Some 45 years on, Artbank now holds over 10,000 artworks, each acquired during the artist’s lifetime to support their practice. Artbank also regularly loans its collection for exhibitions, providing further exposure and access to the artworks for the public. Artbank: iconic artistsOn Display at Artbank’s Melbourne office, nestled in the heart of Collingwood’s artistic community, is a celebrating of its achievements. Between 2024-2025, nearly 60% of Artbank’s artworks acquired are by women, and over half are by First Nations artists. Having your work acquired by Artbank is a career milestone, and artists wear these like a badge of honour.