Dorothy Roddy, Artist and Curator, along with Leonie Napier, Project Leader of the Yanco Museum Project, premiere an Exhibition at Leeton Museum and Art Gallery to document and highlight the history of the ‘Riverina Welfare Farm for Boys Yanco' and the 'POW Camp 15 Yanco' years based at what is now Yanco Agricultural Institute.

 The result is 12 fully researched oil paintings which are re-imagined from the original historical black and white and sepia photos, to bring to life in full colour the lives of the people who once lived there. Six will cover the Riverina Welfare Farm and six will cover POW Camp 15. These eras spanned the time between 1928 and 1947. Each image has its own interesting story to tell.

 The product is a stunning and informative display of some little-known yet important parts of our local history. A must for locals and history buffs alike to visit.

 ‘Moments is Time’ opens Saturday February 5 2022 and runs through to Thursday March 31 2022 at Leeton Museum and Art Gallery. Opening hours Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm.

 The exhibition will then move to permanent display at Yanco Agricultural Institute adding to their growing Museum display.

It is brought to you with assistance from Western Riverina Arts