Sol Gallery

Contemporary art gallery in Fitzroy

Sol Gallery operates out of a street-level space in Fitzroy, a suburb where the visual arts scene runs pretty deep. The gallery sits on a busy street with white walls, proper lighting, and a glass storefront that catches the eye of people walking past. Fitzroy's reputation for contemporary art and creative work goes back years, and spots like this one are part of why that's stuck around. The area is full of artist studios, independent galleries, and cultural spaces all mixed together.

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Wide range of contemporary work across different mediums

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Past exhibitions like 'Belonging' and 'Crossover' have grouped artists around shared interests or common ground in their practice. You could be looking at work from someone with thirty years under their belt or an emerging talent just finding their feet. The space itself manages to feel professional without being stuffy about it.

Active exhibition program and artist opportunities

Sol Gallery runs a steady stream of shows throughout the year and welcomes submissions from artists looking to exhibit. The program includes solo shows and group exhibitions on different themes, with a calendar you can check online to plan your visits. Updates go up regularly so you know what's on.

Beyond the gallery itself, Sol takes part in major international art fairs like the Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong, Melbourne, New York and Sydney. That gives the artists they represent real access to collectors around the world. There's also an artist residency program where artists can spend time developing new work in a proper studio space. All of it adds up to solid support for artists at various points in their career, and genuine connections between the people making art, the people buying it, and everyone else who cares about art.

Buy art online or in person

Sol Gallery has an online stockroom where you can browse and buy work from the artists they represent, including painters, photographers, and mixed-media practitioners. The inventory changes regularly, so if you're in Fitzroy or anywhere else in Australia, you can shop online without visiting in person. That said, there's something different about seeing pieces in the actual space. The scale and presence of the work just hits different when you're standing in front of it. Having both a physical gallery and an online platform means more people around Australia and overseas can get their hands on contemporary art.

Visit Sol Gallery

Sol Gallery sits right on the street in Fitzroy, VIC 3065, so it's not hard to spot. They rotate shows regularly throughout the year, so there's usually something fresh on the walls.