No Vacancy Gallery

UP NEXT: Senti-Metal

17 - 21 September

Join us for the opening celebration Thursday 19th September 6 - 8pm

‘Senti-Metal’ is a part of Radiant Pavilion 2024 and showcases the work of 11 emerging Jewellers and Metal artists; Renee Becker, Lily Romano, Juliette Claire Wehling, Emily Chandler, Ko Jou Chen, Hannah Sidoti, Patricia Chiuariu, Ace Astrophel Hengel, Lilian Fung, Sally Baker and Karen Gall - all recent and diverse graduates of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.

This exhibition explores emotional resonance through jewellery and metalwork. Sentimentality and vulnerability may be perceived as sensitive and corny by some, especially with rampant consumerist culture encouraging individuals to detach, dispose of, and devalue connection to their possessions. Conversely, artists will often express pieces of themselves in their work; their memories, tenderness, emotions, and feelings. ‘Senti-Metal’ invites viewers to ponder the personal narratives embedded within.

Each metal creation serves as a vessel for expression, providing insight into the maker’s experience. Complemented by additional mediums such as writing and sentimental photographs, the exhibition offers an exploration of sentimental attachment.

Last Days: See You At The River by Ruby
Bovill

3 - 15 September

Ruby Bovill’s work uses painting as a tool to explore
her connection to nature and self. The title ‘See you at
the river’ is in reference to Bovill’s grandmother Bev
who recently passed away. This collection of paintings
celebrates the gift Bovill’s grandmother gave her –
connection to nature. This body of work celebrates the
all-encompassing joy embodied when immersed in
nature. Connecting to land is something Bev instilled in
Bovill throughout her childhood – particularly along
the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta Country.
This exhibition reflects Bovill’s gratefulness amongst
her journey of grief – a final thanks to Bev.

Bovill acknowledges that she created these artworks
on stolen Aboriginal land. She acknowledges the
traditional and true owners of the land she lives and
works on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the
Kulin Nation and acknowledges that sovereignty was
never ceded. Bovill pays respect to Wurundjeri Woi
Wurrung ancestors, elders, and future leaders in the
community today. Bovill would also like to
acknowledge the traditional owners of the land her
work is inspired by across the colony of so called
‘Australia’. Whilst Bovill feels a connection to nature
and explores this in relation to her personal journey –
Bovill would like to acknowledge that the connection
to Country for First Nations communities exceeds her
own and is of far greater cultural significance. As a
white settler this dichotomy has been a challenge for
Bovill to overcome. Through a journey of
self-acceptance and personal growth via Art Therapy
frameworks - Bovill has been able to accept her own
connection to nature alongside acknowledging First
Nations communities’ connection to Country as two
very different experiences existing simultaneously.
Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Current: See You At The River by Ruby Bovill

3 - 15 September

Open Saturday 10am - 4pm & Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Ruby Bovill’s work uses painting as a tool to explore her connection to nature and self. The title ‘See you at the river’ is in reference to Bovill’s grandmother Bev who recently passed away. This collection of paintings celebrates the gift Bovill’s grandmother gave her – connection to nature. This body of work celebrates the all-encompassing joy embodied when immersed in nature. Connecting to land is something Bev instilled in Bovill throughout her childhood – particularly along the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta Country. This exhibition reflects Bovill’s gratefulness amongst her journey of grief – a final thanks to Bev.

Bovill acknowledges that she created these artworks on stolen Aboriginal land. She acknowledges the traditional and true owners of the land she lives and works on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. Bovill pays respect to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung ancestors, elders, and future leaders in the community today. Bovill would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land her work is inspired by across the colony of so called ‘Australia’. Whilst Bovill feels a connection to nature and explores this in relation to her personal journey – Bovill would like to acknowledge that the connection to Country for First Nations communities exceeds her own and is of far greater cultural significance. As a white settler this dichotomy has been a challenge for Bovill to overcome. Through a journey of self-acceptance and personal growth via Art Therapy frameworks - Bovill has been able to accept her own connection to nature alongside acknowledging First Nations communities’ connection to Country as two very different experiences existing simultaneously. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Current: See You At The River by Ruby Bovill

3 - 15 September

Ruby Bovill’s work uses painting as a tool to explore her connection to nature and self. The title ‘See you at the river’ is in reference to Bovill’s grandmother Bev who recently passed away. This collection of paintings celebrates the gift Bovill’s grandmother gave her – connection to nature. This body of work celebrates the all-encompassing joy embodied when immersed in nature. Connecting to land is something Bev instilled in Bovill throughout her childhood – particularly along the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta Country. This exhibition reflects Bovill’s gratefulness amongst her journey of grief – a final thanks to Bev.

