Cessnock Regional Art Gallery’s latest exhibition provides a fascinating insight into the mining heritage of the Lower Hunter.
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‘People and Place – Coal and Community’ records the social and economic significance of coal in shaping the Cessnock and Lower Hunter we know today.
It features photographs, maps and artefacts from the University of Newcastle’s Cultural Collections and privately-held material, and has been assembled by Gionni di Gravio and Gillean Shaw from the university.
Many of the pieces came from Kurri’s very own Edgeworth David Museum.
“It is a beautifully presented exhibition of historical photographic images, illustrations and easily readable text that explains so much of our history from the earliest days of the nineteenth century to the present,” gallery director Dr. John Barnes said.
With informative text and fascinating images, it’s an exhibition that will appeal to all ages – and who knows, you might just spot one of your relatives in the photos.
The exhibition coincides with the gallery’s fifth birthday festivities, which will be celebrated with a high tea this Saturday at 3pm.
Tickets to the high tea are $40 ($35 for gallery members) and include champagne on arrival, a luscious high tea and musical entertainment. Phone the gallery on 4991 6619 for bookings.
‘People and Place – Coal and Community’ runs until July 6. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm at 16 Vincent Street, Cessnock and entry is free.
