Collection

Artspace Mackay is a leading Queensland regional art gallery that holds the Mackay Regional Council (MRC) Art Collection. With over 1, 200 works of art, the collection features one of the biggest holdings of artists’ books in Australia outside of the capital cities and includes a significant holding of Lyre Bird Press publications. Highlights include prints from the Lockhart River Art Gang, contemporary Indigenous artworks, ceramics, and public sculpture. In addition to an extensive exhibition program in our three gallery spaces, touring shows, artwork loans, and online collection access, the Tate Adams Reading Pod provides the public with opportunity to the view the collection in person by appointment.

Artspace Mackay invites visitors to enjoy the Tate Adams Reading Pod, a purpose-built space for visitors to have unprecedented access to the collection. To make an appointment, please contact Artspace Mackay on 07 4961 9722.

In 2021, Artspace Mackay launched online access to the MRC Art Collection.

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Collection Highlights & History

Collection Highlights & History

Artists' BooksArtspace Mackay holds the largest collection of artists’ books in Australia outside the capital cities. The collection was founded in 1995 by Mackay…

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Cultural Gifts Program

Cultural Gifts Program

The Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program provides tax incentives to artwork donors. Artspace Mackay welcomes offers of artwork for the collection that fit Mackay Regional…

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Public Art

Public Art

Mackay has a wide variety of public sculptures and art installations on permanent display throughout the city.About Public ArtPublic Art Strategy - Community SummaryInstallation Art…

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