Building an Art Gallery to house the impressive collection of pieces that have been accumulated over the lifetime of the Coal and Allied Singleton Art Prize is a must says artist, Terry Jarvis (pictured).
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The accomplished international water colourist, passionate teacher and judge at this year’s Art Prize said this is the only improvement that can be made to the prestigious event.
Mayor John Martin agreed and Singleton Council’s general manager, Mrs Lindy Hyam said she is working on it.
“It is an excellent show that brings the community together with fabulous sponsors but such an impressive collection should be displayed not stored away,” Mr Jarvis said.
“When I arrived to do the judging and I was very impressed with the professional judging sheet I was handed. I don’t think I have come across better. The Singleton Rotary Club on Hunter are a wonderful group of people that really know art.”
He was particularly impressed with the hanging skills of the group as it takes a lot of skill to do this well, he said.
Overall winner, artist Graham Cox went one step further and suggested the Sisters of Mercy Convent would be the perfect place for such an establishment.
Both men concurred the gallery should be more than just a place to hang paintings.
“It should be a place where like-minded artists can meet and collaborate. A place were workshops can be held,” Mr Jarvis said.
“Perhaps a small intimate theatre could be incorporated as finding places for small groups to put on productions can be expensive in the local area,” Mr Cox added.
