ARTEXPRESS
ARTEXPRESS is an annual showcase of exemplary artworks from the previous year's Higher School Certificate that celebrates the remarkably high standards reached by NSW Visual Arts students. Live and virtual exhibitions ensure access to the works for everyone.
ARTEXPRESS is a joint partnership between the New South Wales Department of Education and the New South Wales Education Standards Authority.
For more information visit the ARTEXPRESS website.
2025 exhibition dates
- Art Gallery of NSW – 5 February to 27 April
- Hazelhurst Arts Centre, Gymea – 10 February to 13 April
- Lismore Regional Gallery – 21 February to 20 April
- Grafton Regional Gallery – 10 May to 13 July
- Mudgee Arts Precinct – 16 May to 20 July
- Griffith Regional Gallery – 27 June to 27 July
- Orange Regional Gallery – 9 August to 21 September
- New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale – 15 August to 19 October
2025 ARTEXPRESS Virtual launching on Thursday 26 June.
2024 virtual exhibition
The virtual gallery features exemplary bodies of work from the HSC Visual Arts practical examination. 3D imaging enables visitors to explore the curated artworks in incredible detail, including in virtual reality with a VR headset or viewer
The 2024 ARTEXPRESS Virtual exhibition is now available.

Winner – MAPDA 2022
ARTEXPRESS Virtual has been awarded the 2022 winner of Museums Australasia Multimedia Publication and Design Awards (MAPDA) in the Virtual Exhibition category (Level B).
The judges said: "An extremely impressive achievement, being both a virtual walkthrough and with supporting resources on the website. The walkthrough is simple to navigate (StreetView style), and with excellent 3D modelling of the many objects on display".