’s prize 29 August to 23 November 2014 16 May to 16 August 2015 international paintings, works on paper, sculpture exhibitions, first staged in 1938 and selected by and decorative arts. guest judges who were notable art world figures And a viewing of: of their day. Geelong Region artists program Geelong Region artists program Early images of Geelong From the river to the sea—Lisa Wang 18 October 2014 to 15 March 2015 9 May to 21 June 2015 Silent life—Sally Cleary Selected works from the Gallery’s permanent 19 July to 7 September 2014 collection that document the establishment, growth A haunting multi-media installation that addresses and character of the township of Geelong from the Australian ecology: water usage, habitat removal mid-to-late 19th century. and species extinction. Arcadia—sound of the sea Belleek porcelain 29 November 2014 to 22 February 2015 16 August to 30 November 2014 An exhibition of lyrical, richly-textured photographs Exquisitely handcrafted decorative porcelain by John Witzig, co-founder of Tracks magazine and produced by Ireland’s Belleek Pottery selected founder of SeaNotes, with large-scale ink drawings from the Gallery’s permanent collection. by Nicholas Harding and psychedelic film footage by Albert Falzon. A National Portrait Gallery exhibition.

“I have just been to see all the exhibitions #RitzHeritageOverlay today. It was fantastic, wandered around by myself taking my time.” “Fabulous installation–revisited yesterday”

Gayle Kahle @marilyn_edgar Facebook, 16 January 2015 Instagram, 20 March 2015

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Lyons’ view—the Mayor’s choice 1915 revisited—a collection in residence Lisa Young Fostering contemporary practice Framework (installation view) 2015 6 December 2014 to 8 February 2015 16 May to 16 August 2015 painted steel, acrylic mirror, Works of art from the private collection of Cr Darryn Programmed to commemorate the centenary of Geelong Gallery has a strong tradition of working polystyrene Commissioned by Geelong Gallery Lyons, Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, alongside the Gallery’s building, this exhibition brings together with artists to present compelling contemporary Reproduced courtesy of the his choice of works from the Gallery’s collection. works in a display that imagines what visitors to the works of art through our vibrant exhibition program, artist and Sarah Scout Presents, Melbourne new building may have experienced a century ago. biennial art awards, commissions and our Cavalcade of Geelong renowned collection. Photography: Matthew Stanton 6 December 2014 to 10 May 2015 Framework—Lisa Young Drawn from the photographic archives of the 16 May to 16 August 2015 This year the Gallery commissioned Lisa Young Geelong Advertiser, this selection of mostly A major commission to coincide with the centenary to create a work of art to commemorate the historical images spans several generations of the Gallery’s building, this site-specific sculptural centenary of the Gallery’s building. The result of public life and spectacle in Geelong and installation is inspired by the Gallery’s classical was Framework, a large-scale sculptural installation the surrounding region. architecture and the region’s industrial past. inspired by the Gallery’s classical architecture and the region’s industrial past. Legends of Geelong The Iron Duke—soldier and statesman 6 December 2014 to 15 February 2015 16 May to 16 August 2015 Young’s armature-like construction of black metal Select profiles of celebrated and lesser-known Programmed to coincide with the bicentenary beams echo the structure of the Richardson Gallery, individuals associated with Geelong and its region. of the Battle of Waterloo, this exhibition includes the room in which it is situated. Crossbeams works from private and public collections that correspond with the window design of the original #RitzHeritageOverlay chronicle the life and times of the Duke of Wellington. façade, while a prone column replicates those 6 December 2015 to 22 March 2015 that stand at what was (until the early 1960s) A commissioned installation by street artist ST Gill—town and country life the Gallery’s main entry from Johnstone Park. Glen Smith referencing the city’s built heritage. 13 June to 30 August 2015 The luminous gold mirror on which the column Prints and watercolours by the prolific mid-19th sits reflects the elaborate and historic ceiling of Written in light century artist ST Gill whose images of urban and the Richardson Gallery: the gold tones mimicking 14 February to 10 May 2015 rural life were widely distributed and highly popular. the gilded frames that house paintings in adjacent illuminated text works in which artists utilise neon rooms. And on close inspection, another sculptural to convey their messages. Painted porcelain—decorated British ceramics form reveals a highly decorative ceiling rose 1750–1850 (echoing a predominant architectural feature By the book 20 June to 11 October 2015 of buildings of the era). The black metal structure 21 February to 14 June 2015 Richly-decorated porcelain forms selected from and subtle industrial-like inclusions, such as metal Works from the permanent collection that reflect the Gallery’s permanent collection. the increasing prominence of the artist’s book chains, rods and hooks, acknowledge Geelong’s rich format in contemporary practice. Distant lands manufacturing history (and the many merchants 27 June to 18 October 2015 and businesses that supported the establishment Telling tales Select watercolours and paintings from the of a gallery of Fine Art in what was considered, 21 March to 10 May 2015 permanent collection reflecting the late-19th and in the late 19th and early 20th century, a very Narrative-based paintings, prints and photographs early-20th century fascination with Orientalism. industrial city). from the Victorian era to the present day that illustrate stories from the bible, classical mythology, Public art project Framework complements 1915 revisited— historical events and daily life. a collection in residence, a special exhibition that invites viewers to travel back in time and imagine Lamps, lanterns & lighthouses Indefinite substitution what visitors to the new building may have 21 March to 10 May 2015 Tom Nicholson experienced 100 years ago whilst acknowledging An eclectic selection of works from the permanent Commissioned by NETS Victoria for The Cinemas the individuals who were closely involved with the collection that includes representations of various Project. Curated by Bridget Crone. establishment and earliest years of the Gallery. sources of light. 6 to 9 July 2014 Sorrento, Indented Head, Eastern Beach Geelong Gallery’s curator, Lisa Sullivan said, 18th VIGEX international photography and Geelong Gallery ‘Collectively, these two significant exhibitions salon 2015 celebrate the building’s centenary, and the origins 28 March to 3 May 2015 A set of ongoing participatory events involving clay of a collection that is now of national significance, Selected works from the 2015 VIGEX photographic busts of two important and singular protagonists in whilst also acknowledging the important role of competition. the very early history of Victoria: John Batman and artists from the earliest years of the Gallery to the William Buckley. Figured into a number of important present day, and the vitality that they and their Geelong region artist’s program sites in and around Geelong, the work centres on works can bring to a building. These exhibitions the busts being exchanged by participants from also invite visitors to experience our building— From the river to the sea—Lisa Wang the local community. and collection—in an entirely new way.’ 9 May to 21 June 2015 Realist paintings that showcase both the grandeur and the more intimate aspects of the region.

