The Friends of the Gallery meet every second Wednesday of the Month, 3pm at the Gallery.

By becoming a member of The Friends of the Gallery, you are promoting and supporting The Gympie Regional Gallery, and you are helping cultural awareness grow in the region.

• You will receive a regular newsletter to keep you informed of up and coming exhibitions, social events, and other happenings.
  
• You will be invited to exhibition opening nights.
  
• There will be possible opportunities for members to meet local artists, attend lectures and workshops.
  
• You will increase your knowledge and understanding of art.
  
• You will help raise funds for new projects within the Gallery.
  

Please contact the Gallery for information how you can be a friend!

Friends of the Gallery organise the following events:

• Fogarty’s Auction (bi-annual)
  
• Art & Craft Extravaganza (yearly exhibition in December)
  
• Bizzart Day (Birthday celebrations held on or near 28th February yearly)
  

You can also be involved by becoming a volunteer, acting as an ambassador for the Gallery in the wider community.

• You become a valuable human resource for the Gallery and vital for the day-to-day smooth running of the Gallery.
  
• You can choose where you would like to volunteer, e.g. information desk, mailouts, organising openings, assisting with show hangings, fundraising, and updating Gallery records.
  
• You can extend your knowledge and expertise through practical experience.
  

No qualifications are necessary. You could have previous work experience in this area, be unemployed, school age, or a pensioner, or just interested.

New volunteers are always welcome!

COMIFOG Friends of the Gallery Brochure (PDF 822KB)
HRF167 Volunteer Application Form (PDF 34KB)

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