Coalition pledges $10M to realisation of SAM

An election pledge might just get Shepparton its new museum.
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Architects sketch of new SAM; supplied

The capital campaign for a new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) has been a case study in how strategic, bigger picture economics can create a case for a regional gallery.

The Museum has moved from local government to State Government support and today nailed the big one – election dependent. The Coalition joined the State Government of Victoria and Council in promising a $10 million contribution to a new SAM.

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