Beyond the Metropolis: The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM)
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Article Title | Beyond the Metropolis: The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) |
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ERA Journal ID | 9873 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Baguley, Margaret (Author) and Kerby, Martin (Author) |
Journal Title | Australian Art Education |
Journal Citation | 42 (2), pp. 107-123 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Australian Art Education |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 1032-1942 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.arteducation.org.au/current-and-previous-editions-for-sale/240-volume-42-number-2-2021 |
Abstract | The New England Regional Art Gallery and Museum (NERAM) in the Australian regional city of Armidale is the custodian of the Howard Hinton Collection. This impressive collection of Australian art was initially bequeathed to the Armidale Teachers College, the first teachers’ college outside of a metropolitan centre in Australia. Hinton wanted the artworks to be hung throughout the College so that the teacher education students could physically encounter and engage with them on a daily basis. Regional art galleries are often the cultural heart of communities who have been long term and passionate advocates for their continued existence. This article explores the particular challenges and highlights of working in a regional gallery through three interviews conducted with the Director, the Exhibitions and Curatorial Manager, and the Education Officer. The findings reveal the importance of historical context, lived experience, the expectations of a regional community, and the value of art in contributing to the legacy of quality art education that Hinton established beyond the Metropolis. |
Keywords | Armidale Teachers’ College, arts funding, Australian Impressionism, education, Howard Hinton, New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM), regional galleries |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators |
360602. Fine arts | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7x17/beyond-the-metropolis-the-new-england-regional-art-museum-neram
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