2026 - A NEW YEAR FOR US
29th January 2026
By President
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.
Through generous donations from local businesses, artists and private citizens, the nine raffle prizes are collectively valued at well over $1800 and any one prize can be won by purchasing a ticket for just $10. The prizes will be drawn individually on the night.
Funds raised from the Summer Cocktails and Raffle will go directly towards supporting exhibitions, artist programs and audience engagement initiatives that bring culture and creativity to our community.
The arts are vital to regional identity, wellbeing and economy. Supporting your gallery means backing local stories, artists, and opportunities for our community to come together.
Event Tickets are on sale now online and at the Gallery:
$50 BRAGS members | $70 non-members
Join BRAGS and receive the member ticket price + full membership benefits.
Visit the Events page on our website.
If you’re unable to attend, you can still be part of the fundraising effort by purchasing tickets in the Summer Cocktails Raffle, with standout prizes donated by private citizens and businesses: Bathurst Buy Local Gift Card, Bathurst Tours, Bootleg Dining, Greg Hyde Studio, Littlebourne Guest House, Norma Joan, Peter Wilson Potter, vineyards of Bathurst (Grass Parrot Vineyard, Renzaglia Wines, Rock Forest Vineyard).
Raffle entries can be purchased at the Gallery Shop until 17 February, or at the event.
Every event ticket, every raffle entry, every show of support helps the gallery to not just survive, but to grow.