We’re supporting the redevelopment of the Bendigo Art Gallery, ensuring its success as a world-class cultural facility for years to come.
The $45 million project will expand the gallery in central Bendigo, offering an even better experience for visitors and boosting the gallery’s capacity to deliver for the community, creative industries, local businesses and regional tourism.
Bendigo Art Gallery has generated more than $113 million in economic impact for Greater Bendigo since 2012. Investment in the gallery will support increased visitation and associated spending for the region, delivering flow-through jobs and economic benefits to the area.
The redevelopment is expected to generate approximately 260 jobs during the construction phase.
Modelling forecasts that the completed project will also create 170 local jobs and drive up to $35 million in annual spending for the local economy.
Project details
The project will:
- build a second-floor gallery with blockbuster exhibition space
- add a new learning centre, with studio, children’s gallery and multi-purpose theatrette
- create a Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural material
- expand the gallery’s storage capacity.
These upgrades will future-proof the gallery as it continues to grow, displaying some of the country’s best exhibitions.
The City of Greater Bendigo is leading the redevelopment, which is expected to start in early 2026.
Funding details
The project is being supported through:
- $21 million investment from the Victorian Government, via Regional Development Victoria
- $9 million from the City of Greater Bendigo
- $4 million from the Gallery Board
- $9.35 million in philanthropic support.