Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) is one of the oldest regional galleries in NSW. It is a professionally staffed facility owned and operated by Bathurst Regional Council. BRAG is a cultural anchor for the city and region, and delivers unique and bold cultural experiences underpinned by excellence in programming and lifelong learning.
RocoColonial installation view at BRAG. Photo: Silversalt.
Banha Belong 2021 digital projection. Photo: Henry Denyer-Simmons
Installation view, 'West of Central', 2023. David Roma Photography.
Auntie Gloria opening 'West of Central' exhibition, 2023.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Installation view, 'West of Central', 2023. David Roma Photography.
Guests at the opening of West of Central, 2023. Photo by James Lau
Georgina Pollard, 'Chandelier for ants', 2023, and 'Mistints', 2016, in 'West of Central'.
Ways of Seeing 2019, digital projection. Photo: Henry Denyer-Simmons
BRAG forecourt by night. Photo: David Roma
A combination of beautiful natural landscapes and the dynamic history of villages such as Hill End, Carcoar, Sofala and Millthorpe have created a unique attraction for visual artists in the Bathurst region since 1815. BRAG has forged strong links with surrounding townships and within the local community to create a vibrant space showcasing the full spectrum of artistic endeavour.

Built in 1989, it was the first purpose built regional gallery in NSW, and provides professional development opportunities for local and regional artists. The Gallery is a creator of quality touring exhibitions, and operates the highly celebrated Hill End Artists in Residence Program. Located on historic Keppel Street, BRAG is a modern, well-equipped and highly celebrated regional gallery.

From 1955 the BRAG collection has grown to include almost 3,000 works in a wide variety of media and is valued at over $11.5 million. The collection features paintings, sculpture, works on paper, photographs, and ceramics by over four hundred Australian artists.

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Address

70-78 Keppel Street, New South Wales, 2795