Art Galleries – The Murray
The Murray is home to a strong artistic community that is always expanding. Visit impressive regional galleries in Swan Hill, Mildura, Albury and Shepparton. The Mildura Arts Centre has a changing program of exhibitions of contemporary and historical arts and crafts as well as the permanent collection, which includes the largest single collection of paintings by Sir William Orpen as well as works by Sir Frank Brangwyn and a number of important Australian artists. Visit Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery to catch some of the best touring exhibitions from around Australia, or call in to the Albury Regional Art Gallery to see its collection of works by painter Sir Russell Drysdale. The Shepparton Art Gallery has an internationally recognised ceramic collection. You can also browse fine woodwork carved from local timbers, pottery, glass and gemstones at a number of specialist art and craft stores in and around Mildura and Echuca-Moama.
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Shepparton Art Gallery houses a unique collection of over 3,000 Australian ceramic pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries as well as a fine collection of paintings and works on paper.
Welsford Street, Shepparton
Ph 03 5832 9861
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Mildura Arts Centre Regional Gallery
In addition to a variety of Australian works there is a continuous program of touring art, craft and social history exhibitions from around Australia plus the best new work by artists from the Murray Darling region.
199 Cureton Ave, Mildura
Ph 03 5018 8330
Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery
Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery was established in 1966 to provide public art services to the region. The permanent collection features Australian native paintings, 20th century prints, drawings, works on paper and post-1960s paintings.
Horseshoe Bend, Swan Hill
Ph 03 5036 2430
Albury Regional Art Gallery
This collection of local, regional and national art is housed in an historic building in Albury's CBD with exhibitions changing on a regular basis. See the collection of contemporary Australian photography and works by Sir Russell Drysdale.
546 Dean Street, Albury
Ph 02 6051 3480
