Formed in 2021, the Diamantina X Art Collective united ten art enthusiasts with a shared passion for collecting works by emerging, mid-career, and established Australian artists. Inspired by the late Dick Bett's model, the group sought to re-engage with the art market after COVID-19.
Over five years, members collectively selected and rotated artworks through their homes, fostering personal engagement and deeper insight into contemporary practice through these works as well as gallery and art fair visits.
In 2025, the full Diamantina X Collection of 44 works will be exhibited together for the first and only time at QCAD's Webb and Project Galleries. The exhibition celebrates the power of collective collecting: how shared purpose can broaden perspectives, build community, and open new pathways into Australian contemporary art.
Please join us for the opening event of this exhibition on Friday 28 November 6pm - 8pm. Kindly register here for the opening event.
Panel Discussion: "Why Collect in a Group?"
With Jennifer McLennan, Josh Milani, Emily Parker and John Stafford, chaired by Angela Goddard
Saturday, 29 November, 2pm - 3pm.
We'd love to see you there, please register here to attend.
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Exhibition Dates: 26 November - 4 December 2025
Celebration Event: Friday, 28 November, 6pm - 8pm
Panel Discussion: Saturday, 29 November, 2pm - 3pm
Location: Webb & Project Galleries, 226 Grey Street, South Bank, 4101
Opening Hours: 10am - 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday
Image credit: Natalya Hughes, Marcella and Franzi in the Atelier, 2022, acrylic on poly.
Courtesy of the artist, Sullivan and Strumpf and Milani Gallery