Central Goldfields Art Gallery - Maryborough, Vic

Central Goldfields Art Gallery - Maryborough, Vic Central Goldfields Art Gallery is a cultural facility of Central Goldfields Shire Council.

FREE ENTRY

The Gallery will be open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm

The Gallery will be closed on ANZAC Day and Good Friday and between Christmas day and New Year's Day.

DON'T MISS OUT...IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE to see Andy Ferg's exhibition 'Pretty Much - Portraits and stories from real peop...
14/05/2026

DON'T MISS OUT...IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE to see Andy Ferg's exhibition 'Pretty Much - Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg' which finishes 4pm this Sunday 17 May.

An exhibition of large mixed-media portraits and recorded interviews, each capturing the authenticity of these remarkable everyday individuals.

Gallery hours: 10 am to 4pm Thursday to Sunday. FREE ENTRY.

Also currently on Display: Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition - An ACMI touring exhibition and The Art of Gold - Treasures from the National Gallery of Australia.


We welcome you to join us for the official opening of Capturing the Wild – A series of photographs and paintings by Milt...
08/05/2026

We welcome you to join us for the official opening of Capturing the Wild – A series of photographs and paintings by Milton Moss.

To be opened by Central Goldfields Shire Mayor, Councillor Ben Green.

2pm Saturday 23 May 2026

Maryborough artist Milton Moss presents an array of evocative landscape paintings and photographs from the Moolort Plains and Joyce’s Creek area of Central Goldfields.
Exhibition dates: 21 May – 16 Aug 2026

If you are into portraiture check out this year's Archibald Finalists ...and Congratulations to Sean Layh for winning th...
03/05/2026

If you are into portraiture check out this year's Archibald Finalists ...and Congratulations to Sean Layh for winning the 2026 Packing Room Prize with his portrait of Australian actor Jacob Collins 'The tragicall historie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke'.

Then come to Central Goldfields Art Gallery to see local Avoca artist Andy Ferg's exhibition of portraits in 'Pretty Much ­– Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg' and listen to the subject's unique stories.

30/04/2026

Come to Central Goldfields Art Gallery and enjoy Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition.
It is a must for anyone interested in videogames and their design.

• FREE exhibition • Family Friendly • Game consoles available to play the Untitled Goose Game for free as part of the exhibition • Learn about videogame design • Plus other 'goose' art activities for children.

Enter a world of comedy, chaos and calamity in Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition, an exhibition that dives into the making of global-hit videogame, Untitled Goose Game, a game of stealth and slapstick about a naughty goose, by Melbourne based game developers House House.

An ACMI touring exhibition.

Exhibition is on display until 14 June 2026
Gallery open 10am-4pm Thursday to Sunday, free entry.

Image credit: Key art from Untitled Goose Game (2019), by House House. Courtesy House House.

Victorias Heartland

Don't miss out on seeing this unique portrait exhibition! 'Pretty much – Portraits and stories from real people by Andy...
29/04/2026

Don't miss out on seeing this unique portrait exhibition!
'Pretty much – Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg'

Andy’s fascination with people comes to life in this exhibition of large mixed-media portraits, each capturing the authenticity of these remarkable everyday individuals.

Exhibition is on display until Sunday 17 May 2026

Featured image: Andy Ferg pictured beside his portrait of Ken - Poet, Writer & Lover , 2025. Mixed media on canvas. 110 x 110cm.

In honour of ANZAC Day the Gallery will be closed today.Lest we forget...Photo: The WWI Maryborough ‘Digger’ Memorial, s...
24/04/2026

In honour of ANZAC Day the Gallery will be closed today.

Lest we forget...

Photo: The WWI Maryborough ‘Digger’ Memorial, sculpted by Margaret Baskerville that was unveiled in 1926, which is located in McLandress Square beside the Town Hall, Post Office and Courthouse in Maryborough Vic.

The Gallery has had a busy week welcoming visitors (from Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat, Castlemaine, interstate and overs...
24/04/2026

The Gallery has had a busy week welcoming visitors (from Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat, Castlemaine, interstate and overseas) – on Wednesday the Engine Room was full for the engaging Lecture given by Dr Sophie Couchman about Maryborough's Chinese Communities during the gold rush and later; Yesterday we had members of the Moonambel Art and History Group in for a guided tour; Then VCE students from Maryborough Education Centre came to learn about the many aspects of the Gallery and exhibitions as part of their Art Making and Exhibiting subject curriculum. In addition to all that we had the artists for upcoming exhibitions in ...so stay tuned for more info on their upcoming shows!

Current exhibitions:
Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition on until 14 June
Pretty Much ­– Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg – on until 17 May
The Art of Gold – Treasures from the National Gallery of Australia – on until 30 August.

REMINDER: Upcoming Lecture, Don't Miss Out!LECTURE: 10:30am Wednesday, 22 April 2026Maryborough’s Chinese Communities:Th...
16/04/2026

REMINDER: Upcoming Lecture, Don't Miss Out!

LECTURE: 10:30am Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Maryborough’s Chinese Communities:
The gold rushes and beyond by Dr Sophie Couchman

Join us for a fascinating exploration of Maryborough’s Chinese communities, from the gold rush era through to today.

Dr Sophie Couchman is a Professional historian and curator who works closely with communities to share their stories. She has extensive experience in Chinese Australian history over many years and has been working with the See Yup Society following the 2024 fire at the See Yup Temple in South Melbourne.

Dr Couchman Brings history to life through exhibitions, walking tours, oral histories and digital storytelling. Her recent work includes the “Chinese Australian Whispers” podcast (2025) and co-authored family history The Old Reliable Firm: Good Workmanship Guaranteed (2025). She is also President of the Professional Historians Association (Victoria & Tasmania) and a founding member of the Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria.

$10 per person/$8 concession, refreshments provided.
Please book online see link below or call the Gallery on 03 5461 6600

https://events.humanitix.com/maryborough-s-chinese-communitiesl-the-goldrushes-and-beyond

This lecture is part of the Australian Heritage Festival and the Gallery’s Art
& Engagement Series. Presented in conjunction with U3A Maryborough Inc.

Image credit: Chinese market gardener, W H Ferguson (photographer) circa1890-1910, Photo courtesy Dunolly Museum.

Castlemaine street artist Joe Pratt inspired real street art skills at our Skateboard Art Workshop on Wednesday, capturi...
11/04/2026

Castlemaine street artist Joe Pratt inspired real street art skills at our Skateboard Art Workshop on Wednesday, capturing the energy and style of skateboarding culture and design with our Central Goldfields youth. Thanks also to Kyan our Shire's Youth Officer for helping run the workshop and making the whole thing possible.

Just sharing some grant opportunities available from the Victorian Government & Creative Victoria that may be of interes...
10/04/2026

Just sharing some grant opportunities available from the Victorian Government & Creative Victoria that may be of interest to local artists or community groups.

Please note: Applications are already open.
Applications close: 3pm, Thursday 16 April 2026 (NEXT WEEK).

The first is for grants of up to $50,000 available to support multicultural festivals and events:
https://www.vic.gov.au/multicultural-festivals-and-events-program

The second is for grants between $10,000 and $30,000, through Creative Victoria, to support new projects or performance works. Creative Projects Fund supports Victorian creatives, collectives and organisations to undertake projects and professional development opportunities:
https://creative.vic.gov.au/funding-opportunities/find-a-funding-opportunity/creative-projects-fund

Address

Old Fire Station, 1 Neill Street Maryborough Victoria
Maryborough, VIC
3465

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61438367094

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