Ararat Gallery TAMA — Attraction in Ararat

Established in 1968, Ararat Regional Art Gallery has a unique place amongst Australia's public galleries, through its longstanding commitment to supporting and promoting textile and fibre art - a curatorial and collection focus that began in the early 1970s.

The collection is located in the heart of Ararat in the historic late-Victorian Town Hall Building. The collection focuses on excellence, innovation and diversity in contemporary textile and fibre art practice, and on showcasing work of regional artists. The collection includes artworks by Juan Davila, Kate Derum, Richard Goodwin, Virginia Kaiser, Kay Lawrence, Sara Lindsay and Bronwyn Oliver, as well as international artists Olga de Amaral (Colombia) and Marcel Marois (Canada).

Significance The collection is dedicated to highlighting excellence, innovation and diversity in contemporary textile and fibre art practice, and to showcasing work of regional artists.

Sub collections

Key sub-collections include: Art of the Japanese Package, donated by The Japan Foundation; Lionel Lindsay prints and bookmarks, donated by Peter Lindsay; fabric prints donated by textile design pioneer Frances Burke; The Lady Barbara Grimwade Costume Collection (a survey of fashion design from 1956 to 1989) donated by Angus Kater Grimwade; and textile, fibre and leather objects from the Victorian State Craft Collection (held on...

Ararat Gallery TAMA is a true gem in the heart of Ararat. This gallery is a testament to the vibrant arts scene that thrives in this community.

The collection here is nothing short of extraordinary. From contemporary pieces to classic works, there's a diverse range of art to explore. The curation is thoughtful and showcases the talent and creativity of both local and international artists.

The staff at Ararat Gallery TAMA are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. They provide insightful information about the pieces, making the visit an enriching experience. Their dedication to promoting the arts is evident in every interaction.

The gallery also hosts a variety of events and exhibitions throughout the year. These events bring a dynamic energy to the space, and it's always a pleasure to...

I went there today and no doubt it was beautiful. The gallery showed collection of TAMA along with some collection highlighting weaving. Brenda was a gem and enlightened me with not just other tourist spots but with directions to my next destination. Whenever in Ararat do...