Year in Review 2024-2025

Published on 22 October 2025

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery (HBRG) re-opened in April 2022, and in just three years has made ambitious strides towards achieving the goals set out in the 2022–2026 Strategic Plan. The gallery has quickly established a reputation as an emerging regional arts destination, with thought-provoking exhibitions, engaging public programs, and strong community partnerships.

We are proud to present the 2024–2025 Year in Review, the first to chart a full year of the gallery’s programming. This year we continued to offer a dynamic program of exhibitions celebrating leading local artists alongside high-profile national artists, always reflecting stories and conversations pertinent to our context on Butchulla Country.

Our engagement team continued to provide accessible and inclusive opportunities for visitors of all walks of life to engage with contemporary art. Drop-in children’s activities accompanied every exhibition, proving popular as free family-friendly entertainment, while targeted teacher networking and professional development programs deepened connections with local educators.

The HBRG team is proud to share this report, which celebrates the year’s achievements and reflects our vision of being a place of significant and meaningful community connection through storytelling. Sarah Thomson Director, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

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Sarah Thomson Director, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery