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Constructed between and , it is now referred to as the 'old wing'. Vernon's design was conservative in style in response to the requirements set by the trustees. Although he met the restrictive brief for a classical building, Vernon's original designs, including plans for a central courtyard, were never completed. The gallery was often referred to in Sydney as the National Art Gallery until the late s, when a truly national gallery was proposed for Canberra.

By then the gallery was in a poor state of repair, and it was decided to extend the building to provide more display space, and to house the growing ancillary staff, including the curatorial, conservation and education departments. The gallery also features a Sculpture Park set on 5 hectares of leafy grounds, featuring work by local and national artists. Along the banks of the beautiful Murray River in Albury is the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk , a series of stunning contemporary Aboriginal sculptures by local artists.

Wagga Wagga in the Riverina is home to the National Art Glass Collection , featuring pieces of contemporary art glass. In Bathurst, the free entry Bathurst Regional Gallery showcases contemporary artworks, from both touring and in house artists, through its Hill End Artists in Residence Program.

Explore art galleries in Country NSW. South of Sydney, the Wollongong Art Gallery manages a collection of contemporary, Aboriginal, Asian and colonial artworks, as well as changing exhibitions. Open only on Sundays, guided tours are available to view the property and an extensive art collection. Nearby, Shoalhaven Regional Gallery is an excellent regional gallery, featuring a diverse range of exhibitions by leading Australian and Shoalhaven artists.

An identity for the th year was also designed as the scope of the project expanded. Motion design studio Gimmewings was commissioned to create a set of principles and guidelines for the ever-increasing volume of videos and animations required by AGNSW. Art Gallery of NSW forecourt to be transformed with pools, removal of parking.

Please try again later. The Sydney Morning Herald. By Linda Morris August 6, — 3. Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later.