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Australian Galleries and Museums
Art Gallery NSW
From its site on the Sydney Harbour, the Art Gallery of NSW, recently completed an expansion project, creating a new museum campus across new buildings.
Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA)
Found in the Perth Cultural Centre, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, houses art from the 1800s up to the modern day.
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art works directly with leading Australian and international artists to commission new work and exhibitions. It can be found in the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
Carriageworks
Carriageworks is the largest and most significant contemporary multi-arts centre of its kind in Australia. The Carriageworks Artistic Program provides support to leading Australian and international artists through commissioning and presenting contemporary work.
Cool Change Contemporary
Volunteer-led and not-for-profit, Cool Change is an artist-run initiative located on Hay Street in Perth City.
Fremantle Arts Centre
Housed in a Gothic heritage building in the heart of Fremantle, the Fremantle Arts Centre is committed to fostering a community of innovation and inspiration.
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
The University of Western Australia has acquired significant artworks over the past 90 years and includes art from Western Australia, Australia, Aboriginal art, Papua New Guinean art and Asian art.
MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)
Created by David Walsh in Hobart, Tasmania, Mona boasts not only artwork, but amazing architecture and a library with over 30,000 books. -- Taken from Website
Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery
Located in Fremantle, the Moores Building Contemporary Art Space, is an arts and cultural offering exhibitions, workshops and performances.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
Located on Circular Quay in Sydney, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, celebrates the work of today's living artists. -- Taken from Website.
Museum Victoria Collections
"This site allows users to explore the natural sciences and humanities collections of Museums Victoria in Australia." -- Taken from the Website.
National Gallery of Australia (NGA)
Home to the most valuable art collection in Australia, the National Art gallery has the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art collection in the world. Its art collection also hosts art from all over Australia and the world. -- Taken from website.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Founded in 1861 the National Gallery of Victoria is the oldest gallery in Australia. It has a collection of over 76000 pieces, from different disciplines and styles. – Taken from website.
National Museum Australia
Located in the ACT, the National Museum of Australia, “brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events.” – Taken from Website.
Powerhouse Museums
The Powerhouse has a legacy as a museum of industry and culture in NSW. It has locations in Parramatta, Box Hill and the Sydney Observatory.
PS
A Project Space for contemporary art, PS holds exhibitions of many Australian and International Artists. It is located in Fremantle.
Queensland Art GallerylGallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
Located 150 meters apart in the Queensland Cultural Centre, the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art are home ever-changing exhibitions and experiences.
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Open to the public in 2003, the TarraWarra Museum of Art, is in the Yarra Valley in Victoria. The museum’s founders, philanthropists Evan and Marc Besen have been collecting art since the 1950s. – Taken from Website.
White Rabbit gallery
The White Rabbit Gallery in NSW is dedicated to Chinese Contemporary Art made in the 21st Century.
More Local Arts Organisations
ArtsHub Australia
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Australia Council for the Arts
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Governmental investment and advisory body for the arts in Australia.
Craft Australia
Craft is a Melbourne based group promoting and championing craft making in Australia and around the world.
Crafts Council UK
Supported by the Arts Council, England, the Crafts Council believes "craft skills and knowledge, enrich and uplift us as individuals."
Pica
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts run year-round program of art exhibitions and performances.
State Theatre Centre of WA
Supported by the State Government's Arts and Culture Trust their mission "is to offer wide-ranging arts experiences in well-managed venues."
The Blue Room
Located in the Perth Cultural Centre, the Blue Room Theatre is an independent theatre that has been operating for over 30 years.
International Galleries and Museums
Acropolis Museum
In Athens, Greece, this museum celebrates Athenian and Ancient Greek Culture as well as the ongoing archaeology of Ancient Greece.
Art Institute of Chicago
"Founded in 1879 the Art institute of Chicago is one of the world's major museums." -- Taken from website.
Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford's museum of art and archaeology, with collections ranging from Egyptian Mummies to contemporary art.
Bahnhof Museum, Berlin
The Hamburger Bahnhof - National Gallery of the Present houses a collection of contemporary art shown in a large number of exhibits.
British Museum
Housing over 8 million objects, the British Museum is the “first national public museum in the world.” – Taken form the website.
Courtauld Gallery
The Courtland Gallery, in the central London is famous for its impressionist art and its teaching and research of art and art history.
Fitzwilliam Museum of Art
The Fitzwilliam Museum, exhibits beautiful works of art from the collection of the University of Cambridge.
Guggenheim Museums
With locations in New York, Venice, Bilbao and Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim is an international celebration of contemporary art.
Harvard Art Museums
Located next to the University campus just outside central Boston, Harvard Art Museum is dedicated to art history and conservation,
Istanbul Museums
A very historical city, Istanbul is home to many different museums and historical sites.
The Louvre
Located in central Paris, the Louvre is home to many famous artworks, including the Mona Lisa.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Opened in 1870, 'The Met' is one of the premier art institutions in New York City. -- Taken from website.
MoMA
The museum of Modern Art, dedicated to modern art, located in Queens, New York.
Museo del Prado, Madrid
Over 200 years old the Museo del Prado, located in Madrid Spain, houses many ancient and modern artworks.
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
With a collection of nearly 500,000 works, the MFA, endeavors to tell the story of the human experience. -- Taken from website,
Philadelphia Museum of Art
For nearly 150 years, the Philadelphia Museum of Art reflects the passions of Philadelphia collectors and curators. -- taken from website.
Smithsonian
With 21 museums and a zoo, the Smithsonian "is the world's largest museum, education and research complex." -- Taken from website.
The State Hermitage Museum (St Petersburg)
First artworks introduced by Catherine the Great in 1762, The Hermitage Museum remains one of the premier art institutions in Europe.
TATE
Founded in 1889, the TATE ,museum has four major sites around the UK. -- Taken from website.
Uffizi Gallery Museum, Florence
Constructed in the 16th Century, the Uffizi gallery boasts art from Renaissance artists such as, Michelangelo and Raffeallo. -- Taken from website.
V & A
Founded in 1852 as a museum of manufactures, the Victoria and Albert Museum now holds over 2.8 million objects books and archives, -- Taken from website.
