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The University Art Gallery presents a diverse range of exhibitions to stimulate and inspire ideas, views and opinions.

The Macquarie University Art Collection forms an important part of Australia's national cultural heritage in which Macquarie University is dedicated to its preservation, management, display and interpretation for the benefit of present and future generations.

25/10/2026

27/09/2026

Salvatore Zofrea’s Day Cycle

Sasha Grishin has written a great essay in Artists Profile about Salvatore's incredible monumental work currently on show at .

"What is inspirational about Zofrea’s Day Cycle is its intense sense of visual excitement, the profound depth of its philosophical content ... and the sheer technical skill in its ex*****on."

Make sure you experience Day Cycle on show at Macquarie University until October 16.

Although physically he is of modest stature, Zofrea has devoted much of his life to grand projects that have been conceived and executed on a monumental scale. These have included the painting on a large scale of all 150 Psalms (of which he has completed 105) and the hundred woodblocks of his Appass...

25/08/2026

The Case for the Campus Art Museum in an Age of Cuts

Dani Lamorte in the Observer "Daring exhibits, continuous collection and thoughtful deaccessions are reassuring in an era of unsteady educational budgets and museum closures."

Despite financial pressures and political headwinds, university art museums sustain ambitious, ethically grounded collecting and exhibition programs reflective of an ongoing commitment to intellect…

23/08/2026

The Inner Worlds of Patrick Shirvington on show now at the Library!

Yes, Shirvo has been on the tools again! Great to launch his show last week at the Macquarie University Waranara Library Exhibition Space (MUWLES)!

The Shirvo show is all the go! Catch it while you can! Here's what the critics are saying:

"Drawing as cognitive engagement"

"It's got all the quirks"

"The thinking man's Dr Suess"

"Makes it worthwhile actually going to the library!"

19/08/2026

14/07/2026

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18/06/2026

Get ready to be carried between worlds at the Macquarie University Art Gallery.

02/06/2026

The Benefits of an Afternoon at the Art Museum, by Beth Herman in Real Clear Education.

“To see takes time, like to have a friend takes time,” Georgia O’Keefe.

Educators and psychologists have long recognized the benefits of art creation as part of a child’s education. But simply spending time among great works of art can be even more rewarding.&

25/05/2026

Call for Submissions | Art for Earth: Climate Creativity Lab 2026 (Deadline extended for Track 2 until 15 June 2026)

A call for young artists from Asia and the Pacific. See the attachment or scan the QR code below to access more information. Important Update: Please note that the application deadline for Track 2 has

20/04/2026

"Bring Back Joy" - screened on Compass last night.

In her brief residency in East Sydney, the sculpture of mythical s*x worker Joy was both celebrated and attacked. Three decades later, a group of supporters are on a mission to bring Joy home.

Joy retreated to a quiet suburban university sculpture park in the interregnum.

In her brief residency in East Sydney, the sculpture of mythical s*x worker Joy was both celebrated and attacked. Three decades later, a group of supporters are on a mission to bring Joy home.

Address

19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Macquarie Park, NSW
2109

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+61 (0) 2 9850 7437

Website

http://www.artgallery.mq.edu.au/

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