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Milestone moment as Newcastle Art Gallery reopens its doors for first look inside expanded building

Newcastle Art Gallery in Australia has reopened its doors to the public for the first time after a major expansion project, unveiling new gallery spaces, a central atrium, and a foyer. The milestone event, held on 26 September 2025, featured a First Nations First ethos with major commissions and acquisitions on display, and was celebrated as part of the New Annual festival. The expansion has more than doubled the gallery's size, adding 1,600 square meters of exhibition space, with several areas named after major donors including Valerie and John Ryan, Margaret Olley, and Robert and Lindy Henderson.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 artist

Accessibility through art broadening experiences at expanded Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery in Australia has unveiled two groundbreaking accessibility commissions: a digital guide named Nancy and architectural-scale sculptures by artist Fayen d'Evie. The digital guide offers a 24-stop tour with audio, Auslan-interpreted video, and written descriptions, developed through a 'by community, for community' model involving d/Deaf consultants, Auslan interpreters, and First Nations consultants. The sculptural solution addresses the gallery's original floating staircases, providing safe navigation for visitors who are blind or have low vision. A panel talk and Auslan-interpreted tour on Saturday will highlight these initiatives.

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article local schedule Dec 31, 2025 visibility 6 link 11 artists, 1 gallery

January Exhibitions

The article lists January 2026 art exhibitions across multiple venues in Charlottesville, Virginia, including Ruffin Gallery at the University of Virginia, Crozet Artisan Depot, The Fralin Museum of Art, The Gallery at Studio IX, IX Art Park, Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, and Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Highlights include the Ruffin Distinguished Artist-in-Residence exhibition “We Dream of Life” by Paula Wilson and iris yirei hu, featuring a monumental 56-foot textile; “Haiti’s Time” at The Fralin Museum; and “In the Beginning” at Kluge-Ruhe showcasing Spinifex Arts Project artists. Other shows include “INSTRUMENTAL” by Rich Tarbell, “The Looking Glass” immersive space, and “Finally Remembered: The Black Patriots of Central Virginia” at the Heritage Center.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 visibility 5

Eid al-Fitr at Lakemba mosque in south-western Sydney – in pictures

Thousands of worshippers gathered at Lakemba Mosque in south-western Sydney to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The event, one of Australia's largest Eid gatherings, saw families and individuals congregating at dawn for prayers and community festivities.

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article local schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist

Calling all ‘deadly’ creatives: Share your art this NAIDOC

Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for submissions for its annual NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition, which will celebrate 50 years of the 'Deadly' theme. Artists, hobbyists, schools, and community members are invited to submit works in any medium, including weaving, wood etching, metal work, dot painting, and decorated didgeridoos. A free workshop for First Nations women, led by emerging artist Hollie Crawford, will be held on 9 May to help participants create pieces for the exhibition. Entries are due from 22 to 28 June at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, with the exhibition running from 3 July to 7 August.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 artist

History in your hands at mini art exhibition

Artist Marilyn Murray and the Bundaberg Regional Heritage Group have launched 'History in Your Hands,' a specialized exhibition of miniature paintings at the Bundaberg School of Arts Gallery. Part of the Australian Heritage Festival, the show features small-scale artworks that depict the architectural details, textures, and historical landmarks of the Bundaberg region.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 9 link 2 artists

Country life as seen in 140 artworks at new gallery exhibition

The Cassino Art Gallery is launching a new exhibition titled "Country Life," featuring over 140 artworks that explore rural existence in New South Wales. Scheduled to coincide with the region's Beef Week celebrations, the show includes a diverse range of entries from local artists and a significant contribution from students through the Youth Creative Project.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 6 link 3 artists

Gallery collection on display

The Naracoorte Art Gallery has launched 'ORIGIN', a retrospective exhibition showcasing the foundational pieces of its permanent public collection. The show features acquisitions made between the gallery's founding in 1968 and the early 1980s, including the institution's very first acquisition, a pencil drawing by Robert Walter Felling, alongside significant works by Australian modernists like Mervyn Smith and Judith Heidenreich.

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article local schedule Mar 17, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists

Next Gen Art Exhibition open at regional gallery

The 2026 Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition has officially opened at the new Gosford Regional Library, showcasing works by 25 high school graduates from across Australia's Central Coast. Organized by the University of Newcastle, the fourth annual showcase features a diverse range of media from HSC students and awarded several top prizes during its opening night, including the Bouddi Foundation of the Arts Award and an acquisitive prize for the university’s permanent collection.

