Bathurst Region Tourism

Exhibition Tours
2025-10-25 11:00 - 2025-12-06 11:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 2025-12-13 11:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 2025-12-20 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Join us at the gallery each Saturday during our current exhibitions, for a free guided tour!
Saturdays, 11am
FREE, all welcome, RSVP online or at BRAG reception
Our current suite of exhibitions includes:
A Tear in the Fabric presents new and existing works from nine Asian and Asian Australian artists who embrace distortion as a mode of disruption. In partnership with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, the exhibition revolves around notions of aesthetic, material and conceptual interventions integrated into established forms of creative practice. Picking at the seams to make space for new narratives and artistic approaches, we see exploratory excursions into concepts of place, materiality, memory, identity and perception, manifesting in a diverse range of mediums.
Tea Ceremony in the Celestial Garden, is reminiscent of the famous Japanese food display ‘shokuhin sampuru’ or French pastries display in Paris, the cakes are mouth-watering, but not for consumption. The construction of the cakes in ceramics is labour-intensive, down to each sprinkle of hundreds and thousands. Their imaginary forms conjure a colourful, dream-like world. This project was created during a 2025 artist residency at the PumpHouse Albury.
Landscapes of Imagination: From the Collection, bringing together works from the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Collection that reflect the enduring artistic allure of Hill End. This historic village has captured the imaginations of artists drawn to its layered histories, dramatic terrain, and evocative sense of place.
Image: Jayanto Tan, Berries Cream Tarts, 2025, ceramic, 9 x 26 x 26 x 26 cm. Courtesy the artist.

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL: THE EXHIBITION
2025-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Step Into Renaissance Mastery on Our Sistine Chapel Exhibition Day Trip
Join BRAGS and Bathurst Tours for a cultural escape to Sydney Olympic Park to experience Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. This immersive showcase brings the ceiling frescoes of the Vatican to eye level, offering a rare and breathtaking perspective on one of history’s greatest artistic achievements. This world-renowned exhibition features 34 of Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, reproduced in stunning detail using high-definition photography and special printing techniques.
Audio guides available.
Whether you’re an art lover, history buff or simply curious, this exhibition offers a powerful and intimate encounter with Renaissance genius—no passport required.
Depart: 8.00 am from McDonald’s Bathurst car park. Return around 5.00pm
Cost: BRAGS Member $103.50 | $115 Non-Member
Includes return 1-20 seat coacher transport and entry to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. Food and drink at own expense.
Registration: Daniel Briant on 1300 728 321

Peel Jam 2025
2025-11-01 12:00 - 20:00 | Peel Recreation Reserve, 8 West Street, PEEL, 2795
Join the Peel community for the annual fundraiser for the Peel Recreation Reserve at the 14th Peel Jam for a laid back afternoon in the grounds of the old school hall. 2025 will see more than 50 musicians, two fabulous local artists (all artworks for sale), artisan stallholders, Renzaglias Wines and Cosmo Brewing, Robi’s Kitchen and the Peel RFS, taking their catering to new heights in 2025. $10 per person, $20 per family (two adults and children under 18). Family friendly event just 15 minutes north of Bathurst. This is a pet-free event. The grounds themselves are fully accessible, and there is an accessible toilet on the grounds. The old school hall (circa 1856) unfortunately pre-dates access so the art exhibition might be tricky for those in chairs.

Peter Wilson Ceramics Open Weekend
2025-11-08 00:00 - 23:59 | NSW
Annual studio exhibition and sale of Peter Wilson ceramics from 10am to 4pm on 8th and 9th November, 2025

Rockley Gardens & Art Festival
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | The Village of Rockley
Experience the charm of Rockley and its open gardens in their full spring glory. To keep the kids entertained they can participate in the Alice in Wonderland themed scavenger hunt and go in the draw to win some prizes. Our art exhibition will feature our talented creative local artists and equally talented invited artists.
There will be live music while enjoying a bite to eat or a freshly brewed coffee plus there will also be market stalls at the Rockley Public School.
While you are here, stroll around the village and view our historic buildings. This event is staged to raise funds to maintain and renovate The School of Arts Hall (1890), the historic building is in dire need of repairs. Restorations commenced in 2023 with the facade getting a facelift.
Tickets are $15 for both days and will be available on the day/s at the School of Art Hall, 28 Hill St. or online via our website ticketing page closer to the date.
We look forward to having you visit our wonderful village.

Peter Wilson Ceramics Studio
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | NSW
Open Weekend

Launch of MILLTOWN film at Chifley Home
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Arts OutWest and Museums Bathurst invite you to the launch of MILLTOWN, a new living history film work that celebrates the people of Milltown, their connection to place and communities of the past, through the lens of the present.
Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by Friday 7 November to museums@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or 0437 725 585.

