Warwick Art Gallery Incorporated was established in 1989 and the new building was opened in February, 1990 The Art Gallery provides a range of services to the community including: A program of temporary exhibitions Public programs including visual art workshops, education and outreach projects Arts-related advice to the community, including support of local arts groups, by offering assistance with the management of exhibits, professional development advice and assistance with applications for government grants Management of the visual art component of the Jumpers and Jazz in July annual arts festival The Gallery is coordinated by a Management Committee composed of two councillors appointed by the Southern Downs Regional Council and 13 committee members elected from our membership. The Management Committee receive an annual operational grant from Southern Downs Regional Council. The Committee also employ a full-time gallery director and two...
Read moreThe cultural mainstay of the Southern Downs region is right here in Warwick.
The Warwick Art Gallery has a program planned years in advance.
In three distinct exhibition spaces you can get a handle on the local art scene and view specially curated exhibitions and important touring exhibitions.
The major shows are held in the Main Gallery, while the work of local artists and groups takes centre stage at the new Orange Wall gallery.
Every year the Warwick Art Gallery stages the Jumpers and Jazz in July festival, an eccentric blend of live jazz performances and...
Read moreWe do love a regional art gallery, so always try to pop in wherever we are. We have been here quite a few times, and managed it again on our recent road trip to Sydney. It's a nice space with bright, airy rooms; pleasant staff and interesting exhibitions. We saw Do You See What I See by Fiona Hayes, a local artist, and Once Upon a Table by Lauren M. Both terrific, quirky and interesting. There are armchairs for resting, and some arty things to buy. Recommend a visit if you're...
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