Expanded Newcastle Art Gallery finally opens after decades of turmoil
Expanded Newcastle Art Gallery finally opens after decades of turmoil
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Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display
It has been two decades in the making, but the troubled Newcastle Art Gallery expansion is finally opening its doors.
In short:
After 20 years of funding uncertainty, politics and competing visions, the Newcastle Art Gallery is set to finally open its expanded wing.
The expansion makes Newcastle's the largest public art gallery in regional NSW.
What's next?
The gallery will open to the public on Saturday.