Art gallery and advisory, established in July 2024.

• Located in the gorgeous Martin Street village, Brighton. Only one minute walk from Gardenvale Train Station, on the Sandringham line.

• Gallery owner who cares for people and their passions for art.

• Values of peace, connectedness and slowing down life.

• Purpose to provide creative space, and opportunities, for the arts to thrive in south-east suburbs of Melbourne.

A conscious shopping experience answering to our times:

• organic

• ethically produced

• sustainable practices

• upcycled, recycled, reused, circular

• artisans produce

• handmade & slowmade

Gallery presenting art by talented local and national artists.

5 - 24 November | Solo show by mulit-discipinary artist Emily Eliades. Join the artist on opening night Thursday 7 November 2024.

26 November - 5 January | Summer small works show & prize. Join artists at the opening celebration & announcement of prizes on Thursday 28 November 2024.

Artists in the stockroom:

• Ray Besserdin: exquisite paper sculpture works inspired by ecology.

• Emily Eliades: pre-raphelite inspired hardground etching handpainted with watercolour.

• Fionna Madigan: textural oil paintings reminscent of a day in regional Victoria.

• Von Davenport: finely executed detailed still life works inspired by myth and memory.

• Bonnita Gillard: bold sculptures, paintings and drawings linked to strong Cornish folklore and the essence of the woman.

• Caelene Glen: finely detailed layered photography, watercolours and drawings focusing on a reconnection to spirit and the universe.

• Cataloguing of art and other collections.

• Conservation assessments & scheduling.

• Appreciation scheduling and reporting.

• Reframing, display rotation.

• Acquisition and decomissioning.

Gallery owner and artist, Caelene Glen hosts 5-8 week art classes on a variety of topics. Learn how to compose a painting, work creatively with your subject matter, and master the use of art mediums and tools. Light refreshments & all materials provided to attendees. Special extended schedule allows participants to work alongside guest professional artists, and enjoy a small exhibition evening with friends & family.

Art practice sessions where you can draw or paint alongside friends, hobbyists and artists. Floral drawing, Portriature, and Life Drawing with beautiful bouquets and professional models. Attend one session, 5 sessions or all, completely flexible to your schedule. I'll be drawing and you are welcome to set up and draw with me. Light refreshments provided. BYO art materials; art supplies available for purchase in the gallery eco-store.

The gallery space welcomes local creatives sharing their knowledge in fun, peaceful and welcoming creative workshops. Events include: flower arranging, tea tasting/ceremony, festive card creations, and more.

Contemporary artists encouraged to apply for solo or duo-voice exhibitions. Fees are all inclusive and cover costs for:

• 3 week show;

• installation design & hang by gallery curator;

• opening night with catering and organic beverage packages;

• advertising in ArtGuide, ArtAlmanac and media best suited to exhibition;

• gallery attendance and sales;

• catalogue, advertising and flyer design, print & distribution;

• stockroom storage and sales for additional 3 weeks post exhibition.

Gallery owner, Caelene nee Glen invites artists to participate in the 'elemental' themed group exhibitions:

• EARTH

• METAL

• AIR

• WATER

• FIRE

The five themes repeat each year, with focus on organic & human spirited connections. Four artists are chosen with their artworks set in a curatorial designed installation.

All welcome to exhibition and opening night celebrations to see the gallery transformation.

A new annual show and prize for artists and hobbyists.

• Applications open in July 2025 to all Australian artists.

• First prize $1000 (non-acquisitive), 11 runner-up prizes $100 each (non-aquisitive).

• All 12 prize-winning artworks feature in 2025 gallery calendar with 24% of proceeds paid to the featured artists (2% each).

• Community exhibition celebration event with prize announcements, artwork sales and launch of calendar.

• Exhibition runs through December to promote artwork gifting during the holiday season.

A beautiful space for your special event catered with a range of options: choose from the Organics Package, Vegan Package and/or luxe BLACK Packages.

Events of 30pp minimum, personal bartender, beautiful serving ware, all in a stunning contemporary art gallery setting.

An evening event with artwork installation from your own collection.

Host an event to showcase your year or collective history of art acquisitions. A wonderful social event with professional catering and beverage services.

Gallery owner present to process acquisition and decommission sales, monitor display reshuffle requests, and produce minutes for key collective decisions.

The space is here, it is beautifully and elegantly presented in the gorgeous Martin Street village of Brighton, only 30 seconds from Gardenvale train station.

Businesses & Corporates: host presentations, catered training sessions, client events, networking events, milestone team celebrations, team-building events & end-of-year celebrations.

Private groups: fun art sessions, creative meet-up space, bookclubs, reunions, even small intimate weddings.