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Estimated visitors Audience development highlights Friends of the Geelong Gallery

4,616 students visited or participated The Friends of the Geelong Gallery play a vital role * in learn programs in the Gallery’s annual calendar of events through the First Fridays series of illustrated lectures, which 435 educators visited or participated celebrate and examine the Gallery’s artistic program in learn programs whilst exploring a broad range of culture, history and ideas. 57,270 103 education institutions visited the Gallery Through these inspiring talks the Friends of 31 guided learn tours presented by Gallery Educator the Geelong Gallery provide crucial funds for the Education and community 83 self-directed school group visits to the Gallery continued growth or care of the Gallery’s renowned collection. In March 2015, the Friends generously group visitors 31 learn seminars and workshops in the Gallery donated $8,000 to enable the conservation of ’s hugely popular painting Ocean 24 outreach learn workshops presented in schools blue, Lorne (1921) in readiness for its inclusion in a special exhibition in 2016. 12 learn box loans to schools Almost 1,000 people attended 10 lectures in 33 public programs the First Fridays series. We fondly acknowledge each of the guest presenters and especially thank 4,616 2,493 people participating in public programs the Ian Potter Museum of Art, National Gallery 276 families participating in public programs of Victoria, National Portrait Gallery and Museum Victoria for their assistance. Public program participants 37 tours presented by Voluntary Gallery Guides

159 community groups visited Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers 175,684 website hits The Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers consist of 303,042 reach 18 dedicated art lovers who have been making a difference in the life of the Gallery for over 30 years. 2,493 9 Gallery publications Since 1996, the Grasshoppers have sponsored the biennial Geelong acquisitive print awards. 1 Geelong Art Gallery Foundation publication The Grasshoppers hosted two bus tours this Website hits 7 presentations by Gallery staff year, which will provide crucial funds to the Geelong at external organisations Gallery in the next financial year. The first bus trip was to the Regional Gallery to view the Archibald Prize 2014, an Art Gallery of Membership New South Wales exhibition toured by Museums & Galleries NSW. This tour included morning tea, Gallery Members are the beating heart of lunch at the Mornington Golf Club and a self-guided 175,684 the Gallery and we are deeply grateful for their tour of the Archibald Prize 2014. The second support which contributes greatly to the annual fundraising bus trip was to Bendigo Art Gallery program of exhibitions, while visitor donations to view Imagining Ned, an exhibition that marked support the development of the nationally significant the 160th anniversary of the birth of Ned Kelly, Facebook reach collections. In return for their support, Members followed by lunch and a tour of the city of Bendigo. enjoy a range of benefits including quarterly Funds raised during these events assist with the Newsletters to keep abreast of forthcoming sponsorship of the 2015 Geelong acquisitive print events and invitations to opening night functions. awards, which will be presented from 22 August Members also receive discounts at a range 2015. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the of partner organisations and providers. Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers and the assistance of Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and 303,042 Bendigo Art Gallery.

