South East NOW 2026

Our Opening Saturday 13 June, 10:30am. Exhibition runs until 25 July 2026.

Borun’s Country. The origin of the Gunnai of Gippsland. Ray Thomas.

South East NOW is a celebration of the depth, diversity and strength of contemporary First Nations art, bringing together established and emerging Koorie artists with deep connection to Gunaikurnai Country — held across two beautiful venues in the heart of Gippsland.

GLaWAC and East Gippsland Art Gallery are proud to co-host South East NOW for the second consecutive year. What began as an exciting first-time collaboration in 2025 has grown into an enduring partnership.

South East NOW 2026 runs from 12 June to 25 July, with two Opening Events.

East Gippsland Art Gallery
Date: Friday 12 June 2026
Time: From 5.30pm
Location: 2 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale

GLaWAC, Aboriginal Art Gallery
Date: Saturday 13 June 2026
Time: Doors open 10:30am, with a Welcome to Country at 11.30am
Location: 27 Scriveners Road, Kalimna West

Entry is free to both venues and everyone is welcome.

After the Opening Event, you can view the exhibition Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. Please note that we will be closed on Thursday 9 July as we celebrate NAIDOC Week Family Day with community. So, plan your visit to suit – we don’t want you to miss out!