Horsham Regional Art Gallery

The Horsham Regional Art Gallery is a much loved gallery in Horsham that is known for its many creative works and displays. The gallery is housed in an elegant art deco building whose refurbishment and renovation in recent years updated the gallery into a modern exhibition centre.

There are four exhibition spaces all of which feature excellent works of art. The exhibitions are home to both contemporary and traditional art in a bid to showcase modern trends with a touch of the traditional. Art lovers will appreciate the fact that the collection revolves around three focal points: the Mack Jost Collection, The Wimmera Collection as well as other works of arty inspired by the Wimmera theme. Popular names in this collection include Mack Jost AM, Marion Borglet and Anthony Pelchen among others.

The Horsham Regional Art Gallery is also home to the Australian Photography Collection that includes early photos by renowned photographers in the region’s history. Look out for works by figures such as Pat Brassington, Bill Henson and Fiona Foley.

In addition to the photo collections, there are also small collections of works of art in the sculpture and ceramics field. The bill and Maureen Mann collection is also worth checking out. This collection boasts more than 4 complete works alongside sketches that showcase the beauty and diversity of the country’s wildlife.

One of the most amazing facts about Horsham Regional Art Gallery is that it is home to a variety of talks and workshops that revolve around arts in Wimmera. These events are the perfect opportunity to meet and interact with other art lovers in a laid-back setting. Look out for exciting activities such as the Art Club for adults, meet the artists, art club juniors for kids as well as a host of school programs for locals in the area.

You can park right near the gallery in the streets surrounding the venue, as there are 1-2 hours spots available. For all day parking, head to Horsham Plaza, via Park Drive.