Newcastle Art Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Alison S
Sydney, Australia2,244 contributions
Feb 2021
Introduction was most informative and helpful advice.
Paintings and artworks memorable.
Fabulous Olsen artwork on ceiling above. Marvellous.
Sadly first floor closed - preparing for future exhibition.
Sculptures outside worth looking at: Hinder and Whitely, et al.
Paintings and artworks memorable.
Fabulous Olsen artwork on ceiling above. Marvellous.
Sadly first floor closed - preparing for future exhibition.
Sculptures outside worth looking at: Hinder and Whitely, et al.
Written February 24, 2021
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CazjAnd
Sydney, Australia155 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Love a visit to this beautiful regional gallery. Enjoyed the Tom Gleghorn exhibition and learning more about this local artist.
And always a highlight to lie back and see the John Olsen on the roof.
And always a highlight to lie back and see the John Olsen on the roof.
Written July 10, 2020
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Tamsin H
Sydney, Australia440 contributions
Dec 2019
A fab gallery with really interesting and changing exhibits. I try and come here each time I visit Newcastle. The gift shop is fantastic. I really enjoyed the small sculpture garden this time I visited - a lovely addition.
Written April 21, 2020
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LindaGrahamOz
Sydney, Australia79 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
A great Gallery and entry is free! They were in the process of changing exhibitions on the ground floor but as we went there to view the John Olsen Exhibition (located on the 1st floor) that didn't worry us. A superb exhibition of Olsen's works and well worth viewing! Free half-hour parking right out front was a welcome bonus! A lovely gallery.
Written November 22, 2016
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garyworthington
Newcastle, Australia11 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Went to see Mambo exhibition. This was excellent. Had been to gallery before this day and was disappointed in lack of paintings on display. Would only visit if something on in future.
Written May 2, 2016
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b121
Newcastle, Australia875 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
I had a disappointing visit to Newcastle Art Gallery. I found the artworks to be boring. There is a lot of unused apace in the gallery itself. Lots of plain artworks, which do not attract the eye. A lot of them reflect "hardship" - focussing on the difficulties in life. The art gallery is not generally aimed at kids (although they do have a kid's program that you can book children into). It is a shame they chopped the beautiful fig trees down out the front in Laman Street, as they have exposed the ugliest building in Newcastle. On a positive note - it is free to visit.
Written October 29, 2014
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LisaGordonSimons
Long Jetty, Australia654 contributions
Nov 2020
I just love this gallery - whilst not large at all, it has interesting exhibitions and the staff are super helpful. It's a perfect place to relax for an hour or so.
Written January 6, 2021
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Darrin R
Newcastle, Australia1,025 contributions
Sep 2019
A fairly good display for the Newcastle area, would have like to see more local upcoming talent on display.
Written September 4, 2019
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Thanks for your review Darrin, we'd love the chance to display more work in our beautiful space too, particularly local artists. Across the course of any given year, our exhibition program explores a broad spread of artists and ideas, materials, movements etc. Although it is a lucky dip what you get when you come to visit! So we'd love to have you back again sometime!
Written October 10, 2019
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David H
Lake Macquarie, Australia66 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
We attend the Art Gallery each year mainly for a get together with our Financial Planner and his clints, where we have a few drinks and Finger food, but certainly not to be missed is the fine display of artwork exhibited.
Written June 4, 2019
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Lovely! Thank you David!
Written June 6, 2019
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Orsome_Worlds
Melbourne, Australia175 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
When I was 8, I gazed in awe at a Fred Williams landscape, as a teenager I gazed in awe at a kinetic art exhibition (even before Star Wars) and 30 years on I kept coming back to the Gallery every time I return to Newcastle for a visit. I'm still on that journey of discovery, learning and appreciation as art influences my being. With the exception of a twenty year absence, this fantastic place has enriched me for thirty years of my time on planet earth.
Written December 4, 2017
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Wow - that review just made my day!
Many thanks for your kind works, and I can personally relate to your description of looking at the Fred Williams, which to me, indescribably captures the Australian landscape, particularly where I grew up in inland regional NSW.
Kind regards,
Lauren
Written April 9, 2019
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Newcastle Art Gallery - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Newcastle Art Gallery is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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