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Notice is given for the Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 March 2026, 5pm at the Gallery. Members are encouraged to nominate and be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic committee. To grow our skills as a committee, we are looking for volunteers to take on one of five executive roles or be one of seven general committee members to assist with the many aspects of managing a successful fundraising entity that is BRAGS – the Society of Friends of the Art Gallery. Notice of BRAGS Annual General Meeting 2026 - 12th March 2026
Notice is given for the Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 March 2026, 5pm at the Gallery. Members are encouraged to nominate and be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic committee. To grow our skills as a committee, we are looking for volunteers to take on one of five executive roles or be one of seven general committee members to assist with the many aspects of managing a successful fundraising entity that is BRAGS – the Society of Friends of the Art Gallery.
For more information 2026 AGM Invitation and Agenda
Join Ngurrara cultural leaders, performers and artists from Western Australia as they present the monumental Ngurrara Canvas II for the opening weekend of the 25th Biennale of Sydney. Around 40 Ngurrara artist-claimants created Ngurrara Canvas II in 1997 to support a native title claim over areas of the Great Sandy Desert. Coordinated by the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre in Fitzroy Crossing. Gallery Rambles - 12th March 2026
Join Ngurrara cultural leaders, performers and artists from Western Australia as they present the monumental Ngurrara Canvas II for the opening weekend of the 25th Biennale of Sydney. Around 40 Ngurrara artist-claimants created Ngurrara Canvas II in 1997 to support a native title claim over areas of the Great Sandy Desert. Coordinated by the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre in Fitzroy Crossing.
Website: AGNSW Ngurrara Canvas II
Great News! A recent collaboration with T.Arts Gallery has resulted in BRAGS members receiving a 10% discount on an upcoming mosaic art workshop with artist Karin Smith to be held at T.Arts Gallery. Further discussions will be held with the T.Arts Gallery to identify workshops that are of interest to our members. These could be held in the second half of 2026. Such workshops would be additional to art workshops held at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery on Sundays. Art Workshop Collaboration with T.Arts Gallery - 05th March 2026
Great News! A recent collaboration with T.Arts Gallery has resulted in BRAGS members receiving a 10% discount on an upcoming mosaic art workshop with artist Karin Smith to be held at T.Arts Gallery. Further discussions will be held with the T.Arts Gallery to identify workshops that are of interest to our members. These could be held in the second half of 2026. Such workshops would be additional to art workshops held at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery on Sundays.
Website: Mosaic Art Workshop at T.Arts Gallery
Following the official announcement of the appointment of Amanda Crews as Director Museums and Art Gallery at Bathurst Regional Council, on behalf of our committee and members, we are thrilled to formally welcome her. BRAGS looks forward to continuing the positive dialogue and productive relationship between the Society and the Art Gallery. BRAGS welcomes Director Museums and Gallery - 03rd March 2026
Following the official announcement of the appointment of Amanda Crews as Director Museums and Art Gallery at Bathurst Regional Council, on behalf of our committee and members, we are thrilled to formally welcome her. BRAGS looks forward to continuing the positive dialogue and productive relationship between the Society and the Art Gallery.
Website: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
For more information BRAG Media Release
Good atmosphere, good food, and good company. That was how the Summer Cocktails event was described by many who attended. Uplifted by the sounds of Gwenda Davies' harp, our Society's first event of the year hosted sixty-five members and friends at Norma Joan Bar and Eatery.  The event raised about $3,000 from our community to continue our task of supporting the vitally important Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. Summer Cocktails and Raffle Results - 23rd February 2026
Good atmosphere, good food, and good company. That was how the Summer Cocktails event was described by many who attended. Uplifted by the sounds of Gwenda Davies' harp, our Society's first event of the year hosted sixty-five members and friends at Norma Joan Bar and Eatery.  The event raised about $3,000 from our community to continue our task of supporting the vitally important Bathurst Regional Art Gallery.
For more information Summer Cocktails Raffle Winners
This year started refreshed and reinvigorated with endless possibilities to help our Art Gallery grow. Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society (BRAGS) invites the community to its first fundraiser of 2026. Enjoy a summer’s evening with a welcome drink, canapés, and live music with friends of the Gallery. Join in for a chat, cheers, and a chance at winning wonderful prizes at the BRAG Society Cocktails and Raffle @ Norma Joan on Thursday 19 February, 6.00pm to 8.30pm. 2026 - A NEW YEAR FOR US - 29th January 2026
This year started refreshed and reinvigorated with endless possibilities to help our Art Gallery grow. Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society (BRAGS) invites the community to its first fundraiser of 2026. Enjoy a summer’s evening with a welcome drink, canapés, and live music with friends of the Gallery. Join in for a chat, cheers, and a chance at winning wonderful prizes at the BRAG Society Cocktails and Raffle @ Norma Joan on Thursday 19 February, 6.00pm to 8.30pm.
Received from Bathurst Regional Art Gallery - check out some of our Art Gallery's favourite statistics from 2025. An impressive base of visitors, artists, exhibitions, and performances to build from, for us to help our Gallery grow. BRAG WRAPPED 2025! - 14th December 2025
Received from Bathurst Regional Art Gallery - check out some of our Art Gallery's favourite statistics from 2025. An impressive base of visitors, artists, exhibitions, and performances to build from, for us to help our Gallery grow.
Website: BRAG WRAPPED!
Bouquets to the Gallery Team, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Auntie Leanna Carr, and Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi curator Jonathan Jones for winning two awards at the annual 2025 Museums & Galleries of NSW IMAGinE Awards. Image courtesy Museums & Galleries of NSW. Congratulations - 06th December 2025
Bouquets to the Gallery Team, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Auntie Leanna Carr, and Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi curator Jonathan Jones for winning two awards at the annual 2025 Museums & Galleries of NSW IMAGinE Awards. Image courtesy Museums & Galleries of NSW.
Website: MGNSW 2025 IMAGinE Awards-winners
How quickly this year is nearing the Festive Season. A suitable time time to reflect on what has been a very busy and productive fundraising year for BRAGS. The Year in Review - 06th December 2025
How quickly this year is nearing the Festive Season. A suitable time time to reflect on what has been a very busy and productive fundraising year for BRAGS.
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David Young's winning entry to The Story of Bathurst art competition. The Story of Bathurst Art Competition results - 25th November 2025
David Young's winning entry to The Story of Bathurst art competition.


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