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.
The opening signifies the continued growth of Bangalow as a regional art destination, complementing existing galleries like Nimbella. The gallery's presence, driven by director Val Pasquale and artist Philip Ayres, contributes to local cultural tourism and economic activity. Furthermore, the gallery's business model includes philanthropic support, with a portion of profits funding education projects in India through Kusala Projects Inc.