*Visitation during the year in review was significantly OPPOSITE impacted by frequent road closures associated with Opening night crowd at the the adjacent construction site of a new Geelong Library We are Geelong exhibition and Heritage Centre. Photography: Jesse Marlow

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Installation view of Arcadia— Entry to the Geelong Gallery is free. Learn program Sound of the sea exhibition

We are committed to making sure Gallery Learn programs and workshops have been Photography: Jesse Marlow that people from all backgrounds can effective in encouraging visitation by school groups discover and explore our renowned and students in wider Geelong and metropolitan Melbourne. Mutually beneficial and significant collection and inspiring temporary benefits continue to accrue to schools engaged exhibitions or meaningfully engage with Gallery Learn events on the basis of Gallery in our public and learn programs. partnerships with Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Court House Youth Arts Centre, the Geelong Botanic Gardens and Deakin University. Public programs & guided tours The Gallery’s Learn programs were accessed Almost 3,000 people attended 33 public programs by Primary, Secondary and Tertiary students, at the Gallery this year including: with particularly successful workshops held in 10 First Fridays lectures association with Kaleidoscope learning programs, the Poppykettle festival, the Who’s who portrait 2 creative conversations exhibition and Indigenous art programs.

2 drop-in and draw sessions Teacher professional development workshops were held in association with Art Education Victoria. 6 artist floortalks by 10 artists

1 artist studio tour & lunch Publishing & design 3 curator & director floortalks Media coverage Other highlights include: 1 Geelong Gallery annual report 2013/14 All Gallery exhibitions generated positive publicity The relaunch of Geelong Gallery’s Facebook profile 1 creative kids workshop 3 exhibition opening invitations and extensive social media exposure this year that resulted in a reach of 303,042 impressions by 1 storytime and illustration demonstration including line listings, reviews, features and 30 June 2015. 4 newsletters commentaries across a diverse range of media 1 twilight sip and shop outlets such as local, state and national newspapers, The launch of the ‘Have your say’ survey regarding 1 2014 Geelong contemporary art prize magazines and art journals, street press, national the Gallery redevelopment increased our Facebook 1 Geelong after dark with 6 family-friendly activities room brochure online media, blogs, social media and radio. reach by 17,800 people by 4 February 2015. (Friday 8 May 2015) Highlights include features, reviews and interviews 1 2015 Learn brochure Almost 1,350 people accessed the Gallery’s in The Age, The Australian, Geelong Advertiser, website during Geelong after dark, the City of In addition, the Gallery’s 14 Voluntary Guides Guardian Australia, Herald Sun and The Weekly 1 Geelong Art Gallery Foundation bequest brochure Greater Geelong’s premier annual arts event facilitated tours to help visitors explore and Review Greater Geelong and also on ABC TV 24 (Friday 8 May 2015). meaningfully engage with the permanent The talent, craftsmanship and dedication of and Triple R. collection. This year’s highlights included: Gallery annual program sponsors Adams Print The launch of an Instagram profile on 16 January 20 Saturday tours and Design By Pidgeon were recognised this year 2015 attracted 160 followers in its first week. by their respective industry peers, in particular, for Website & social media 11 tailored tours their work on our handsome handbook, Geelong Securing 495 followers on Instagram and 1,968 Gallery—Collections, which was published in 2013. The Gallery website attracted almost 176,000 hits likes by 30 June 2015. 1 International Women’s Day tour The Gallery warmly congratulates Adams Print for and 81,200 new visitors. (Sunday 8 March 2015) being awarded the Heidelberg Award for excellence The launch of a Twitter profile on 16 January 2015 in craft at the 2014 National print awards and the attracted 197 followers by 30 June 2015. 1 International Slow Art Day tour Gold Medal at the 2014 National print awards. (Saturday 11 April 2015) Design By Pidgeon also received a Distinction Produced a six minute video, Reflections on the collection—Rob McHaffie, winner of the 2014 6 family-friendly art adventures (Book covers category) at the 2014 Australian Design Biennale Awards and this publication was Geelong contemporary art prize, which explored (during the school holidays) McHaffie’s artistic practice and the intentions Shortlisted (Book category) at the 2014 Museums behind his award-winning painting, Preserve this multiple pop-up talks at Geelong after dark Australia Publication Design Awards. fruit (2014). Launched on the Geelong Gallery (Friday 8 May 2015) channel on YouTube on 25 October 2014.

“I know my group were thoroughly engaged in their Reconciliation learning experiences.”

