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About BAMM
Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM) on Kamilaroi Country is an independent contemporary art gallery with a dynamic exhibition program and a nationally significant collection, largely comprising works by Gamilaroi artists and First Nations artists from across Australia.
Housed in a heritage building, BAMM is committed to cultural enrichment and engagement, both for our diverse local communities and for visitors to our region. We celebrate the art and culture of the Gamilaroi people, elevate regional artists and art-making, and bring exciting touring exhibitions and enlivening cultural experiences to BAMM.
We believe in the power of art to change lives.
BAMM is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 1pm. Entry is free.
Building and beginnings:
Originally constructed in 1883 as the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, it was destroyed by fire in 1908. Rebuilt in 1910, the Federation Freestyle design by renowned architect P.E. Ranclaud served as both a bank and the manager’s residence.
In 1985, local residents and the Moree Plains Shire Council came together to transform the vacant building into a gallery. With funding from the NSW Bicentennial Authority, the building was purchased, and the Moree Cultural Art Foundation (MCAF) was established in 1988. That same year, the Moree Plains Gallery opened its doors with Premier Nick Greiner in attendance.
Today, BAMM continues to thrive with support from the council, state government and the community. In 2018, BAMM marked its 30th anniversary by embracing a new name—Bank Art Museum Moree—a tribute to its heritage and its contemporary vision for the future.
BAMM Board
Chair Annabelle Simpson.
Board Directors Peter Gall (Deputy Chair), Kristy Hobday (Treasurer), Stacey Hart (Treasurer), Leigh Carroll, Susan Humphries, Elizabeth Von Gavel, Wayne Tighe, Toby Osmond, Nicole Alexander and Lisa Orchin.
BAMM Team
Director Rosie Dennis
Exhibitions and Collections Manager Sarah Vickerman
Gallery Assistant Samantha Russell
Education and Engagement Cate Gaston
Marketing Christine Sharp
Grounds Person Bruce Cantrill
Gallery Installers Nick Osmond, Josh Henley and Ladine Mitchell
Getting Here
Nestled in the heart of Moree, BAMM is a must-visit destination for art lovers. Whether you’re driving (5.5 hours from Brisbane, 7 hours from Sydney), taking a train, or hopping on a QantasLink flight, the journey is part of the adventure. We can’t wait to welcome you and share all that BAMM has to offer!