Arthouse Gallery

A Contemporary Art Hub in Rushcutters Bay

Arthouse Gallery is an established force in Sydney's visual arts landscape, located at 66 McLachlan Avenue in Rushcutters Bay, a precinct known for its proximity to Sydney Harbour and vibrant cultural scene. Founded in 1994 by Directors Ali and Diana Yeldham, the gallery has spent nearly three decades building a reputation for supporting and championing emerging and established Australian and First Nations artists. The gallery acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land upon which it stands, reflecting a commitment to Indigenous cultural recognition and representation in the contemporary art space.

Positioned as both a gallery and a vital cultural institution, Arthouse Gallery operates with curatorial rigour and critical engagement. The space welcomes visitors Tuesday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm, and Saturday from 10am to 5pm, making it an accessible destination for art lovers, collectors, and curious visitors exploring Sydney's eastern suburbs art and culture offerings. The gallery's location in Rushcutters Bay places it at the heart of an area rich with galleries, studios, and creative venues.

Representing Diverse Contemporary Voices

Arthouse Gallery represents over thirty artists working across a vibrant spectrum of contemporary practice. The gallery's roster includes painters, photographers, and mixed-media practitioners exploring abstract, figurative, landscape, seascape and coastal, portraiture, realist, and surrealist traditions. Among its represented artists are Archibald Prize finalist Martine Emdur, a multi-award-winning artist with over twenty-five years of exhibition history, and Wynne Prize finalists Aaron Kinnane and Michael Muir. Kinnane's practice centres on landscape exploration and searching for distinctive moments in vision, whilst Muir's work engages with themes of solitude within the suburban landscape and broader echoes of human experience.

The gallery's commitment to First Nations art remains central to its mission, actively showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists alongside non-Indigenous practitioners. By nurturing both creative and commercial development, Arthouse Gallery ensures that its artists reach engaged audiences and discerning collectors. This curatorially driven approach extends beyond representation, fostering meaningful dialogue between artists, collectors, and the public about what Australian and contemporary art can express and achieve.

An Active Exhibition Calendar and Cultural Program

Throughout the year, Arthouse Gallery presents a dynamic and evolving exhibition program designed to promote wider understanding and appreciation of Australian and First Nations contemporary art. Recent exhibitions have featured Kate Bergin's surrealist-inflected works, and the gallery continues to mount carefully curated shows across painting, photography, sculpture, and installation-based work. With a robust exhibition schedule, the gallery remains committed to regular participation in major Australian art fairs including Sydney Contemporary, Melbourne Art Fair, the Australian Works on Paper Fair, and Art Sydney, whilst also expanding its reach through satellite exhibitions in Melbourne, Perth, Indonesia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This national and international profile reflects the gallery's role as a serious player in the Australasian and Asia-Pacific contemporary art markets.

Beyond exhibitions, Arthouse Gallery operates as a vibrant cultural platform hosting lectures, concerts, readings, workshops, debates, special projects, and performances conducted by invited curators, authors, musicians, and artists. These programs create inspiring communication and critical discussion about contemporary art practice and practice. The gallery aims to contribute to the growth, education, and wider awareness of the visual arts throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Collector Services and Bespoke Support

Arthouse Gallery recognises that acquiring and living with art is a personal journey. The gallery offers a suite of professional services including personalised video consultations, visualisations of artworks in your own home, and coordinated delivery and installation. These services are designed to demystify the acquisition process and help collectors make confident, informed choices about artworks that will resonate with their spaces and collections. Additionally, Arthouse Gallery offers a gift registry service, enabling individuals or groups to purchase an artwork as a unique and personal gift—ideal for those seeking to give something truly meaningful rather than conventional alternatives.

The gallery's stockroom highlights further opportunities to discover artworks outside the main exhibition schedule, offering visitors and collectors additional avenues for engagement. Whether you're a seasoned collector with existing relationships in the Asia-Pacific art world or a first-time buyer exploring contemporary Australian practice, Arthouse Gallery provides informed, professional guidance to make your experience both accessible and rewarding. For enquiries about bespoke services or to discuss collaborative possibilities, visitors are encouraged to contact the gallery directly at +61 2 9332 1019 or via their website.