Wollongong Art Gallery can provide a number of spaces for use by groups for functions and meetings. The unique atmosphere of the Gallery makes it an ideal venue for a wide range of occasions.
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Venue Hire Charges
BlueScope Gallery
Housed in the former Wollongong City Council Chambers, BlueScope Gallery is a large space with soaring ceilings and exquisite parquetry floors.
Seating Capacity: 150 theatre style; 100 seated for dinner; 300 cocktail functions
Cost: $300.00 per hour
$390.00 for a half day hire (3 hours) from 10am-4.30pm weekdays only
$800.00 for a full day hire (6.5hours) 10am-4.30pm weekdays only
Note: setup and pack up times need to be included in any function and event. Penalties will be charged if function exceeds time agreed to.
A wedding ceremony with a difference surrounded by a range of artworks from the Gallery’s exhibition program, as well as period furniture forming the perfect backdrop for the celebration and photographs. The non-refundable fee includes the cost of setup and pack up of gallery chairs (chair covers are not provided) signing table, use of the Gallery’s P/A system and iPod dock.
Seating Capacity: 160 Chairs
Cost: $445 (non-refundable) 2 hour booking. Available Fridays between 2.30 – 4.30pm and weekends between 12.30 - 3.30pm - outside these hours will incur additional fees.
The Foyer
This space is the ideal spot for a cocktail function or product launch adjacent to one of the Gallery's key exhibition spaces. The foyer is also the perfect place to provide your guests with a pre-tour refreshment.
Seating Capacity: 200 (people) cocktail functions
Cost: $260.00 per hour after 5pm daily and 4pm weekends (minimum of 2 hours hire).
The Guides Room (Art Conference Room)
Situated on the third floor of the building this space is ideal for meetings of a small group of up to 10.
Cost: $221.00 for a full day hire from 10am-4.30pm
$140.00 for a half day hire (3 hours) between 10am-4.30pm
$42 per hour Tuesday - Friday
$89.50 per hour on weekends
$220 for a 4 hour hire on weekends.
All rooms are equipped with high speed WiFi access.
For all information and bookings please email
functionsatthegallery@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.