Western Sydney Creative is actively acquiring artworks into the Art Collection.ÌýArtwork may be acquired for the Art Collection through purchase, commission, donation, transfer of title, bequests and gifts as defined in the University'sÌýGifts and Benefit Policy.

The generosity of donors is greatly appreciated. However, we can only accept gifts of artworks that are compatible withÌýour Art Collection Development and Access policyÌýand are intended for display.

Our Art Collection Development and Access policy is framed by theÌýWestern Sydney Creative Arts and Culture Decadal Strategy 2019-2029Ìýand is aligned with Western Sydney Creative’s exhibition program, gaps within the existing art collection and the University’s research commitments.

If you are considering donating an artwork, please send an image of the work, together with the name of the artist, the title of the work, its date and provenance toÌýartcollection@westernsydney.edu.au

Artworks may be donated via the Cultural Gifts Program, which entitles the donor to a tax deduction for the market value of the gift. For more information of the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts program visitÌý

All acquisitions must go through our approvals process. The Senior Curator will make recommendations regarding all acquisitions to the Western Sydney Creative Advisory Committee for endorsement.Ìý

Recent donations include:

Daniel CrooksÌýStatic 6,Ìý2003, single channel videoÌý
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Gene Sherman AM
Michael JohnsonÌýNocturnal WakeÌý2002-03, oil, canvasÌý
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Gene Sherman AM, Nichola and Angela Curtis.Ìý
Clinton NainaÌýLost Baby,Ìý2004, acrylic, varnish, canvas
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Gene Sherman AM
Clinton NainaÌýGreen Tent,Ìý2007, acrylic and bitumen, canvasÌýDonated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Gene Sherman AM
NortseÌýScene in the desert III, 2014 C-type photo
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Gene Sherman AM
StelarcÌýSuspensions,Ìý1991, suite of intaglio photographic printÌý
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Gene Sherman AM
John YoungÌýThe Third Term (Relational Regression No3),Ìý1994-1986,Ìýcharcoal, pastel, paper
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Gene Sherman AM