The Board
The Art Gallery of Ballarat operates as a Not for Profit Company Limited by Guarantee of which the Ballarat City Council is the sole shareholder. It is governed by an eleven member Board of Directors who are directly responsible for the Gallery’s day-to-day operations.
The Directors were selected after expressions of interest were advertised in regional and metropolitan media. They were chosen from a field of community representatives and skills-based representatives and were required to have a demonstrated and active involvement in the arts or other cultural institutions.
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Mr Ron Selkirk
Board Chair
Cr Mark Harris
Deputy Chair
Mr Simon Cox
Ms Sue Walker
Ms Stacey Grose
Ms Laura Le Marshall
Mr Jim Rodgers
Dr Carole Wilson
Ms Emma Blee
Ms Louise Tegart
Ex Officio
Director, Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ms Pamela Foulkes
Ex Officio
President, Art Gallery of Ballarat Association
Louise Tegart
Director
Kate Gorman
Education Officer
Ben Cox
Exhibition & Graphic Designer
Julie McLaren
Curator
Louise Tegart
Director
Kate Gorman
Education Officer
Ben Cox
Exhibition & Graphic Designer
Julie McLaren
Curator
Gallery Staff
Louise Tegart
Director
Julie McLaren
Curator
Erin Padbury
Business Services Manager
Kelly Smith
Business Services Manager
Peter Freund
Marketing and Public Programs Officer
Ben Cox
Exhibitions & Graphic Designer
Mark Hislop
Installation and Facility Coordinator
Kate Gorman
Education Officer
Tess Barnard
Senior Visitor Services Officer – Retail
Kiri Smart
Visitor Services Officer
Kelly Brett
Visitor Services Officer
Brendan Sartori
Visitor Services Officer
Mark Moravec
Visitor Services Officer
Verity Higgins
Visitor Services Officer
Dan Kelly
Art Handler / Visitor Services Officer
Jon Paley
Art Handler
Lars Stenberg
Art Handler
Richard Grigg
Art Handler
For any general enquiries please email: artgal@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Address:
40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat VIC 3350
Telephone: 03 5320 5858
Fax: 03 5320 5791
Venue Hire
Imagine your wedding or business function in your very own art gallery, where your guests can admire some of the best works of art in the country. Hosting your function at the Art Gallery of Ballarat adds style and distinction to a range of occasions, from formal seated ceremonies and dinners to informal receptions.
Function venues include the Boardroom for meetings, the McCain Hall and Annexe for formal dinners and the opulent traditional or stylish contemporary exhibition galleries for cocktail functions, concerts and wedding ceremonies.
The Gallery building itself reflects a range of styles from the opulence of the 1880s to the clean lines and subtle use of natural light of the contemporary galleries, while the magnificent collection of Australian art makes it a treasure house of memorable paintings, sculptures and other works of art.
Weddings
The Gallery adds sophistication and class to your wedding. It’s a unique venue which helps to make your special day truly memorable.
- Different sized rooms
- Seating for 100
- Red carpet
- Photos on the Grand Staircase or exhibition galleries
- Antique registry table
Dinners, receptions and launches
Surprise the guests at your next launch or reception by surrounding them with the ambience of our beautiful Gallery. The Function Hall and Annexe can be used as separate spaces or opened out into a large function room accommodating up to 300 standing or 150 guests at a sit-down dinner.
- Fine dining experience
- Various sized rooms
- Professional caterers
- Stage
- Lectern
- PA system
Conferences and Meetings
The McCain Annexe can accommodate up to 100 people for a small conference, seminar or training session. This light and airy space, which has won numerous architexture awards, looks out over Alfred Deakin Place and the Camp Street Arts Precinct. It can open out into the McCain Hall to accommodate larger groups.
- Seating for 100
- Plasma television
- Internet access
- Catering available
The Boardroom is situated in the 1880s Huyghue House. It has a beautiful balcony and independent access from Camp Street and provides the audio visual and communications technology to make your meeting a success.
- Seating for 14
- Plasma television
- Internet access
- Electronic whiteboard
- Conference phone facilities
