UNSW Galleries stands on an important place of learning and exchange first occupied by the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples. We recognise the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this site and acknowledge them as the first artists to inhabit this Land. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend this respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all nations of Australia.
UNSW Galleries brings together the work of leading Australian and international practitioners, curators, and writers working in the fields of contemporary art and design. It is a space for the presentation and interpretation of contemporary visual and material culture, and a site for gathering and conversation. The program stresses the importance of learning through exhibition-making, using integrated projects and events across the year to engage audiences in conversation with commentators from a range of disciplines.
UNSW Galleries opened in 2013, building on the legacy of the former Ivan Dougherty Gallery (1977–2009), which under the leadership of the late Nick Waterlow OAM played an influential role in Australian and international contemporary art and culture. Since then, UNSW Galleries has supported over 1000 artists, designers, curators, and writers across 100 projects, and has welcomed over 200,000 visitors through its doors.
UNSW Galleries is a member of University Art Museums Australia (UAMA).
UNSW Galleries is located at the entrance to the UNSW Art & Design campus in Paddington, 5 minutes from the CBD of Sydney.
LOCATION
Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd
Paddington NSW 2021
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HOURS
Wed — Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat – Sun: 12pm – 5pm
(Closed Public Holidays)
If you have any questions regarding access to exhibitions or programs, please get in touch by contacting us on email or phone.
CONTACT US
E unswgalleries@unsw.edu.au
Ph +61 2 8936 0888
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Bus
333, 378, 380, M40
(1-minute walk from Oxford Street bus stops)
Train
Kings Cross Station, Museum Station
(10 – 15-minute walk through Darlinghurst)
Bike
Bike racks are located by the UNSW Art & Design main gate on Napier St
Car
There are two wheelchair access parking spots in the university car park, entry at Gate 3 via Greens Rd near Albion Avenue. Metered parking is available on Napier St and Greens Rd near Albion Ave, and limited street parking is available on Oxford St.
Director
José Da Silva has twenty-five years of curatorial and management experience in art museums and private and public sector environments. Since early 2018, he has been the Director of Sydney’s UNSW Galleries, overseeing a dynamic program of contemporary Australian art and design.
Exhibitions & Gallery Manager
Karen Hall has extensive experience working in key cultural organisations nationally and internationally. She was most recently Creative Producer of Exhibitions at the State Library of New South Wales (2015-2018).
Curatorial & Public Engagement Officer
Catherine Woolley is an experienced arts professional and emerging curator with over six years' experience working in the visual arts sector.
Gallery & Curatorial Assistant
