The Art Gallery of Ballarat is truly one of Australia’s great galleries. It is not only the oldest and largest regional gallery but, more importantly, one of the most welcoming and engaging. Located in the heart of Ballarat, the Gallery is beloved by visitors and residents alike as the heart of this creative city. The Gallery’s magnificent collection provides the basis for a unique thematic display, which looks at our society from a series of perspectives such as Home, Country, Belief and Disruption. As well as the extensive permanent collection the Gallery hosts a diverse range of touring and temporary exhibitions and regularly curates significant shows which are often inspired by the works in the collection. The heritage-listed Gallery building, one of the oldest purpose-built art galleries in the country, has evolved to accommodate the expanding collection and now includes a range of spaces from grand and elegant 19th century rooms to stunning contemporary additions.