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Artists from across Australia are being invited to make their mark on the expansion of Newcastle Art Gallery as the project takes the next step towards construction.

City of Newcastle will invite tenders next month for the construction of Newcastle Art Gallery's $40 million expansion, as work continues on grouting the historic mine tunnels 80 metres below the building.

Early construction works that will pave the way for a $40 million expansion kicked off this week at Newcastle Art Gallery. 

Newcastle Art Gallery's collection has been independently valued at $126 million, an increase of $11 million since key works were last reviewed. The $126 million value means the collection is now the most valuable of any gallery in Australia not located in a capital city. 

With mine remediation works starting this week, we are delighted to share with you some interior sketches of our long-awaited expansion.

The Newcastle Art Gallery expansion has been designed by award-winning architects Clare Design in collaboration with Smith and Tzannes Architects and Arup Engineers.

Newcastle Art Galley's collection may have been put in storage while the building's long-awaited expansion takes place, but that hasn't stopped a passionate group of volunteers from creating new ways for young people to connect with the works of art. 

A landmark exhibition of Torres Strait Islander art has scooped the pool at the 2022 Museums and Galleries National Awards (MAGNA), securing a trifecta of titles for Newcastle Art Gallery.

Work is set to commence beneath the Newcastle Art Gallery to prepare for the $40 million expansion of one of the city's most loved cultural assets.  

More than 40 free night-time events will be delivered across Newcastle's city centre between 29 April – 21 May, to encourage the community to experience the cultural, retail and hospitality heart of the city.

Newcastle Art Gallery will hold a special Sunday evening viewing to the general public before closing its doors and reopening in two years’ time to allow its long-awaited $40 million expansion to occur.