Category: Art

Les Darcy Monument Australian Boxer
Australian Boxer Les Darcy Monument

Dedicated in August 2000, the Les Darcy Monument celebrates the achievements of one of Australia’s greatest boxers. Set back from the New England Highway in a grassy park in front of the East Maitland Bowling Club, the statue can be easy to miss.

The statue stands on a marble platform, surrounded by plaques which show his achievements. A great place to relax on your way through town because of the grass and shady trees.
- Les Darcy Statue
- Les Darcy Statue
Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki Memorial

Located near the Les Darcy Memorial, the Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki Memorial celebrates Strzelecki, a famous explorer, scientist, and philanthropist. Erected by the local Polish community, because of his contribution to early exploration work in the area. It’s interesting to see because of Strzelecki’s contribution to early Australia.

Strzelecki Memorial East Maitland

Old Land and Survey Office

Opposite the Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki Memorial is the old Land and Survey Office. Placed on a corner in a prominent position, makes the building stand out, because of its size and red brick construction. Built in the Federation Free Classical style and designed by W.L Vernon, it’s an interesting building to see if you are in the area.

Old Land and Survey Office East Maitland

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24 January 2021
The Lock-Up Old Newcastle Police Station
The Lock-Up

You will find The Lock-Up at 90 Hunter Street in the heart of the Newcastle CBD, making it very accessible. We walked from a carpark on Wharf Rd, but if you use public transport, the closest light rail stop is Newcastle Beach, making it only a five-minute walk away.

The Building

Built in 1861 as an addition to the adjacent Police Station, the Lock-Up is one of several important historical buildings in the area. Walking through the building with no exhibition on, gives you a feel for how austere the building was, because the rooms are small and dark. With strong wooden are metal doors the cells are very dark as there is little natural light.

Even the exercise yard is bleak because it is exposed to the weather. This would have made it hot in summer and cold in winter.
- The Cell Doors
- The Old Gaol Cell in The Lock-Up
- Old Gaol Cell
- Fireplace in The Lock-Up
- In the Exercise Yard
Art Exhibition

The Lockup describe themselves as: “The Lock-Up’s innovatively curated program promotes current, experimental and diverse practices from local, national and international creatives.”

Before visiting, check to see if something different is on display, because Exhibitions are constantly renewed. When we visited contemporary display by Rosie Deacon was present, adding interest to the visit.
- Art Exhibition
- Art Exhibition
- In the Exercise Yard
- In the Exercise Yard in The Lock-Up
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22 January 2021
Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Maitland Regional Art Gallery

The Maitland Regional Art Gallery occupies a building complex in High Street alongside several other historically significant buildings. Originally two separate buildings a major renovation, saw a joining structure added linking them into one structure.

There is ample parking available at the rear of the gallery, so you can avoid trying to park in the road. Entry is either via the main entrance, or through the café. We chose the latter and had a relaxing coffee before walking through the gallery.

Three special exhibitions were on display during our visit, which made the visit even better.

A Survey into the Cretaceous by Andrew Sullivan

Survey into the Cretaceous by Andrew Sullivan imagines a situation where the artist is part of an expedition into the past. He is there to record the animals found, which makes for some fascinating paintings. Being interested in the subject, we found it a refreshing take on dinosaur artwork, because it was different.
- A Survey into the Cretaceous by Andrew Sullivan
- T-Rex by Andrew Sullivan
- Coelacanth by Andrew Sullivan
- Adult and Juvenile Pteranodon by Andrew Sullivan
- Corythosaurus by AJ Sullivan
Paintings by Ken Done You Probably Haven’t Seen

The gallery had a display of lesser known Ken Done paintings on display, which were to his usual colourful standard.
- Ken Done Exhibition
- Another Ken Done Painting
- Ken Done Paintings
Fieldwork – Landscapes West of Sydney

An Art Gallery of New South Wales Touring Exhibit, Fieldwork was a surprise, because we were not expecting to see it here. The exhibition draws together many works from the galleries’ collection, many of them not displayed in decades. We enjoyed these paintings from the mid to late 1800s, as they show the beginning of a rich period of Australian artwork. There was quiet a variety of interesting paintings on display, a little something for everyone. This gallery is small but has a lot to offer. We enjoyed it!
- Fieldwork Landscapes West of Sydney Exhibition
- Maitland Regional Art Gallery
- Burragorang Valley Near Picton by JH Carse 1879
Other Displays at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery
- Joshua Smith JWA Smith 1937
- Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Outdoor Sculpture

Visible from the road, this two metre high sculpture is a fun example of what art can be.

Fetch Boy by Gillie and Marc Schattner

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21 January 2021