Collections
The Wagga Wagga Art Gallery maintains a nationally significant collection of more than 2,600 works of modern and contemporary art.
With a focus on contemporary Australian art glass and printmaking, the collection continues to grow through acquisitions and generous donations. Collection works are presented year-round through our curated exhibition program, ensuring the collection remains visible and accessible to audiences.
The National Art Glass Collection, which consists of more than 700 works, chronicles the development of contemporary art glass practice in Australia from the 1960s to the present. The National Art Glass Gallery, a purpose-built space, is dedicated to exhibiting the collection and advancing art glass practices across Australia. The annual program includes curated exhibitions, national touring initiatives, artist commissions, and Glass Chrysalis, a triennial exhibition that highlights the exceptional promise of early-career Australian glass artists.
In 1980, a local patron donated 150 prints to Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, establishing its print collection. Named in honour of the patron, the Margaret Carnegie Print Collection has since expanded to include 1,400 artworks by Bea Maddock, Noel Counihan, Madeleine Winch, Fred Williams and Arthur Boyd. Works from our print collection are exhibited throughout the year in the Margaret Carnegie Gallery, located at the main gallery entrance and throughout the main galleries.
The collection also includes the Wagga Wagga Art Society Collection, which is on permanent loan to the gallery. This collection documents the Society’s development since its inception, includes artworks by significant artists, and serves as an important record of Wagga Wagga’s artistic community.
Explore some of the National Art Glass Collection
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