Lismore Regional Gallery

What Lismore Regional Gallery does

Lismore Regional Gallery is a public art gallery established in 1954 and located at 11 Rural Street in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. It is owned, operated and primarily funded by Lismore City Council, with additional financial support from Create NSW (NSW Government) and the Friends of the Gallery membership organisation. The gallery's core offering consists of rotating exhibitions featuring contemporary Australian art, supplemented by a permanent collection of nearly 1,000 works built since 1948 that includes pieces by Margaret Olley, Jon Molvig, Lloyd Rees, and Albert Namatjira.

The gallery operates an event-driven go-to-market model, drawing visitors through free general admission, exhibition openings, artist talks, and a diverse program of workshops and community events. Its revenue mix combines recurring government funding with earned income from venue hire, the on-site Gallery Shop, café operations (Take Care Food), workshop and program fees (typically $10–$25 per session), Friends of the Gallery memberships (annual and 3-year), and tax-deductible donations via GiveNow. Customer segments span general art enthusiasts, schools and educators, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (including Indigenous weavers), children and youth, seniors, people with disabilities, tourists, and private event bookers.

From a technology standpoint, the gallery's underlying infrastructure is conventional: a gallery management and exhibition display system supports physical exhibition curation, with online bookings handled via the third-party Bookable.net platform. The gallery relocated in 2017 to the Lismore Quadrangle precinct alongside Lismore Library and Northern Rivers Conservatorium, and in 2021 it launched the nationally significant Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award while becoming the first regional gallery in Australia to implement Auslan programming and Deaf-led tours.

Name

Lismore Regional Gallery

Legal name

Lismore City Council

Website

https://lismoregallery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lismore Regional Gallery is a public art gallery in Lismore, NSW, owned by Lismore City Council. It serves the Northern Rivers community with rotating contemporary art exhibitions, a 1,000-work permanent collection, educational workshops, accessibility programs, and venue hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Art Gallery and Cultural Services

NAICS

Museums (712110)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts & Crafts Workshops (Painting, Pottery, Ceramics, Sculpture) (THAJAKAA), Traditional & Indigenous Crafts Lessons (Heritage Skills, Folk Arts) (THAJAKAH), Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA)

Keywords

• Public art gallery
• Contemporary art exhibitions
• Arts education programs
• Cultural community programs
• Accessibility arts programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Lismore

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Owned, operated and funded by Lismore City Council, with additional funding from Create NSW and other government partners.
2. Venue Hire: The gallery offers event spaces for hire including the Event Space, providing a revenue stream from private events and functions.
3. Gallery Shop Sales: The on-site gallery shop sells handcrafted items, books, exhibition merchandise and publications from local artists and designers.
4. Membership Program: Friends of the Gallery membership program with annual and 3-year options, offering exclusive tours, discounted tickets, and shop discounts.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations through GiveNow platform supporting gallery programs and recovery efforts.
6. Workshop and Program Fees: Various workshops, classes, and programs charge fees ranging from free to $25 per session, including after-school art classes, school holiday workshops, and special programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lismore Regional Gallery operates a public art gallery hosting rotating exhibitions of contemporary Australian art and maintains a permanent collection of nearly 1,000 works. It delivers community programs including educational workshops, after-school art classes, artist talks, accessibility-led tours (Auslan, NOISY HOUR, Low Sensory Hours), and specialised Indigenous programs such as Gathering Space and the Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award. Supporting services include venue hire, a Gallery Shop selling local craft and publications, the Take Care Food café, and a Friends of the Gallery membership program.

Product overview

Lismore Regional Gallery is a physical art gallery and cultural center offering rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement activities. The core offering consists of exhibitions showcasing local, national and international artists. The gallery provides educational programs including after-school art classes, workshops for various age groups, and accessibility initiatives like NOISY HOUR and Auslan-led tours. Supporting amenities include Take Care Food cafe, the Gallery Shop, and venue hire services. The institution maintains a permanent collection of nearly 1000 works and offers membership through the Friends of the Gallery program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friends of the Gallery: A membership program offering exclusive tours, artist talks, gallery visits, discounted tickets, and 10% off at the Gallery Shop.
• Take Care Food
• Gallery Shop

