About
The University of Western Australia's Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery is a dynamic space for exploring art and ideas.
A centre for art and ideas
The first purpose-built university art museum in Australia, the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery opened on 18 July 1990. Since then it has been committed to critically engaging with different ideas.
Each year we strive to present an innovative and accessible program of exhibitions and events. Our exhibitions feature contemporary and historical art by local, national and international artists, and are accompanied by a dynamic series of events, including lectures, tours, symposia, workshops, film screenings, performances and more. Many exhibitions feature artwork drawn from the University’s collections, including the UWA Art Collection, the Cruthers Collection of Women’s Art and the Berndt Museum Collection.
Our program regularly connects to the expertise of University staff and students, sharing their research with the wider community. It also offers a range of opportunities for University staff and students to connect with the gallery, both inside and outside of the classroom. The Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery is a vibrant contributor to the State’s cultural life.
History
The University of Western Australia Art Collection was first given exhibition space in 1973 when the undercroft of the University’s Winthrop Hall was converted into The Undercroft Gallery. It became a vibrant venue for the display of both contemporary and historical Australian and Western Australian art.
During the 1980s the University decided to raise funds for the construction of a purpose-built art museum. It would be the first in an Australian university and would provide museum quality storage facilities for the UWA Art Collection and dedicated exhibition space.
The building was constructed very largely with funds raised from alumni, public and corporate donations, and was designed by Western Australian architect Gus Ferguson. LWAG now houses the UWA Art Collection, the Cruthers Collection of Women's Art and the Berndt Museum Collection.
Staff
| Branson, Lyle | Installation Assistant | +61 8 6488 2181 | lyle.branson@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Dodds, Aimee | Gallery Assistant | +61 8 6488 3707 | aimee.dodds@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Greenwood, Donna | Manager, Retail and Functions | +61 8 6488 3977 | donna.greenwood@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Hamersley, Kate | Registrar (UWA Collections) | +61 8 6488 3708 | kate.hamersley@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Hyde, Megan | Manager, Audience Development | +61 8 6488 7477 | megan.hyde@uwa.edu.au | M464B |
| Kelly, Anthony | Collections and Exhibitions Officers | +61 8 6488 2181 | anthony.kelly@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Kinsella, Lee | Curator, Cruthers Collection of Women's Art and Special Projects | +61 8 6488 1837 | lee.kinsella@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Lally, Dr Janice | Curator, Academic and Public Programs | +61 8 6488 3718 | janice.lally@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Leach, Pier | Executive Assistant, Arts and Culture | +61 8 6488 3613 | pier.leach@uwa.edu.au | M464B |
| Liebetrau, Lisa | Gallery Assistant | +61 8 6488 3707 | lisa.liebetrau@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| McFarlane, Clare | Marketing Assistant | +61 8 6488 7806 | clare.mcfarlane@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Quin, Dr Sally | Curator, The University of Western Australia Art Collection | +61 8 6488 3715 | sally.quin@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Smith, Liz | Gallery Assistant | +61 8 6488 3707 | liz.smith@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Snell, Professor Ted | Director | +61 8 6488 3627 | ted.snell@uwa.edu.au | M464B |
| Sulkowski, Joanna | Gallery Assistant | +61 8 6488 3707 | joanna.sulkowski@uwa.edu.au | M001 |
| Sze, Connie | Finance Officer | +61 8 6488 1345 | connie.sze@uwa.edu.au | M464B |