On the 25th of February, the new Rockhampton Museum of Art will reveal one of its first exhibitions titled 'Welcome Home'.
Mayor Tony Williams said he is excited to see the exquisite artwork on display in the museum.
"This exhibition, which is one of three that will open the new Rockhampton Museum of Art, celebrates our rich and vibrant collection," Mayor Williams said.
"We are proud to display our collection and officially welcome it to its new home.
"The collection has been unable to be displayed due to limited room in the previous museum, but that is no longer the case, with the new museum having the capacity to display the collection permanently.
"The exhibition is drawn from Rockhampton Museum of Art's diverse and nationally significant collection of artworks. It includes recent acquisitions from 67 artists, and the collection highlights 75 artworks.
"The Welcome Home exhibition will open in conjunction with the official opening of the RMOA, will be free to view and will be on display in gallery one from the 25th of February to 30th of October 2022."
Communities and Heritage Councillor Drew Wickerson said the Rockhampton Museum of Art is a place to come home to.
"Placed alongside Tunuba (Fitzroy River), with Nurim (Mount Archer) in the distance, these landmarks shape Darumbal Country which our museum stands on today," Cr Wickerson said.
"This is the home of a nationally significant painting collection, which was acquired in the 1970s in an acquisition coup, driven by then Mayor of Rockhampton, Rex Pilbeam.
"Pilbeam set the benchmark, and his energy and passion has carried through to the present day, where generous locals continue to support the acquisition of contemporary painting.
"Pilbeam's legacy will continue to be celebrated and recognised as a community asset, with the new RMOA and the Welcome Home exhibition being the next stage of his legacy.
"You're invited to re-discover much-loved classics and connect with new favourites. It's a place for you. Welcome home."
