ABOUT US: OUR STORY
Our Journey in the Blue Mountains
We reside and work in the beautiful Blue Mountains and the wider region of New South Wales. It is amid these stunning landscapes in the lower Blue Mountains that our story begins.
The idea for Nationwide Curating came to life during the COVID pandemic while I was managing an art prize in Glenbrook (NSW), which had to close prematurely due to lockdowns. I was responsible for packaging and returning artworks through mail, coordinating private collections, and making personal deliveries after curating and installing the Blue Mountains Print Prize in 2019. This art prize is owned by the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, which had also enlisted my help to set up paper display systems and transform an additional building into a gallery intended for future exhibitions and artist residencies.
This experience led to a significant realization. While at home collecting more supplies such as bubble wrap, tissue paper, and frame corners, I understood that I was fully equipped to manage the exhibition packdown. Winner announcements were shared on social media, turning what could have been an art-event crisis due to sudden lockdowns into a productive endeavor.
Having installed the gallery systems for this art prize, I curated the exhibition, managed artwork sales and reporting, all while navigating an event during a crisis. It was at this moment that I recognized I already possessed a valuable service, and it was time to give it a name.
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ABOUT GALLERY NWC
Gallery NWC is a commercial art gallery conveniently situated within walking distance of the iconic Three Sisters and Katoomba Train Station.
We regularly host exhibitions on the ground floor.
The upper level features a diverse range of artwork by various artists on display for extended periods.
We also offer a variety of arts workshop sessions tailored to a wide audience.
Owned and managed by Nationwide Curating, our gallery is open from 10 AM to 4 PM, Thursdays through Mondays.
Come visit us and meet our talented team and artists. We look forward to welcoming you!
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ABOUT NATIONWIDE CURATING
Nationwide Curating offers a variety of services:
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Commercial Exhibition Host Partnerships
- Partnering with WOTSO ‘Work Local’
- Rotating Exhibition Services
- Social Commercial Activations such as ‘Meet the Artist’ and ‘Curator Talks’
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Domestic and Interstate Artist Representation at Major Art Expos
- Fair Partner: Affordable Art Fair Australia
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Space Conversions into Galleries
- Art installations for both private and public viewing
- Provision of artwork display systems
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GALLERY NWC
- Premises: 188 Katoomba Street, Katoomba NSW 2780
- An online platform showcasing contemporary artists at nationwidecurating.com
- Regular featured exhibitions at Gallery NWC
- Project Management of Art Prizes
- Judging Services provided by the Gallery Director
- Artwork Transportation Services courtesy of ‘Must-Hang Sally’
Feel free to use our contact page to express your interest in any of our services, and we will reach out to you!
Our online gallery and rotating exhibition services empower our artists by enhancing the exposure of their work with e-commerce support. Nationwide Curating showcases quality, original artworks, with a certificate of authenticity provided for every sold item. The gallery is a vibrant entity, constantly attracting new artists eager to join, adding dynamism and excitement to your experience with Nationwide Curating.
Nationwide's friendly staff are here to offer guidance, source artworks that align with your vision or existing collection, and help 'activate your spaces.' We not only facilitate artwork selection but also supply and install artwork display systems, ensuring our service extends beyond the initial purchase. All artworks can be shipped anywhere within Australia and internationally. For shipping details, please contact us at info@nationwidecurating.com.
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ABOUT US: MEET THE TEAM
Katherine brings over 14+ years of arts industry experience in Australia & NZ, with placements in private & public galleries, public events, art advisories, not-for-profits & community art centers. Katherine has curated a number of major projects, creating exhibition experiences for Australian and New Zealand artists, from concept inception to event management.
Katherine also has business-to-business experience as a BDM for a major Australian owned building maintenance company, which cultivated a lasting business acumen.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) UNSW Art & Design.
Nathan has over 27 years of construction & building maintenance experience. Nathan has worked on a variety of projects in a commercial and client-side capacity for clients including educational, hospitality, aged care and numerous other commercial precincts.
Nathan has developed a critical understanding of the built environment as an onsite project & facilities manager. It is this experience that is critical to Nathan’s ability to understand how dynamic and critical installations are undertaken respecting the fabric of the existing building.