About wag.gallery
A professional hub offering expert guidance and exhibition spaces for independent artists:
- Logistical support, including hands‑on installation assistance
- Focus on helping creators realise their artistic vision
- Celebrate diverse voices and emerging talent
- Enable audiences to discover fresh, authentic art
Suitable* for private functions, single or group exhibitions, installation and performance. The spaces are open during normal gallery hours, Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 5pm & Saturday 10am-3pm.
For opening events, the licensed gallery bar is open and staffed to serve drinks. BYO is not permitted under our liquor permit.
A refundable bond of $500 is also required. This primarily secures the exhibition dates but also covers any damage to the space.
Other costs are mainly dependent on any extra marketing and how you intend to hold your opening night.
All pricing determined on a case-by-case basis but primary lease prices are detailed further below.
If artworks are for sale, the gallery facilitates a process allowing artists to deal with customer purchases directly. There are devices and services that allow easy and quick processing of payments including Paypal or Square. During the period of the exhibition, gallery staff can also collect and pass on customer details.
As this is a simple lease arrangement, the gallery does not take any commission from sales.
Most of the gallery spaces include a hanging system and our experienced gallery staff will be on-hand to look after the show for it's duration.
For artists needing a studio space to prepare artworks for exhibition, here or elsewhere, then please check out WAG Studios.
For artwork photography, DL invite design and preparation for print, the gallery's in-house design studio provides professional and affordable services for artists.
The gallery encourages artists to explore diverse funding options such as grants, residencies, and crowdfunding to sustain and expand their practice.
Enquires about exhibiting in the main gallery space need to be made directly to the manager on +61 7 38915551 during business hours or via email@wag.com.au.
See the booking page for details.
Main Gallery 1
Our premier space raises submission standards and includes professional support to help artists meet them.
Key features:
- better public exposure
- easy accessibility
- better flow of exhibition experiences when combined with other gallery spaces
Contact the gallery for more information.
NOTE: Gallery 2 / Upstairs Gallery is currently closed.
This year we have decided to open up Gallery 1 as Gallery 2 is now no longer available as an exhibition lease space.
Downstairs Galleries 3, 4 & 5
Two smaller downstairs galleries (Galleries 3 & 4) are also available at $660 each per week **.
For smaller, one off or pop-up events, Gallery 5 near the bar is popular.
Gallery 5 initially starts at $660 for single day pop-ups or $1,100 per week.
Contact the gallery for more information.
All prices include GST.
* Subject to Gallery Director's discretion.
** Recommended minimum lease period is two weeks, where a week is defined as Tuesday-Saturday. Depending on availability, a one week period may be booked.
