University Galleries

The University Galleries are committed to creating collaborative opportunities for our students, staff and the public to connect with art and artists. We aim to foster cultural understanding and appreciation through the visual environment of the University, as well as encourage the intersection between art, research and collaboration.

Looking forward and championing the transformative impacts of arts and culture, we are pleased to announce the publication of the University's inaugural Arts and Cultural Strategy 2025–2030. A copy of the Strategy can be downloaded below.
Download The University of Newcastle Arts and Culture Strategy 2025–2030

We are responsible for the development and care of the University’s Art Collection as well as the curation of a varied and dynamic annual exhibition and public program. Partnering with local and regional cultural and community organisations is an active commitment to enrich our programs and offerings to our student, staff and community.

The University Galleries firmly believe that First Nations voices should be embedded within our program and practices, and work closely with the Wollotuka Institute, First Nations curators, exhibitors, and communities to do this. We continue to develop our substantial holding of First Nations work in the Art Collection and to provide education and guidance around the importance of the Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Protocol.

The University Galleries are anchored across three physical exhibition spaces – Watt Space Gallery in the NUspace precinct as well as both the University Gallery and the Senta Taft Hendry Museum located at the Callaghan campus.

^{Banner image: Caroline Zilinsky, Exquisite Cadaver, 2024.}