25 January 2013 - 10 March 2013

22 March 2013 - 19 May 2013

22 March 2013 - 19 May 2013

24 May 2013 - 28 July 2013

14 February 2014 - 13 April 2014

23 April 2014 - 15 June 2014

20 June 2014 - 6 July 2014

The Gallery becomes a showcase for the diversity of creative people in this beautiful region. It’s also an opportunity for local artists to sell their work, and for residents and visitors to the area to buy original art from the region’s best-known and accomplished artists.

11 July 2014 - 31 August 2014

11 July 2014 - 31 August 2017

5 September 2014 - 12 October 2014

17 October 2014 - 7 December 2014

13 February 2015 - 29 March 2015

Selection of painting from Papunya Tula Artists, selected in collaboration with Utopia Art Sydney, exploring themes of culture and environment.

13 February 2015 - 29 March 2015

Suracing explores the ways in which the artist connects and responds to landscape, in particular rock formations; their surfaces and texture and the ways in which the play of light shapes and alters them.

13 February 2015 - 29 March 2015

The Last Supper is a sculptural installation by Ken & Julia Yonetani

10 April 2015 - 24 May 2015

David Lawrey and Jaki Middleton are a creative

10 April 2015 - 24 May 2015

Drawing inspiration from her childhood spent in the environs of thew Hawkesbury, artist Laura Jones explores the ideas and aesthetics of contemporary still life in her colourful painting practice.

29 May 2015 - 14 June 2015

The Gallery becomes a showcase for the diversity of creative people in this beautiful region. It’s also an opportunity for local artists to sell their work, and for residents and visitors to the area to buy original art from the region’s best-known and accomplished artists.

19 June 2015 - 2 August 2015

In 2014 the Gallery began a partnership with the BigCi, International Artist Residency, located in Bilpin. This exhibition surveys the work of a number of national and international artists who have made work during their artist residencies at BigCi.

7 August 2015 - 4 October 2015

A fascinating series of photographs exploring the horse culture of the Hawkesbury, commissioned from photographer Martin Mischkulnig.

7 August 2015 - 4 October 2015

This exhibition provides an overview of contemporary photographic practice and includes work from both the Power Collection and the MCA Collection by both Australian and international artists.

9 October 2015 - 29 November 2015

Extraordinary and wonderful beanies from the famous annual Alice Springs Beanie Festival.

9 October 2015 - 29 November 2015

The exhibition traces 20 years of Julie Paterson’s designs. Drawing inspiration from the Australian bush, British-born Paterson’s stunning fabrics are a riot of colour, floral forms, and patterns.

9 October 2015 - 29 November 2015

Dog Days is a beautifully crafted and immersive exhibition that asks us to consider dogs in the contrasting landscapes of the wild and the domestic. For this exhibition artist Louise Kerr has taken inspiration from the landscape near her home, the Wild Dog Mountains south of Katoomba, home of dingoes and wild dogs.

5 December 2015 - 8 February 2016

With a playful, child's eye Work, Rest + Play will explore the idea and aspects of the cycle of our daily lives , similarities and differences, the ways in which these cycles have dramatically changed or perhaps changed very little. The emphasis of the exhibition will be on the play parts of the cycle to coincide with the end of year.

12 February 2016 - 24 March 2016

A look at alternate methods of portraiture from the collection of Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, featuring work from Izabela Pluta, Wayde Owen, Sangeeta Sandrasegar, Luke Temby

12 February 2016 - 24 March 2016

Awesome Achievers presents a selection of Australian of the Year recipients from diverse fields of endeavor: 28 recipients from a field of 60 are presented in eight thematic groupings. The exhibition brings to life the complex and shifting notions of national identity that are challenged in the portrait of each person.

1 April 2016 - 22 May 2016

The perspectives of contemporary artists on the role of women fighting on ‘the home front’ in World War I, reflecting on their role in society at the time, and the nature of that particular war.

28 May 2016 - 10 July 2016

Curated by Holly Williams, in conjunction with Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, and toured by Museums & Galleries NSW, Creative Accounting explores ideas around money, economic systems, perceived value and the aesthetics of currency, at a time when money is becoming increasingly abstract.

15 July 2016 - 4 September 2016

Imagine the gallery filled with real wild animals including a zebra, a lion, penguins, antelope, fox, fawn, fish, rabbits, a baboon and a polar bear! This veritable ‘cabinet of wonders’ brings together sculpture and various media to discuss a broad range of conservation issues, from climate change to big game hunting.

9 September 2016 - 30 October 2016

Four exhibitions linked by books: Shaun Tan: The Art of Story - Discovering the Lost Thing - Book to Film. Kylie Stillman: Local Branch. Artist’s books from the Manly Library collection. Our Lost Things - work by Year 5 pupils from Kurrajong Public School.

4 November 2016 - 4 December 2016

The Hawkesbury Art Fair brings together groups and individuals practicing in mediums such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass and woodwork. All artworks are for sale.

