Loans Program

Works of art from the national collection are often on loan to galleries here and around the world.

Lending works of art allows the collection to reach regional, metropolitan and international communities for as many to enjoy as possible. By working with our partners and with the support of our donors, the Gallery strives to make the collection accessible to more communities.

Through the ongoing Outward Loans Program or through funded initiatives, pieces of the collection are always on the road. With short-term loan programs such as the Regional Initiatives Program supported by Metal Manufactures and longer-term loans made possible through the upcoming sharing the collection initiative, more Australians can access their collection within their own communities.

The Regional Initiatives Program is a short-term loan program supported by Metal Manufactures Ltd, conceived specifically to provide regional Australians with access to the national art collection.

The program is guided and inspired by the overarching aim:

‘The purpose of this gift is to enable Australians in many parts of the country to experience directly, the extensive visual arts collections of the National Gallery.’

Through this philanthropic partnership, more Australians have been able to access their national collection. Since the delivery of the first loans in 2022, over 50,000 regional visitors have been able to view works of art from the collection in their own communities.

WHAT'S ON

Collection works by artists such as Clarice Beckett, Tracey Moffatt, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein are currently on loan to regional galleries. Find out what’s on loan near you.

CONTACT

If you’re interested in loaning a work from the national collection contact through our Regional Initiatives Program, please contact Regional Initiatives at regionalinitiatives@nga.gov.au

The national collection is the most comprehensive collection of Australian and First Nations art in the world and a vital part of Australia’s cultural heritage.

Under the National Cultural Policy ‘Revive’, the National Galley’s sharing the national collection initiative will receive $11.8 million over 4 years. This support will allow us to share some of our much-loved works with regional and metropolitan galleries, and cultural institutions across the country on long-term loans.

The National Gallery will be working with galleries and cultural institutions, in both regional and suburban areas, to share the collection.

The Gallery is committed to conducting a wide-reaching outward loans program, making its collection accessible to broad and diverse audiences across Australia, as well as internationally.