The Northern Rivers Community Gallery will host the 2009 Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize.

The exhibition begins on Wednesday 26 May, with the official launch on Friday 28 May at 6.00pm.

The Parliament of New South Wales Aboriginal Art Prize is a $20,000 acquisitive prize awarded annually to one of the many outstanding New South Wales born Aboriginal artists.

The Regional Tour of the exhibition displays selected works from the 2009 finalists, and includes painting, illustration, photography, ceramics and sculptural installation works.

The Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize 2009 is presented as a partnership between NSW Parliament House and Campbelltown Arts Centre and is toured by Museums & Galleries NSW.