University Art Collection

The University of Melbourne Art Collection is the largest University-based art collection in Australia, compromising over 18,000 artworks. The collection includes major holdings of paintings, prints and drawings, ceramics, and sculpture, including contemporary Australian art and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art.

University Art Collection

Within the University Art Collection are a number of significant collections displayed in curated exhibitions across cultural venues and on campus. The University Art Collection is accessible through teaching and learning programs.

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Collection Access

There are three collections in the care of the Museums and Collections department:  The Grainger Museum Collection, The Indigenous Art and Culture Collection, and The University Art Collection.

If you wish to access the collections or would like to view, raise a general enquiry, or request an image, please submit a request via the Access Request Form.

Please note that some collection items may not be suitable for digitisation due to factors such as age, fragility, copyright, and other considerations. In some circumstances, a fee may apply to image requests to recover costs associated with digitisation for publication and commercial use. A quote will be provided at the time of request.

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