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The Art Collection

Acquired through the Cultural Gifts Program, donations and acquisitive prizes the Central Coast Council Art Collection is designed to make an artistic statement about the visual arts culture of the Central Coast and its place in the wider national cultural context. We hold over 800 works of art related to the Central Coast and beyond the region, showcasing artistsic excellence across a variety of mediums. 

The Art Collection is maintained by Gosford Regional Gallery with selection of works displayed throughout Central Coast Council buildings and at Gosford Hospital.

Sister City Collection

The Sister City Collection consists of cultural gifts from our sister cities Edogawa in Japan and Nitra in Slovakia. 

Donations

We consider donations of artworks that meet the Art Collection policy and are registered with the Cultural Gifts Program.

All donations are assesed for suitability by the Art Collection Committee.

If you wish to donate an artwork to the collection, download the Donation of Art Work Form, or contact us on 4304 7550 for further information.

Peter Blayney

In Consideration of Lily (1995) oil on canvas

Peter Blayney

Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Judy Cowell

Spirit of the Red Gums (1976) oil on canvas

Judy Cowell

Gosford Art Prize 1976. Highly Commended, purchased by Art Committee
Claire Tozer

Web (2021) acrylic and ink on canvas

Claire Tozer

Winner 2022 Gosford Art Prize. Purchased by Central Coast Council from Claire Tozer in 2022.
Judy Cassab

Artist and Model (1996) lithograph

Judy Cassab

Donated through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts program by Peter Kampfner
Roger Keane

Vessel (c.1974) handbuilt ceramic vessel

Roger Keane

Winner of the Pottery Section Gosford Art Prize 1974