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Honouring the late historian Dr Robin McLachlan OAM, a significant contributor to Bathurst history projects, who left the Bathurst community with a significant legacy of history. In the heritage heart of the Bathurst Town Square, The Story of Bathurst project tells the Bathurst region’s history from Wiradyuri resistance, to the crucial development of Bathurst as Australia’s first inland settlement, until today, as Bathurst represents an outstanding city of heritage and economic vib Robin McLachlan Heritage Walk - 14th April 2026
Honouring the late historian Dr Robin McLachlan OAM, a significant contributor to Bathurst history projects, who left the Bathurst community with a significant legacy of history. In the heritage heart of the Bathurst Town Square, The Story of Bathurst project tells the Bathurst region’s history from Wiradyuri resistance, to the crucial development of Bathurst as Australia’s first inland settlement, until today, as Bathurst represents an outstanding city of heritage and economic vib
Website: The Robin McLachlan Heritage Walk and 'The Story of Bathurst'
For more information Dr Robin Mclachlan and The Story of Bathurst
Following the recent AGM, a refreshed committee has a number of inclusive events planned for our members. These provide opportunities for members and their friends to socialise and enjoy the benefits of their membership. 2026 Committee: Ingrid Pearson - President, Annie Farmer - Vice President, Peter Farmer – Treasurer and Public Officer, Anna Blackburn – Secretary, Santina Grando – Membership Officer, general committee members Di Austin, Ben Gelin. Autumn heralds the 2026 BRAGS committee - 07th April 2026
Following the recent AGM, a refreshed committee has a number of inclusive events planned for our members. These provide opportunities for members and their friends to socialise and enjoy the benefits of their membership. 2026 Committee: Ingrid Pearson - President, Annie Farmer - Vice President, Peter Farmer – Treasurer and Public Officer, Anna Blackburn – Secretary, Santina Grando – Membership Officer, general committee members Di Austin, Ben Gelin.
For more information BRAGS AUTUMN 2026 NEWSLETTER
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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