
“There is a treasure trove of work that is being stored in the vaults of the gallery and it will be a fantastic day when all of those artworks come out into the light. It will be a gift to the nation we can all share.”
Artist – John Morris
With the exciting news the Gallery expansion is progressing, The Foundation will focus its fundraising to provide funds to advance the Gallery expansion over the coming years. To make a donation towards the expansion of the Gallery, please use the below online donation options*.
If you wish to make a donation of $10,000 or more, please contact the Philanthropy Officer on this link.
One-off Donation to the Gallery expansion
Enter a value below to make a once-off donation of your chosen amount between $2 – $9,999 (an amount under $10,000).
Donating to the Gallery expansion by instalments over a 2 year period.
About your donation
Donations of $2 and over made by Australian tax payers are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
One-off or regular donations are cumulative towards membership of the Foundation.
* In the unlikely event that the Gallery expansion does not proceed (which would be outside our control), we will apply the donation to our general charitable purposes.
The Foundation’s purposes are to raise, pay or apply funds solely for the purpose of promoting, advancing and developing the Newcastle Art Gallery in all forms.
The generosity of donors and benefactors has ensured that Newcastle Art Gallery has one of the most significant art collections in Australia. Donating to the Foundation for the expansion is an investment in the future of the Gallery.

Image: KILGOUR PRIZE 2019 Closing Event with Blak Douglas and Ursula Yovich Newcastle Art Gallery 13 October 2019
The Architects
“The expanded building will provide flexibility for Gallery use now and in the future. The design of the new building, its materials, scale and proportions respect the architecture of the original 1977 Gallery, an innovative building from that time. However, the new building reflects the need for larger and more adaptable spaces to cater for contemporary art and broader Gallery and cultural uses”.
Kerry Clare LFRAIA, Director CLARE DESIGN
Project partners
The Gallery expansion is an investment in the social, cultural and economic life of Newcastle and the Hunter. It is made possible through the support of Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation, City of Newcastle, NSW Government, the Commonwealth Government and our wonderful community.

View from North (Laman Street Elevation). Image produced by David Duloy, Architectural Illustration.
The transformed Gallery will a place for all
The expansion will see a 250% increase in exhibition space, enabling more of the City’s nationally significant collection to be seen, and will attract new ambitious exhibitions.
New facilities will meet diverse visitor needs. A cafe, terrace and specialty shop will make the Gallery an accessible, thriving hub of activity for locals and visitors alike.
A state-of-the-art multi-purpose education space will host a range of hands-on opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Art lovers across generations can experiment and engage with exhibitions in new ways.

A Special Celebration Event Newcastle Art Gallery 30 January 2022
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