Collection

Overview
The Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest Collections consist of over 1,000 objects, primarily featuring paintings, sculptures, works on paper and photography. The Collection covers three distinct areas:
Specifically....

Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Collection
The Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Collection is made up of artworks, cultural objects and ephemera specifically purchased by, donated or gifted to Penrith Performing & Visual Arts.

Penrith Performing & Visual Arts is premised on a commitment to artistic excellence, contemporary practice and community engagement across and between the performing and visual arts – with specific focus on the city of Penrith. The Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Collection, and is made up of artworks, cultural objects and ephemera which demonstrate and/or reflect:
 
1. The history of Australia performing arts, with particular reference to: 
  • The work and repertoire of Dame Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge
  • The history of the Q Theatre Company (a.k.a Railway Street Theatre Company)
  • The history of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (and Penrith Conservatorium of Music);
2. Excellence in the performing and visual arts in Penrith;
 
3. The people, place and history of Penrith.
Regina Walter, Quanta 2006, lightwork