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UOW Gallery and Art Collection

UOW Gallery and Art Collection

The University of Wollongong’s art museum comprises the UOW Gallery and the UOW Art Collection. It is responsible for the acquisition, care and display of the university artworks in Australia, dedicated to delivering a program of engaging art exhibitions and events that are relevant to the university’s communities and audiences.

 

“Woven into the fabric of campus life, art infuses the experience of being at UOW. The Art Collection brings spaces alive and inspires the individuals who inhabit them: the University is truly a place for art”

Professor Amanda Lawson - former art collection director

50 Artists : 50 Years

Showcasing works by 50 locally, nationally, and internationally recognised artists affiliated with UOW including alumni and staff.The exhibition highlights the diversity and significance of the UOW Art Collection. Many of the works in this exhibition tell stories of people, places and connections that helped build the culture of the university.

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The gallery serves as a vital resource for research, education, and cultural engagement, offering insights into the evolution of artistic practices and trends within the university community. The gallery's archive not only enriches exhibitions by providing context and depth but also fosters a deeper appreciation for UOW's artistic heritage among visitors and scholars alike.

Artworks are displayed throughout all of our campuses, with more than 180 pieces located within the Library on Wollongong campus, mainly showcasing prominent Australiana artworks, featuring renowned artists such as Bert Flugelman, Guy Warren, and Ian Gentle. Explore the Library to immerse yourself in a breathtaking collection of paintings, prints, and mixed media art.

The He[ART] of UOW

The university's strong commitment to visual arts includes 5000+ artworks in its collection, actively loaned to national, state, and regional galleries. The new UOW Gallery, which opened in 2020, is committed to delivering engaging art exhibitions with a strategic impact on the university. Enriching the Illawarra region's cultural landscape are numerous sculptures, reminding us that art breathes life into our surroundings, sparking creativity and fostering community connection.

Upcoming exhibitionSCULPTURE TOUR

In the news

Alumni, Community, Students

UOW celebrates 50 years of impact

Year-long 50th Anniversary activities announced
Arts and Culture

UOW art treasures head to the Sutherland Shire

Two exhibitions, one showcasing the highlights from UOW Art Collection and the other the works of UOW visual arts graduates, open at Hazelhurst Arts Centre

Salvatore Zofrea, 'Illawarra Flame Tree and Bowerbird', 2008, Hand coloured woodcut print.
Copyright is retained by the artist or agent and reproduced here by permission.
© Salvatore Zofrea/Copyright Agency, 2018.
No further reproductions permitted.

The Univeristy of Wollongong Art Collection is a proud member of Univeristy Art Museums Australia (UAMA).