Gallery Spaces Flashcards
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Type: Public/Institutional Gallery
Description: The NGV is a large public gallery funded by the government. It is one of the oldest and most prominent art institutions in Australia, offering a broad range of exhibitions, from classical art to contemporary works. The NGV hosts permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and international shows, often with an educational focus.
Focus: Historical, modern, and contemporary art from around the world.
Flinders Lane Gallery
Type: Commercial Gallery
Description: Located in Melbourne’s central business district, Flinders Lane Gallery focuses on promoting and selling contemporary art by Australian artists. It showcases a wide range of works including painting, sculpture, and mixed media, and helps artists connect with collectors and art enthusiasts.
Focus: Representing Australian artists and selling contemporary art.
Blindside
Type: Artist-Run Space
Description: Blindside is an independent, artist-run gallery that focuses on contemporary and experimental art. It supports emerging and established artists by offering a space for innovation, often showcasing installations, performance art, and other experimental mediums.
Focus: Experimental, contemporary, and emerging art practices.
ARC One Gallery
Type: Commercial Gallery
Description: ARC One Gallery is a prestigious commercial gallery that represents leading contemporary Australian artists. It regularly holds solo and group exhibitions and is known for its focus on critically engaging, conceptual, and technically proficient artworks across various media.
Focus: Representing established contemporary Australian artists.
fortyfivedownstairs
Type: Non-Profit and Alternative Gallery
Description: fortyfivedownstairs is an independent, not-for-profit gallery and performance space. It focuses on visual arts, theatre, and other creative disciplines, offering a platform for experimental and boundary-pushing exhibitions and performances. It is known for supporting both emerging and established artists and performers.
Focus: Multi-disciplinary, including visual art, theatre, and experimental works.
Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)
Type: Specialized Public Gallery
Description: MAPh, formerly the Monash Gallery of Art, is a public institution dedicated to photographic art. It focuses exclusively on Australian photography, hosting exhibitions that explore both contemporary and historical photographic practices. It aims to preserve and promote Australian photographic heritage.
Focus: Australian photography, with a mix of contemporary and historical works.