Red Gallery

A Contemporary Gallery in Fitzroy North

Red Gallery sits at 157 St Georges Road in Fitzroy North, a Melbourne suburb that's long been a magnet for artists and creatives. The place has earned its rep through street art, independent galleries, and a working arts community that draws art enthusiasts from right across Victoria.

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Diverse Contemporary Practice: Abstract, Figurative, and Urban Art

You'll find abstract and figurative paintings sitting alongside street and urban art at Red Gallery. It's a deliberate mix that reflects how the space thinks about contemporary art. The gallery puts studio work and raw urban pieces in the same room, bridging that gap between traditional gallery contexts and the street culture that's woven into Fitzroy North.

The programme brings through artists like Eduard Inglés, Susan Stevenson, Sean Holt, and Jane Farnan. You get a mix of solo shows and group exhibitions, which means there's room for artists early in their careers right up to the established names. Open calls for urban artists keep things responsive to what's actually happening in Australian art.

Annual Programs and Exhibition Calendar

Red Gallery runs a steady program of shows throughout the year. There are solo exhibitions, group shows like the mid-year Small exhibition, and the Red Salon, each with its own curatorial focus. The gallery keeps an online archive of past exhibitions too, so you can check out what's gone before.

They're actively looking for submissions for 2026-27, especially from artists working with urban themes. If you're an Australian-based artist, you can put forward your own exhibition ideas. It's a pretty straightforward approach that keeps the program relevant and grounded in what artists are actually making these days.

Red Gallery and its work with Australian artists

Red Gallery has built its reputation by putting real energy into supporting Australian artists at different stages of their careers. The gallery runs solo shows, themed group exhibitions, and targeted programs like the annual Urban artists initiative, creating genuine opportunities rather than just putting work on walls. This approach sets it apart. You can keep up with what's happening through their newsletter and social media feeds, so there's always something new to discover or get involved with.

The gallery recognises the Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners of the land. Located in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068, Red Gallery attracts visitors, artists, and collectors who are serious about contemporary art in Melbourne. The space has earned its place in Victoria's art scene by staying focused on the work itself and actually listening to what artists need.

Plan Your Visit to Red Gallery

Red Gallery is at 157 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North, VIC 3068. They're open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. The place is easy to get to by tram or bus, and it sits nicely among the other galleries and studios scattered around Fitzroy North, so you can make an afternoon of it if you want to.

Sign up to their newsletter or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Artsy to keep tabs on what's coming next. Opening nights are worth your time, especially if you want to yarn with the artists and meet people working in the Melbourne art scene. New visitor or someone who drops by regularly, Red Gallery gives you a good look at what's happening in Australian contemporary art right now.