Leigh Ulmer, Portarlington Primary School

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Installation view of Acquisitions John (HB) Doyle 1915 Revisited—a collection John Bull trying on his ‘bra’ new ‘grey breeks’ 1831 in residence exhibition hand coloured lithograph Photography: Andrew Curtis Ceramics Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015

Swansea John (HB) Doyle ‘The bard’ plate c. 1818 The Old White Lion 1829 hand painted and gilded porcelain hand coloured lithograph Dorothy McAllister Bequest Fund, 2015 Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015

John (HB) Doyle Paintings A trip to Dover 1839 lithograph Victoria Reichelt Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 Flood 2014 oil on canvas Caroline Durré Purchased with funds generously provided by the Robert Allegory of entropy 1993 Salzer Foundation Art Purchase Program and visitor donations, lithograph; edition 14/30 2014 Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015

Rob McHaffie James Gillray Preserve this fruit 2013 Political dreamings!—Visions of peace!—Perspective horrors! oil on canvas 1801 Geelong contemporary art prize, 2014 hand coloured etching Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 Sally Ross Volcano (grey) 2013 James Gillray oil on canvas The Republican rattlesnake fascinating the Bedford squirrel Gift of Sally Ross, 2015 1795 hand coloured etching Painting profile Collection highlights Prints Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 James Gillray Frank Brangwyn On Friday 29 August, the 2014 Geelong contemporary 42 Acquisitions A hint to young officers 1804 Péronne 1919 art prize of $30,000 was awarded to Rob McHaffie hand coloured etching lithograph; edition of 10 for his painting Preserve this fruit a bright, colourful 48 Outward Loans Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 Gift of Dr Colin Holden, 2015 and whimsical work inspired by traditional Thai folk 43 Inward Loans James Gillray painting that examines Western and colonial Frank Brangwyn The Tree of Liberty—with the Devil tempting John Bull 1798 Ruins of war: Dixmude 1918–19 attitudes to the East. 3 Major conservation treatments hand coloured etching lithograph Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 This award winning work—the first by McHaffie Gift of Dr Colin Holden, 2015 to be acquired by the Geelong Gallery—depicts a James Gillray Frank Brangwyn Dumourier dining in state at St James’s, on the 15th of May singular figure of an elderly man in profile in a style Ruins of war: Cambrai 1918–19 1793 reminiscent of Asian shadow puppets and temple lithograph Rob McHaffie hand coloured etching Gift of Dr Colin Holden, 2015 paintings. It is highly representative of McHaffie’s Preserve this fruit 2013 Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 practice in which he presents small vignettes of oil on canvas Geelong contemporary art prize, Frank Brangwyn observed everyday life: portraits of characters both James Gillray 2014 Ruins of war: Arras 1918–19 Confederated coalition,—or—The giants storming Heaven;— real and imagined. His vibrant paintings skilfully lithograph with the gods alarmed for their everlasting abodes 1804 simulate the appearance of collage: each of the Gift of Dr Colin Holden, 2015 hand coloured etching compositions’ elements derived from various Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 source materials or pages of magazines. George Cruikshank Game of chess 1814 James Gillray hand coloured etching Some 500 entries were received from around Two pair of portraits; “ —presented to all the unbiased Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 the country with 42 works by 45 artists selected electors of Great Britain, by John Horne Tooke 1798 hand coloured etching to showcase the best of contemporary Australian Isaac Cruikshank Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 painting practice. The selection panel included: Days of yore!! 1797 hand coloured etching guest judge Charlotte Day, Director of Monash William Heath Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 University Museum of Art; Geoffrey Edwards, A lecture on heads as delivered by Marshalls Wellington & Blucher 1815 Director of Geelong Gallery; and Lisa Sullivan, Isaac Cruikshank hand coloured etching Geelong Gallery’s Curator. The days we live in!! 1797 Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 hand coloured etching Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 Geelong Gallery wishes to thank the Dimmick William Heath Charitable Trust for generously sponsoring this Caleb Quotem the parish factotum 1829 John (HB) Doyle hand coloured etching signature event, which assists with the development The gift of tongues 1831 Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 of the Gallery’s collection while fostering contemporary hand coloured lithograph Australian painting practice in general. Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015

Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 16 Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 17 Collection

