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The New Hamilton Gallery will be a transformative cultural space, bringing world-class art, innovative design, and dynamic public programming to the heart of Hamilton’s CBD.
The extensive community consultation process, which saw over 146 submissions received during the public exhibition period, was completed in March 2025. Feedback strongly reflected three key priorities for the project: community connection, tourism growth, and green spaces.
The Southern Grampians Shire Council officially endorsed the concept designs for the New Hamilton Gallery at its July 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting, marking a major milestone in this transformative cultural project.
Hamilton Gallery is recognised both nationally and internationally for its extraordinary collection and the breadth of exhibitions, with regular programs and events that seek to foster creativity and cultural engagement.
Exhibition
GROUNDED
Grounded, a jewellery exhibition by emerging Melbourne artist Vivian Qiu.
Exhibition
HELLO HAMISH
HELLO HAMISH, a focus show for Hamish Elsmann, a familiar face at Hamilton Gallery.
Exhibition
SEEKING VICTOR
Seeking Victor traces the remarkable story of Victor Caulfield.
Exhibition
THE CULTURE OF THE COPY
The Culture of the Copy explores the art of duplicates throughout history.
Hamilton Gallery opened on 22 October 1961, and rests on Gunditjmara, Tjap Wurrung, and Bungandidj Country. Located in the heart of the Southern Grampians, Hamilton Gallery is surrounded by mountains, cascading waterfalls, and volcanic plains, inspiring countless artists whose landscape works are in the Gallery’s collection.
The Collection
10,000 Works of Art
Tim Storrier
Approach II, 1976 acrylic on canvas Gift of the City of Hamilton Gallery Society (Friends of Hamilton Gallery) 1977
Margaret Preston
Blue Orchid, c.1936 woodblock print, hand coloured with gouache Gift of Mr & Mrs R. Taplin 1975
Patricia Piccinini
Shoeform (sprout), 2019 fibreglass, resin, automotive paint Purchased by the Hamilton Gallery Trust Fund 2020
Howard Arkley
Australian Home, 1993 acrylic on canvas Purchased by the Hamilton Gallery Trust Fund with assistance from VRGAFTF to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Trust Fund
Albert Namatjira
Areyonga James Range, c.1945-50 watercolour Gift of Anne Galway in memory of her mother
John OLSEN
Sacred Monkies & Sphinx, 1979 lithograph, Gift of Mr K. O'Shannessy 1980
Thomas Clarke
The Wannon Falls, c 1860 oil on canvas on board Purchased by the Hamilton Gallery Trust Fund
Sidney Nolan
St Kilda, c.1940 oil on board Gift of Mr J. Brown 1980
John Wolseley
Fire and Water - Moths, Swamps and Lava Flows of the Hamilton Region, 2011 wool weft, cotton warp Purchased by the Hamilton Gallery Trust in conjunction with the Myer Foundation and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
Bonaventura Gottlieb Häuer
Meissen Porcelain Factory, Meissen Germany Part coffee, tea and chocolate service, c.1745 porcelain, hard-paste Herbert and May Shaw Bequest
Troy Emery
Pink possum, 2022 oil stick on paper Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program
Paul Sandby
A scene in Windsor Forest, 1801 gouache and wash on paper on canvas Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria 1971
Bow Porcelain Works England
Garniture, c.1750 porcelain, soft-paste Herbert and May Shaw Bequest
Eugene von Guerard
Mount Arapiles towards the Grampians, 1870 oil on board Purchased by the Hamilton Gallery Trust Fund 2022 through the Lacey Bequest - to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Hamilton Gallery Trust Fund
Nora Heysen
Dedication, 1941 oil on canvas Purchased for Hamilton Gallery by Dr Samuel and Moree Fitzpatrick 1963
A Timeless Collection, Curated for Now
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FREE to visit and open 7 days, visitors can discover touring exhibitions, curated highlights from the permanent collection, engaging public programs and events.