Wangaratta Art Gallery — Attraction in Wangaratta

There’s a small but strong arts and culture precinct on the edge of the CBD, anchored by the modern Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre and the regional gallery, which opened at this striking heritage building in 1987. This is a former Presbyterian church, completed in 1899 and eventually sold off in the 1980s.

Since the 2000s the gallery has assembled a noted collection, focusing on textile art, works in wood, small sculpture, pieces relating to north-east Victoria and works by artists of state and national importance.

The collection isn’t on permanent display, but selections are put on show at regular intervals, along with travelling exhibitions.

The gallery also plays host to the Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award, the only prize of its kind...

Set up in 1987, Wangaratta's regional gallery is housed in a heritage building. It showcases work of regional artists alongside work by national and internationally renowned artists. When we were there there was glass theme and painting exhibition by local artists. There is a car park, museum and gift shop. Toilets available. Not a big place, easy walking. Not crowded, some tourists and mostly locals. Entry fee charged. Beautiful place. Some exhibits draw lot...

I went for the opening night of an exhibition and it was honestly one of the best experiences ever. There was small amounts of food and drinks. There were so many people including the artists and a guest speaker from Victorian College of the Arts. I'm definitely going to every gallery opening here from now on. Not only is the art show stopping but the atmosphere and opportunities to be found there are endless. The gallery always makes me feel...