DO you recognise the name Barbara Grimwade?<\/p>\n
Lady Barbara Grimwade was a fashion icon – she was renowned for her immaculate and carefully chosen wardrobe, favouring Australian designers such as Arjia Austin and Marlowe of Sydney which capture classical, yet bold designs.<\/p>\n
A new exhibition featuring Lady Barbara\u2019s one-of-a kind costume collection is coming to Ararat Gallery TAMA on 3 September 2022.<\/p>\n
The upcoming exhibition will showcase 25 outfits as well as accessories from the Grimwade collection.<\/p>\n
Ararat Rural City Mayor, Cr Jo Armstrong emphasised the Gallery\u2019s strong historical association with merino wool production leading to its textile and fibre art specialisation, which it\u2019s known for today.<\/p>\n
\u201cArarat Gallery TAMA has a unique place among Australia\u2019s public galleries through its longstanding commitment to promoting textile and fibre art,\u201d Cr Armstrong said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Gallery\u2019s collection focus has broadened since its early days and as the collection continues to develop, I\u2019m proud to see the Gallery innovate and deliver exhibitions that excite and re-engage the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis next exhibition celebrates a fashion legacy, Lady Barbara Grimwade, and her intimate knowledge of the power of clothes and influence during the 1950s to 1980s.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will be the first major exhibition of the Lady Barbara Grimwade collection in over 20 years. We are even more so delighted to give visitors and the community even more reason to visit Ararat.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ararat Gallery TAMA Coordinator Katy Mitchell emphasised the volume of preparation required to bring a fashion exhibition to life.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnder the expert guidance of textiles conservator Jacinta Brown, our team of staff and volunteers have been diligently working away in the collection room for four months, making meticulously careful conservation repairs and modifying display mannequins for each individual outfit,\u201d said Ms Mitchell.<\/p>\n
The Gallery will be hosting a launch event to kick off the exhibition with more details will be shared with the community in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
Following Lady Barbara Grimwade\u2019s death in March 1990, the Grimwade family generously donated over 400 items to Ararat Gallery.<\/p>\n
The collection comprises 145 pieces of clothing, 10 hats, 19 handbags, 66 pairs of shoes and assorted accessories of gloves, belts and scarves.<\/p>\n
Ararat Gallery TAMA is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information contact the Gallery on 03 5355 0220 or email gallery@ararat.vic.gov.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DO you recognise the name Barbara Grimwade?
\nLady Barbara Grimwade was a fashion icon – she was renowned for her immaculate and carefully chosen wardrobe, favouring Australian designers such as Arjia Austin and Marlowe of Sydney which capture classical, yet bold designs.
\nA new exhibition featuring Lady Barbara\u2019s one-of-a kind costume collection is coming to Ararat Gallery TAMA on 3 September 2022.
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