Central Coast Council’s Gosford Regional Gallery celebrates 25 years in 2025 and this year’s program of exhibitions and events is set to bring people together through art.

Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said over the past 25 years, the Gallery has held almost 500 exhibitions presenting artwork created by thousands of artists from all over the world.

“Our Gallery’s major exhibition program for 2025 celebrates artistic excellence, creativity and community engagement, while serving as a platform for emerging and established artists to share their work and enrich the cultural fabric of our region,” Ms Smith said.

“This year, there’s a cutting-edge exhibition featuring a real-time generative artwork of the Central Coast, alongside national treasures from the Australian War Memorial and the highly anticipated Archibald Prize from the Art Gallery of New South Wales.”

Two remarkable exhibitions opened on 15 February and will show until 23 March:

• Art in Conflict: a touring exhibition from the Australian War Memorial which invites audiences to explore the power of creativity during war
• Dandhi-Grounded: in his first solo exhibition, Ethan-James Kotiau celebrates Indigenous culture and its connection to the land and waterways

To commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary, opening on Saturday 12 April, the Gallery will present 25 Moments, a mix of previously exhibited, new and specifically commissioned artworks, comprising sculpture, painting, photography and installation, including an exclusive, immersive digital work.

Another transformation in 2025 will be the establishment of a new moving image art gallery. This dedicated space will be inaugurated with a specially commissioned work by artists John Power, Wander and Dwell. This real-time generative digital artwork will challenge audiences and take them on a journey exploring the natural and urban environments of the Central Coast.

Other important exhibitions celebrating local talent and providing a unique opportunity for the community to experience a diverse range of artistic expressions include:

• the bi-annual Emerging Awards and annual Gosford Art Prize, which play vital roles in supporting creativity, fostering cultural connection and inspiring future generations. Prize winners will be announced on 27 June for Emerging and 5 September for the Gosford Art Prize
• the Archibald Prize 2025, one of Australia’s most celebrated art awards, which will be hosted at Gosford Art Gallery from 22 November, following its Sydney exhibition

Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said this year’s Gallery program reflects both our commitment to making art accessible and our evolving culture on the Central Coast.

“The Gosford Regional Gallery is more than just a space for art, it’s a vibrant hub where residents can connect with diverse artistic experiences, spark creativity and celebrate the unique stories of our community,” Mayor McKinna said.

“The Gallery is a place for our community and visitors to enjoy all year-round, where they can learn new skills through workshops and be inspired by both local and international exhibitions.”

To view the full 2025 program for Gosford Regional Gallery, search ‘gallery program 2025’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb St, East Gosford, open 9.30am-4pm daily

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