Hill End Analogue 2025
2025-11-14 10:00 - 2025-11-17 18:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 2025-11-18 18:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 2025-11-19 18:00 | Hill End NSW, 5 Beyers Avenue, Hill End, 2850, Australia
Hill End Analogue is an analogue photographic art festival by the Hill End Arts Council Inc in the Central West NSW village of Hill End. It will showcase, celebrate and connect Contemporary analogue photographic artists from regional, rural, remote and metropolitan Australia. Comprising exhibitions and workshops, the festival will promote community awareness, appreciation and engagement in analogue photography. It will serve as a discussion about the past, present and future of analogue arts.

'Fugitive' Analogue Photography Festival
2025-11-14 12:00 - 2025-11-16 16:00 | Hill End Village, Beyers Avenue, HILL END, 2850, Australia
F U G I T I V E Impermanence, elusive, fleeting, transitory. Beauty is fugitive. All is shifting.
Mark your calendars and join us for 3 days of hands on creativity for all ages, connection and inspiration at the Hill End Analogue Photography Festival in Hill End, Central Tablelands, NSW.
A fabulous biennial celebrations of alternative photography practices. Hill End is an intact historic village of great significance in the history of Australian photography, depicted in the contemporaneous Holtermann Collection, State Library of NSW.

Evans Arts Council Craft Show and Sale
2025-11-15 10:00 - 2025-11-16 14:00 | 7 Lee Street Kelso, Old Evans Shire building, 7 Lee Street, KELSO, 2795
All crafty people are invited to enter items whether they are for sale or not.
See details in attached flyer.
Lots of items for sale, come and do your Christmas shopping.
Morning tea available.
Entry form can be found on our facebook page.
All items to be individually marked with your initials and sale price.

OPENING // Summer Exhibitions at BRAG
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
OPENING NIGHT // Summer at BRAG!

Join us to celebrate the opening of five new exhibitions at the Gallery – RSVP

Main Gallery | West of Central 2 + Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Foyer Gallery | Bella Fenton: The Bogeyman

OUT THERE Forecourt Projector | Children’s Voices Centre: Children Draw Health

OUT THERE TAFE Screens | Nicole Welch: Transformation: the prelude

Friday 21 November 2025, 6-8pm

Welcome to Country

Auslan interpreted opening speeches (VRI)

Performance by Genevieve Carroll for West of Central 2

Catering by BRAGS

Beverages by sponsors Grass Parrot Vineyard, Renzaglia Wines, Cosmo Brewing

FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential

About the Exhibitions

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

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Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents the 2025 Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

In 2025, BRAG partnered with Wiradyuri Elders, Artists, and Community to develop and deliver the Our Ngurang (Home) Program – an education program for students and teachers across Wiradyuri County in the Bathurst Region.

With a local focus on our shared home of Wiradyuri Country, students from Blayney Public School participated in a year-long learning program of art, culture, and language workshops with Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr, Wiradyuri artist Jessica Leffley, and Yiri Sue Rice.

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Bella Fenton: The Bogeyman

BRAG presents Foyer Gallery Exhibition The Bogeyman by Bella Fenton, Winner of the 2023 Bathurst Grange Distillery x BRAG Summer Gin Art Competition.

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Nicole Welch: Transformation: the prelude

BRAG presents Transformation: the prelude by Nicole Welch on the OUT THERE Digital Platforms | TAFE Screens, down Ribbon Gang Lane.

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Children’s Voices Centre: Children Draw Health

BRAG presents Children Draw Health by the Children’s Voices Centre on the OUT THERE Digital Platforms | Forecourt Projector.

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West of Central 2 // Curator & Artist Talk
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
West of Central 2 // Curator & Artist Talk
Saturday 22 November, 11am-12pm
Join BRAG Exhibitions Coordinator, Camille Gillyboeuf, and five artists for a walkthrough of West of Central 2 : the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh), Laura Baker, Jonathan Jones, and Steven Cavanagh

FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.
This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

West of Central 2 // Curator & Artist Talk
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
West of Central 2 // Curator & Artist Talk

Saturday 22 November, 11am-12pm

Join BRAG Exhibitions Coordinator, Camille Gillyboeuf, and five artists for a walkthrough of West of Central 2 : the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh), Laura Baker, Jonathan Jones, and Steven Cavanagh.

FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential

About the Exhibition

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

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DANGEROUSLY MODERN : AUSTRALIAN WOMEN ARTISTS IN EUROPE 1890-1940
2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Step into the world of bold creativity with our Dangerously Modern Day Trip to the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney.
Joining BRAGS and BAthurst Tours on this cultural escape, you’ll experience one of the most significant exhibitions of the year.
This landmark exhibition celebrates the pioneering Australian women who defied convention to pursue art careers in Europe during the early 20th century. Featuring over 200 works, including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, and ceramics, Dangerously Modern explores how these artists embraced modernism and brought new ideas back to Australia.
Take a journey into history, resilience, and creativity of our women artists.
Depart: 8.00 am from McDonald’s Bathurst car park. Return around 5.00pm
Cost: BRAGS Member $103.50 | $115 Non-Member
Includes return 1-20 seat coacher transport, entry, and guided tour to Dangerously Modern exhibition. Food and drink at own expense. Involves moderate amount of walking.
Registration: Daniel Briant on 1300 728 321

Artist Talk // Bella Fenton 'The Bogeyman'
2025-11-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Artist Talk // Bella Fenton ‘The Bogeyman’

Saturday 29 November, 11am-12pm

Hear from Foyer Gallery artist Bella Fenton discussing new exhibition The Bogeyman

FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential

About the Exhibition

In 2023, Bella Fenton won the Bathurst Grange Distillery (BGD) x BRAG Summer Gin Art Competition. Her artwork was reproduced on the BGD Summer Gin labels of that year, and Fenton was awarded a BRAG Foyer Gallery exhibition – an opportunity for a local emerging artist to present their artwork to a wide audience in a professionally staffed, celebrated Regional Gallery.

“Last week I had a nightmare where a stranger chased me into my car outside an Aldi in Wollongong – a place I haven’t visited in years. I thought I had escaped him until an arm reached out from beneath the passenger seat and tried to grab me. I woke up clutching my own hands so tightly I thought I might break my fingers.

“My series of paintings, The Bogeyman, explores the strangeness of nightmares and the shifting sense of identity that comes with living through these unreal timelines. Through recurring characters, the works form a twisting, disordered narrative in which a cowgirl becomes trapped in a world of horror drawn from both movies and everyday anxieties. The settings feel familiar yet slightly off, evoking unease and a dark, almost absurd humour as if things couldn’t possibly get any worse.

“Within these distorted, dreamlike memories, I confront my own sense of self. Every figure and fragment belong to me: I am the people I see in my sleep, the shifting buildings, the blurred recollections. I am the victim in the horror movie and I am also the bogeyman.” – Bella Fenton

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Exhibition Tours // Summer Exhibitions
2025-11-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
About the Exhibitions – RSVP

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

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Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents the 2025 Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

In 2025, BRAG partnered with Wiradyuri Elders, Artists, and Community to develop and deliver the Our Ngurang (Home) Program – an education program for students and teachers across Wiradyuri County in the Bathurst Region.

With a local focus on our shared home of Wiradyuri Country, students from Blayney Public School participated in a year-long learning program of art, culture, and language workshops with Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr, Wiradyuri artist Jessica Leffley, and Yiri Sue Rice.

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Bella Fenton: The Bogeyman

BRAG presents Foyer Gallery Exhibition The Bogeyman by Bella Fenton, Winner of the 2023 Bathurst Grange Distillery x BRAG Summer Gin Art Competition.

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Image: Bella Fenton, Exactly as I left it (detail), acrylic on canvas, 33 x 43 cm. Courtesy the artist.

Talks & Tea
2025-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
TALKS & TEA

Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) Volunteer Guides for a spotlight talk and walk through of our current exhibitions!

Wednesday 10 December, 10:30am-12:00pm

Tour of exhibition

Morning tea by donation, RSVP essential

About the Exhibitions

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

More info

Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents the 2025 Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

In 2025, BRAG partnered with Wiradyuri Elders, Artists, and Community to develop and deliver the Our Ngurang (Home) Program – an education program for students and teachers across Wiradyuri County in the Bathurst Region.

With a local focus on our shared home of Wiradyuri Country, students from Blayney Public School participated in a year-long learning program of art, culture, and language workshops with Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr, Wiradyuri artist Jessica Leffley, and Yiri Sue Rice.

The Colours of Hill End Art Exhibition
2025-12-13 11:00 - 2026-03-22 15:00 | Hill End Art Gallery, 5 Beyers Avenue, Hill End, 2850, Australia
The Colours of Hill End Art Exhibition at Hill End Art Gallery.
The Hill End Art Gallery is pleased to announce its next exhibition, featuring the works of Jeannie Holmes and Sharon Shelton. These two exceptional and diverse local artists will be showcasing their talent by highlighting the vibrant colours of Hill End.
Exhibition Details
• Artists: Jeannie Holmes and Sharon Shelton
• Theme: The Colours of Hill End
• Opening: 11:00 AM, Saturday 13 December 2025
• Exhibition runs to 22nd March 2026
Join us for this exciting event celebrating local artistry and the unique palette of Hill End.
The Hill End Art Gallery is open 11.00am – 3.00pm weekends.
Special Christmas opening times: Friday, 19th December through to Monday, 22nd December. 11am – 3pm
Closed for Christmas/New Year break, check Hill End Art Gallery facebook page for opening times.

While you are here, be sure to browse our selection of gifts. There are plenty of fantastic options available, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
