SHARING THE NATIONAL COLLECTION: ROUND TWO FOR WANNEROO

A selection of modern and contemporary video works from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection will be displayed at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery in Perth for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

 The loan comprises 13 works by notable Australian, First Nations and international artists including Mike Parr, Megan Cope (Quandamooka people), Daniel Crooks, Judy Watson (Waanyi people) and Bruce Nauman.

Featured alongside works from Wanneroo’s own collection in a series of four displays, the loan will be open to the public from Wednesday, August 5.

This marks the second partnership with the Wanneroo Regional Gallery under the Sharing the National Collection program, having previously hosted a selection of more than 50 iconic works by Andy Warhol.

 Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, expects that the loans will continue to be a drawcard for Wanneroo Regional Gallery.

“It’s been two years since the Warhol works were loaned to Wanneroo Regional Gallery and as a result they saw a 754% increase in visitation in the first four months.

 “This second loan shows that audiences are eager to experience art from our world class national collection in their local area. 

“The national collection belongs to the entire nation, not just to Canberra. Our Sharing the National Collection program has given regional audiences a chance to see things that normally don’t make it out beyond our major cities.”

 Federal Member for Pearce, Tracey Roberts said it was wonderful to see the Wanneroo Regional Gallery making the most of the government’s program.

“It is fantastic to see the Albanese Labor Government supporting the Wanneroo Regional Gallery with this second loan from our Sharing the National Collection program.

 “What I love about this loan is that it will be displayed so locals will be able to see our community's art celebrated right next to some of the best in the country, as our national collection belongs to every Australian. I really encourage everyone to visit the gallery and experience it for themselves."

 “We’re pleased to be part of this program for a second loan, bringing exceptional works to our community that would otherwise require travel outside of Western Australia to experience,” City of Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken said.

  “This new loan features 13 time-based film and video artworks by 12 prominent national and international artists, many of which have not previously been shown in Western Australia.

 Director of the National Gallery, Dr Nick Mitzevich, is confident that the second loan will build on the success of the first.

 “The National Gallery is pleased to partner with Wanneroo Regional Gallery for a second time. This loan builds on the highly successful display of works by Andy Warhol and demonstrates the impact and importance of Sharing the National Collection.

 “These important single-channel video works will introduce audiences in Western Australia to major Australian and international artists and underscores the National Gallery’s commitment to sharing dynamic contemporary art with all Australians.”

 Sharing the National Collection is part of Revive, Australia’s National Cultural Policy. 

 The program has provided $11.8 million over four years to fund the costs of transporting, installing and insuring works in the national art collection so that they can be seen right across the country. 

 Suburban, regional and remote galleries can register their interest in the loan program here.