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Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
Owned, managed & operated by the City of Bunbury. Entry is free.
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Bunbury Regional Art Galleries (BRAG) is the premier public art gallery in the South West, Western Australia. BRAG is an icon in the South West community, giving regional artists and audiences valuable exposure to contemporary and traditional art, and providing exhibition and artistic development opportunities for artists working in regional and remote locations. Through our diverse programme of exhibitions and workshops focusing on community access and engagement, BRAG invites you to experience the arts through discovery and creativity. Bunbury Regional Art Gallery is owned and operated by the City of Bunbury.

13/10/2026

CLOSING SOON / 31
Christopher Young’s photographic practice is concerned with the traces people leave behind: places, objects, bodies, memories and the stories that accumulate around them. Across his series, photography becomes a way of excavating these fragments and asking what they might reveal about identity, belonging, absence and time.

The images are not staged. Rather, they are "as found" - encountered in the world and photographed in the condition in which Young discovers them. This distinction is important. Young does not construct the object or scene so much as locate, isolate and preserve it. Meaning emerges through the act of discovery, and through the gaps between what is visible and what can only be imagined.

Across the series, the photograph therefore becomes both evidence and mystery: a fragment of something that existed before the camera arrived, carrying traces of stories that may be recoverable, unknowable or entirely invented.

31 / Christopher Young
On now at BRAG until Sunday 18 October 2026
Entry is always free | Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm

09/10/2026

Discover the themes of diaspora, migration, displacement, and human relationships behind the works of Indonesian artist Jumaadi.
Pasar Malam / Night Market is on now at BRAG until 25 October 2026.
Entry is always free | Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm

𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮 is a Krack studio exhibition in partnership with 16albermarle Project Space, and has been assisted by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program.

06/10/2026

Last chance to vote for your favourite artwork!
If you haven’t already, make sure you've voted for the 2026 Iluka Visions Viewer's Choice Award. Every visitor has a say: pick up a ballot slip, write the artwork title, and pop it in the ballot box before Sunday 11 October.
We'll announce the winner at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday 18 October 🎉

Free event. Find out more ➡ https://vist.ly/5m7gn

Iluka Visions 2026 is on now at BRAG until 15 November 2026.
📍64 Wittenoom Street, Bunbury
🕐 Open Wed–Sun, 10am–4pm. Entry is always free.

02/10/2026

Learn the Noongar words for different birds found on Wardandi Country with this delightful bilingual picture book! Every page comes alive with vivid artwork by Marjorie Ugle, an artist in the Noongar Arts Program.

Marjorie is a respected Noongar Elder living in Goomburrup, whose artistic journey emerged from profound personal resilience. Her vibrant artwork celebrates the beauty of Noongar Country through bold, bright depictions of birds, leaves, and flowers, reflecting her connection to nature and cultural heritage. She has a fearless approach to her art and loves to experiment with colours. Painting brings her joy and a sense of peace.

Published by The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, you can pick up a copy of 'Djerup' on their website or visit Bunbury's new Wardandi Wanil Art Centre, now open to the public on Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am - 4pm.

29/09/2026

ILUKA VISIONS 2026 AWARDS CEREMONY / 18 OCT
Our premier student art exhibition is back! Celebrating 35 years, Iluka Visions showcases the awesome artistic talents of South West students in Years 7 to 12.
Mark your calendars, because you're invited to the official awards presentation on Sunday, 18 October, 11am - 1pm at BRAG.
Kick back with a refreshment in hand, chill out to music and soak in the creative vibes as we present awards to standout artists, recognising their exceptional work over the last year.
This is a free event; learn more ➡ https://vist.ly/5k9u5

📷 Photos from last year's opening and awards event.

28/09/2026

There is something that happens when a work moves from a classroom to a gallery. It becomes public. It becomes permanent, at least for a while. It invites a stranger's attention. For many South West students, Iluka Visions is where that happens for the first time and where they discover what it feels like to be an exhibiting artist.

Since 1991, Iluka Visions has offered a professional exhibition platform showcasing the full breadth of creative practice from South West secondary schools - paintings, ceramics, sculptures, photographs, wearable art, and more. Works are selected by industry professionals and displayed in a premier gallery space, giving students the experience of a real competitive art award and a real gallery exhibition.

In 2026, Iluka Visions celebrates 35 years. Swipe through to see a handful of posters from across the years.

If Iluka Visions was part of your journey - as a student, a winner, a teacher, a judge - we'd love to see you at the 2026 awards and hear your story. Send us a message or email the gallery

📍 Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
🗓️ 29 August – 16 November 2026
Celebrating South West Youth Art

26/09/2026

On now at BRAG 🎪 Pasar Malam / Night Market 🐊 Billy Missi’n Wakain Thamai 📷 31 🎨 Iluka Visions 2026

Open Wed-Sun • 10am–4pm • Entry is always free

24/09/2026

Long Weekend Opening Hours 🌞
The gallery and shops are open all long weekend, including Monday 28 September. Escape the rain and soak up the diverse creativity currently on display in our exhibitions:
🎪 Pasar Malam / Night Market - An immersive exhibition of large-format screenprints by 15 Indonesian and Australian artists exploring the transgressive allure of the Indonesian night market.
🐊 Billy Missi’n Wakain Thamai - Honouring the late Torres Strait Islander artist Billy Missi’s artistic legacy and his dedication to maintaining the language and culture of his people.
📷 31 - An exhibition by Margaret River artist Christopher Young reflects a life committed to making, questioning and evolving.
🎨 Iluka Visions 2026 - Celebrating South West Youth Art. BRAG’s annual exhibition showcasing the depth of talent and creativity in the arts from secondary schools across the South West region.

Open 10am–4pm • Entry is always free • Wittenoom Street, Bunbury WA

16/09/2026

Discover the inspiration behind one of the works of Pasar Malam with Indonesian artist Ipeh Nur.

Pasar Malam / Night Market is on now at BRAG until 25 October 2026.
Entry is always free | Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm

𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮 is a Krack studio exhibition in partnership with 16albermarle Project Space, and has been assisted by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program.

07/09/2026

NOONGAR COUNTRY 2027 / Expression of Interest
Aboriginal artists are invited to share their stories, voices and creative practices as part of the 2027 Noongar Country exhibition.

Curator Candice Nannup shared, "This exhibition is about healing our koort (heart) and our boodja (Country). It is a space for us to come together, share our experiences, honour our culture and tell the stories that matter to our communities. At the heart of the exhibition is truth-telling."

All Aboriginal artists living on Noongar Boodja who work in artistic practices, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, weaving, installation, digital, contemporary, and traditional practices, are welcome to apply to exhibit in the 2027 exhibition.

Expressions of interest are open until Sunday, 20 December 2026. Visit the BRAG website to learn more ➡️ https://vist.ly/5higi
To apply, complete the online form; alternatively, hard copy forms are available from BRAG.

🖼️ Beverly Thomson, 'Birthing Tree', 2025, textiles and ceramics. Noongar Country 2025 Overall Award Winner. Photography by Ben Yew

Address

64 Wittenoom Street
Bunbury, WA
6230

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61897927323

Website

https://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/brag

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