Products and services

• Art Exhibitions Rotating contemporary Australian art exhibitions showcasing solo and group shows by local, national and international artists across the gallery's main spaces.
• Friends of the Gallery Membership Annual or three-year paid membership offering exclusive curator-led tours, artist talks, preferential event bookings, and a 10% discount at the Gallery Shop.
• Venue Hire Quote-based rental of the gallery's event spaces for weddings, corporate events, and community functions, with audio-visual equipment, lift, and wheelchair access.
• Gallery Shop On-site retail store selling handcrafted items, books, exhibition merchandise, and publications from local artists and designers.
• Take Care Food Café On-site café operated by independent operators Flossy and Nigel, offering seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner menus focused on Northern Rivers local produce.
• Guided Tours Weekly volunteer-led exhibition tours, guided group tours for parties of five or more, educational student tours, and Deaf-led Auslan tours.
• NOISY HOUR Accessibility Program Accessibility-focused program allowing visitors to experience exhibitions through movement, sound, and self-expression with creative practitioner responses.
• Low Sensory Hours Weekly sessions with lighting and sound reduced by approximately 25% for visitors sensitive to sensory stimuli.
• School of Dreams Workshop Three-hour paid workshop led by poet and artist Manisha Anjali introducing dreamwork and creative techniques for engaging with dream material.
• After School Art Class for Teens and Tweens Weekly term-based art classes for young people aged 12-17 taught by artist Rosie Gordon, engaging with current exhibitions and various mediums.
• Collage Club Free weekly creative recovery program for community members featuring collage-making sessions with seasonal guest artist facilitators.
• Gathering Space Monthly gathering for Aboriginal artists and community members focused on weaving and cultural sharing, facilitated by Bundjalung weaver Kylie Caldwell.
• Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award National non-acquisitive art award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists across all mediums, offering a $20,000 major prize and a Youth Award category.
• Deadly Weavers Program NAIDOC Week exhibition and public program celebrating Bundjalung weaving and contemporary Aboriginal fibre arts, with paid workshop sessions.
• Permanent Art Collection Curated permanent art collection of nearly 1,000 works built since 1948 through community donations, displayed within the gallery and at partner sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• First regional gallery in Australia to implement Auslan programming and Deaf-led programs

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Take Care Food (Flossy and Nigel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 March 2026On-site cafe operators providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Located within the gallery, offering seasonal menu inspired by Northern Rivers produce. Now open Thursday and Friday evenings.
• Lismore City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary owner and operator of Lismore Regional Gallery. Provides core funding, facilities, and administrative support. The gallery is a creative initiative of Lismore City Council.
• Create NSW / NSW GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor government funding partner providing financial support for exhibitions, programs, and operations through the NSW Government's arts and culture funding.
• Friends of the GallerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport organization providing membership program, fundraising, exclusive events, and community advocacy. Members receive exclusive tours, preferential booking, and shop discounts.
• Koori Mail NewspaperflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award, a national award launched in 2021 focusing on contemporary Indigenous art across Australia.
• Cult Classic LismoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for offsite film screenings, including screening of Akira Kurosawa's Dreams at Star Court Theatre linked to Babette Robertson's exhibition.
• Museums & Galleries of NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTouring exhibition partner assisting with exhibitions like OCCURRENT AFFAIR by proppaNOW. Project assisted by Australian Government's Visions of Australia program.
• University of Queensland Art MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource institution for touring exhibitions including OCCURRENT AFFAIR by Aboriginal artist collective proppaNOW.
• SeedArts AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of The Art of Slowing Down / FORT REST project, a community-engaged arts project exploring rest and creativity.
• Critical PathminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for The Art of Slowing Down / FORT REST project exploring choreographies of rest.
• Arts Northern RiversminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional arts organization supporting partnerships and promotional activities for exhibitions like Deadly Weavers.
• ACON Welcome Here ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ inclusion initiative welcoming diverse community members to the gallery space.
• Southern Cross UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Geoffrey Hannah OAM, who continues to conduct woodworking classes in Lismore and was made Honorary Fellow in 2009.
• Northern NSW Local Health DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for displaying permanent collection works at Lismore Base Hospital through the Partnering Strategy.
• STATION GalleryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial representation for artists including Clare Milledge and Marian Tubbs. Assisted with exhibitions and programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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