The purpose of the National Gallery of Australia is to develop and maintain a national collection of works of art. It exhibits, or makes available for exhibition by others, works of art from the national collection or works of art that are in the possession of the Gallery and uses every endeavour to make the most advantageous use of the national collection in the national interest.
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Ryan Stokes AO | 9 July 2024 | 8 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Ilana Atlas AO | 31 March 2025 | 30 March 2028 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Prof. Sally Smart | 29 September 2022 | 28 September 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Esther Anatolitis | 29 September 2022 | 28 September 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Helen Cook | 13 April 2023 | 16 February 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Sally Scales | 8 December 2022 | 7 December 2025 |
| CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Dr. Nick Mitzevich | 2 July 2023 | 1 July 2028 |
| Member | Mrs. Penny Fowler AM | 9 March 2025 | 8 March 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Jay Weatherill | 20 February 2025 | 19 February 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Samuel Edwards | 18 July 2024 | 17 July 2027 |
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