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Where can you physically view artworks in Brisbane?
We recently received a phone call from a prospective customer asking where he could physically view our artworks. I told him ART ST is an online (or virtual) gallery and facilitates the direct sale of art from Artists to collectors. The art buyers can get to know the Artist behind the art. We are a friendly bunch!
Most of our Artists have home studio/galleries where they welcome visitors. However, I do know that won’t work for some people who may feel the pressure of wanting to buy something but not actually liking anything - awkward! None of our Artists would ever pressure someone to purchase and I know that most artists would rather not sell a painting at all unless they know it will be appreciated for many years, if not forever. And God forbid it should end up in the garage! It is unfortunate that at this time ART ST isn’t in a position to open a shopfront art gallery.
Generally, Brisbane artists find it extremely difficult to exhibit their artworks because of lack of suitable venues and the high cost of rental. It is also difficult to acquire gallery representation, mainly due the the low number of art galleries in Brisbane. This was one of the reasons I started ART ST - to help artists show their works!
Should you wish to physically view a painting before making a purchase and you are not comfortable visiting an Artist's studio, Brisbane does offer a few options which I have listed below:
- Royal Qld Art Society, Petrie Tce, Bne: Holds regular mainly group and some solo exhibitions and shows some exceptional artworks by some very talented emerging artists (including ART ST Artists). Very reasonably priced and fantastic value for money. Easy, free on street parking.
- Macleay Island Arts Centre: Supports artists living on Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Offers regular exhibitions and workshops. Pop in and say "Hi" to Catherine Marsh, the Gallery Co-ordinator.
- Latrobe Art Space, Paddington: This gallery is hired by non-represented Artists wishing to exhibit and is managed by Lethbridge Gallery (see below). It is similar to Graydon Gallery (see below). It also is the venue for spill-over from some of Lethbridge Gallery’s exhibitions.
- Graydon Gallery, New Farm: This is a gallery that is hired by non-represented Artists wanting to exhibit. Some fantastic artists exhibit here too.
- Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington: Professional art gallery which represents a host of established (predominatly) Brisbane Artists. Also holds Fine Art Auctions where you could pick up a bargain! And facilitates 4 major Brisbane Art Awards.
- Mitchell Fine Art: Professional art gallery which represents a host of well established Australian Artists.
- Philip Bacon Galleries, New Farm: Professional art gallery which represents a host of established Australian Artists.
On the art show/competition calendar for next year are:
- Toowoomba Grammar Art Show
- Lethbridge Gallery Art Awards: Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge 20000, Clayton Utz Art Award, Brisbane Portrait Prize
- Darcy Doyle Art Awards
- Ekka Fine Arts Competition
I do hope you manage to find some paintings you love! You will know when you do, because you won’t be able to stop thinking about them!
Art Exhibitions Brisbane - coming up!
ART ST Artists regularly participate in exhibitions and competitions in and around Brisbane.
Nothing beats seeing an artwork in the flesh! Our website is good, but you can't see the texture, the brush-strokes or smell the linseed!
We are all hoping for a better year in 2021 with lots of exhibitions and, of course, painting!
Stay tuned! We will update as soon as more exhibitions and finalists are announced.
Hot off the Easels
All our latest art can be seen on our “Hot off the Easels” page! Here, you can view a great range of all the latest paintings by ART ST Artists. We have lots of new paintings of Brisbane, landscapes, seascapes, animal art, still lifes, flower paintings, abstract art and contemporary art.
Art Requests
Keep an eye on our "View Art Requests" page to see the Art Requests as they are submitted. I just love seeing the artists interpretations of these requests.
This is ART ST's risk free, no obligation way to purchase a specific artwork. It is similar to commissioning an artist, but better! Perfect for your home or office or to give your loved ones something special they can admire for years to come.
Learn more on our Art Request page.
Other recent Art Requests have included paintings of an "orange cat with regal mane", "Mt Begbie - Canada, an abstract female incorporating tribal nature, and a landscape of fluffy dustyr pink wild grass.
[paintings below by Marianne Grigore, Kathleen Rousseaux, Glenmary Swan, Peter Kowalenko]
If you would like to learn more or request some art, simply complete the form which can be found on our Art Request page. The details will be distributed to all our Artists and you will have a few artworks from which to choose!
What have our Artists been up to?
ART ST loves to see our Artists exhibiting around Brisbane and they are usually very active!
WHISPERING LEAVES - Brisbane Institute of Art
Angela Wilson exhibited with three other excellent Brisbane Artists. The theme of Angela's collection was "Stories, as told by trees - their interdependence with climatic events of drought, fire and flood".
14-25 November
ELEMENTS ART EXHIBITION - Royal Qld Art Society
Open to all Artists and featuring Artists' interpretation of the title "Elements".
ART ST Artists: Karen Collins, Marianne Grigore.
This art exhibition ran during August
Commissions
Lots of our artists are happy to provide commissioned artwork. Simply contact them directly. Each Artists’ contact details can be found on the website. You can see a list of all of our artists on our Meet our Artists page.Gift Certificates
Don't forget we have Gift Certificates available for an amazing and original gift for someone special!
That’s all our news for the time being! If we can help you with any artwork, please visit us at www.artst.com.au or contact me, Karen Collins, on Ph: 0413 852 774.
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