I am thrilled to announce that the exhibition Between Two Sites, which I co-curated with Madelynne Cornish, won the SMALL PROJECT OF THE YEAR (GALLERY) at the 2024 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards! This joint effort between the Bogong Centre for Sound Culture and Burrinja Cultural Centre was given recognition for its contribution to the gallery and museum sector in Victoria.

Judges’ comments: This creative project, executed on a very small budget, showcased a strong collaboration between an Artist Run Initiative and a public gallery. The partnership was particularly commendable for its initiatives aimed at low-vision and blind audiences. The project effectively used both onsite and online platforms, creating a meaningful dialogue between two geographic areas and their environments. The impact on gallery practice was significant, highlighting what can be achieved with modest resources.

A big thank you to Vitae Veritas, the consultants from the low-vision and blind communities, artists Anne McCallum, Shannon Collis, Sarah Edwards, Lesley Duxbury, Amias Hanley, and all the collaborators who made this project possible. Also, to PGAV and Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria for hosting such a fun awards night.

Visit the exhibition here: https://bogongsound.com.au/projects/between-two-sites

https://www.between-two-sites.com [audio described].

We also got on the front page of the Star Mail in the Yarra Ranges. Shamsiya Hussainpoor interviewed Madelynne and me about winning the award and the exhibition. Link to: Article

Funders: Creative Victoria, Yarra Ranges Council, Burrinja Cultural Centre

From left to right: Awards presenter, B–CSC co-curator Sarah Lynch and Madelynne Cornish, Burrinja, CEO Melanie Burge and Manager of Collections JD Mittman.

From left to right: Sarah Lynch and Madelynne Cornish.