Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra

Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra Shoalhaven Regional Gallery serves as an exciting artistic hub for the Shoalhaven Region Entry to the gallery is FREE.

Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra serves as an exciting artistic hub for the Shoalhaven Region South Coast NSW. Each year welcomes a vibrant exhibition program featuring both contemporary and traditional works, a diverse range of touring exhibitions by leading Australian and Shoalhaven artists, Community based exhibitions and works from the Shoalhaven City Art Collection. Shoalhaven Regional Gall

ery prides itself on fostering dynamic Public Programs. It presents art, cultural and community events aimed at audience development, accessibility and education, for the use and enjoyment of the entire community. Our Gallery Shop supports local artists and artisans with an eclectic array of unique gifts. With four spaces available to hire for your business needs and special events we can cater for your event. We encourage you to have open and honest conversations on our posts. However, to ensure there is mutual respect and common courtesy we have some social media community guidelines that we ask you to follow: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Home/Social-Media-Community-Guidelines

Culture Dose for Kids – applications are now open! For children experiencing mild anxiety, a calming and engaging eight...
29/05/2026

Culture Dose for Kids – applications are now open!

For children experiencing mild anxiety, a calming and engaging eight-week art program for carers and children aged 9 – 12. This free program will provide a safe, structured space for young people and their parents or caregivers to engage with and respond creatively to artworks in a small group setting.

📆 8 August – 26 September
⌚️10 am - 12 pm
⏰Applications close 3 July 2026

For more information about this FREE program, and to apply visit https://www.shoalhavenregionalgallery.com.au/Learn-and-make/Culture-Dose
Culture Dose™ and the Culture Dose for Kids™ programs were developed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Black Dog Institute with the support of the Jibb Foundation. The regional program is presented with support from the Ottomin Foundation.
📷Participants in Culture Dose for Kids at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Photographer: Penny Clay 2026
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Black Dog Institute

We are pleased to share that acclaimed photographer Atong Atem will be joining us for an artist talk on Tuesday 14 July ...
27/05/2026

We are pleased to share that acclaimed photographer Atong Atem will be joining us for an artist talk on Tuesday 14 July from 5.30pm.

Tickets are free and include free entry to the Archibald 2025 Prize Exhibition - register now at https://www.shoalhavenregionalgallery.com.au/Whats-on/Events-and-programs/Atong-Atem-in-conversation-with-Zanny-Begg-1990150998209

Atong will be in the Shoalhaven to run a school holiday photography workshop with kids at Wreck Bay in a partnership between Shoalhaven Regional Gallery and the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council. Any parents or teens from Wreck Bay interested in participating need to reach out to the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council.

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening of Archibald Prize 2025, Young Archie Shoalhaven and Atong Atem, 'Portrai...
26/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening of Archibald Prize 2025, Young Archie Shoalhaven and Atong Atem, 'Portraits'.

A special thanks to Wayne Tunnicliffe, Art Gallery of New South Wales Director of collections and exhibitions for opening the show, Patricia White, Shoalhaven Mayor for awarding the Young Archie awards and the Doonooch Dancers for another wonderful performance.

Photographs are courtesy of Lissa-Jane de Sailles, a member of Sight Lines Collective - a volunteer-based, knowledge- and experience-sharing group of photographers capturing the creative beat of our region through South Coast Arts.
The Archibald Prize® regional tour is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Major partner, Optus.

Congratulations to the winners of Young Archie Shoalhaven! 5 – 8 years WinnerArabella Morphis, ‘My Cuzzie Isla’ 9– 12 y...
20/05/2026

Congratulations to the winners of Young Archie Shoalhaven!

5 – 8 years Winner
Arabella Morphis, ‘My Cuzzie Isla’


9– 12 years Winner
Madison Clare , ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’

13 - 15 years Winner
Jazz Annan, ‘Reaching Out’

Gallery Choice
Bella Cooper, ‘We Don’t Graduate Together’

The standard of works was incredible, we received over 90 entries from across the Shoalhaven. A big thank you to the judges from Beyond Empathy - Tiger Watson, Harmony Robles and Eli Harrison spent hours considering the works and selecting 21 finalists to be displayed alongside Archibald Prize 2025.

You can also view all the entries and complete the Archibald Prize children’s trail in the Ngura Education Space until 18 July.

Congratulations to the winners of Young Archies Shoalhaven 🎉
17/05/2026

Congratulations to the winners of Young Archies Shoalhaven 🎉

Archibald Prize 2025 is now open 🙌Join us for the official launch at 2pm today, or view the show until 18 July. Also ope...
16/05/2026

Archibald Prize 2025 is now open 🙌
Join us for the official launch at 2pm today, or view the show until 18 July.

Also opening today is Young Archie Shoalhaven and Atong Atem ‘Portraits’.

The annual Archibald Prize is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW, the prize is awarded to the best portrait painting. Since 1921, it has highlighted figures from all walks of life, from famous faces to local heroes, reflecting back to us the stories of our times.
This touring exhibition is an opportunity to see the finalists in the Archibald Prize 2025.

Please note there is a $5 entry fee outside the opening event.
The Archibald Prize® regional tour is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Major partner, Optus.
All artworks © the artist

So much talent in Young Archie Shoalhaven! Join us for the opening and awarding of prizes this Saturday from 2pm
14/05/2026

So much talent in Young Archie Shoalhaven!
Join us for the opening and awarding of prizes this Saturday from 2pm

Address

12 Berry Street
Nowra, NSW
2541

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

02 4429 5444

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