North Gallery

A Contemporary Gallery in Fitzroy

North Gallery is located at 55 Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, VIC 3065, one of Melbourne's liveliest inner suburbs. Run by Allister Paterson and Brooke Smith, the gallery occupies an upstairs space that's become an important venue for emerging and early-career artists. The gallery acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Fitzroy, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Fitzroy's creative precinct sits right between Melbourne's established and emerging art scenes, and that's where North Gallery operates. The neighbourhood is packed with independent galleries, studios, and creative venues scattered about, which makes it a solid spot for collectors and art enthusiasts after fresh contemporary work. The upstairs location gives visitors a dedicated space to check out new work and discover artists early in their careers.

Careful Selection of Contemporary Art Across Different Disciplines

North Gallery curates a focused exhibition program featuring local contemporary artists working in various disciplines and styles. Rather than trying to cover everything contemporary art has to offer, the gallery takes a deliberate approach to selecting artists and work that align with its thinking and offer something genuinely different. This means each show gets proper attention and real engagement from the team and visitors alike.

The gallery's focus on emerging and early-career artists helps new collectors find work they love while building lasting connections between artists and buyers. You'll see thoughtfully presented work across painting, sculpture, installation, and other contemporary media that speaks to what's happening in the art world right now.

Supporting Collectors with Flexible Payment Options

North Gallery recognises that art collecting is a personal journey that evolves. They offer flexible payment arrangements for collectors at different points in their collecting life, so people can keep building their collections without being held back by cash flow. That's how the gallery sees it: contemporary art should be accessible to more people, without compromising on proper curatorial standards.

The gallery also stocks gift vouchers for those wanting to share their passion for art with others. That way you'll get the right person answering your question.

Visiting North Gallery: Hours and How to Get There

North Gallery opens Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from noon to 4pm. If those hours don't work for you, ring ahead and you can usually arrange a private viewing. It's on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, which is well serviced by trams and buses. The area's got good coffee spots and local shops within walking distance, so it's an easy spot to spend an afternoon looking at art in Melbourne.

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