The tax break has also been increased to 50% for businesses with under 2 million dollars annual turnover. The 30% incentive still remains for businesses with turnover of more than 2 million.

Any art purchase through your business from Wentworth Galleries is eligible for a tax break of up to 50%. There has never been a better time to buy art. Come is and see us or give us a call on (02) 9223 1700 for more information.

There's still plenty of superb artwork at special prices but this will only run until Sunday at 6pm. All prices return to ticketed prices Monday - no exceptions. Our next stockroom sale will certainly be years away, so come in today and find the perfect piece for your home or office.

Stockroom Sale - May 8th, 9th and 10th.

Busines owners can take advantage of special prices and a 30% tax deduction!

Art exhibitions usually showcase the work of 1 artist. We're going to do something a little bit different and showcase the work of more than 60 artists.

From 3pm on Thursday the 7th of May until 6pm on Sunday the 11th of May we're hosting a general showing of Australian Art in 3 great Gallery locations. (all within a 100 metres of one another) 

We hope you can join us at some time over the 4 days for a glass of wine or a coffee, and have a look at a vast range of beautiful artwork.

Showing at the Sofitel Wentworth
A general viewing of our collection showcasing works by John Maitland, Pro Hart, Jacquline Fowler, Mel Brigg, Peter Coad, Elizabeth Durack, Ken Knight, Palla Jeroff, Peter McQueeney, Colin Parker and more.

Showing at 6 Bligh Street
A superb range of vibrant works by Ben Stack, Linda Vario, Nada, Peter Browne, Rebecca Pierce, Paul Battams, Robert Fisher, Arthur James, Amanda, Robert Stopa and many more.
Also on display will be a few stockroom clearance items at very attractive prices. (A couple of pieces at 50% off - for 4 days only)

Showing at O'connell Street (Enter Bligh St)
If you're interested in Aboriginal Art this is the place to start the gallery tour. An important exhibition showcasing some highly collectable works by some of the true pioneers of modern aboriginal art along with paintings by a new wave of indigenous art stars. On display will be works by Barbara Weir, Makinti Napanangka, Gloria Petyarre, Kudditji Kngwarreye, Minnie Pwerle, Lily Kelly, Kathleen Petyarre, Elizabeth Marks, Jeannie Petyarre, Betty Mbitjana, Thomas Tjapaltjarri, Judy Watson, Ningura Napurrula, Ngoia Pollard, Lorna Fencer, Elizabeth Nyumi, Ronnie Tjampitjinpa, Dorothy Napangardi, Damien & Yilpi Marks, Abie Loy and many more.

Art Gallery of NSW Membership
Any purchase over $750 during our 4 day art extravaganza will be a rewarded with a joint membership for 2 people to the Art Gallery of NSW.

30% Tax deduction on artwork purchases
The Government announced on 3 February 2009 a special tax deduction for the cost of new tangible depreciating assets including new art works.
(Ends June 30th 2009)

Click here to find out more on the special tax deduction

Exhibition Hours
Thursday 7th: 3pm - 8pm
Friday 8th: 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9th: 10:30am - 6pm
Sunday 10th: 10:30am - 6pm (Mothers Day)

9. This new incentive was announced by the Government on 3 February 2009. An exposure draft bill has been released by the Government for public comment. The Bill, Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business and General Business) Tax Break Bill 2009, is expected to have passed through all stages of Parliament and to have become law by 31 May 2009.

10. These notes are a guide and for information only. Clients should seek their own taxation advice and not rely on these notes on the taxation aspects of any purchase of an art work from Wentworth Galleries.

1. Purchase something you love. There's always a good chance it will appreciate in value and if you love it on your wall, you get something out of it every day. If the time ever comes that you want to sell it, you may get a very pleasant surprise. We do have some very good investment packages available but first and foremost, make sure you like the work.

2. Buy from a reputable art dealer with an established track record. We've been in business more than 15 years and have literally thousands of satisfied customers all over the world that can contact us for advice at any time.

3. Look for an authenticity guarantee. They are very important. We source directly from the artists and if we do acquire a work from elsewhere, we make sure of it's provenance and pass those assurances onto the customer.

4. Purchase artwork by serious, professional artists. Artists that are making a career of painting are much more likely collectable. A great source of enjoyment for many people is following the careers of specific artists they admire and purchasing pieces by that artist over a period of time. All of the artists we represent are committed to a career as an artist and we always aim to acquire the most outstanding works by any particular artist.