9 December 2016 - 5 February 2017

The politics, culture, drama and play of clothing, costume and disguise through history as well as in contemporary society. The exhibition features a number of contemporary Australian artists as well as historical and contemporary fashion pieces from the Darnell Collection and the Hawkesbury Regional Museum Costume Collection.

10 February 2017 - 26 March 2017

Celebrating the beauty, symbolism and meanings of the bridal outfit. This exhibition features dresses from the Darnell collection and Hawkesbury Regional Museum alongside contemporary artwork.

31 March 2017 - 14 May 2017

An exhibition of newly commissioned and recent work by 13 Australian and International artists whose work questions the fluctuating meaning of softness.

19 May 2017 - 2 July 2017

The Art Gallery NSW’s Archibald Prize 2016 comes to Hawkesbury Regional Gallery. First awarded in 1921, the Archibald Prize is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it’s a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists.

7 July 2017 - 27 August 2017

Two exhibitions exploring ideas, experiences and creative responses to notions of ageing in our society and communities. It comprises the in-house exhibition, Time Leaves its Mark, as well as a display of photographs titled The Art of Ageing toured by the NSW Government Department of Family and Community Services.

8 September 2017 - 8 October 2017

The Gallery becomes a showcase for the diversity of creative people in this beautiful region. It’s also an opportunity for local artists to sell their work, and for residents and visitors to the area to buy original art from the region’s best-known and accomplished artists.

13 October 2017 - 3 December 2017

Stories From A Darug Voice explores the importance of storytelling in Aboriginal art and looks at the traditional and contemporary stories of the Darug peoples from our region.

13 October 2017 - 3 December 2017

St Matthews 200th anniversary representation

13 October 2017 - 3 December 2017

Go West explores craft and design practice from our Western Sydney region.

8 December 2017 - 4 February 2018

9 February 2018 - 29 March 2018

An exhibition exploring new and varied approaches to making and working with clay.

9 February 2018 - 29 March 2018

Ceramic artworks by Hawkesbury artist Annette Bukovinsky and Blue Mountains artist Linda Seiffert.

13 April 2018 - 20 May 2018

A beautiful floral photographic exhibition.

13 April 2018 - 20 May 2018

A contemporary take on nostalgia - both critical and humorous.

25 May 2018 - 15 July 2018

Works in a garden setting.

25 May 2018 - 15 July 2018

ARTEXPRESS is a showcase of Higher School Certificate work, representing best practice in visual arts education.

20 July 2018 - 2 September 2018

Wild: Flora and Fauna in Australian Art explores just some of the abundant, beautiful and often complex ways that living Australian artists continue the tradition of depicting flora and fauna in creative expression.

20 July 2018 - 2 September 2018

Works by the artist Daphne Kingston capture historic architecture of the Hawkesbury over a span of 45 years.

7 September 2018 - 28 October 2018

Judy Brownlie’s exhibition is an exploration of city scapes and landscapes, and is the first solo exhibition in this gallery beautifully articulate the artists connection to her surrounds, imbued with a subtle and quiet intimacy.

7 September 2018 - 28 October 2018

Fashioned by Nature: millinery from the collection of the Cavalcade of History and Fashion Inc. presents a selection of millinery inspired by nature from the collection of the Cavalcade of History and Fashion Inc. These stunning hats, span over 60 years of 20th century millinery fashions.

7 September 2018 - 28 October 2018

Contemporising the Modern - Photography from the Russell Mills Collection, features over 50 Iconic Australian photographs from some of Australia’s best known artists.

2 November 2018 - 2 December 2018

The fifth Hawkesbury Art Fair will be a celebration of local creative activity not to be missed.

7 December 2018 - 3 February 2019

Each December and January the Gallery transforms its small space into the Art Lab, a room for both little and big kids.

7 December 2018 - 20 January 2019

STEEL: art design architecture, a JamFactory touring exhibition, showcases innovative works by 29 contemporary artists, designers and architects, providing an extensive cross-section of current creative practices, modes of thinking and relationships to this essential material.

26 January 2019 - 31 March 2019

All the Stories Got into our Minds and Eyes: is an exhibition of contemporary paintings and sculptures that document a new art movement emerging from the Western Desert community of Warakurna.

26 January 2019 - 31 March 2019

A beautiful retrospective exhibition from a local and inspiring Hawkesbury artist.

5 April 2019 - 26 May 2019

Celebrating 20 years of Giving: This is a unique collection of artworks defined by the vision of one person.

7 June 2019 - 21 July 2019

Artist Michael Dingley's exhibition 'Innervisions' focuses on the microscopic and urges the viewer to get up close as though looking through a microscope.

7 June 2019 - 21 July 2019

A solo exhibition of one of South Australia’s most outstanding and influential craft and design practitioners

26 July 2019 - 8 September 2019

Alternate Views explores Penelope Oates' ongoing fascination with aspects of the landscape both physically and emotionally close to the artist in the Hawkesbury and Lower Blue Mountains regions of NSW.

