Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate
Highlights
- Explore over 700 Aboriginal artworks, experiencing the rich cultural heritage of Australia at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate.
- Enjoy free entry to quarterly curated exhibitions, immersing yourself in unique artistic expressions from renowned Aboriginal artists.
- Discover the stories behind each piece, connecting with the deep history and significance of Aboriginal art in a welcoming space.
- Relax at the onsite café and bar, savouring local flavours while surrounded by inspiring artworks in Rutherglen.
Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate is a unique joint venture between the winery and Australian Aboriginal art collector, Hans Sip.
Operating as a commercial art gallery housed within the Rutherglen cellar door complex, visitors to Rutherglen can enjoy free entry to curated exhibitions that are presented quarterly.
As part of the joint venture agreement, Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate has unlimited access to the complete Hans Sip collection; one that consists of more than 700 paintings, prints, artefacts and sculptures.
Works in the collection include paintings from significantly collected and highly recognised artists including: Trevor ‘Turbo’ Brown, Frederick William ‘Billy’ Doolan Jnr, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Craig Charles and Djambu ‘Sambo’ Barra Barra to name a few.
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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.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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
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)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
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