Stories from the SAM Collection
Highlights
- Explore dynamic artworks in thematic rooms that reveal the evolution of contemporary Australian art.
- Experience free entry to Shepparton Art Museum, inviting all to discover its extensive collection.
- Savour landmark acquisitions alongside beloved pieces, showcasing the rich history of South East Australian Aboriginal artists.
- Relax at the on-site café, perfect for unwinding after an inspiring day of art appreciation.
Presented by Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), ‘Stories from the SAM Collection’ is a permanent yet ever-changing exhibition featuring a dynamic selection of artworks drawn from SAM’s extensive collection. Curated into a series of thematic rooms, each section of the exhibition uniquely explores the history and the make-up of SAM’s collection, from the earliest acquisitions to the expansion of our significant ceramics holdings, and their growing representation of South East Australian Aboriginal artists.
Familiar and beloved artworks are presented alongside recent landmark acquisitions, inviting visitors along on a journey that not only explores the genesis of the collection, but its continuing evolution to reflect the changing landscape of contemporary Australian art.
‘Stories from the SAM Collection’ is now showing at Shepparton Art Museum daily, with free entry.
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Have a Changing Places or Lift & Change toilet with a hoist and adult change table
- A place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen).
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