The Albany Town Hall is the region’s flagship arts presentation venue, with high spec galleries, artisan retail opportunities and a multi-functional flat floor space to support a range of arts and cultural events, civic events, performances and exhibitions. The venue will further activate the CBD, contribute to the growth of economic development and tourism, enhance liveability and help build the profile of our region’s people, places and stories. Extensive construction was carried out to bring new life to this much-loved local icon between October 2019 and November 2020. This has included conservation works, essential safety and structural repairs, upgrades to existing infrastructure and the development of new facilities. The Town Hall reopened to the public in early December 2020 and already the Ground Floor Galleries are fully programmed until December 2021 with staff onsite providing a concierge service. The City is excited to bring a broad range of exhibitions to the community, including the Great Southern Art Award. The first-floor auditorium is also available for hire.