Past Exhibitions

Uniform: Japan Photos by Harold David
14 November 2009 - 31 January 2010
Uniform: Japan Photos by Harold David presented large format photographic portraits of Japanese workers (and their uniforms) by Australian/American fashion photographer Harold David - an intriguing synergy of community engagement, social history and contemporary art.

Sizzle
1 December – 13 December 2009
An inclusive arts festival that showcased the creative expression of people with disability through art, video and performance. Sponsored by Penrith City Council.

Class, Classy, Classic
12 September – 1 November 2009
Works from the Gallery’s impressive Australian Modernist Collection were juxtaposed with Angus Winneke sketches depicting exquisite costumes and set designs for the renowned Tivoli Theatre. The exhibition was set to generate discussion about the well established tensions between high and low culture, art and design as well as intellectualism and sensuality. Artists from the Collection included Harold Abbott, Ralph Balson, Judy Cassab, Frank Hinder, Margel Hinder, Gerald Lewers, Margo Lewers and John Olsen.

Snap Shot - Captured on Camera
12 September – 1 November 2009
Fun, freaky, festive and feisty, teenage photographers captured moments on camera from their life, their neighbourhood, their world. This was the third annual photographic exhibition/competition for photographers under 20. Sponsored by the Friends of Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest.