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The City of Port Phillip is home to one of Melbourne's most diverse group of commercial galleries and public art spaces united under the banner of Southside Arts.

Southside Art @ Treasury Place

In September 2000, the Member for Albert Park, Hon. John Thwaites MLA, Deputy Premier, approached the City of Port Phillip to see whether there was a way that he could acknowledge the work of artists in his electorate through his electoral office. The City of Port Phillip called for expressions of interest from local galleries, provided advice, and acted as facilitator for meetings between the Offiice of the Deputy Premier and local groups. A plan was devised to stage rotating exhibits at the offices at 1 Treasury Place as a way of presenting local artists to an audience they would not normally reach.

The first launch was held in February 2001, and the first local gallery to be represented was the Watch Tower Studio. This was followed by further successful launches of artists' work from Artefact and Jackman Galleries, the Bowling Club Studio Artists,  Linden, studio artists from Gasworks Arts Park, Brightspace, artsofar, Middle Park Fine Art Gallery, Peter Gertler Studio Gallery, Anne Middleton Gallery, MARS and Uber Gallery.

Treasury Place Exhibition 
International College of Creative Arts ( ICPP) 
installed from June to August 2007

ICPP has been training students in its professional photography programme in South Melbourne for 15 years. It also offers courses in Creative Advertising and Multimedia.

 This exhibition celebrates the work of  ICPP staff and colleagues, and their wealth of knowledge and experience. Many of these photographic artists have exhibited widely, and their work is recognised both here and overseas.

Directors:  Philip Ayres and Jason Gautreaux
International College of the Creative Arts (ICPP)
(03) 9696 9250

inquiry@icpp.net
www.icpp.net

Exhibiting Artists
Harry Nankin, Samantha Everton, Philip Ayres, Randal Armstrong, Ian Lawrence, Robert Hock, Rodney Stewart, Brian Skelley, Geraud Boursin, Brett Joseph, Mudita Jawor, Benjamin Sztypel

Southside Arts Projects
As a result of the original Treasury Place initiative, local galleries and visual arts venues  discussed ideas to to increase local awareness of the burgeoning range of visual arts venues and artists working in Port Phillip. In 2002 the group created a   Visual Arts Map including information about the range of local galleries and museums, and also in a sample of public arts sites, monuments and murals in the municipality.

The guide was made available through galleries, libraries, town halls, local hotels, cafes, and bookshops, and at selected venues in the inner city area. This initiative was supported through the Port Phillip Cultural Development Fund.

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for the Networking the Arts Project Officer.

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The two public gallery spaces assisted by funding from the City of Port Phillip are Linden and Gasworks Arts Park. Both galleries present a range of associated activities which support their exhibition programs to enhance an understanding of contemporary and community art. Council also manages an Access Gallery at St Kilda Town Hall.

Linden- St Kilda Centre for Contemporary Arts

26 Acland Street, St Kilda 3182
Telephone: (03) 9209 6794

Built around 1870, Linden is a Heritage Trust Victorian mansion set in landscaped gardens and is situated in the cafe and beachside district of St Kilda. The gallery is the centre's heart and encompasses the ground floor of the building. The gallery offers five subsidised rental exhibition spaces.

Linden maintains a key role in the support and development of innovative art practices through its exhibition program, studios, artist talks, events, forums, various activities and, specifically, through the development of projects dealing with current social issues and aesthetic concerns.

Linden's contemporary exhibition program encompasses a broad range of visual art practices and media which can include sculpture, painting, print-making, drawing, photography, video, installation, multi-media and performance.

Visit Linden Arts website at  www.lindenarts.org
Contact Linden by email at  info@lindenarts.org

Gasworks Arts Park

21 Graham Street, Albert Park 3206
Telephone: (03) 8606 4200

Gasworks is an arts precinct situated in a beautiful three hectares of grassy park planted with native trees, shrubs and grasses. Formerly a gas production plant which operated from 1873 until its closure in 1957, the park continues to be surrounded by half the original 6 metre high brick wall, giving the impression of an urban oasis.

Housed in renovated industrial buildings, the Gasworks arts facilities include a 240 seat theatre, a rehearsal studio / performance space, community access tuition spaces, a darkroom, sculpture studio, painting studios, ceramics studios, and a gallery. The precinct has 15 studio artist tenants and Books Illustrated - a children's bookshop, tuition centre and Illustrators Gallery.

The park space itself features a children's playground, free barbecues, sculptures, a formal native garden and attractive walkways.

The precinct is owned by the City of Port Phillip and is leased by Gasworks Arts Inc, a community based non-profit organisation which presents an annual program of festivals, events, exhibitions and performances. When not being used for the Gasworks program, facilities are available for hire.

Visit the Gasworks website www.gasworks.org.au

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Arts and Festivals Unit.

Access Exhibition Space

The Access Exhibition Space at the St Kilda Town Hall delivers art exhibitions which represent issues of particular relevance to the Port Phillip community.  For more information, see the Access Exhibition Space page for exhibition schedule and application form.

Apartment

19/618 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004.
Telephone: 0409 539 738
Email: david@artinfo.com.au
Website: www.apartment_art.com

Alliance Francaise De Melbourne
Eildon Gallery

The Alliance Française Gallery program focuses on contemporary art from around the world. It is not a gallery like others in that it acts as a partner to the artists. As well as an exhibition space, the gallery offers artists assistance with promotion of their works. Entry is free.

Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9.30 am - 8.30pm, Friday 9.30am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 4.30pm.
51 Grey Street, St Kilda 3182. Telephone: (03) 9525 3463 Fax: (03) 9525 5064
Email: info@afmelbourne.asn.au
Website: www.afmelbourne.asn.au

ARTEFACT Consultancy

PO Box 357 St. Kilda 3182, Melbourne, Australia
Telephone: (613) 9527 6900 Fax: (613) 9527 7427
Mobile : 0408 534 034
Email: art@artefact.com.au
Website: www.artefact.com.au

artsofar

30 Carlisle Street, St Kilda 3182.
Telephone: 0410 437 261
Email: mariella@artsofar.com
Website: www.artsofar.com

Australian Academy of Design
Clement Meadmore Gallery

220 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne 3207
Telephone: (03) 9676 9000
Email: gallery@designacademy.edu.au
Website: www.designacademy.edu.au

Australian Art Resources

77 City Road, South Melbourne 3205.
Telephone: (03) 9699 8600
Email:  info@artresources.com.au
Website: www.artresources.com.au

Blue Door Gallery

189 Park Street, South Melbourne, 3205
Telephone: 9686 4153
Email: bluedoorgallery@optusnet.com.au
Website: www.bluedoorgallery.com.au 

Books Illustrated

Located at Gasworks 15 Graham Street, Albert Park 3206.
Telephone: (03) 9696 0893

Brightspace

8 Martin Street, South Melbourne 3182.
Telephone: (03) 9593 9366
Email: bright@brightspace.com.au
Website: www.brightspace.com.au

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Glass Plus Gallery

284 ParkStreet, South Melbourne, 3205
Telephone: (03) 9696 4776
Email: info@glassplusgallery.com.au
Website:  www.glassplusgallery.com.au

Green-Wood Gallery

1 Hotham Street
South Melbourne, 3205
Telephone/Fax: 03 9682 3205
Email: info@gallerym.com.au
Website: www.gallerym.com.au

Gretz Fine Art Gallery

112 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park 3206.
Telephone: (03) 9690 7619
Website: www.kristastewart.com

Ho Gallery

Address: 382 St Kilda Road, St Kilda 3182
Phone: 0403 375 557
Email: chris@hogallery.com
Website: www.hogallery.com

International College of Creative Arts

287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne 3205.  
Telephone: 9696 2800
Email: inquiry@icpp.net
Website: www.icpp.net

The Jackman Gallery

60 Inkerman Street, St Kilda 3182. Telephone: (03) 9534 2147
Email: jackman@cia.com.au
Website: www.jackmangallery.com.au

Lab X Gallery

40 Pakington Street, St Kilda 3182.
Telephone: (03) 9534 8838
Email: admin@labx.com.au

MARS (Melbourne Art Rooms)

418 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 3207 
Telephone: 9681 8425
Email: rsvp@marsgallery.com.au
Website: www.marsgallery.com.au

Middle Park Fine Art Gallery and Studio

155 Mills Street, Middle Park 3206.
Telephone: (03) 9699 1515
Email: middleparkgallery@hotmail.com
Website: www.middleparkgallery.com

Jewish Museum of Australia

26 Alma Road, St Kilda 3182
Email: info@jewishmuseum.com.au 
Website: www.jewishmuseum.com.au

Peter Gertler Studio Gallery - Fine gold and silversmith

163a Napier Street, South Melbourne 3205.  
Telephone: (03) 9699 6620

Port Art Gallery

384 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Email: info@portart.com.au Website: www.portart.com.au.
Gallery / Studio enquiries to artist in residence, Jennifer Webb 0409 432643
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm or by appointment

The Victorian Tapestry Workshop

262-266 Park Street, South Melbourne 3205.
Telephone: (03) 9699 7885 Fax: 9696 3151
Email: contact@victapestry.com.au
Website: www.victapestry.com.au

Toyota Community Spirit Gallery

155 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne  3205
Telephone: (03) 9647 4444
Email: communityspirit@toyota.com.au
Website: www.communityspiritgallery.toyota.com.au 

Watch Arts Consultancy

PO Box 328, Port Melbourne 3207.
Telephone: (03) 9690 0902. Appointments must be made.
Email: watchstudio@iprimus.com.au
Website:  www.watcharts.com.au

Uber Gallery

52 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.
Telephone: (03) 8598 9915
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am -7pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Email:  info@ubergallery.com
Website: www.ubergallery.com

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Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Curatorial Services.

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