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THE Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Foundation will hold its annual gala fundraiser on June 14, with special guest Ben Quilty.<\/p>\n

The event will celebrate the acquisition of Quilty’s Archibald prize-winning portrait Margaret Olley 2011, and raise funds to support future exhibitions, acquisitions, and programs.<\/p>\n

A highlight will feature an exclusive first look at a suite of new still-life paintings by Quilty, featuring flowers grown in the artist’s garden and vases gifted to Quilty by Olley.<\/p>\n

Director of Tweed Regional Gallery, Ingrid Hedgecock, said the gala would be a powerful blend of art, celebration, and legacy, with the new acquisition as its centrepiece.<\/p>\n

“This collection-defining work of Margaret Olley – an Australian icon and Quilty’s dear friend and mentor \u2013 was painted in Margaret Olley’s final year of life,” Hedgecock said.<\/p>\n

Ben Quilty said the gallery was home to Olley’s legacy and her work lived on through its masterful re-creation and thriving program.<\/p>\n

“My portrait of Olley fits neatly in,” he said.<\/p>\n

Although she was very reticent to sit for it, she loved the painting.<\/p>\n

“My Archibald win was an exclamation mark to her extraordinarily well-lived life.”<\/p>\n

Hedgecock said Quilty’s portrait of Olley captured not just her likeness, but her spirit, and was a testament to their enduring friendship.<\/p>\n

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Margaret Olley in the recreation of her home studio at Tweed Regional Gallery. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“The relationship between the gallery and Ben Quilty is one of deep mutual respect, artistic kinship, and shared legacy,” she said.<\/p>\n

“He was not only a close personal friend of Margaret Olley but also one of her great artistic admirers,” she said.<\/p>\n

“His contributions help expand and enrich the Gallery’s collection while reinforcing its role as a living, evolving tribute to Olley’s influence on Australian art.”<\/p>\n

Hedgecock said supporting the gallery gave people a meaningful stake in the cultural life of their community.<\/p>\n

“It’s about more than just enjoying beautiful exhibitions; it’s about helping shape the future of the arts in the region,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Events like the Gala are vital because they directly contribute to new acquisitions, innovative exhibitions, and programs that reach diverse audiences.<\/p>\n

“Supporters are investing in creativity, education, and a shared sense of identity, and community involvement ensures the gallery remains vibrant, relevant, and accessible to all.”<\/p>\n

Ticket options include an early VIP preview at 5 pm for sparkling wine and canap\u00e9s with Quilty in celebration and to preview the new paintings before the main event.<\/p>\n

For information and tickets, visit events.humanitix.com\/ffbq<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Foundation will hold its annual gala fundraiser on June 14, with special guest Ben Quilty. The event will celebrate the acquisition of Quilty’s Archibald prize-winning portrait Margaret Olley 2011, and raise funds to support future exhibitions, acquisitions, and programs. A highlight will feature an exclusive first […]<\/p>\n

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