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MEDIA RELEASE: BIENNALE OF SYDNEY COMES TO PENRITH Penrith Regional Gallery invited as Exhibition Partner In a prestigious and exciting first, Penrith Regional Gallery has been invited to join the 25th Biennale of Sydney in 2026 as one of five Exhibition Partner venues across Sydney, showing work by Australian and international artists Established in 1973, […]

Penrith Regional Art Gallery featured on Sydney Weekender! WATCH IT HERE In Sydney’s western suburbs, you’ll find a very special house that has grown to become a centre of art, ideas, and excellence! Once owned by artists Gerald and Margot Lewers, the house and gardens were bequeathed by the family to the local council in […]

This opportunity will particularly suit people interested in art, culture and modernism. This is a dynamic role with the opportunity to engage visitors and maximise a positive experience for audiences. Shifts available (include breaks): Monday afternoons 1pm – 4pm  Tuesday mornings 10am – 1pm  Saturdays and Sunday afternoon shifts 1pm – 4pm Volunteers will be given […]

CALL OUT  ANCHER POINTS 2025: Emerging Artist Program Penrith Regional Gallery is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the ANCHER POINTS 2025: Emerging Artist Program, to be held from Monday, 23 June – Friday, 27 June 2025. Penrith Regional Gallery proudly presents the second iteration of Ancher Points: Emerging Artist Intensive. This […]

Register your interest in the first publication of Blak Douglas: The Halfway Line, a book documenting the past 30 years of Adam Hill’s artistic practice. Featuring an essay by Djon Mundine OAM, this publication explores Douglas’s extensive career and his deep connection to Penrith. Featuring more than 30 major works across various mediums, sourced from collections around Australia, […]

Ignite your children’s and teenager’s creativity these school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery with an exciting line-up of performances and workshops. Don’t miss the Western Sydney exclusive season of the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Joan. Featuring four of Eric Carle’s timeless tales, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, […]

Penrith Open Studio This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for young artists (in years 8-11) to meet creative peers and gain mentorship by professional artists to explore new techniques and develop new bodies of work Highlights of the program include:  Connecting with creative peers from western Sydney  Artist-led creative workshops  Behind the scenes […]

Our high school work experience program offers students the chance to explore the inner working of a regional art gallery and gain insight into the diverse range of careers within the arts including visitor services, collection management, curatorial, learning, and public programs.  The program is offered to students in years 10 – 12 during select […]

TICKETING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION Our ticketing system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from Monday 20 January at 8pm – Tuesday 21 January at 4am. Please be aware that you may have difficulty purchasing tickets during this period. Where possible, we recommend that you book tickets before or after this period. We apologise for any inconvenience […]

Calling all young artists in our community! The Penrith Youth Art Prize is back in 2025 with the theme ‘echoing nature’. We are asking artists to explore and celebrate the dynamism of the natural world through their creativity. Whether it is the vibrant colours of the sunset over the Nepean River, the towering height of […]

Christmas and New Year adjusted hours: Café at Lewers 📅 Closed: Tuesday, 24 December ☕ Reopens: Friday, 3 January Gallery and Gallery Store 📅 Closed: Tuesday, 24 December 🎨 Reopens: Monday, 6 January We wish you all a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Unleash your creativity and make the most of the summer holidays at Penrith Regional Gallery and The Joan — where fun and inspiration await for all ages! Join Penrith Regional Gallery this December and January for a variety of hands-on art workshops for children aged 3 – 12. From crafting panther puppets to drawing with […]

Location: Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest Employment Type: Casual position Salary: LGA Level 3 $26.77 base + 25% casual loading = $33.46 per hour. Plus 11% super. Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest, is seeking applications for casual Venue Service Officers. There are several positions available, commencing as soon as possible. […]

Location: Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest Employment Type: Part-Time, Fixed Term (22.5 hours per week) Salary: LGA Level 5 – $35.34 per hour Are you passionate about bringing art to life and making it accessible to a diverse community? Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest is seeking a dynamic and creative Public […]

Spark the creativity and imaginations of your children and teenagers these October school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery with our range of concerts and interactive workshops. Experience the magic of music and animals in Carnival of the Animals, a special family-friendly concert for ages 3+ at The Joan. Be spell-bound as the […]