5. Look for flexible exchange and return policies. We allow customers to take pieces home on trial for up to 7 days throughout Sydney. We also offer an industry unprecedented exchange guarantee for 2 years. Any artwork purchased from Wentworth Galleries can be exchanged for full credit toward another work for a period of 2 years.

Also on display will be some superb new works entitled "My Mothers Country" by Barbara Weir. Barbara Weir has just been listed as one of Australia's top 50 most collectable artists and upon viewing these exsquisite pieces it's easy to see why.

Also showing will be paintings by Kathleen Petyarre, Gloria Petyarre, Ningura Napurrula, Dorothy Napangardi, Barney Ellaga, Minnie Pwerle and many more. Not only are these big names in Aboriginal art, they are big names in art, full stop.

This will be a wonderful exhibition packed with truly collectable art.

Australian Entertainer and Artist Rolf Harris is in town for a series of performances at The Sydney Opera House. He is on a very busy schedule so we were delighted that he found the time to come along and view the work.

Gallery Director Maria Aitken and Rolf Harris with Dolores & John Maitland

Country Scapes 2008

On display at 17 Bligh Street Sydney is the Country Energy Country Scapes Exhibition. A showing of all finalists of this years landscape prize. A great exhibition showing how much variety there can be in the portrayal of the Australian landscape.

2008 winner

Gail English of Crescent Head on the NSW mid north coast has been announced as this year’s winner of Countryscapes 2008 for her work Last Years Crops.

Youth Encouragement Award
Country Energy presents a Youth Encouragement Award each year as part of Countryscapes.
The winner of the 2008 $5,000 Youth Encouragement Award is 13 year old Antonia Crowe of Port Macquarie for her work Regrowth (Spring).

Highly Commended finalists
The following artists were highly commended finalists:
Uplift - Angus Nivison of Walcha
Seven Mile Sky - Angus McDonald of Lennox Head

Employees’ Choice Award
Wendy Martin from Broken Hill collected the Country Energy Employees' Choice Award for her work Out of the Blue. Around 600 employees voted this year with Wendy's painting winning the most support.

This exhibition is titled Gold because the artist has been strongly influenced by the religious icons of Europe and the Middle East whilst perfecting his own unique way of using this evocative colour and element. It could be said he is in “a gold period”.

Gold and youth are two important themes in the exhibition. The gold has been used to impart a decorative richness and luminosity with brush strokes breaking over a myriad of textures which have been brilliantly used to impart his own expressive and contemporary talent.

Youthful figures are alone and, even when they are grouped together, occupy their own space. In a number of works these elements have been used to underscore the isolation and alienation of youth. His personal interpretation of reality and sometimes his own experiences are reflected in his depictions.
In Maitland’s work there is always optimism, grace and unashamedly indulgent beauty. These make this exhibition a must.

Win a John Maitland Original

John and Dolores Maitland have donated a painting to be raffled to the value of $5000. The entire proceeds of the raffle to go to the Eye Clinic of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
Their granddaughter Sarah who is now 18 months old was born with cataracts on both eyes and now she can see through the efforts of Dr Donaldson and the team at Westmead.

Be sure to come along tonight or over the next 10 days for an opportunity to meet the artist and acquire an artwork very worthy of collection for it's unique beauty. We will be posting the majority of these works online, once the exhibition has opened.

Rebecca Pierce, Happy thoughts.
Wednesday November 12th until November 23rd.
149 Sussex Street, Sydney 2000. 

Robert Fisher - A long way from William Creek exhibition kicked off with a wonderful opening night. There were literally people pushing past ladders and lights while we were still setting up to get first selection of these fantastic paintings. Robert had a great deal on insight about his pieces for those lucky enough to have a chat with him. We also screened footage of his many flights and painting expeditions to William Creek and beyond.

The works are now online. Click here to view them.

Tonight (Tuesday November 11) sees the opening of A long way from William Creek. A new exhibition of paintings by Robert Fisher. The exhibition will be on at 17 Bligh Street, Sydney from 6pm tonight and will run for 8 days.

Rebecca Pierce, Happy Thoughts - Nov 12 - 23

Tomorrow night (Wednesday November 12) we will launch a new solo exhibition of works by Rebecca Pierce at our Sussex Street Gallery. The official opening of the Rebecca Pierce exhibition is at 6pm and the exhibition will run until the 23rd of November. If you're located in the city, come along and see these uplifting works by Rebecca.