Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery

Specialties

Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, located next to the Sunken Gardens within the beautiful grounds of The University of Western Australia, is acknowledged as one of the finest university galleries in Australia.

The Gallery presents an innovative program of exhibitions, featuring the University’s extensive art collection, as well as new, contemporary art and touring shows.

All exhibitions are supported by an engaging public program that includes artist talks, seminars, tours and opportunities to meet the artist.

The Gallery is currently home to:

— the University Art Collection (University of Western Australia)

— Cruthers Collection of Women’s Art

— Berndt Collection

History

Established in 1990.

The Lawrence Wilson Foundation made a substantial donation in 1987 and this, in combination with many others, allowed for the construction and opening of the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery in July 1990.