Galleries in Canberra

Canberra boasts several prominent galleries showcasing a diverse range of art. National Gallery of Australia features a vast collection of Australian and international art, including indigenous and contemporary works. National Portrait Gallery offers insightful exhibitions focusing on portraits of notable Australians. Canberra Museum and Gallery combines art with local history, presenting regional and contemporary art. Gorman House Arts Centre hosts exhibitions from emerging and established artists in a vibrant, creative space. Australian National Botanic Gardens occasionally hosts art exhibitions inspired by nature and the environment. M16 Artspace provides a platform for contemporary art and emerging artists in a dynamic setting.

1. The National Gallery of Australia (NGA)

The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) is the Commonwealth of Australia’s national cultural institution for the visual arts, and is funded by the Commonwealth Government. Some of the current and upcoming exhibitions are “Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia”, “Matisse & Picasso”, “Australian Impressionism”, “Art Deco”, “Art Nouveau”, “Yayoi Kusama” and “Bodies of Art”.

For more information on the Australian National Capital Artists Gallery (ANCA), please visit the following website; https://nga.gov.au/exhibitions/

2. Australian National Capital Artists Gallery (ANCA)

The Australian National Capital Artists Gallery (ANCA) is supported by the ACT Government and is in operation since 1992.  It has an exhibition programme that supports visual arts practice, aims to support emerging and established artists in a range of media.  The gallery also provides affordable and professional studio and exhibition space to artists.

For more information on the Australian National Capital Artists Gallery (ANCA), please visit the following website; https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/

3. National Portrait Gallery of Australia (NPG)

The National Portrait Gallery of Australia (NPG) contains a national collection of portraits that reflect the identity, history, diversity and culture of Australia.  The Gallery attempts to develop, preserve, maintain, promote and provide access to this amazing collection of portraits.  Some of the upcoming exhibitions and competitions are “Women in Vogue – Celebrating Sixty Years in Australia”, “The Look”, “Primed” and National Photographic Portrait Prize. 

For more information on the National Portrait Gallery of Australia (NPG), please visit the following website; https://www.portrait.gov.au/

4. Burrunju Art Gallery

The Burrunju Art Gallery specializes in authentic hand-made Aboriginal arts and crafts.  The art on display is both traditional and contemporary.  The venue provides well-informed gallery tours as well as dot painting workshops.  Further, the venue also plays an important role in the exhibition, marketing, sales and leasing of the art and artefacts produced by local Aboriginal artists.  

For more information on the Burrunju Art Gallery, please visit the following website; https://visitcanberra.com.au/

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