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A GALLERY OF PEOPLE: LOOKING BACK
Through the unique perspective of the Maitland Mercury, this exhibition showcases the accomplishments and evolution of Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) over the past decade. Complementing these photographs is a collection of MRAG catalogues, awards and memorabilia. These elements unite in chronicling our milestones, and afford the opportunity to take a step back and reflect on the changing face of MRAG, its programs, its patrons and its supporters, and to celebrate MRAG’s achievements under the stewardship of the Cultural Director Joe Eisenberg.
towns and cities. The images from the Maitland
Regional communities are very loyal to print press,
the quality history of the art gallery, its exhibitions
capturing as they do the issues affecting particular
and strong relationships with artists. Furthermore,
Mercury in this exhibition reveal the human ‘face’ of MRAG, yet their message does more than create an identity. The support of the local press for MRAG demonstrates intrinsically Maitland’s community ownership of the art gallery. Conversely it reinforces the importance of the local media to a community, no matter its presentation, in creating a valid voice for those they represent. The exhibition of catalogues created, designed and published by MRAG illustrates the significant role such publications play in further narrating
