How regional galleries put the best foot forward

Julie Rrap, Overstepping Image: www.bendigoartgallery.com.au

Regional and public galleries face unique challenges, particularly when it comes to sustainability. But these very challenges are what can make for a powerful case when it comes to community involvement and put them a step ahead to gain funding and support.

While galleries are facing increasing pressure to be sustainable, Public Galleries Association of Victoria representative and panel facilitator at the Fifth National Public Galleries Summit, Dr Jody Evans, said the focus should viability.