Now Online Only from Feb. 2009

Because of the current financial situation in Australia and worldwide, coming on top of eight years of drought in the Forbes/Condobolin district we have decided it prudent to operate for the near future as an online gallery only.

We will still attend and bring art to different functions in the area and with less overheads hope to continue supplying quality art at a reasonable price. We will operate from our farming property at Condobolin.

We also have a few surprises up our sleeve for later in the year...watch this space!

For any questions please phone 02 6896 2248.

The Blood Brothers "Cricket" exhibition, 6th - 12th December

An exhibition of selected small works from the "Cricket" series by The Blood Brothers.
View important small works, some of which will appear in Lisa McMahon's upcoming History of Australian Cricket book, one of a series of Australian history publications featuring the artworks of The Blood Brothers, Paul Blahuta and Howard Steer.
Opening drinks commence 6.30pm

Wine supplied by Banderra Estate, Forbes.

Image: Headhunter, acrylic on canvas, 200mm x 200mm

Miilu Nginhindhugir Gudyiin Ngiyanggarang

Exhibition opens Thursday 6th November 2008 at 6:30pm and continuing until Sunday 9th November.

Over 100 artworks by Aboriginal artists from or living in Central NSW, including painting, weaving, drawing, etching and wood sculpture. Traditional cooking and dance will compliment this important social and cultural event. View and share in the art that unites a people's vision for ancestral voices.

Curators: Scott Chamney and Sean - James Cassidy.

image: A Billabong Breakfast - Sauce 2008. Woodburn etching 790mm x 1090mm

Paul Blahuta Exhibition 4th October 2008

In conjunction with his completing a work for the "Utes in the Paddock" project, Paul will hold an exhibition at Forbes Art Gallery from 6.30 pm on Saturday the 4th October through till the 25th October 2008.

Booked from Melbourne to Paris until 2010, Paul's work is extremely sought after and has high investment potential. Don't miss this chance to view and purchase new works from his "Drover" series.

Pictured: "Round Up" acrylic on board with gumnuts in resin. 1200mm x 900mm
(sold 15/8/08)

New exhibition date - New range of art supplies - Immortalize a favourite photo..

We have decided to postpone our Wiradjuri exhibition until November 6th 2008. With a sudden influx of new artists we decided more time is needed to incorporate their works, and to correctly advertise. Keep an eye on here for dates and times.

Beginning in March we will be proudly stocking the full range of Art Spectrum oils, watercolours, pastels, brushes and other art supplies. We will also have in stock the full range of Mattisse acrylics from Vynol Derivan, and a selection of watercolours from Windsor Newton.

We now offer a new service from two very talented artists from Sydney and Victoria, of commissioning portraits of a loved one, a favourite landscape, horse, pet, even your ute, car or motorbike! The artists (one of who was an entrant in the 2006 Archibald Prize) will maintain contact throughout the process to ensure the finished work is flawless. Please contact us for more details.

Wiradjuri exhibition 2008

In March 2008 we are hoping to stage an "Introduction to Wiradjuri Art" exhibition, displaying works from some of Central NSW's finest contemporary Wiradjuri artists.

Largely unrecognised, or considered urban art, Wiradjuri art is historically fine and detailed, particularly from the more easterly regions.

They were also known for making high quality possum skin cloaks, such cloaks were presented to colonial Governers and English royalty.

The fine brushwork and attention to detail is what distinguishes Wiradjuri art from other regions of Australia.

We are also in the process of introducing a new photogaphy section. The beauty of photography is capturing a moment in time - many of the world's most powerful images from the past still have an impact on the viewer, they are timeless history. (photo on page: Forbes at night from the Vandenburg Hotel, Scott Chamney 2006)

Gallery Opens

The Forbes Art Gallery opened it's doors on the 30th September 2006. Enjoying the large diversity of works, and delicious red and white varieties of wine from the local Sand Hills Vineyard, were a vibrant group of art lovers and friends from the Forbes/Condobolin district. With a visit and support from the Forbes mayor Rhonda Keane and Condobolin Council's General Manager and his wife Roger and Nat Bailey, we were both touched and a little awed by the support shown to our new venture.

Several artists have already approached us with a view to displaying and selling their work. We are trying to accomodate the best of those as soon as possible and they will appear on the website shortly. We are foremost a gallery of very fine and investment art so our standards are high. We are also looking for more sculpture, fine woodwork and glass art to exhibit so contact us if you feel you'd enjoy another outlet for your work.

Forbes High School students have held three exhibitions during November and December. The quality and depth of work has been extraordinary, with some works going on to regional and state competitions.

Ashleigh Davis displayed a moving series of charcoal drawings of starving children from Niger. Kellie Barnes displayed three ceramic sculptures called "Birds of Prey", based on The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe.
Well done to all the kids.

So welcome to the Forbes Art Gallery on the Lachlan River. Reward yourself - wisely." Get a bit of art in your life".