Bovill acknowledges that she created these artworks on stolen Aboriginal land. She acknowledges the traditional and true owners of the land she lives and works on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. Bovill pays respect to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung ancestors, elders, and future leaders in the community today. Bovill would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land her work is inspired by across the colony of so called ‘Australia’. Whilst Bovill feels a connection to nature and explores this in relation to her personal journey – Bovill would like to acknowledge that the connection to Country for First Nations communities exceeds her own and is of far greater cultural significance. As a white settler this dichotomy has been a challenge for Bovill to overcome. Through a journey of self-acceptance and personal growth via Art Therapy frameworks - Bovill has been able to accept her own connection to nature alongside acknowledging First Nations communities’ connection to Country as two very different experiences existing simultaneously. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Current: See You At The River by Ruby Bovill

3 - 15 September

Ruby Bovill’s work uses painting as a tool to explore
her connection to nature and self. The title ‘See you at
the river’ is in reference to Bovill’s grandmother Bev
who recently passed away. This collection of paintings
celebrates the gift Bovill’s grandmother gave her –
connection to nature. This body of work celebrates the
all-encompassing joy embodied when immersed in
nature. Connecting to land is something Bev instilled in
Bovill throughout her childhood – particularly along
the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta Country.
This exhibition reflects Bovill’s gratefulness amongst
her journey of grief – a final thanks to Bev.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Current: See You At The River by Ruby Bovill

3 - 15 September

Ruby Bovill is a Painter and Art Therapist based on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people in Melbourne / Naarm. Her paintings are inspired by natural landscapes. Ruby’s work encourages quiet contemplation and reflection on connection to place. Ruby’s paintings are an abstraction of her environment and identity. Growing up in Melbourne and regularly visiting the Great Ocean Road and Murray River, Ruby’s childhood provided her with a connection to nature. Art Therapy transformed Ruby’s art making practice resulting in work that makes internal discoveries, heals and contributes to her sense of self. Ruby’s art aims to provide viewers an opportunity to connect to nature in urban environments.

Ruby graduated from a Double Bachelor of Arts and Visual Arts at Monash University in 2015. Since then, Ruby completed a Masters of Art Therapy at LaTrobe University in 2018. Today, alongside her painting practice, Ruby works as an Art Therapist with victim / survivors of family violence at a Naarm / Melbourne based non-for-profit. Ruby is passionate about providing safe spaces for people to engage in creative modalities to reduce emotional distress, explore self, and recover from trauma.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Photograph by Nikki Hillier

Current: See You At The River by Ruby
Bovill

Open Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 12pm-4pm

3 - 15 September

Ruby Bovill’s work uses painting as a tool to explore
her connection to nature and self. The title ‘See you at
the river’ is in reference to Bovill’s grandmother Bev
who recently passed away. This collection of paintings
celebrates the gift Bovill’s grandmother gave her –
connection to nature. This body of work celebrates the
all-encompassing joy embodied when immersed in
nature. Connecting to land is something Bev instilled in
Bovill throughout her childhood – particularly along
the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta Country.
This exhibition reflects Bovill’s gratefulness amongst
her journey of grief – a final thanks to Bev.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Current: See You At The River by Ruby
Bovill

3 - 15 September

Please join us for the Opening Celebration on Thursday
5th September 6-8pm

Ruby Bovill’s work uses painting as a tool to explore
her connection to nature and self. The title ‘See you at
the river’ is in reference to Bovill’s grandmother Bev
who recently passed away. This collection of paintings
celebrates the gift Bovill’s grandmother gave her –
connection to nature. This body of work celebrates the
all-encompassing joy embodied when immersed in
nature. Connecting to land is something Bev instilled in
Bovill throughout her childhood – particularly along
the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta Country.
This exhibition reflects Bovill’s gratefulness amongst
her journey of grief – a final thanks to Bev.

Bovill acknowledges that she created these artworks
on stolen Aboriginal land. She acknowledges the
traditional and true owners of the land she lives and
works on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the
Kulin Nation and acknowledges that sovereignty was
never ceded. Bovill pays respect to Wurundjeri Woi
Wurrung ancestors, elders, and future leaders in the
community today. Bovill would also like to
acknowledge the traditional owners of the land her
work is inspired by across the colony of so called
‘Australia’. Whilst Bovill feels a connection to nature
and explores this in relation to her personal journey –
Bovill would like to acknowledge that the connection
to Country for First Nations communities exceeds her
own and is of far greater cultural significance. As a
white settler this dichotomy has been a challenge for
Bovill to overcome. Through a journey of
self-acceptance and personal growth via Art Therapy
frameworks - Bovill has been able to accept her own
connection to nature alongside acknowledging First
Nations communities’ connection to Country as two
very different experiences existing simultaneously.
Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Current: See You At The River by Ruby Bovill

3 - 15 September

Please join us for the Opening Celebration on Thursday 5th September 6-8pm

Ruby Bovill’s work uses painting as a tool to explore her connection to nature and self. The title ‘See you at the river’ is in reference to Bovill’s grandmother Bev who recently passed away. This collection of paintings celebrates the gift Bovill’s grandmother gave her – connection to nature. This body of work celebrates the all-encompassing joy embodied when immersed in nature. Connecting to land is something Bev instilled in Bovill throughout her childhood – particularly along the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta Country. This exhibition reflects Bovill’s gratefulness amongst her journey of grief – a final thanks to Bev.

Bovill acknowledges that she created these artworks on stolen Aboriginal land. She acknowledges the traditional and true owners of the land she lives and works on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. Bovill pays respect to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung ancestors, elders, and future leaders in the community today. Bovill would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land her work is inspired by across the colony of so called ‘Australia’. Whilst Bovill feels a connection to nature and explores this in relation to her personal journey – Bovill would like to acknowledge that the connection to Country for First Nations communities exceeds her own and is of far greater cultural significance. As a white settler this dichotomy has been a challenge for Bovill to overcome. Through a journey of self-acceptance and personal growth via Art Therapy frameworks - Bovill has been able to accept her own connection to nature alongside acknowledging First Nations communities’ connection to Country as two very different experiences existing simultaneously. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Exhibit with us in 2025!

Our calendar is now open for applications from established and emerging artists, curators and designers who wish to exhibit in January - June 2025. We’re seeking applications from visual artists, designers, academics, performers & new media artists for solo & group exhibitions working across all media. We support independent launches, forums and accept proposals for large-scale projects & programs as well as charitable events.

Don’t have quite enough work for a solo show?

We are also accepting applications from artists who are open to being paired with another artist or curated into a small group show (2-4 Artists). Please clearly state in your application if you want to be considered for this.

Link in Bio to apply!
Please reach out if you have questions or need an alternative way of applying.

Now showing: See you at the river by Ruby Bovill

3 - 15 September

Please join us for the Opening Celebration on Thursday 5th September 6-8pm

Ruby Bovill’s work uses painting as a tool to explore her connection to nature and self. The title ‘See you at the river’ is in reference to Bovill’s grandmother Bev who recently passed away. This collection of paintings celebrates the gift Bovill’s grandmother gave her – connection to nature. This body of work celebrates the all-encompassing joy embodied when immersed in nature. Connecting to land is something Bev instilled in Bovill throughout her childhood – particularly along the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta Country. This exhibition reflects Bovill’s gratefulness amongst her journey of grief – a final thanks to Bev.

Bovill acknowledges that she created these artworks on stolen Aboriginal land. She acknowledges the traditional and true owners of the land she lives and works on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. Bovill pays respect to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung ancestors, elders, and future leaders in the community today. Bovill would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land her work is inspired by across the colony of so called ‘Australia’. Whilst Bovill feels a connection to nature and explores this in relation to her personal journey – Bovill would like to acknowledge that the connection to Country for First Nations communities exceeds her own and is of far greater cultural significance. As a white settler this dichotomy has been a challenge for Bovill to overcome. Through a journey of self-acceptance and personal growth via Art Therapy frameworks - Bovill has been able to accept her own connection to nature alongside acknowledging First Nations communities’ connection to Country as two very different experiences existing simultaneously. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Link in bio for catalogue and more information.

Up next: See you at the river by Ruby Bovill

3 - 15 September

Please join us for the Opening Celebration on Thursday 5th September 6-8pm

Ruby Bovill is a Painter and Art Therapist based on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people in Melbourne / Naarm. Her paintings are inspired by natural landscapes. Ruby’s work encourages quiet contemplation and reflection on connection to place. Ruby’s paintings are an abstraction of her environment and identity. Growing up in Melbourne and regularly visiting the Great Ocean Road and Murray River, Ruby’s childhood provided her with a connection to nature. Art Therapy transformed Ruby’s art making practice resulting in work that makes internal discoveries, heals and contributes to her sense of self. Ruby’s art aims to provide viewers an opportunity to connect to nature in urban environments.

Ruby graduated from a Double Bachelor of Arts and Visual Arts at Monash University in 2015. Since then, Ruby completed a Masters of Art Therapy at LaTrobe University in 2018. Today, alongside her painting practice, Ruby works as an Art Therapist with victim / survivors of family violence at a Naarm / Melbourne based non-for-profit. Ruby is passionate about providing safe spaces for people to engage in creative modalities to reduce emotional distress, explore self, and recover from trauma.

Final day to see: No Vacancy Annual

19 - 31st August

No Vacancy Annual is a curated group exhibition to bring together and celebrate local art. An exhibition that reflects the diverse art scene of our community, showcasing high quality, innovative, experimental and intellectually rigorous works.

Artists include:

Alexandra Ragg, Patriot Mukmin, Chris Henderson, Jincheng Deng, Noah Spivak, Lilly Skipper, Ilan El, Vittoria Cugno, Christopher Allery, Brennan O’Brien, Hanako Muller, Lance Zuniga, Jesse Chabrier, Panisa Ongwat, Ruby Archer, Rafal Liszewski, Bridgette Ferrier, Yao Mei Wang, JB Knibbs, Susan Mountford, Jamie Whiteside, Lauren Fahey, Annie Jo Smith. Steve Lees, Ashton Wastney, Isabel Trufas, Lauren Spark, Dwayne Hutton, Petalia Humphreys, Sang Shen, Maya Wong, Cam Summers, Ben Liney, Elizabeth Hickey, Sasha Tattam, Stef Harris, David Le, Milla Weideman, Billy Mutt, Brigita Lastauskaite, Nicholas Aplin, Emily Schlumberger, Millicent Windshuttle, Mai Naito, Ksenia Shinkarenko, Eleanor Purseglove, Jessica Kease, Katie Starkey, Lauren Cameron, Celia Bridle, Nikolas Stefek, Ali Choudhry, Inge Flinte, Katie Geppert, Okhee Choi, Tamara Russell, Jacinta Maude, Miranda Smith, Sarinrat Sornkam, Genevieve Mathews, Zoe Milah DeJesus, Nicole Polentas, Josephine Powell, Valentin Zhmodikov, Martin John Lee, Guste Sakalauskaite, Piero Clemente Garreffa, Florence Wang, Hannah Fox, Neil Tomkins, Jules Bulleid, Ariel De Ramos Molina, Andie James, Asha Bowditch, Elmira Ng, Stephen Glover, Lala Zarei, Ying Wang, Ivana Sanfilippo, Polly Pritchard, Georgia Cheesman, James Hale, Lana De Jager, Nathan Wright, Liam Seear-Budd, Louis Dickins, Ashleigh Gilluley, Sally Darlison, Jaime Brohier, Emma Pattenden

Link to the catalogue in our bio!

Current: No Vacancy Annual

19 - 31 August

No Vacancy Annual is a curated group exhibition to bring together and celebrate local art. An exhibition that reflects the diverse art scene of our community, showcasing high quality, innovative, experimental and intellectually rigorous works.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works.

Currently: No Vacancy Annual

19-31st August

No Vacancy Annual is a curated group exhibition to bring together and celebrate local art. An exhibition that reflects the diverse art scene of our community, showcasing high quality, innovative, experimental and intellectually rigorous works.

Artists include:

Alexandra Ragg, Patriot Mukmin, Chris Henderson, Jincheng Deng, Noah Spivak, Lilly Skipper, Ilan El, Vittoria Cugno, Christopher Allery, Brennan O’Brien, Hanako Muller, Lance Zuniga, Jesse Chabrier, Panisa Ongwat, Ruby Archer, Rafal Liszewski, Bridgette Ferrier, Yao Mei Wang, JB Knibbs, Susan Mountford, Jamie Whiteside, Lauren Fahey, Annie Jo Smith. Steve Lees, Ashton Wastney, Isabel Trufas, Lauren Spark, Dwayne Hutton, Petalia Humphreys, Sang Shen, Maya Wong, Cam Summers, Ben Liney, Elizabeth Hickey, Sasha Tattam, Stef Harris, David Le, Milla Weideman, Billy Mutt, Brigita Lastauskaite, Nicholas Aplin, Emily Schlumberger, Millicent Windshuttle, Mai Naito, Ksenia Shinkarenko, Eleanor Purseglove, Jessica Kease, Katie Starkey, Lauren Cameron, Celia Bridle, Nikolas Stefek, Ali Choudhry, Inge Flinte, Katie Geppert, Okhee Choi, Tamara Russell, Jacinta Maude, Miranda Smith, Sarinrat Sornkam, Genevieve Mathews, Zoe Milah DeJesus, Nicole Polentas, Josephine Powell, Valentin Zhmodikov, Martin John Lee, Guste Sakalauskaite, Piero Clemente Garreffa, Florence Wang, Hannah Fox, Neil Tomkins, Jules Bulleid, Ariel De Ramos Molina, Andie James, Asha Bowditch, Elmira Ng, Stephen Glover, Lala Zarei, Ying Wang, Ivana Sanfilippo, Polly Pritchard, Georgia Cheesman, James Hale, Lana De Jager, Nathan Wright, Liam Seear-Budd, Louis Dickins, Ashleigh Gilluley, Sally Darlison, Jaime Brohier, Emma Pattenden

Link to catalogue in bio.

Current: No Vacancy Annual

19 - 31 August

No Vacancy Annual is a curated group exhibition to bring together and celebrate local art. An exhibition that reflects the diverse art scene of our community, showcasing high quality, innovative, experimental and intellectually rigorous works.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works.

Thank you to everyone who came to the opening celebration of our Inaugural No Vacancy Annual group exhibition, we were blown away by the turn out! Congratulations to all the incredible artists part of the show, it is great to see such a variety of materials, techniques, subject matter and style. The show will be up until the 31st of August, come by and see the incredible artworks.

No Vacancy Annual is a curated group exhibition to bring together and celebrate local art. An exhibition that reflects the diverse art scene of our community, showcasing high quality, innovative, experimental and intellectually rigorous works.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works.

Thank you to .a.neat.shot for the beautiful photographs.

Congratulations to Milla Weideman, the winner of our No Vacancy Annual Award - a two week solo show at the gallery. We were impressed by the thoughtful approach Milla uses with paint and colour in her work 'Torso' as well as her broader practice. We can't wait to see the gallery filled with her work!

Milla Weideman is an emerging artist living and working on Boonwurrung country. Her figurative oil paintings reveal a sensitivity towards her subjects, imbuing their essence and familiarity through bold shapes and intuitive colour. She is captivated by the charm of everyday moments, seeking opportunities for celebration and reflection within the mundane.

Every year as part of the No Vacancy Annual group exhibition, we will choose an artist who aligns with the gallery’s values and displays an ongoing commitment to development and growth in their practice. The artist receives a two week solo exhibition at the gallery and support with their practice.

Current: No Vacancy Annual

19 - 31 August

Please join us for the Opening Celebration on Thursday 22nd August 6-8pm

Image 1: Bridgette Ferrier, 'From The Viewing Platform'
Image 2: Jaime Brohier, 'Every Star Expires Eventually'
Image 3: Jules Bulleid, 'At The Centre Of Every Truth Resides An Open Heart'

No Vacancy Annual is a curated group exhibition to bring together and celebrate local art. An exhibition that reflects the diverse art scene of our community, showcasing high quality, innovative, experimental and intellectually rigorous works.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works.

Current: No Vacancy Annual

20th - 31st August

Join us to celebrate the opening Thursday 22nd August 6-8pm

No Vacancy Annual is a curated group exhibition to bring together and celebrate local art. An exhibition that reflects the diverse art scene of our community, showcasing high quality, innovative, experimental and intellectually rigorous works.
Link in bio for catalogue of available works.

Last day: Gloss by Liv McCarten

13 - 17th August

Liv McCarten's 2024 solo exhibition, GLOSS, embarks on a nostalgic journey through the vibrant era of the 2000s, where each artwork resonates with cherished memories and communal connections. Capturing the essence of beloved icons from the early 2000s, McCarten's collection immortalizes the cultural touchstones of growing up amidst famed symbols such as Tamagotchis and Bratz dolls.

With a fresh perspective on familiar themes that have long inspired her, McCarten has embraced this exhibition as an opportunity to explore new modes of artistic expression conveyed through her ceramic and jewelry pieces. Dedicated to refining her techniques, McCarten enriches each piece with heightened depth and vibrancy, marking a significant evolution in her artistic journey. Beyond capturing the essence of Y2K nostalgia, McCarten's exhibition showcases her ongoing exploration and growth as an artist committed to pushing the boundaries of creative expression.
GLOSS offers a heartfelt glimpse into the allure of Y2K, each piece designed to evoke smiles and ignite conversations. Through her work, McCarten fosters a sense of community and delight in shared nostalgia, inviting viewers to rediscover the warmth and charm of a bygone era.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works.