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article local schedule Dec 9, 2025 visibility 5 link 9 artists

Good praxis: How a former brothel became one of Adelaide's leading arts spaces - InReview

The article profiles praxis ARTSPACE in Adelaide, Australia, which was originally a former brothel and is now a leading arts space celebrating its tenth anniversary. Founded and directed by Patty Chehade, the space offers professional exhibition facilities for emerging and established artists, featuring a mix of one-person and thematic shows. Notable artists exhibited include Liz Butler, Dianne Longley, Olga Sankey, and Margaret Ambridge.

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article local schedule Jul 7, 2025 visibility 6 link 5 artists

Sydney Fringe Festival launches 2025 program

Sydney Fringe Festival has announced its full 2025 program, featuring over 460 events and more than 2,900 artists across four precincts and ten festival hubs this September. Highlights include the immersive theatre experience 'When Night Comes' by Broad Encounters, internationally acclaimed shows by storytelling duo Wright & Grainger, the return of the Queer and First Nations Hubs, and the reopening of the Eternity Playhouse as the home of the Off Broadway Hub. The festival kicks off with a free street party at The Rocks on 4 September, and includes SIDESHOW performances, the Cabaret Hub at Marrickville Town Hall, and a new group exhibition by Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative.

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article local schedule May 5, 2026 visibility 6 link 3 artists

Brushes at the ready: entries open for Redland Art Awards

Entries have opened for the 2026 Redland Art Awards, a biennial contemporary painting prize coordinated by Redland Art Gallery in Queensland, Australia. The competition is open to all Australian artists, offering a total prize pool of $30,500, including a $20,000 acquisitive first prize. The lead judge is curator and arts writer Alison Kubler. The awards, which began in 1981 as a local prize by Redland Yurara Art Society, will culminate in a finalist exhibition from November 2026 to January 2027.

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article local schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Melville to become an open-air art gallery for a weekend

Melville Open Studios returns for its ninth year, transforming the Western Australian suburb into an open-air gallery for one weekend. Seventy-seven local artists will open their home studios and dedicated hubs—including Atwell House, Goolugatup Heathcote, Applecross Art Gallery, Feld & Co., and Myaree Ceramics—to the public. Visitors can explore ceramics, painting, printmaking, floristry, mixed media, and textiles, purchase artworks commission-free, and take guided bus tours across six routes. Coordinator Jennifer Gaye, who took over the event from the City of Melville in 2022, reports that last year's edition attracted 5,000 visitors and generated over $100,000 in direct sales for artists.

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article local schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 5 link 2 artists

Inside Bangalow’s new art gallery transforming former newsagency

A new commercial art gallery, Nissarana Galleries Bangalow, has opened in the former newsagency building on the main street of Bangalow, a town in New South Wales, Australia. The gallery is the third location for the Nissarana Galleries network, joining existing spaces in Noosa and Richmond, Melbourne, and showcases contemporary and Indigenous art from established and emerging artists.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists

Community Art Shines In Latest Exhibition At Gallery

The Griffith Regional Art Gallery recently debuted "Roots & Reflections," a community-focused exhibition featuring over 60 works from local artists. Curated by Melanie Toscan, the show spans diverse mediums including sculpture, painting, photography, and a collaborative 3D installation. A unique highlight of the exhibition is a section of anonymous, fixed-price paintings sold for $85, where the artist's identity remains a mystery to the buyer until the show concludes.

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article local schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist

Scenic Rim launches vibrant Beaudesert art exhibition

The Scenic Rim Regional Council has inaugurated its 2026 exhibition season at The Centre Beaudesert, featuring a dual showcase of local and international artistry. The exhibition pairs 100 artworks created by Year 6 students from Beaudesert State School with "Mr Chippa the Woodblock Carver of Bagru," a project by Australian artist Lee FullARTon. FullARTon’s work, which includes hand-carved woodblocks and traditional prints, is the result of a decade-long collaboration with artisans in India and serves as a visual extension of her children's book.

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article local schedule Feb 5, 2026 visibility 5 link 6 artists

New contemporary art gallery coming to Oxford Street, focus on local creatives

A new contemporary art gallery called Oxford Street Gallery is opening in Mount Hawthorn, Perth, in February. Founded by arts professional Abbey Telfer and her mother Lynette, the gallery's mission is to provide a permanent exhibition platform for emerging and mid-career Western Australian artists, who often lack such dedicated spaces. Its debut exhibition, 'DEBUT,' will feature works from 20 local artists.

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article local schedule Oct 29, 2025 visibility 4 link 1 artist

Art Gallery of Swan Hill: A Place to Gather

The Art Gallery of Swan Hill, under the Swan Hill Rural City Council, has announced the opening of its first exhibition in a new gallery space, titled 'A Place to Gather'. The exhibition features works from the gallery's permanent collection—which includes Australian printmaking, drawing, First Nations sculptural objects, and paintings by notable Australian artists—alongside loans from public and private collections. Opening night is scheduled for 28 November 2025, with additional events including a curator-led walk-through and behind-the-scenes tours through early 2026.

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article local schedule Oct 16, 2025 visibility 4 link 2 artists

Regional Artist Development (RAD) program applications open

Applications are now open for the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery's 2026 Regional Artist Development (RAD) Exhibitions and Residencies program in New South Wales, Australia. The program offers three Artist in Residence opportunities and three exhibition opportunities, each including use of the gallery's E3 Art Space for up to four weeks, supported by funding from Create NSW. Artist Lieng Lay, a 2025 RAD Residency recipient, is currently exhibiting drawings at the E3 Art Space and will host a free workshop on 6 November 2025.

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article local schedule Jun 18, 2025 visibility 1 link 1 artist

Exhibition a ‘Broad Spectrum’ into arts | The Express Newspaper | Local News covering Sport, Agricultural, Entertainment, Community & Business News for Mareeba, Atherton, Cooktown, Kuranda, the Tablelands & Far North Queensland Australia.

A group of local artists from the Tablelands, Cassowary Coast, and Cairns in Far North Queensland has launched a new exhibition titled "Broad Spectrum" at the Tablelands Regional Gallery in Atherton. The show features works by ten artists including Angela Fielding (sculpture, leadlight, timber), Rose Knight (oil painting), Yvonne Hering (woodblock printing), and others, spanning watercolour, oil, acrylic, ceramics, weaving, and more. The exhibition runs until 9 August 2025, with an official opening on 21 June.

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article local schedule May 22, 2025 visibility 2 link 3 artists

Powerful portrait wins top prize at Gosnells Art Awards

Ariel Katzir's mixed-media portrait 'I do see you' won the Overall Acquisitive Award at the City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition and Awards, earning $5,000 and a place in the city's art collection. The painting depicts local non-verbal First Nations artist Darryl Dempster, who communicates through his art. Other category winners received $500 across media including oil, acrylic, watercolour, digital, mixed media, youth, and Aboriginal artist categories. The exhibition runs until May 25, with a People's Choice Award sponsored by Maddington Central.

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article local schedule Apr 11, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 9

Call out to artists for upcoming Women in Art exhibition

The Nambucca Valley Women’s Business Network (NVWBN) has issued a call for entries for its fourth annual 'Women in Art' exhibition, scheduled to open at the Matilda Street Gallery in Macksville on May 16. Local female artists from the Nambucca, Macleay, Hastings, and Bellinger valleys are invited to submit expressions of interest by May 7 to participate in the showcase, which featured nearly 100 works from 44 artists in its previous iteration.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 4

EOI Exhibition for 2027: Berninneit Art Gallery, Phillip Island Opportunities

Bass Coast Shire Council has officially opened the call for Expressions of Interest for the 2027 exhibition season at Berninneit Art Gallery on Phillip Island. Artists, curators, and collectives are invited to submit proposals for six-week exhibition slots in the award-winning facility, which serves as the region's first purpose-built professional visual arts space. The application window remains open until May 29, 2026, targeting a diverse range of contemporary practices from local and national creators.

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article local schedule Aug 31, 2025 visibility 2

Prolific Bungendore artist and Archibald finalist sets the landscape for next exhibition

The article profiles a prolific artist from Bungendore, New South Wales, who is an Archibald Prize finalist, as they prepare for their next exhibition. The artist is known for landscape painting and has a significant body of work, with the upcoming show set to continue exploring themes of the Australian landscape.

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