26 July 2019 - 8 September 2019

What We Have to Say, explores the work of contemporary Australian artists, whose creative practice questions and disrupts a traditional and conservative art discourse.

13 September 2019 - 13 October 2019

18 October 2019 - 8 December 2019

18 October 2019 - 8 December 2019

13 December 2019 - 2 February 2020

1 January 2020 - 1 January 2020

1 January 2020 - 1 January 2020

1 January 2020 - 1 January 2020

1 January 2020 - 1 January 2020

1 January 2020 - 1 January 2020

1 January 2020 - 1 January 2020

1 January 2020 - 1 January 2020

7 February 2020 - 22 March 2020

18 July 2020 - 20 September 2020

26 September 2020 - 29 November 2020

The annual Hawkesbury Art Fair is a celebration of local creatives not to be missed.

5 December 2020 - 31 January 2021

Eat Art explores a universal aspect of human existence – food and its influence on our daily lives and imaginations. Image credit: Aussie Foods by Dawn Tan.

6 February 2021 - 11 April 2021

The New Quilt is a survey exhibition of contemporary Australian quilt art presented by QuiltNSW showcasing never seen before quilts. In lieu of a theme, textile artists were invited to, Think big, think bold – be adventurous! The final selection is an opportunity to experience an amazing array of creativity and innovation from across quilting Australia. Image credit: 'Sheer Joy' was created by artist Rachael-Daisy Dodd.

16 April 2021 - 13 June 2021

16 April 2021 - 13 June 2021

18 June 2021 - 15 August 2021

19 June 2021 - 15 August 2021

10 December 2021 - 10 April 2022

22 April 2022 - 5 June 2022

10 June 2022 - 31 July 2022

Showcasing new works by members of the Botanical Artists’ Society of Queensland, the exhibition is an innovative exploration of the artistic, scientific, environmental, and cultural significance of this chapter in Queensland’s botanical heritage.

10 June 2022 - 31 July 2022

5 August 2022 - 18 September 2022

5 August 2022 - 18 September 2022

In his new series, ‘Drawn Together’, David Fairbairn explores the ‘double portrait’ and the relationship between one or two sitters and the artist.

23 September 2022 - 23 October 2022

29 October 2022 - 5 February 2023

10 February 2023 - 6 April 2023

10 February 2023 - 6 April 2023

10 February 2023 - 6 April 2023

14 April 2023 - 4 June 2023

Inner Worlds is an exhibition that speaks about inspired action, awakening, grief, healing and empowerment.

14 April 2023 - 4 June 2023

Escape Artists is a creative collaboration between contemporary mosaic artists Caitlin Hepworth and Marian Shapiro.

14 May 2023 - 4 June 2023

Works on Paper is a beautiful selection of printed works from the Friends of the Hawkesbury Art Community group (FOHAC) collection stored with the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery.

16 June 2023 - 13 August 2023

ARTEXPRESS is a joint venture of the NSW Education Standards Authority and the NSW Department of Education, managed by the project team at The Arts Unit. ARTEXPRESS is a series of exciting, dynamic, expressive exhibitions that showcase the considerable creative talent and technical skills of the previous year's Higher School Certificate Visual Arts candidates. The bodies of work by students from schools across the state explore the young artists’ many interests and concerns, including the exploration of culture, personal identity and family relationships.

18 August 2023 - 22 October 2023

LIAM BENSON: Virtue Without Stain celebrates Benson’s contemporary and cultural practice of the last 18+ years.

27 October 2023 - 3 December 2023

The Hawkesbury Now: Art Fair is an opportunity for local artists to exhibit and sell their work, and for residents and visitors to the area to view and buy original art from the region’s best-known and accomplished artists.

8 December 2023 - 10 March 2024

Paper as a material is at its simplest ordinary, unpretentious; it is functional and efficient. And despite our existence in the ‘digital age’, paper remains a pervasive part of the day to day.

8 December 2023 - 10 March 2024

Paper as a material is at its simplest ordinary, unpretentious; it is functional and efficient. And despite our existence in the ‘digital age’, paper remains a pervasive part of the day to day.

16 March 2024 - 28 April 2024

Prestigious and at times controversial, the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery will host the Archibald Prize 2023, Australia’s foremost portraiture prize. The Archibald Prize 2023 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition.

3 May 2024 - 23 June 2024

QuiltNSW is excited that The New Quilt is returning to Hawkesbury Regional Gallery

28 June 2024 - 18 August 2024

This exhibition pays homage to traditional printmaking practices using etching, woodblock and lithography while also extending an investigation into contemporary hybrid forms of printmaking with monoprints, unique state prints, photopolymer and new digital technologies.

23 August 2024 - 20 October 2024

25 October 2024 - 24 November 2024

Showcasing the diversity of creative people in our beautiful region the Hawkesbury Now: Art Fair brings together groups and individuals practicing in mediums such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass and woodwork. Providing an opportunity for local artists to sell their work, and for residents and visitors to the area to buy original art from the region’s best-known and accomplished artists.