Founded in 1895, the Art Gallery of Western Australia boasts a collection of over 16,000 works including paintings, sculptures, craft and design, watercolors, drawings, photography and prints. Western Australian art is well represented, offering visitors insight into the deep history of indigenous Aborigines and the recent history of colonial settlers. The Indigenous Art Collection includes works by Western Desert, Kimberley and Southwest artists, while the Australian Art Collection highlights well-reputed national artists from both historic and contemporary periods. The gallery also hosts rotating exhibits, which in the past have included works by Monet, Russian art from the early 1900s, and Egyptian art on loan from the Louvre.
The gallery is an impressive venue for private functions, offering both indoor and outdoor event areas and catering for 12 to 250 guests. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. It is closed Good Friday and Christmas. Admission is free, though some exhibitions may require additional fees. For more information: +61 8 9492 6600
