About
Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough, Victoria is owned and managed by the Central Goldfields Shire Council for the enjoyment of local residents and visitors to the region. The Gallery is situated on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung and Council acknowledges Djaara history and culture and Djaara Elders, past, present and emerging.
Situated in an historic fire station built in 1861, this unique building has housed the Central Goldfields Art Gallery since its official opening in 1996.
The site was comprehensively refurbished in 2021-2022 by award-winning architects Nervegna Reed. The Gallery features a diverse program of regularly changing exhibitions, showcasing art from the permanent collection, exhibitions by artists living in the region and touring exhibitions.
The Gallery presents engaging public programs as well as creative and educational sessions for Pre-K, schools, community organisations and the general public.
Our collection
The Central Goldfields Art Gallery collection is largely housed in Maryborough's historic fire station, with a selection of pieces on display in public spaces throughout the Shire. The collection is owned and managed by the Central Goldfields Shire Council. The permanent collection is based around works of art that relate to the Central Goldfields region from landscapes to textile art. It features works by renowned Australian artists Arthur Boyd, Ray Crooke, Pro Hart, Jeff Makin and Dean Bowen. It also celebrates the rich creative history of the Central Goldfields region with works by an array of talented Victorian artists who have captured and responded to the local built and natural environment.
Themes: Shaping cultural and creative life
