Main Gallery: 19 December 2008 - 18 January 2009

My Wagga Wagga on display in the Main Gallery, 2008-09

My Wagga Wagga is an exhibition showcasing the work of inspiring 10 - 15 year olds who recently participated in two digital photography workshops, Places of Wagga Wagga and  Faces of Wagga Wagga,conducted by the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and the Museum of the Riverina. The workshops were held in direct response to exhibitions on display in both locations.

The exhibition My Wagga Wagga will be on display in the Art Gallery's main exhibiton space from 19 December 2008 until 18 January 2009. An all-ages activity area will be in place over the holidays for families to come and enjoy as well as marvel at the work of future photographers.

 
Francis Elliott-Rudder, 2008, from the workshop Places of Wagga Wagga
 

Places of Wagga Wagga Photography Workshop

A youth photography workshop, Places of Wagga Wagga, was conducted at the Gallery on Saturday 29 November, 10:00am - 12 noon. This two hour workshop for 10-15 year olds introduced students to digital photography and the basics of how to use a camera and compose pictures. Places of Wagga Wagga was held in association with the Leica/CCP Documentary Photography Award exhibition, and in conjunction with Faces of Wagga Wagga - another youth photography workshop conducted by the Museum of the Riverina. 

The subject matter for the workshop was buildings of Wagga Wagga. Students were required to supply their own camera, downloading cord, memory cards and batteries. At least one photograph from each participant from both workshops was selected and exhibited in the My Wagga Wagga exhibition at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery during December 2008 and January 2009.