Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Two years on from having to unexpectedly close our doors – and following an extensive refurbishment – we are excited to finally be reopening and welcoming visitors back to a new and improved Hervey Bay Regional Gallery (HBRG). We also welcome new Gallery Director, Ashleigh Whatling – who brings her experience as the Senior Curator Visual Art and Design at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) in Launceston – and look forward to her implementing the vision and aspirations gathered from extensive community consultation during our closure period. In addition to remedial works the gallery now boasts an upgraded climate control system meeting the requirements for national touring exhibitions along with the establishment of a national standards collections storage area and additional gallery space allowing the hosting of larger exhibitions.

Nala and the Gallery by Night. Ellen Foulds

After a patient wait we can finally announce that we will be officially opening our doors on Saturday 16 April with a day of family-friendly activities, the launch of a new children's trail and upgraded Butchulla Seasonal Garden and a chance to meet our new Director. We are delighted to be reopening with two exceptional touring exhibitions focused on native plants and flowers – Wildflowering by Design (Wild/flower Women IV) and Angela Valamanesh: About Being Here.

166 Old Maryborough Road, Hevey Bay regionalgallery@frasercoast.qld.gov.au 4197 4206 Opening hours (from 16 April, 2022): Closed Mondays. Tue - Fri: 10am to 4pm, Weekends & Public Holidays: 10am to 2pm 25