Frame conservator Louise William Heath Sculpture Orange Regional Gallery Bradley working on James Leaving the House of Lords—through the assembled John Olsen, Degas in old age II Peele’s A storm gathering, Wet Jacket Arm, New Zealand (1891) commons 1829 Inge King Desiderius Orban, Autumn wind hand coloured etching Icon 1964 On loan to Ways of Seeing: Orban, Olsen and Ogburn, Photography: Jeff Busby Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 bronzed steel on wooden base touring Orange Regional Gallery, Art Gallery of , Gift of Inge King, 2015 Musswellbrook Regional Gallery, Manly Art Gallery and William Heath Museum, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, and Mackay Artspace, The cad to the man wot drives the sovereign 1829 Inge King 6 December 2013–30 August 2014 hand coloured etching Gateway to never never 2000 Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 painted bronze Inward loans Gift of Inge King, 2015 William Heath The guard wot looks arter the sovereign 1829 Geelong Gallery gratefully acknowledges the private Unknown Sculptor collectors and organisations that assisted with the short-term hand coloured etching Portrait bust of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 and long-term loans of 43 works of art: (after Peter Turnerelli) late 19th century painted plaster William Heath Gordon Institute of TAFE Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 A portrait of that excellent old dog Waterloo 1829 National Trust of Australia (Victoria) hand coloured etching Cbus Investment Art Collection A perfect storm Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 Watercolour Geelong Botanic Gardens Geelong Heritage Centre With the benefit of a generous grant from John Phillips Alexander Webb Private collections The hue and cry; or, John Bull between two knaves, stools, Forres 1850 The Copland Foundation, James Peele’s 1891 and the heads of police called in to rescue him from watercolour Furnishing loans painting A storm gathering, Wet Jacket Arm, pickpockets 1829 Gift of Elspeth Stewart, 2015 New Zealand and its original gilded frame were hand coloured etching We provided 32 works of art for display on short-term the focus of a significant conservation treatment. Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 and long-term loans at the following organisations: The painting itself was expertly cleaned and John Phillips Loans Bundoora Homestead Art Centre Anticipation—Bringing them to the scratch,—Hercules in the conserved by Sabine Cotte who removed old and City of Greater Geelong discoloured varnish and in-painted small paint church; or, the Tithes in danger 1829 Geelong Botanic Gardens hand coloured etching Outward exhibition loans Geelong City Motors losses and drying cracks that detracted from the Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 Geelong Performing Arts Centre work’s appearance. Specialist frame conservator, National Trust of Australia (Geelong) Louise Bradley, cleaned and conserved the original John Phillips Thomas Faed, Reading the Bible Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Equipment of an envoy extraordinary in the new made pontiff On loan to For Auld Lang Syne: Images of Scottish Australia frame, replacing areas of loss and repairing minor 1829 from First Fleet to Federation, 12 April–27 July 2014 damage to mouldings. hand coloured etching Conservation Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 Heide Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen This superbly restored painting returned to the Melinda Harper, Untitled The following work is currently receiving conservation Gallery’s walls, and to visitor acclaim, in the special On loan to Colour sensation: the works of Melinda Harper, John Phillips treatment: exhibition, 1915 revisited—a collection in residence, Absolution for apostacy 1829 27 June–25 October 2015 hand coloured etching James Peele which commemorated the centenary of the Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin Storm gathering, Wet Jacket Arm, New Zealand 1891 Gallery’s building. Geoffrey Bartlett, Messenger oil on canvas John Phillips On loan to Geoffrey Bartlett, 22 February–17 May 2015 Gift of John Traill, 1901 Paintings conservator Sabine Cotte and Director, The man wot can change the sovereign 1829 Conservation funded by The Copland Foundation Geoffrey Edwards also shared insights of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne hand coloured etching conservation project of this rarely seen treasure Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 Inge King, Forward surge Painting conservation—Sabine Cotte On loan to Inge King: Constellation, 1 May–31 August 2014 Frame conservation—Louise Bradley with a crowd of 100 people at our First Fridays John Phillips lecture on 6 March. New mode of military discipline 1829 Robert Jacks, Early dawn shall spring Julia Meyer hand coloured etching Robert Jacks, Metropolis The church cat 1907 Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 On loan to Robert Jacks: Order and variation, oil on canvas Purchased 1907 3 October 2014–15 February 2015 Geoffrey Ricardo Painting conservation—Sabine Cotte Dalmatian 1994 National Wool Museum, Geelong Frame conservation—Louise Bradley etching and colour aquatint; edition 6/50 Brookes’ Photographic Union, Geelong & Corio Bay Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 (From Jeffrey’s Tower) Charles Rolando Brookes’ Photographic Union, South Geelong & Barwon The Watts River c. 1888 Thomas Rowlandson (from Mercer’s Hill) oil on canvas Pilgrims and the peas (after George M Woodward) 1807 Max Dupain, Eastern Beach, Geelong Gift of Alfred Felton, 1900 hand coloured etching Samuel Mossman, Geelong in 1840 Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015 James Northfield, Geelong, Victoria, Australia Painting conservation—Sabine Cotte Jan Senbergs, The Geelong Road Thomas Sutherland Francis W. Niven, View of Geelong, Victoria, Australia The Battle of Vittoria, June 21st 1813 (after William Heath) WFE Liardet, View of Geelong 1836 On loan to You are here, 7 March–18 May 2015 hand coloured aquatint on paper mounted on wove paper Gift of Christine Bell in memory of Christopher Bell, 2015

Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 18 Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 19 Building for the future

This drawing is not a proposed Frederick McCubbin design concept of the new A bush burial 1890 Geelong Gallery. Its purpose oil on canvas is solely to illustrate the location Collection: Geelong Gallery and possible scale of the Purchased by public redevelopment. Reproduced subscription, 1900 courtesy of the City of Greater Geelong

100 years young Since its inception, Geelong Gallery has fostered contemporary art practices and developed This painting was the most popular contemporary a renowned collection of some 6,000 works work of art in the Geelong Gallery’s collection when of art. Now the Gallery is looking to the future with the doors of our permanent home on Johnstone a vision of a major redevelopment that would see Park opened for the first time 100 years ago. our building, facilities and services expand in order to effectively enhance visitor experiences and Since 24 May 1915, hundreds of thousands of connections with the permanent collection, attract Building for the future In late 2014 and early 2015, the City of Greater people have visited Geelong Gallery and stood in or develop major exhibitions and deliver significant Geelong and the Geelong Gallery Board of front of this iconic Australian Impressionist painting financial benefits to Geelong’s economy. For almost 120 years the Geelong Gallery has Management sought feedback from the general and connected with a masterpiece by one of the been the cornerstone of the community’s rich public on the future development of the Geelong nation’s most important artists. cultural life and heritage whilst having firmly Gallery. Some 1,300 responses were captured in established a reputation as one of Australia’s the survey with an extremely encouraging 98.6% leading public galleries, which attracts visitors rating the Gallery’s planned redevelopment as ‘very James Peele A storm gathering, Wet Jacket from near and far. important’ or ‘important’. Additionally, some 98.8% Arm, New Zealand 1891 of respondents agreed the Geelong Gallery plays In 2014, the City of Greater Geelong and the This recently conserved colonial a vital role in the City’s cultural wellbeing and is masterpiece by Geelong-born Geelong Gallery secured funding from the State one of the region’s major cultural attractions. James Peele was a centrepiece Government under Regional Development Victoria of the 1915 Revisited—a collection in residence exhibition. to undertake a Redevelopment Business Case. At their June meeting, City of Greater Geelong This was essential to determine the future options councillors approved an allocation of $100,000 for the Gallery’s development and to provide in the City’s 2015/2016 budget for the preparation a platform for possible future funding bids. of a concept design that is the next step in the Gallery redevelopment planning process. The A benchmarking study helped guide the demand Gallery will source matching funding for the and spatial requirements and identified the Gallery detailed work involved in a concept design based needed 5,400m² (an additional 3,200m²) to on the preferred redevelopment option identified adequately meet the demands of future visitors in the 2014 Redevelopment Business Case. and residents of Greater Geelong and the region, a region experiencing and projecting significant population growth.

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Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 20 Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 21 Financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015

Board’s report Principal activities Statement of financial position Note 2015 2014 The principal activities of the association during Your Board members submit the financial report the financial year involved the operation of a public as at 30 June 2015 $ $ of the Geelong Art Gallery Inc. for the financial art gallery encompassing exhibitions, permanent year ended 30 June 2015. collections and related public programs. Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 2 1,945,374 1,938,124 Board members Significant changes The names of Board members throughout No significant change in the nature of these activities Receivables 28,279 77,429 the year and at the date of this report are: occurred during the year. Inventories 46,449 48,330 Operating result Other assets 29,317 51,681 The surplus from operating and non-operating Total current assets 2,049,419 2,115,564 Terry Wills Cooke Cameron Granger activities amounted to $18,044 Non-current assets Andrew Balaam Maria Hamilton Plus transfers to General Reserves $17,300 Total Comprehensive income for the year $35,344 Property plant and equipment 3 7,963,265 7,963,551 Robyn Everist Gerard Mullaly Total non-current assets 7,963,265 7,963,551 Signed in accordance with a resolution Barry Fagg Sally McLaine of the Members of the Board. Total assets 10,012,684 10,079,115 Current liabilities Matthew Fisher Ed Paton Creditors 4 48,394 57,382 Cr Andy Richards Penny Whitehead GST payable (28,047) 55,938 Diana Taylor Terry Wills Cooke PAYG withholding 27,423 22,123 President Provisions 5 213,100 189,294 Prepaid income 6 11,900 49,853

