Griffith University Art Collection
The Griffith University Art Collection was established with the founding of the University in 1973 and acquires works by contemporary Australian artists. The collection focuses on works which are inter-disciplinary and which address debates from both within the art form and within the wider contexts of Australian society. The collection is exhibited throughout University buildings in thematic exhibitions that challenge and enhance the academic pursuits of the University's communities.
Since 2005 efforts have been concentrated on honing the development of significant philanthropic support from the local community, and communities of interest. Three very significant gifts have been made to the Griffith University Art Collection, featuring some of Australia's great recent practitioners.
The Paul Eliadis gift (2008) featured over 70 works by Australian artists, including a rare set of 1960s linocuts by Ian Burn, a set of 1970s studies by Howard Arkley, and works by significant local artists Scott Redford, Luke Roberts and Eugene Carchesio. A large 1998 painting titled 'Possum' a key work from the first generation of 'New Expression' works by revered Warlpiri artist Michael Nelson Jagamara was also gifted by Dr Eliadis.
In late 2008 the Gordon and Leanne Bennett gift of 120 works entered the Griffith University Art Collection. Consisting of his entire graphic oeuvre since 1984, this is the most significant holding of works on paper by Bennett in Australia.
Poster Collection
A growing collection currently comprising 400 posters. The poster collection was conceived in 1979 when the Queensland Film and Drama Centre (now Griffith Artworks) established an archive of posters, any of which were produced in the centre.
Reserve Collection
This smaller collection comprises mostly international works of art and official portraits.
QCA Collection
A historical collection acquired by the Queensland College of Art for its relevance to the functions of the College.