Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre

This space is suitable for exhibitions of: History and Society, Decorative Arts/Craft

Cowra is located 3 1/2 hours from Sydney and 2 hours from Canberra. Steal away for a relaxing short break with superb local wine and food, country hospitality, plenty of activities and attractions and scenery which will sooth the soul. The 4.5 hectare Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre was created 20 years ago by Ken Nakijima and represents the landscape of Japan where every bend takes you on a voyage of discovery. The Cultural Centre adjoinsthe main building and features an extensive collection of Japanese works of art and artefacts. Special exhibitions and demonstrations are held throughout the year.

Locality Population: 125,000

Address

Binni Creek Road
Cowra
NSW 2794
Australia

Tel:

+61 (02) 63410223

Fax:

+61 (02) 63411875

Email:

garden@cowra.nsw.gov.au

Postal address

PO Box 248
Cowra
NSW 2794
Australia

Venue staff

Staff experienced in exhibition display and installation?

No

Staff experienced in packing and unpacking exhibitions?

No

An exhibitions officer?

No

An education outreach officer?

No

Marketing/Promotions officer?

No

Touring exhibitions

Does your venue develop exhibitions for touring?

No

Number of exhibitions developed for touring over the past two years?

1 - 3

Number of touring exhibitions hosted over the last two years?

1 - 3

Programming touring exhibitions

How many months ahead does this exhibition space need to be booked?

1 - 3

How many months do you usually host temporary exhibitions for?

Less than 1

Maximum all inclusive fee for touring exhibitions?

No fee

Level of insurance for touring exhibitions?

More than $100,000

Can your institution accomodate the sale of touring exhibition merchandise?

Yes

Exhibition space - Dimensions

Area of exhibition space?

Up to 25 square metres

Running length of exhibition space

Less than 25 linear metres

Type of exhibition space?

Large room

Number of doors?

2

Number of windows?

fixed glass

Exhibition space - Partitions or panels

Does your institution have a partition system?

Yes

What type of partition system support does the exhibition space have?

Supported only at floor

What material is your partition system made of?

Timber and fabric

What are the dimentions of your partition system?

1.5 x 1.5 metres (6 panels)

Exhibition space usage

Is the space used for other purposes?

Yes

Description of space usage?

Outdoor Classes

Are eating and drinking permitted in the exhibition space?

No

Floor plan

Description of the location of powerpoints and fire extinguishers in the exhibition?

See the floorplan of the exhibition space

Exhibition lighting

Does your institution own a lightmetre?

No

Does your space have adjustable light levels?

Yes

Describe how light levels are adjustable?

Dimmer Switch

Exhibition environment

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Yes

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Heating System:

Yes

Heating System type:

Forced Air

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Pest inspections?

Yes

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Loading area sheltered:

No

Loading area enclosed:

No

Max vehicle length:

No long vehicles

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Do you have access to a crane and gantry:

Yes

Exhibition storage area environment

Packing area:

Temporary exhibition space

Does your institution have separate storage and loading areas?

Yes

Does your institution have an offsite packing facility?

No

Offsite packing facility description:

Museum property

Does your institution have onsite storage?

No

Is the on-site storage area temperature controlled?

No

Is the on-site storate area pest controlled?

No

If you store crates off your premises, is the area temperature controlled?

No

If you store crates off your premises, is the area pest controlled?

No

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No

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Offsite storage

Can humidity be controlled in your institution's offsite storage?

No

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Humidity control offsite install year:

2005-07-22

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Construction

Exterior walls are constructed of:

Brick

Interior walls are constructed of:

Other

Floors are constructed of:

Other

Ceilings are constructed of:

Other

Structural supports are constructed of:

Brick

Number of floors in venue:

1

Safety and security

Does your venue have a fire detection system:

No

Type of fire detection system:

No fire detection system installed

Does your institutuion have a documented fire procedure:

Yes