Barry Fagg Dated this 27th day of August 2015 Other current liabilities 7 9,549 9,503 Hon Treasurer Total current liabilities 282,319 384,093 Non-current liabilities Total non-current liabilities - - Statement of profit or loss and other Total liabilities 282,319 384,093 comprehensive income for the year Note 2015 2014 Net assets 9,730,365 9,695,022 ended 30 June 2015 $ $ Members’ funds Revenue Accumulated reserves 8 4,508,418 4,491,118 Grant Income 1,233,605 1,183,250 Retained profits 5,221,948 5,203,904 General Income 355,954 267,847 Total Members’ funds 9,730,366 9,695,022 Sponsorship & Prize Income 59,757 78,633 Interest & Dividend Income 33,619 40,423 1,682,935 1,570,153 96,746 113,497 Shop Revenue Statement of changes in equity Retained Financial General Total Shop cost of sales (58,046) (86,278) earnings assets reserve Shop gross profit 38,700 27,219 for the year ended 30 June 2015 reserve Total Revenue 1,721,635 1,597,372 $ $ $ $ Less Expenses Balance at 1 July 2013 5,114,663 - 4,469,742 9,584,355 Administration 1,151,770 1,036,638 Surplus for the period 89,241 - - 89,241 Marketing 351,655 348,794 Transfer to general reserves - - 21,376 21,376 Gallery Redevelopment – Business Case 80,000 0 Total other comprehensive income for the year - - - - Finance costs 6,326 7,605 Other expenses 113,840 115,094 Balance at 30 June 2014 5,203,904 - 4,491,118 9,695,022 Total Expenses 1,703,591 1,508,131 Surplus for the period 18,044 - - 18,044 Surplus before income tax 18,044 89,241 Transfer to general reserves - - 17,300 17,300 Income tax expense 1(a) - - Total other comprehensive income for the year - - - - Surplus for the year 18,044 89,241 Balance at 30 June 2015 5,221,948 - 4,508,418 9,730,366 Other comprehensive income Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: Transfers to general reserves 9 17,300 21,376 Total other comprehensive income for the year 17,300 21,376 Total comprehensive income for the year 35,344 110,617

The accompanying notes form part of this financial report. The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.

Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 22 Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 23 Statement of cash flows for the Note 2015 2014 2015 2014 year ended 30 June 2015 $ $ Note 2—cash and cash equivalents $ $ Cash flows from operating activities Cash at Bank – Operating 234,398 172,248 Receipts from revenue 1,790,876 1,743,600 Cash at Bank – Non Operating - - Payments to suppliers and employees (1,745,585) (1,512,730) Cash at Bank – Investment Account 688,536 473,092 Net cash provided from operating activities 10 45,291 230,870 Cash at Bank – Special Projects - 159,333 Cash flows from investing activities 922,934 804,673 Proceeds from sale of assets - - Term Deposits Purchase of assets (38,041) (18,064) Bequest Funds – Sybil Craig 111,084 108,155 Net cash from investing activities (38,041) (18,064) Bequest Funds 910,457 889,050 Cash flows from financing activities General Deposits 899 136,246 Proceeds of loans from trust account - - 1,022,440 1,133,451 Repayment of loans - - 1,945,374 1,938,124 Net cash from financing activities - - Net Increase/(Decrease) in cash held 7,250 212,806 Cash at the beginning of the financial year 1,938,124 1,725,318 Note 3—property plant and equipment $ $ Cash at the end of the financial year 2 1,945,374 1,938,124 Federation Building 2,069,635 2,069,635 Improvements at Cost 1,117,180 1,117,180

The accompanying notes form part of this financial report. 3,186,815 3,186,815 Equipment at Cost 749,934 738,432 Less accumulated depreciation (587,202) (554,191) 162,732 184,241 e. Employee benefits Office Equipment at Cost 160,082 151,043 Notes to the financial statements P rovision is made for the association’s liability for employee for the year ended 30 June 2015 benefits arising from services rendered by employees to Less accumulated depreciation (133,734) (128,523) the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits have 26,348 22,520 been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when Note 1—summary of significant the liability is settled. Furniture, Fittings & Equipment 27,214 27,214 Less accumulated depreciation (27,214) (27,214) accounting policies f. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits - - This financial report is a special purpose financial report held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid Leasehold Improvements at Cost 1,084 1,084 prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements investments with original maturities of three months or less. of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. The Board Less accumulated depreciation (249) (144) has determined that the association is not a reporting entity. g. Revenue and other income 835 940 Go vernment contributions are recognised as revenue when The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and the company gains control over the contribution, or the right Collection Purchases 4,586,535 4,569,035 is based on historic costs and does not take into account to receive the contribution. changing money values or, except where specifically stated, 7,963,265 7,963,551 current valuations of non-current assets. R evenue from the sale of assets is recognised upon delivery of the assets to the customer. The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis Note 4—creditors $ $ have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report. taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. Trade creditors 48,394 57,382 a. Income tax 48,394 57,382 Association is exempted from income tax under the provisions All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and of Income Tax Assessment Act—1997 Subdivision 50-5. services tax (GST). b. Inventories h. Goods and services tax (GST) In ventories are measured at the lower of cost and net R evenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the Note 5—provisions $ $ realisable value. amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances, Provision for holiday pay 66,498 59,785 c. Property, plant and equipment (PPE) the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the Provision for long service leave 146,602 129,509 T he depreciable amount of all PPE is depreciated over the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and useful lives of the assets to the association commencing payables in the assets and liabilities statement are shown 213,100 189,294 from the time the asset is held ready for use. inclusive of GST.

