Wangaratta Art Gallery

A: 56-60 Ovens St, Wangaratta, VIC Australia

P: +61 3 5722 0865

Wangaratta Art Gallery presents a diverse program of national, state and regionally significant exhibitions, events, workshops and artist-led projects. Across three exhibition spaces, the program showcases the work of regional artists alongside work by national and internationally renowned artists and national touring exhibitions from across Australia.

Established in 1987, Wangaratta’s unique regional gallery is housed in a heritage building located in the creative arts precinct, adjacent to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Conference Centre and a short walk from the CBD. The spacious interior and the decorative timber ceiling offers a distinctive and rare experience for the gallery visitor.

Wangaratta Art Gallery has a particular collection emphasis on textile art developed through the most significant acquisitive award for textile art in Australia, the Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award. The gallery also collects small sculpture, significant works of art from and about the north-east Victoria region and works by state and national artists of significance.

The Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award (WCTA) is a biennial award and exhibition that celebrates the diversity and strength of Australia’s contemporary textile artistry. Celebrating its eighth iteration in 2023, the WCTA is a biennial nationally significant award with a commitment towards the advancement and growth of contemporary textile practice.

Building on Wangaratta’s textile manufacturing history and strong textile craft traditions, the WCTA is a $40,000 acquisitive prize that commits to the advancement and growth of contemporary textiles as well as capturing the current state of play for contemporary textile practice in Australia.

The gallery is supported by the Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends Inc., a non-profit volunteer group that act as gallery supporters and ambassadors. The Friends assist with the gallery’s volunteer staffing, fundraising and events. They offer an annual student art award to encourage creative practice and play a significant role in developing the collection through acquisitions.

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