Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Official Reopening | Thursday 14 April 2022
On Thursday 14 April a small ceremony was held to officially reopen HBRG after its extensive refurbishment.
Following a Welcome to Country from Butchulla Elder Aunty Karen Hall and speeches from Mayor George Seymour, State Member for Hervey Bay Adrian Tantari, Councillor David Lewis and Gallery Director Ashleigh Whatling, invited guests witnessed a traditional smoking ceremony and dance performed by Narvo and members of the Owens Clan before cleansing themselves in the smoke and entering this renewed space.
HBRG with Nala the Whale in foreground. Photo: Alistair Brightman
Butchulla Elder Aunty Karen Hall performing a Welcome to Country. Photo: Alistair Brightman
Butchulla man Narvo and members of the Owens Clan perform a smoking ceremony. Photo: Alistair Brightman
Butchulla man Narvo and members of the Owens Clan perform a ceremonial dance. Photo: Alistair Brightman
Narvo leads guests into the newly refurbished and reopened gallery. Photo: Alistair Brightman
Gallery Director Ashleigh Whatling, Mayor George Seywmou, and State MP for Hervey Bay Adrian Tantari pose with memebers of the Owens Clan. Photo: Alistair Brightman
Gallery visitors take in opening exhibition Wildflowering by Design. Photo: Alistair Brightman