Between 2012 and 2013 over a thousand people attended exhibitions in the Roxy Artspace based on figures collected by Western Riverina Arts (WRA).
Regional Arts Development Officer Dr Greg Pritchard revealed many of the talents in our region and they were literally put under spotlights thanks to funds secured to develop that exhibition space.
The Roxy is the only public facility in Leeton Shire with quality lighting for exhibitions and neutral-coloured walls.
In 2014 WRA supported a visit to the Artspace by Parkview Primary students and a number of that Year Five art class said they had never visited an art exhibition previously.
Many studies have found benefits for students who are able to attend exhibitions.
I am certain that I am not the only person who enjoyed the opportunity to see exhibitions in the Roxy and hope to see more.
Let me add how much I’ve enjoyed the displays on local history, for example.
While I am a member of the Leeton Art Society and the Western Riverina Arts Board, the views expressed here are my own.
I believe it is important for Leeton Shire to retain a visible presence for local culture.
