About Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is a public art gallery located at 70-78 Keppel Street in central Bathurst, New South Wales. Established in 1955, it is one of New South Wales' oldest regional galleries and is housed within the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. The gallery is notable for its significant collection of works by Hill End artists, its program of contemporary Australian art exhibitions, touring shows, and community-focused public programs, with free admission for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a purpose-built gallery space within the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre in central Bathurst. The gallery presents changing temporary exhibitions of contemporary Australian art, touring exhibitions, and works from its permanent collection including the Hill End artists collection. Spaces include exhibition galleries, a gallery shop, and areas for public programs, artist talks and workshops. The setting is an indoor, climate-controlled gallery in the city centre near Machattie Park and Keppel Street precinct.
Key highlights
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Significant permanent collection focused on Hill End artists including works by Lloyd Rees, Brett Whiteley and Jeffrey Smart
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Program of contemporary Australian art exhibitions and touring exhibitions
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One of the oldest regional galleries in New South Wales, established in 1955