Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery
Highlights
- Explore Australia's oldest regional gallery, showcasing a comprehensive collection of Australian art at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
- Visit the Backspace Gallery for exhibitions that celebrate local and early-career artists in a vibrant atmosphere.
- Engage in family-focused art activities like Art Bites, fostering creativity and connection off-site.
- Discover unique treasures at the pop-up gallery shop, perfect for picking up a special memento.
The Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia’s oldest and most engaging regional gallery. It is currently closed for building upgrades. It’s anticipated that the works will be completed in mid-2027.
You can still get your art fix at the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s, Backspace Gallery, which is located at 43 Mair Street Ballarat. This permanent space hosts exhibitions celebrating local and early-career artists.
Don’t miss the pop-up gallery shop, along with family-focused art activities such as Art Bites and Early Start taking place off-site.
To stay up to date with the building works and external program of activities please visit the website.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
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