The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery displays quality exhibitions of both national and local importance, as well as fostering a strong program of regional artist exhibitions and displays that are relevant to the history and character of the Granite Belt region. The gallery's 40 day exhibition program also include those specially curated from the Shire's wide-ranging permanent collection of traditional and contemporary paintings, works on paper, ceramics, sculpture and fibre artworks. This strong collection of noted artist's works, are sourced from acquisitions made during the biennial Stanthorpe Arts Festival. The next festival held in February 2010, will mark its 36th year, with acquisitions and prize money amounting to AUD20,000. Quality national touring exhibitions encompass displays varying from contemporary jewellery, ceramics, and noted Australian artists' displays, to talented youth artists' works. The art gallery also encourages the presentation of established artist exhibitions from outside the region or state.