L easehold improvements are amortised over the shorter i. Comparative figures of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to useful lives of the improvements. conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. Note 6—prepaid income $ $ Perpetual Trustees - 5,000 d. Investments j. Trade and other payables In vestments held are initially recognised at cost, which T rade and other payables represent the liability outstanding 2014 Art Prize - 43,353 includes transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at the end of the reporting period for goods and services Ursula Hoff - 1,500 at fair value which is equivalent to their market bid price received by the association during the reporting period, Department of Education & Training 11,900 - at the end of the reporting period. which remain unpaid. 11,900 49,853

Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 24 Geelong Gallery annual report 2014–2015 25 2015 2014 Independent auditor’s report to the In making those risk assessments, the auditor members of Geelong Art Gallery Inc. considers internal control relevant to the Note 7—other current liabilities $ $ association’s preparation of the financial report Accounts Payable—Shop 2,755 635 We have audited the accompanying financial that gives a true and fair view, in order to design Sundry Creditors 6,794 8,868 report, being a special purpose financial report, audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of 9,549 9,503 of Geelong Art Gallery Inc, which comprises the Board’s report, the statement of financials position expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of as at 30 June 2015, the statement of profit or loss the association’s internal control. An audit also and other comprehensive income for the year then includes evaluating the appropriateness of $ $ Note 8—reserves ended, statement of cash flows for the year ended accounting policies used and the reasonableness Bequest fund 843,057 825,757 30 June 2015, notes comprising a summary of of accounting estimates made by the Board, Building fund 1,518,288 1,518,288 significant accounting policies and other explanatory as well as evaluating the overall presentation Federation grant 2,078,205 2,078,205 information, and the annual statements give true of the financial report. Other funds 68,868 68,868 and fair view of financial position and performance We believe that the audit evidence we have of incorporated association. 4,508,418 4,491,118 obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Board’s responsibility Note 9—events after the balance sheet date Opinion for the financial report Since 30 June 2015, there are no matters or circumstances that have arisen which requires adjustments In our opinion, the financial report presents fairly, to or disclosure in the financial statements The Board of Geelong Art Gallery Inc is responsible in all material respects, the financial position of for the preparation of the financial report, and has Geelong Art Gallery Inc as at 30 June 2015 and its determined that the basis of preparation described financial performance for the year then ended in in Note 1 is appropriate to meet the requirements Note 10—cash flow information $ $ accordance with the accounting policies described of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 in Note 1 to the financial statements, and the Reconciliation of cash flow from operations and is appropriate to meet the needs of the members. Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. with profit after income tax The Board’s responsibility also includes such internal Profit after income tax 18,044 89,241 control as the Board determines is necessary to Cash flows excluded from profit attributable enable the preparation of a financial report that Basis of accounting and restriction to operating activities is free from material misstatement, whether due Non-cash flows in profit: to fraud or error. on distribution 38,326 58,400 Depreciation Without modifying our opinion, we draw Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects Auditor’s responsibility attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which of purchase and disposal of subsidiaries: describes the basis of accounting. The financial (Increase)/decrease in trade and other debtors 49,150 (50,749) Our responsibility is to express an opinion on report has been prepared to assist Geelong Art the financial report based on our audit. We have (Increase)/decrease in inventories 1,881 22,279 Gallery Inc to meet the requirements of the conducted our audit in accordance with Australian (Increase)/decrease in investments - 60,846 Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. Auditing Standards. Those standards require that (Increase)/decrease in other assets 22,364 8,839 As a result, the financial report may not be we comply with relevant ethical requirements Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables (87,627) (36,554) suitable for another purpose. Increase/(decrease) in prepaid income (37,953) 49,853 relating to audit engagements and plan and Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits 23,806 7,339 perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from (Increase)/decrease in reserves 17,300 21,376 material misstatement. 45,291 230,870 An audit involves performing procedures to obtain LBW Chartered Accountants audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures Annual statements give in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the true and fair view of financial assessment of the risks of material misstatement position and performance of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. Sripathy Sarma Dated this 27th day of August 2015 of incorporated association Partner

We, Terry Wills Cooke and Barry Fagg, Terry Wills Cooke being members of the Board of Geelong President Art Gallery Inc, certify that—

The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Geelong Art Gallery Inc during and at the end of the financial year of Barry Fagg Dated this 27th day of August 2015 the association ending on 30 June 2015. Treasurer

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